Loan Market bolsters WA leadership team

Longstanding WA financial services sector executive Renee Dewar has joined Loan Market’s WA leadership team, tasked with helping business owners and the broader network achieve strategic growth.

Renee commenced as Loan Market’s Broker Success Manager for WA recently, bringing with her two decades of experience in both third party and franchise networks. She joins Loan Market’s state leadership team of WA State Director Damien Muir and multi-award winning State Relationship Manager Shelley Tetlaw.

Ms Dewar begins her new role following three years as Bank of Queensland’s State Manager for WA and the Northern Territory.

Mr Muir said: “Renee has a wealth of experience in both direct and third-party lending. She has held leadership roles with the Bank of Queensland, NAB and Aussie in WA.

“Renee also has an MBA and with her practical experience managing small and large-scale teams, she’s the perfect person to partner with our broker businesses to drive their growth strategies, capitalising on the heightened profile of brokers and the optimistic outlook for WA.

“Our WA network is also growing as more business owners seek security in compliance and productivity through technology. Having Renee join our team bolsters our ability to serve the strategic ambitions of our business owners, no matter what they are.” 

Over 2022, Loan Market WA has recorded;

• a 22% increase in settlement volumes;
• a 12% increase in new business owners, and
• a 30% increase in new loan writers.

Nationally, 40% of the recently announced FAST Top 100 Brokerages list were also from the Loan Market network.

Ms Dewar - whose lending background extends across residential, commercial and equipment finance - said the WA consumer market and business community remained optimistic amongst the changing economic environment.

“Whether they’re looking to scale up their teams, improve lead generation and referral partnerships, prepare for acquisitions or put in place succession plans, I’ll be coaching our owners through the spectrum of opportunities to make their businesses stronger,” she said.

“I’m passionate and committed to supporting brokers. I understand the opportunities that owning and running a small business brings and look forward to partnering with Loan Market WA’s business owners for the future growth of their businesses.

“It is an absolute privilege to join a great organisation dedicated to personalised support for brokers, backed by leading technology and strong marketing programs.

“These offerings add ongoing value to the network and I’m looking forward to working closely with our businesses to leverage these so they can take maximum advantage of the strong WA market,” she said.