Monday 24 February 2025 – Funding (www.funding.com.au), the leading provider of tech-enabled bridging and short-term finance, is excited to announce the appointment of additional Business Development Managers (BDMs) to strengthen its broker partnerships in New South Wales and Victoria.
These appointments align with Funding’s ambition to be the most trusted partner for brokers and their clients. In 2024, Funding increased broker-led settled deals by 35% through its commitment to providing expert support and innovative, fast and flexible finance solutions that help Australians achieve their financial goals sooner.
Thomas Cutajar, BDM Victoria
Thomas Cutajar brings seven years of experience in the Victorian property market. His expertise enables him to connect with brokers across a range of scenarios, from straightforward transactions to complex funding solutions.
Drawn to Funding’s diverse product suite, Thomas specialises in private lending—an area where Funding is uniquely positioned to deliver excellence and service. His focus is on providing responsive and transparent service, ensuring brokers can confidently meet their clients’ needs.
Kylie Mahasay, BDM New South Wales
With over five years in finance, including roles in unsecured business lending and major institutions such as American Express, Kylie Mahasay brings a strong relationship-driven approach to business development. She is passionate about fostering broker partnerships and helping brokers navigate lending solutions tailored to their clients.
Kylie thrives on delivering fast and effective finance options, ensuring brokers have access to timely solutions that genuinely make a difference for their clients.
The addition of these BDMs further enhances Funding’s ability to support brokers and their clients with an award-winning suite of short-term property finance solutions, including bridging, business and building loans.
Chris Maamoun, Head of Sales & Partnerships at Funding, stated:
“Broker partnerships are at the core of what we do. From scenario to solution, we work alongside brokers to help them build stronger client relationships and close more deals, faster.”
Jack O’Reilly, CEO & Founder of Funding, added:
“Combining cutting-edge credit processing with a decade of specialised expertise, Funding is the trusted name in bridging finance—powered by technology, backed by experience. Expanding our national BDM team enables us to meet the increasing demand for our bridging, business and building loan solutions.”
These appointments come at a time of significant growth for Funding, which recently surpassed $1 billion in bridging loans and expanded its credit facility in partnership with international financial services firms. As the demand for innovative property finance continues to grow, Funding remains committed to providing brokers with the expertise, technology and service they need to succeed.
Since 2015, Funding has become a trusted name in first mortgage non-bank lending in Australia. Our mission is to reshape finance, making it more accessible to both investors and borrowers. Using innovative technology, we provide financial solutions that empower our clients. We prioritise transparency, agility, integrity and kindness, so that investors and borrowers can move forward faster with Funding.
For investors, we offer the Funding Investment Trust and the Funding Income Trust, letting you invest in first mortgages secured by Australian real estate. Through our innovative investor platform, you’re in charge, with easy access to manage your investments. We focus on capital preservation, monthly yield opportunities and portfolio diversification.
For borrowers, we provide fast and flexible, non-bank solutions for first mortgage loans. Whether you need a bridging, business or building loan, we’re here with quick solutions, supported by technology that streamlines the lending process.
By connecting investors seeking steady income with borrowers needing alternative lending options, we help Australians turn their financial goals into reality.
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