Mortgage Choice
Michael Daniels

Meet the team

Michael Daniels and Philip Cooper: Your Trusted Mortgage Brokers on the Central Coast

Michael Daniels and Philip Cooper, Mortgage Choice's esteemed mortgage brokers on the Central Coast, bring a combined 60 years of expertise to help clients find the perfect home loan. With Michael's 25+ years in mortgage management and brokering, and Philip's 35 years in banking, they offer unparalleled knowledge and dedication. Leveraging their deep understanding of the local market, they guide clients through the Central Coast's dynamic property landscape. Committed to personalised service, they ensure each client receives tailored solutions that meet their financial goals, making them the trusted choice for mortgage brokering on the Central Coast.


Professional Work History

MORTGAGE CHOICE

LICENSED MORTGAGE BROKER - Self-employed

Oct 2022 - Present | 7 mos | Central Coast, NSW, Australia

  • Specialising as a mortgage broker on the Central Coast, offering tailored financial solutions for residential and commercial loans.
  • Providing valuable local property market data to help Central Coast clients make informed decisions with Mortgage Choice. Note: Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers transitioned to Mortgage Choice in October 2022.

SMARTLINE PERSONAL MORTGAGE ADVISERS

LICENSED MORTGAGE BROKER - Self-employed

Jun 2017 - Oct 2022 | 5 yrs 5 mos | Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

  • Serving Central Coast & Sydney (Erina & Pymble) as an experienced mortgage broker.
  • Delivering expert advice and loan options to clients as a skilled mortgage broker.

STATE MANAGER - Mortgage Broker Network NSW & ACT

Apr 2004 - Jun 2017 | 13 yrs 3 mos | Sydney (Macquarie Park)

  • Recruited over 200 mortgage brokers for the network.
  • Enhanced franchise mortgage broker productivity to industry-leading levels.
  • Provided education and training for mortgage brokers.

ANZ BANK

STATE MANAGER - ANZ Mortgages NSW & ACT

Apr 2001 - Apr 2004 | 3 yrs 1 mo | Sydney - Market St

  • Managed a business development sales team for mortgage broker support.
  • Developed home loan products for mortgage broker clients.
  • Offered mortgage broker education and training.
  • Built relationships with over 70 mortgage broker aggregators.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - ANZ Business Banking

May 1999 - Apr 2001 | 2 yrs | Sydney - Martin Place

  • Exercised Credit Discretion Authority of $1,000,000.
  • Managed API & Sigma Pharmacy funding as a mortgage broker specialist.

MOBILE LENDER - ANZ Premier Financial Services

Dec 1997 - May 1999 | 1 yr 6 mos | North Sydney

  • Delivered personalised lending services as a home loan specialist and mortgage broker.

Background

Michael is an experienced mortgage broker with over 25 years in the banking and mortgage broking industry, particularly on the Central Coast.

He excels in residential and commercial lending, offering extensive knowledge of lending products and banking policies to guide Central Coast clients through finance complexities.

Friendly and reliable, Michael, a Mortgage Choice expert, commits to first-class service, tailoring loan options to meet each client’s financial goals.

With long-standing industry relationships, Michael negotiates the best deals for his Central Coast mortgage broker clients.

“My clients are my top priority,” says Michael. “I ensure they get the right Mortgage Choice loan to achieve their financial goals.”

Michael assists with residential, small asset finance, and commercial lending, offering services from his Erina office or via mobile and tele-meetings on the Central Coast.

I service clients across the Central Coast, Sydney and Lake Macquarie, including Terrigal, Wamberal, Avoca Beach, Erina, Springfield, Green Point, East Gosford, Gosford, Narara, Lisarow, Glenning Valley, Kariong, Woy Woy, Umina Beach, Kincumber, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Tumbi Umbi, Toukley, Gorokan, Hamlyn Terrace, Gwandalan, Morisset, and surrounds.

Professional Experience

MORTGAGE CHOICE - Full-time

Licensed Mortgage Broker

Mar 2021 to Present | Central Coast

  • As a dedicated mortgage broker at Mortgage Choice, I assist clients in finding the best mortgage solutions tailored to their financial needs.
  • I specialise in residential and investment loans, ensuring a seamless borrowing experience across Australia.

SMARTLINE PERSONAL MORTGAGE ADVISERS - Full-time

Licensed Mortgage Broker

Mar 2021 to Oct 2022 | 1 yr 8 mos | Central Coast

  • The company name changed from Smartline to Mortgage Choice in October 2022.
  • As a mortgage broker, I provided personalised mortgage advice and managed client portfolios, helping Australians secure competitive home loans.

ANZ BANK - Full-time

Senior Mortgage Manager – Home & Investment Lending

Jan 1986 to Feb 2021 | 35 yrs 2 mos | Hornsby and St Leonards

  • Residential Home and Investment Loans.
  • With over three decades of experience as a mortgage manager at ANZ, I have developed deep expertise in residential home and investment loans, guiding thousands of clients through the mortgage process with a focus on achieving financial success.

I service clients across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie, including Terrigal, Wamberal, Avoca Beach, Erina, Springfield, Green Point, East Gosford, Gosford, Narara, Lisarow, Glenning Valley, Kariong, Woy Woy, Umina Beach, Kincumber, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Tumbi Umbi, Toukley, Gorokan, Hamlyn Terrace, Gwandalan, Morisset, and surrounds.

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