Mortgage Broker & Home Loans Experts helping Oakleigh, Carnegie, East Malvern, Ashburton and surrounds

Who do I contact?

Call or book a Zoom with any of our Brokers; they'll quickly ascertain your needs and connect you with the right specialist Broker (if it's not them).

Harry Murphy is our First Home Buyer and Refinancing specialist Broker
Marvin Coleman is a our Head Broker, dealing with more complex lending scenarios.

What is the Loan Process?

You'll meet with your Broker, to discuss your objectives and financial circumstances. Your Broker will find the best lender and loan for your financial circumstances, offering you at least three suitable options. They will explain why they've recommended the shortlisted options and the pros and cons of each.

Once you've chosen your Lender and Loan, your Broker prepares and submits your loan application. Our team chases the lender on your behalf, to ensure any further questions are resolved quickly and everything flows smoothly through to Loan Settlement.

Your Broker will keep you updated throughout this period, even if there's "no news".

A key point of Mortgage Choice Oakleigh's difference is we have a dedicated Client Success team. They will contact you one month after your loan settles, staying in touch for the life of your loan. Their focus is to ensure your loan is always the best fit for you and on competitive market terms.

Marvin Coleman

Owner and Head Mortgage Broker

Marvin is the Owner and Head Broker of Mortgage Choice Oakleigh. He has been a Mortgage Broker since starting the business in 2006, having moved to Melbourne from London. He is a Chartered Accountant, having worked in London for PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Marks & Spencer and BHS.

Marvin's 20 years experience with Australian mortgages helps him lead our brokers to deliver excellent client outcomes - both a best-fit mortgage and a seamless client experience.

A career highlight was winning "the big kahuna"...Victoria's Mortgage Broker of the Year in 2021. He continues to be recognised in the annual "Top 100 Mortgage Brokers in Australia" list.

Outside of work, Marvin is more recently focussed on his athletic career (he started running marathons in 2021), his family and his dog Oscar.

Marvin is a Fellow of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales). He holds a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking and is a full member of the MFAA.

Professional Awards:

2023 and 2018 Mortgage Choice Broker of the Year
***2021 Best Broker, The Adviser***
2023 Best Mortgage Broker, Finalist
2024 - 2018 Top 100 Australia Mortgage Professional
2022 Best Branded Office, Finalist
2021 and 2019 MFAA State Excellence Awards, Finalist

Harry Murphy

Mortgage Broker

Harry Murphy is a Mortgage Broker, specialising in First Home Buyer lending and guidance.

Harry has been part of the Mortgage Choice Oakleigh team since 2021. Before that, he worked at Westpac as a Personal Banking Adviser.

He has a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and International Business) from Monash University.

Harry holds a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking and is a full member of the MFAA.

Stephanie McDonnell

Broker Operations Manager

Stephanie has been a key part of Mortgage Choice Oakleigh since 2019, knowing our clients and problem solving inside out. She's now our Broker Operations Manager, overseeing the smooth handling of client service and loan processing. Steph excels at keeping clients updated, whilst guiding our Lending Support team to ensure the lender progresses your loan application in a timely and accurate manner. Outside of work, Steph's main interests are her two dogs and netball comps. Steph holds a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking and is a full member of the MFAA.

Robin Coleman

Co-Owner

Robin is Marvin's far better half and co-owner of Mortgage Choice Oakleigh. Robin is a Chartered Accountant, having worked with Ernst & Young Melbourne and PriceWaterhouseCoopers London. She then worked r 15 years in the global pharmaceutical and biotech industries, in finance and commercial roles. Robin ensures the smooth running of our business operations.

Clareece Viray

Clareece is our Senior Loan Administrator and the leader of our Lending Support Team. With eight years’ experience working with Australian mortgages, she helps coordinate the team to ensure the seamless progression of your loan, from pre-submission through to settlement. After settlement, Clareece coordinates the Lending Support team’s work, in continuing to track the competitiveness of your loan interest rates over the life of your loan. She proactively negotiates with lenders to keep your rate competitive and alerts our brokers if the lender is becoming uncompetitive, in case refinancing is the best path forward for your loan. Clareece holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance. Outside of work, Clareece loves being active and healthy. She also loves travel, mobile games and true crime documentaries.

Cherrieline Talde

Che is a Loan Administrator in our Lending Support team. Building on her eight years working with Australian mortgages, she plays a key role in ensuring your loan application process is smooth and stress-free. Working closely with your broker Marvin or Harry, she carefully reviews your application before submission, then regularly chases the Lender to ensure the loan application’s progress. Che keeps you updated along the way. After settlement, Che monitors your interest rate across the life of your loan, ensuring it stays competitive or alerting the broker if not, in case refinancing is the best path forward for your loan. Che holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance. Outside of work, Che enjoys travel, often exploring new destinations with friends and family. .

Grazielle Tamares

Gray is a Loan Administrator in our Lending Support team. Using her three years working experience with Australian mortgages, she plays a key role in ensuring your loan application process is seamless. Working closely with your broker Marvin or Harry, she carefully reviews your application before submission, then ensure its smooth progress with the Lender. Gray will keep you updated along the way. After loan settlement, Gray monitors your interest rate across the life of your loan, ensuring it stays competitive or alerting the broker if not, in case refinancing is the best path forward for your loan. When relaxing, you’ll probably find Gray lost in a mystery novel, piecing together clues like a detective. She's also a fur-mum to three quirky cats.

Kai Permejo

Kai is a Loan Administrator in our Lending Support team. Using her experience from eight years working with Australian mortgages, she plays a key role in ensuring your loan application process is smooth and stress-free. Working closely with your broker Marvin or Harry, she carefully reviews your application before submission, then keeps a close eye on its progress. Kai follows up with lenders every three days, keeping you updated along the way. Kai monitors your interest rate across the life of your loan, ensuring it stays competitive or alerting the broker if not, in case refinancing is the best path forward for your loan. Outside of work, Kai enjoys time with her dogs. She also loves to travel whenever she can. At home, she unwinds by watching movies and sports.