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One Direction Finance
We strive for excellence in all that we do and look forward to helping you reach your finance goals.
We believe that loan products should be easy to understand, easy to access and allow you peace of mind.
You can rely on us to always think of your best interests.
You should think of us a professional resource in the same way you think of your accountant, financial planner or solicitor.
We will work with you and your service providers (real estate agent, conveyancer and lender) during your purchasing or refinancing process, while ensuring you obtain the finance that best suits your circumstances and needs.
When you call One Direction Finance, you will speak to a real person
We will guide you through your loan process, providing you with information and support every step of the way. Please contact us to learn more about how we can help you today.
We design finance solutions tailored to your unique needs through our strategic approach and a deep understanding of your circumstances. Our goal is to deliver intelligent outcomes for our clients at all stages of their journey, regardless of the scale and complexity of their needs. Each solution is crafted to save you time, help you achieve your goals, and deliver on whatever success looks like for you personally or in business.
With over 20 years of experience in finance, including roles in small business and commercial banking at Australia’s major banks, we bring a wealth of expertise to the table.
Our in-depth understanding of banking, along with our negotiation power and industry contacts, enables us to make the banks work for you.
As accredited members of the MFAA, the leading national body for trusted credit advisors, we offer a wide range of products from multiple lenders and banks.
Our clients return because they find us friendly, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in home, investment and commercial finance. Our clients appreciate our dedicated service and commitment to their financial success.
Brendan Hughes
Director
Established as one of Melbourne’s sought-after and successful finance professionals, Brendan has over 20years’ experience in Small Business, Commercial Banking and Private Banking. Having held various senior roles across two of Australia’s major banks, which included Relationship Management, People Leadership and Credit Risk.
Brendan has been awarded and recognised as the Rising Star within in the Finance Industry in 2023 at the Connective Excellence Awards. As well as being nominated multiple times for various awards including 2023 & 2024 Mortgage Business Awards “New Broker of the Year” and “Newcomer of the Year” at the 2024 Mortgage Finance Association of Australia awards.
During Brendan’s career he has been responsible for portfolios of approx. $1.2b funds under management and engaged in complex credit decisioning of up to $50m. Brendan’s expertise lies in assisting clients review, restructure and secure finance, his intrinsic knowledge of how financiers analyse and assess prospective clients or transactions is invaluable to his clients as it assists them prepare, adequately articulate and present their finance application in a way that improves the probability of achieving their desired outcome.
Always displaying a highly enthusiastic and consistently proactive approach, Brendan’s aim is to develop and foster long-term client relationships and assist them in executing strategies, increasing growth and achieving their business and personal goals.
Brendan is motivated everyday by helping clients from a diverse range of finance experience and industries including health, hospitality, environmental & energy, importers & wholesalers, retail & marketing, professional services, construction, transport and many others.
Working with clients and business owners to deliver tailored finance solutions including home, investment, commercial property, working capital, payments & cash management and structured finance.
Brendan is involved in supporting community organisations such as the LifeChanger Foundation and Good Blokes Society.
Residing in Melbourne’s bayside Brendan is a father of two and enjoys cycling, wine and experimenting in the kitchen.
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