About Us
Loans & Finance Specialists
Being self-employed, your business, finances and lifestyle are unique when it comes to loans
Banks are major lenders – there is no doubt about that. But they sell products aimed at the mass market.
These don’t consider adding in the advantages uniquely available to tradies, self-employed and sole traders. Worse, because self-employed are considered high risk, loans are often harder to get and come with higher interest, fees and restrictions.
Well, we just don’t think that’s good enough.
That’s why we created Tradies Finance. We help self-employed people including tradies, and sole traders not only get a fair deal, but the best deal we can get – by uniquely structuring loans for each person’s situation.
You’re better off with Tradies Finance
How do we do it you ask?
Tradies Finance is a Specialist Lender. This means we don’t have to rely on retail loan products made for the masses and can disadvantage you especially if you’re a tradie or self-employed. We can structure loans that help you take advantage of the right financial tools so you’re better off now and in the future.
The self-employed finance experts
With our years of experience in finance, we promise a service that will help you achieve your financial goals and be better off because we can provide opportunities that other lenders don’t.
We’re passionate about helping people. That means simplifying the complicated so you can make confident decisions, and have more control of your money. It also means going the extra mile, because sometimes we have to dig really deep to find the best solution for you!
What if I’m not a Tradie or self-employed?
That’s ok, we can help you too! If you want tailored loan options that suit your personal financial situation and goals, you’ve come to the right place.
Rod Stelling
Managing Director
As director of the company, Rod brings over 19-years of experience in the mortgage industry with accreditations in Financial Services & Mortgage Broking, a Diploma of Finance, and Mortgage Broking Management. Rod values family and has a community-orientated mindset as shown through his support of several local sporting clubs.
Ross (Rosco) Laurenson
National Distribution Manager
Responsible for fast-tracking the national growth of Tradies Finance, Rosco brings with him well over 40 years of experience in the Finance Industry. Having started in the motor finance area Rosco moved to Mortgages in 1995 where he has been ever since. Having owned and run a number of very successful mortgage businesses in his own right, Rosco always had a passion for helping his clients get ahead. Rosco has also worked in the aggregation side of the industry where he built the passion for training people to become successful finance professionals.
Donna Manning
Administration Manager
Donna has been with Tradies Finance for over 15 years. Her strong customer service focus helps our customers feel supported and know that their needs are being looked after. With lots of practical experience and a track-record of impressive results, paired with her love for the Melbourne-community, Donna will become a great asset in supporting your financial needs.
Tony Cicco
Credit Manager
Having been in the industry since 1984, over this time Tony has been a Senior Underwriter for Mortgage Insurers, a BDM for Mortgage Managers and some of the major lenders. He has worked alongside developers and investor groups assisting with finance, loan structure and strategy. For the last 4 years, he has been the lending manager at a financial planning group helping their members with finance and re-structure advice to set them up for a better retirement. Tony brings both mortgage credit and sales expertise to the role with the outlook that every application submitted counts.
Sumit Agarwala
Senior Loan Planner
Being in the industry for over 12 years, Sumit has considerable experience in finance, helping clients with personal and commercial lending, mortgage finance, asset finance and personal insurances, amongst others.
As a senior loan planner with Tradies’, Sumit supports our clientele with our specialised in-house finance solutions, including home and business finance, asset finance, residential and commercial SMSFs, and NDIS financing.
Sumit believes in keeping clients for life, which reflects in each of his client communication and solution he provides.
Outside of work, Sumit is a dedicated Family man being a loving husband and father of a beautiful daughter.
Lisa Tran
Loan Planner
With over nine years of experience in finance and lending, Lisa is passionate about helping people achieve their property and financial goals.
Lisa started her career in the automotive industry as a Finance Manager, specialising in vehicle and asset finance. Wanting to help clients on a broader financial journey, she completed her Certificate IV in Mortgage and Finance Broking and made the move into home lending.
Since then, Lisa has enjoyed helping clients find better lending solutions, purchase their dream home, refinance to improve their financial position, and start building their investment property portfolios. She takes pride in making the lending process simple, stress-free, and easy to understand, no matter where her clients are on their property journey.
As part of the Tradies Finance family, Lisa has access to the support, expertise, and resources needed to deliver outstanding outcomes for her clients. She loves knowing that the work she does today can have a positive impact on someone’s future.
When she’s not helping clients, you’ll usually find her enjoying the great outdoors. Lisa loves fishing, camping, and sport shooting, and values spending quality time with family and friends.
A firm believer in “living the dream,” Lisa finds it incredibly rewarding to help others achieve theirs—whether that’s buying their first home, growing their investment portfolio, or creating a brighter financial future.