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Peter Machell

About Mortgage Choice Woodend & Macedon Ranges

Some people think a mortgage broker’s job is to get them the lowest rate. But it’s much more than that. We believe it’s our job to solve every problem, not just the first.

We also believe in making the home loan process as easy as possible for you. Call our team in Woodend whenever you have a mortgage question – outside office hours, on weekends and even during holidays. 

When you're ready to get started or just have a question, call Peter on 0438 117 706.

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Owner | Mortgage Broker (20 years)

Before becoming a mortgage broker, Peter was Angus & Robertson’s national business development manager. After completing an MBA, he decided to build a business of his own. He set up Mortgage Choice Camberwell in 2003 and ran it for 11 years before establishing Mortgage Choice Bendigo & Woodend.

In his free time, you’ll often find him running, playing squash, or mucking around at home with his two daughters.  

"I am absolutely passionate about my customers and how transparent our model is at Mortgage Choice. There's nothing better than knowing you're helping customers change their lives, and doing it without bias."

Mortgage Broker

Nathan worked for the Commonwealth Bank for four years before joining Mortgage Choice. He runs our Bendigo office.

He enjoys building relationships with customers and helping them to achieve their goals. Being local to Bendigo, he is excited about helping people from his home town. He loves the community feel and friendliness of the area.

A keen sportsman, Nathan plays footy for North Bendigo. He’s very handy with a cricket bat, too, and won three consecutive premierships while playing with Barkers Creek.

Jeanelle Dol

Administration Assistant

Jeanelle is always on the go and is super-efficient.

She plays a key role in the smooth running of Mortgage Choice Woodend & Bendigo. She follows up on loan applications to ensure there are no delays, and helps first homebuyers complete and submit their grant forms.

Jeanelle also organises 12-month anniversary loan reviews for clients and obtains better rates for them where possible.

Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her family - husband John and children Max and Samara. They love the outdoors, and you’ll often find them four-wheel-driving, fishing and camping. 

Jeanelle volunteers with a local club and helps to run three Facebook pages. 

There’s no stopping her.

Bianca Gallagher

Administration Assistant

Bianca ensures our clients are always up to date on the progress of their loan applications. She joined Mortgage Choice Woodend and Bendigo in 2021, having worked in a similar role for Empower Wealth before having children. She holds a Certificate IV in Financial Services and a Certificate in Executive Business Administration.

Except for three years when they were in New Zealand, Bianca and her husband have lived in Gisborne since 2005. “We have always loved where we live. However, since the beginning of the pandemic, we have realised just how lucky we are to have so many beautiful places at our fingertips,” she says.

She enjoys family time with her husband and two young children, holidaying on the Murray River, and burying herself in a good book.

Rhiannon Iannacone

Administration Assistant

Rhiannon has been with Mortgage Choice Macedon Ranges since October 2021. She is a local through and through, having grown up in Gisborne and lived in the area all her life.

She won’t forget her job interview in a hurry: “It was the day that we had the earthquake, the office was shaking and swaying. What an experience!”

In previous jobs, she has worked in sales, management, recruitment, sales training, and account management. Her broad experience makes her perfect for helping to manage our wide range of client-related tasks.

Rhiannon enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, going on adventures with her son Hudson, and squeezing in a pilates class. She is passionate about helping others and for the last 10 years has assisted a retired veteran with his weekly activities and appointments.

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