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Manjula Ezra

Mortgage Brokers in Mornington, Mount Eliza and Hastings

We're very fortunate and proud to have an incredible team of professionals working with us. Our mortgage brokers and support team work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive extrordinary care.

Meet our team:


Manjula Ezra

Manjula Ezra

Manjula is our Mortgage Lending Specialist and joint owner of the business. Manjula is incredibly dedicated and talented with over 16 years of experience in finance, and over 20 years experience in customer service. It is no wonder Manjula's clients love the great service she provides.

It is her exceptional customer service and strong work ethic that make her invaluable to the success of the business. She consistently goes out of her way to make sure our clients are taken care of.

Away from work Manjula loves spending time with her husband and a 20 year old cat Gypsey who owns the joint. Now that they are empty nesters, they have time to enjoy outdoors, Travel, Off Roading, Gardening, Fishing. She is also loving being a new grandma to their first grandchild. 

David Thurmond

David Thurmond

David is the joint owner of our business. Having over 15 years experience in the industry, David ensures each client receives excellent service.

Outside of work, he's busy with his three children and beautiful wife. He's also a passionate Essendon supporter... looking forward to their 17th flag.

David Lelean

David Lelean

David is our Office Manager & joint owner of the business. He has over 10 years experience in the industry & is focused on finding the best financial solution for his clients.

Outside of work, David enjoys exercising, maintaining his lawn... & spending time with his beautiful wife, daughter & 2 dogs.

Alston Soff

Alston Soff

Alston has over 15 years Business Banking experience at one of the big 4 banks here in Australia and a large private bank in Asia.

Alston is an experienced commercial lending specialist and can assist with all aspects of business loans, loans for Start-Up business, Commercial, Residential or Investment property finance and Car/Truck/Equipment finance.

Alston likes to listen to most genres of music and is an avid fan of Elvis Presley. He also likes Tennis although only very rarely plays these days.

Karley McCahon

Karley McCahon

Karley is our senior loan writer and joint owner of the business with over 10 years experience from various roles in lending.

When Karley is not at work she is busy wrangling her two very active boys, three if you include her partner.

Julianna Backman

Julianna Backman

Julianna is our Customer Care Consultant. She takes care of our existing clients, ensuring they're always on a competitive rate.

In her free time Julianna enjoys baking, keeping active & watching the AFL - Go the Tiges!!

Kayla Brennan

Kayla Brennan

Kayla is our Client Care Consultant here at Mortgage Choice. With over 10 years experience working in customer service roles, she brings a friendly and experienced approach while handling diverse client needs and ensuring positive experiences. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active, exploring new places and spending time with her pup Sadie.

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