About Trewin Mortgage Broking

With over 30 years of experience in the finance sector, Robert has been instrumental in helping local clients achieve their financial goals. His extensive background equips him to handle clients’ financial needs with expertise, guiding them seamlessly through the complexities of property purchases and loan processes.

Robert began his career with Westpac in Gippsland, where he worked for 10 years before founding Trewin Mortgage Broking in 2004. Based in East Gippsland, Bairnsdale, the company has expanded from two previous locations to its current site on Main Street Bairnsdale. To date, Trewin Mortgage Broking has assisted over 5,000 clients and facilitated more than one billion dollars in loans.

As a national multi award-winning broker, Robert’s exceptional service has been recognised within the industry. His achievements underscore his commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

Dedicated to community support, Robert and his company are actively involved in local events, charities, and sporting clubs. His community efforts include serving on the board of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Bairnsdale, delivering Meals on Wheels for over eight years, and supporting the East Gippsland Sports Foundation.

Robert also founded the “Cooper Trewin Foundation” in memory of his son, Cooper, who passed away at 16 months. The foundation supports an international research project with Boston Children’s Hospital to investigate Sudden and Unexplained Death in Children. The foundation’s flagship event, the Brighter Days festival in Bright, Victoria, is a major fundraiser, helping to raise over $2,000,000 to date.

In addition to his charitable work, Robert writes a regular column titled “Lending Lowdown” for the local Bairnsdale newspaper and is frequently quoted in leading Australian mortgage broking publications and called on to participate on best practice panels. He is also an accredited Mortgage Consultant with the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia.

Duncan is an experienced loan writer having managed the Paynesville Bendigo Community Bank for 6 years and prior to that was a home finance manager for Westpac in Bairnsdale. He has now been with Trewin Mortgage Broking for over 10 years.

Duncan is passionate about helping people turn their dreams into reality and provides exceptional customer service to his clients from an experienced and knowledgeable background.

Duncan joined the team as Robert felt he held similar qualities, background, work ethic and customer focus which is what the clients who utilise Trewin Mortgage Broking have come to expect.

Duncan is a local Bairnsdale boy and attended Nagle College and is married with two children who keep him busy with activities on the weekends.

Duncan also loves spending time with friends and family and is keen to get out in nature whenever time allows.

Tari has 20 years experience in the financial industry and is passionate about customer service. Her aim is to ensure that every client receives the best possible experience whilst going through their home loan process.

Tari has lived in the Bairnsdale region since she was a teenager, attending secondary school in Bairnsdale. She is married with three daughters and six grandkids who keep her young.

Over time she has been actively involved with sporting clubs, kindergartens, schools and community groups either through her own involvement or that of her husband and children.

Tari enjoys walking, yoga, revamping old furniture, decorating, gardening and reading.

She also loves to get out and enjoy the beaches, lakes, eateries and attractions of the East Gippsland Region with her family and friends.

With a decade of experience in customer service within the healthcare and motor insurance sectors, Nirvana has seamlessly transitioned into the Mortgage Broking industry. Her extensive background has provided her with a solid foundation and the confidence to navigate this new field and join Team Trewin as their Team Assistant.

Nirvana is based in the beautiful tropical island of Cebu, Philippines. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys reconnecting with friends, indulging in leisurely weekends, and embracing the beach lifestyle. Her passions include reading engaging books, listening to insightful podcasts, traveling to visit family, assisting friends with gardening, and exploring the great outdoors through long hikes.