About Us

1300 Home Loan is your direct line to Australia’s leading independent mortgage brokers.

Our brokers have been handpicked as the leading independent brokers in their location. So deal with a local broker whose name is on the door. Don’t think you’re saving, know you’re saving.

John Kolenda, Co-Founder, Managing Director

John started as a mortgage broker in 1994 after a highly successful 10 year career in the real estate industry. A year later, he won Broker of the Year, the first of many awards in broking and management. Until recently, John was the Executive Director of Loan Market Group, Australia’s leading independent mortgage broking business made up of brands such as X Inc, Loan Market and Realestate.com.au. Home Loans. X Inc, the business John helped found, has written more than $3 billion in loans and in 2007 he was successful in merging X Inc with the mortgage broking operations of Ray White Loan Market. Prior to starting X Inc, John spent nearly 10 years at Aussie Home Loans progressing through the ranks to General Manager – Sales and Distribution. John is passionate and committed to the broking industry, and has built considerable relationships with lenders, aggregators and other industry participants.

Calvin Ng, Co-Founder, Director - Corporate

Calvin has substantial experience in a wide range of financial and investment industries, geographies and asset classes. Following early experience in commercial and residential lending, as well as roles as a legal advisor on mergers and acquisitions, Calvin worked at Everest Babcock & Brown, one of Australia’s largest absolute return investment managers. During his time at the company he was part of the Direct Investment Team and took part in over $1 billion in private and public transactions. Amongst these transactions were investments in residential and commercial mortgage backed securities and established home loan and specialty finance businesses. In 2006, Calvin established Aura Capital Group, an independently owned and operated business providing a range of innovative corporate finance, public and private investment and corporate advisory services.

Duncan Paterson - Group Operations Manager

Duncan brings 12 years experience in mortgages and personal finance to 1300 Home Loan. From 1999 to 2005, Duncan worked as an Independent Financial Adviser in the UK, focusing on pension and investment planning, insurances and lending. Following his move to Australia in 2005, Duncan joined Resimac Limited where he performed multiple operational roles, particularly on the group’s mortgage aggregation related projects.

Andrew Wynne, Marketing

Andrew Wynne co-founded the Razor Group in 2004 and has worked across marquee brands such as SBS, Nike, Qantas, Nestlé and Foxtel. Before founding Razor Group, Andrew was Regional Strategic Director for Publicis Mojo. He has well over 20 years experience in financial services across brands that include: GIO, Aussie, Suncorp, Westpac NZ, Trust Bank NZ, Bank Direct, Clearview and Rabo Direct.

Adir Shiffman, Digital Strategy

Adir has a background and expertise in the internet and technology space, as well as the medical and healthcare sector. He is also a registered medical practitioner. Adir founded and ran HelpMeChoose.com.au until its acquisition by Mortgage Choice in 2010. He was then an advisor to senior management at Mortgage Choice and HelpMeChoose.com.au for 12 months post-acquisition. HelpMeChoose.com.au helps consumers make important financial decisions, with a focus on home loans, private health insurance, and life insurance. It is a significant player in the home loans and health insurance markets. Adir has been an advisor to dozens of the largest companies in Australia and NZ regarding their internet strategies and execution, and continues to provide strategic advice to a number of CEOs and senior managers. He has advised companies across many sectors including banking and finance, health care, insurance, retail, airlines, travel and media.