COOLUM MORTGAGE BROKER IN TOP 10 FOR BUSINESS AWARDS

AUSSIE COOLUM FRANCHISEE

TREVOR RYAN HAS BEEN NAMED AS A FINALIST IN THE 2023 BETTER BUSINESS AWARDS IN THE BEST REGIONAL BROKER CATEGORY FOR QUEENSLAND.

The awards, now in their 10th year, were launched by The Adviser in 2014 as a way of recognising “the remarkable achievements of top professionals within Australia’s broking industry, enabling them to simultaneously strengthen their roles in the sector and gain recognition”.

The State winners for Queensland will be announced at an event on March 2 in Brisbane.

The Adviser editor Annie Kane said 2022 had been a particularly challenging time for the broking industry.

“With interest rates having started to rise for the first time in nearly a decade and continuing to rise, brokers have been exceptionally busy this year helping a growing number of borrowers understand their financial position and refinance their loans,” Ms Kane said.

“The finalists this year should be commended for their dedication, hard work and care when it comes to supporting borrowers and ensuring they are able to understand their changing repayments.

“Congratulations to all the finalists who are helping drive the broking industry forward.”

Finalists in the Best Regional Broker category include:

• Ryan Baddock, RB Finance (Toowoomba)

• Emma Cattermole, Wealthfolio Financial Services (Mooloolaba)

• Jason Cuerel, Mortgage Innovations (Varsity Lakes)

• Carol King, Loan Market (Buderim)

• Chris Maguire, Loan Market (Gladstone)

• Wayne Pope, Loan Market (Maroochydore)

• Xavier Quenon, Go Mortgage (Arundel)

• Trevor Ryan, Aussie (Coolum)

• Nick Smith, Red10 Finance (Reedy Creek)

• Phil Verheijen, Professional Lending Solutions (Bundall)

Trevor said he was humbled to have been recognised and named as a finalist in the Awards alongside such a strong field.

A veteran of the broking scene, Trevor has been with Aussie for more than 20 years.

As a mobile broker he was named Aussie’s Queensland mobile broker of the year for seven years straight, and national mobile broker of the year three times. He has also been recognised in the Mortgage Professional Association’s Top 100 Brokers on several occasions as well as being recognised as Regional Broker of the Year.

Trevor opened the Aussie Coolum franchise in Birtwill St several years ago and now works with his team to service the loan needs of customers in the greater Coolum area.

Local Connect

Church Contacts

Coolum Beach Anglican Church - Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 email ang.coolum@gmail.com or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com

Coolum Beach Baptist Church

1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/

St Peter’s Catholic Church

28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www.saintsonwaves.com.au

Coolum Christian Family Church

2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295.

Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd ,Coolum www.maryburnettpres.org.au or 5446 1815

Salvation Army, Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Community drop in space on Mondays 10am to 1pm. Women’s Fellowship on Thursdays at 9.30am. Contact 5442 4218 for further information.

Government Rep Contacts

Local: Sunshine Coast Councillor Maria Suarez, office (Division 9) Tel – 5441 8086

State: (Ninderry) - Dan Purdie

(Liberal National Party) Tel - 5406 7900

Federal: (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien

(Liberal member of Liberal National Party)

Tel- 5479 2800

Local Business Contacts

Coolum Business & Tourism - A group for business owners in the Coolum region offering networking and business support. Phone 5440 9870, send an email to info@coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au, or check out the work they do online at www.coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au

Local Community Groups

Quota Club of Coolum Beach have a business meeting 2pm at the Lion’s Den, 15 Russell St, Coolum Beach on the second Tuesday of each month. We hold fundraising events to support disadvantaged people in our local community. The club also holds active social activities for members. For more phone Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or email secretary@ quotacoolum.com.au

Coolum Beach Senior Citizens Club: This club meets every Monday from 11.30-4pm at Coolum Civic Centre and welcomes everyone aged 50 and over for activities including Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For more phone Louise on 0420 331 948.

Coolum Beach Combined PROBUS: The club for retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. Probus meet at 9.15am at The Uniting Church, 22 Elizabeth St, Coolum. Visitors welcome. Phone Keith on 0416 275 590 or Faye on 0419 644 651.

Coolum Beach Baptist Church Playgroup: This group meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am at the Coolum Baptist Church on David Low Way. All welcome. See Facebook or phone 07 5446 1957.

Friends of Yaroomba

The Friends of Yaroomba Inc. AGM will be held on Sunday, October 30th at 3:00 pm at Birrahl Park, Yaroomba. Ever considered getting involved and giving something back to our wonderful community? We’d love for you to join our friendly community group. Membership is free. All are welcome. See Facebook for further info or email friendsofyaroomba@gmail.com

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