Meet the Mortgageport team

Getting the right loan is a crucial step to financial success. So it’s good to know that your home loan is being managed by a dedicated team of people with all the knowledge and expertise you need.

Meet our people

Sales and Lending Director

Michael McKelvie
P 02 9466 8200
M 0413 156 717
E mmckelvie@mortgageport.com.au

Michael is the Sales and Lending Director and oversees the mortgage and lending side of the business. He has been involved in all facets of the Mortgageport operation and has an extensive knowledge of all aspects of the business. He really enjoys dealing with Mortgageport clients and business partners.

Michael has over 20 years financial services experience and together with Glen Spratt founded Mortgageport. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business and is an accredited mortgage consultant with the MFAA.

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Mortgage Consultants

Lindsay Horlor
P 02 9466 8200
M 0430 581 974
lhorlor@mortgageport.com.au

Lindsay joined the Mortgageport team in June 2010 bringing over 10 years experience in wealth creation and lending. He previously spent 14 years as a broker in the international money markets working in both London and Tokyo. Lindsay is a member of the MFAA and also holds a Diploma of Financial Planning.

Lindsay approaches lending from an advice perspective ensuring that the lending structure and loan products are optimized for all his clients. He is accredited with a wide array of lenders and will work closely with you and your accountant to achieve tax efficient solutions.

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Sam Micieli
P 02 9466 8200
M 0413 888 427
smicieli@mortgageport.com.au

Sam joined Mortgageport in September 2003, after working in the finance industry for nearly 20 years at one of Australia's major banks. Sam brings a range of experience to the team, especially in the areas of Customer Service and Sales. As a member of MFAA, he’s accredited with a vast number of lenders.

Sam specialises in working closely with people to find the exact loan to match their needs.

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Business Development

Paul Gow
P 02 9466 8200
M 0413 156 747
E pgow@mortgageport.com.au

Paul joined Mortgageport in February 2010 and as Business Development Manager, is responsible for Mortgageport’s community approach. Paul now manages opportunities where through relationship development, can help make a difference to business relationships and local organisations who would benefit from our involvement.

Paul is also a PGA golf professional who is still active on the US tour and plays 12 tournaments a year. He is also a sought after media commentator on golf.

Operations & Administration

Annick Ah Lan
P 02 9466 8200   
E aahlan@mortgageport.com.au

Annick is our Operations and Administration Manager and manages the accounting and administration teams, as well as overseeing compliance, human resources and the general operations of the office. 

Annick has a wide range of management experience in the financial services industry, having held an array of roles from operations manager, human resources manager and training manager to project manager.  She is also a member of Chartered Secretaries Australia and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics as well as a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance.

Client Services


Gloria Lawrence
P 02 9466 8200
E glawrence@mortgageport.com.au

Gloria commenced with Mortgageport in October 2003 and is currently the Client Services Manager. Since joining Mortgageport, Gloria has held positions of settlements officer, a project management role, before moving to our Client Services team in May 2005.

Gloria has varied management experience across a number of different fields, including Galilee Solicitors, Telstra Mobile as a call centre supervisor and communications manager, AXA Financial Services as supervisor Cash Management / Unit Trusts, Property Division working with property managers and valuers.

Loan Processing & Loan Management

Sue Alexander
P 02 9466 8200
E salexander@mortgageport.com.au

Sue has been the Settlement Manager with Mortgageport since 2002. Sue has established excellent key relationships with our business partners – which includes our solicitors, lenders, valuers and most importantly, our clients.

Sue has a wide range of experience with roles in Human Resources, Staff Training and Banking and Finance.


Colin Sherry
P 02 9466 8200
E csherry@mortgageport.com.au

Colin joined the Mortgageport team in September 2011 as the Portfolio Manager. He is responsible for the loan underwriting and customer service areas of the business. Colin sets high standards within his team to deliver exceptional customer service and support.

Colin has over 30 years experience in the Banking & Finance industry. His previous position was General Manager of a property finance and mortgage management company for 23 years. He currently has been authorised to approve residential mortgage loans on behalf of a Bank.

Colin holds a Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking).

Daniel Wilson
P 02 9466 8200
dwilson@mortgageport.com.au

Daniel joined the Mortgageport team in May 2007 as a Junior Administrator. Since then, he has progressed through various roles including support to sales and IT and is currently a loan Underwriter. He has spent the last 3 years gaining experience in the loan approval process and is looking to advance as a Mortgage Consultant within the sales team.

Daniel has obtained Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking), and is currently studying Computer Science part time.


Shelley Wang
P 02 9466 8200
swang@mortgageport.com.au

Shelley joined the Mortgageport team in 2011 as a Graduate Mortgage Consultant and is currently undergoing rotations throughout the various departments within Mortgageport to gain exposure to the industry. She has worked in a variety of businesses ranging from baseline marketing to FMCG sales, her most recent position being a part of the Commercial Graduate program for Nestle Australia.

Shelley holds a Bachelors of Economics and Social Sciences, is accredited with a Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking) and is currently studying to gain her Masters of Business Administration.

 

Board

Ross Burgland
Chairman AM, ASTC, B. Sc. (Hons), FAICD

Ross brings over 50 years of experience in corporate executive roles to Mortgageport.

During his career, he has undertaken major roles for the New South Wales government, including membership of the NSW State Development Council (under both Labour and Liberal governments) and chairman of the NSW WorkCover Authority.

A trained chemical engineer, Ross has devoted more than 25 years to volunteer work, focusing on the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, where he is now an Honorary Life Trustee and President of the Employers Federation of NSW. Ross remains a Director of Opera Foundation Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In 1989, Ross was recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia for service to commerce, industry and community.

Glen Spratt
P 02 9466 8200
E gspratt@mortgageport.com.au

Glen is currently the Managing Director at Mortgageport.  He commenced his financial services career with the ANZ Bank in 1979. After 8 years he resigned to pursue his ambition of running his own financial services business.

In 1988 he established Priority Acceptance Corporation a lending business that went on to become Wizard Home Loans, a major player in bringing competition to the Australian mortgage industry.

10 years later, Glen sold his stake in Wizard and went on to establish Mortgageport a high service wholesale mortgage management business providing a professional and personal lending service to their valued clients.

Glen’s priority is helping clients, keeping them happy and it is this philosophy that is the foundation of Mortgageport’s success.

Glen is a qualified accountant, holds a Masters Degree in Applied Finance, is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia and a Justice of the Peace and a qualified MFAA Mortgage Consultant.