Business, Commercial & Home Finance for SMEs - Duo Finance
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About Us
Duo Finance is a finance brokerage business specialising in Business & Commercial Finance for SMEs, as well as Home and Investment Lending for the self-employed & specialist sectors. Through strong industry alliances and close working partnerships with complimentary service providers, Duo Finance can consistently be relied upon to find the greatest holistic solution for you and your specific needs.
Who we are
Thanks to a strong set of values established by co-founders Eamonn Keogh and Chris Anesco, Duo Finance operates openly and efficiently. The team is focused on providing lending solutions and debt structuring advice to clients, as well as on-going management and reviews to ensure their lending facilities remain competitive.
Duo Finance is about much more than that initial transaction and the team are always on-call to discuss any of your ideas, questions or concerns. To us, it isn’t just about a loan, but forging a partnership that fits perfectly with your individual priorities long into the future. Get in touch with us today to discuss your options and give yourself peace of mind.
Eamonn Keogh,
Director & Commercial Broker
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Eamonn Keogh is the co-founder of Duo Finance. His banking career started in 2004 after leaving the health and fitness industry to join ANZ where he spent 5 years before moving on to Westpac to continue working in Business & Commercial Banking.…
Eamonn left banking in 2013 to start his finance broker career and after several years he founded Duo Finance with long-time trusted colleague Chris Anesco in 2020.
With a passion for helping business owners, Eamonn’s focus is around traditional business lending, cash flow lending, debt restructuring & property investment. He takes a personal approach to his work, building strong partnerships with clients and other advisors to provide
tailored solutions.
Contact Eamonn
0409 409 310
Eamonn Keogh is the co-founder of Duo Finance. His banking career started in 2004 after leaving the health and fitness industry to join ANZ where he spent 5 years before moving on to Westpac to continue working in Business & Commercial Banking.…
Eamonn left banking in 2013 to start his finance broker career and after several years he founded Duo Finance with long-time trusted colleague Chris Anesco in 2020.
With a passion for helping business owners, Eamonn’s focus is around traditional business lending, cash flow lending, debt restructuring & property investment. He takes a personal approach to his work, building strong partnerships with clients and other advisors to provide
tailored solutions.
Contact Eamonn
0409 409 310
eamonn@duofinance.com.au
Chris Anesco,
Director & Mortgage Broker
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Chris Anesco is the co-founder of Duo Finance. He has been working in the finance industry since 2004 and holds a Diploma in Business (Banking and Finance) from RMIT, a Certificate IV in Financial Services and Mortgage Broking from UNSW, a Diploma of Financial Services from the AAMC Training Group and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Swinburne.…
With a specialisation in residential lending, Chris also possesses key strengths in finance structure, product knowledge, research and building partnerships with clients, broader business & banking networks. Some areas where he can assist include investors looking to develop their property portfolios, and homeowners in buying their dream homes, upgrading and renovating.
As Chris’ focus is building long-term partnerships, he ensures their loans remain competitive and that the product is appropriately matched with changes in their lifestyle. Like business partner Eamonn, Chris understands that the key to successful business is honest, regular communication, trustworthy partnerships and never forgetting to have a bit of fun.
Chris is a big Brisbane Lions fan and enjoys watching footy and NBA games, exercising, dining out, catching up with friends and family as well as travel.
Contact Chris
0421 304 990
Chris Anesco is the co-founder of Duo Finance. He has been working in the finance industry since 2004 and holds a Diploma in Business (Banking and Finance) from RMIT, a Certificate IV in Financial Services and Mortgage Broking from UNSW, a Diploma of Financial Services from the AAMC Training Group and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Swinburne.…
With a specialisation in residential lending, Chris also possesses key strengths in finance structure, product knowledge, research and building partnerships with clients, broader business & banking networks. Some areas where he can assist include investors looking to develop their property portfolios, and homeowners in buying their dream homes, upgrading and renovating.
As Chris’ focus is building long-term partnerships, he ensures their loans remain competitive and that the product is appropriately matched with changes in their lifestyle. Like business partner Eamonn, Chris understands that the key to successful business is honest, regular communication, trustworthy partnerships and never forgetting to have a bit of fun.
Chris is a big Brisbane Lions fan and enjoys watching footy and NBA games, exercising, dining out, catching up with friends and family as well as travel.
Contact Chris
0421 304 990
chris@duofinance.com.au
Luay Khreish,
Director & Commercial Broker
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Luay is an experienced Banking and Finance professional. His experience spans over nearly 20 years, with many years spent as a commercial banker at a major Australian bank.…
In 2014 Luay established his own specialised finance brokerage. Leveraging on his extensive experience, he successfully carved out a niche within the commercial finance and alternative debt solutions / private funding space, which caters for clients with debt requirements that do not fall within the appetite of major banks. This extensive experience holds Luay in good stead to assist clients with their unique finance requirements.
Luay is a PhD graduate of Victoria University. He holds a Master of Business in Management Practice, and a Bachelor of Business in Commercial Law. His PhD focused on the factors contributing to effective relationship management within the banking sector.
Kate Fulford,
Commercial Associate
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Kate is a Commercial Associate and holds a Bachelor of Business. She works closely with commercial brokers to address the unique lending needs of SME clients. With more than a decade of cross-…industry experience in finance, digital communications, marketing, and media, Kate brings a diverse skill set to the Duo Finance team.
Kate enjoys analysing client financial data to uncover insights that underpin their lending requirements. Her customer-centric approach enables her to articulate a client’s story in a compelling and effective manner to potential lenders, to secure the best possible loan terms for a clients’ unique situation.
Beyond the office, Kate runs a small book club, creates digital artwork, and loves to travel and explore new places.
Shaziya Pervin,
Credit Analyst
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Shaziya is an experienced Banking and Finance professional with more than 13 years’ experience in retail banking credit assessment quality control, accounting, auditing, and statutory… compliance.
Shaziya spent five years in credit assessment and quality control roles with a major Australian bank, where she gained an in-depth understanding of credit assessment for mortgage applications. She was responsible for the review of applications, often complex in nature, as they entailed the assessment of self-employed and corporate applicants with convoluted entity structures.
Prior to this, Shaziya worked as a financial accountant for an FMCG business where she gained a strong understanding of financial, taxation and compliance requirements. Thus, her experience holds her in good stead to service clients to the highest standard.
Shaziya is a graduate from Karnataka State Open University and holds a Professional Education II certification (CA- Intermediate) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Joshua Orsolino,
Client Support Officer
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Joshua is a Client Support Officer at Duo Finance, working closely with residential brokers and credit analysts to provide a quality service and support to our clients. His work encompasses anything from pre-submission of home loans to post-settlement loan maintenance. Joshua has seven years of professional experience in customer service focusing on eCommerce, human resources, and finance.
Outside the office, you will find Joshua smashing pickleball shots, chilling out with his string instruments at home, or travelling to explore the hidden gems of his home province of Cebu.
Mai Balog,
Client Support Officer
Mai is employed as a Client Support Officer at Duo Finance. She collaborates closely with residential brokers and credit analysts to provide exceptional service and assistance to our clients. With fourteen years of experience in customer service encompassing industries such as telecommunication, e-commerce, finance, and mortgage broking, Mai brings a wealth of knowledge to her role.
Outside of work, Mai enjoys exploring the various provinces of her country, with the goal of visiting all 82 provinces in the Philippines. Additionally, she appreciates leisure time indoors, playing games on her handheld console or laptop.
Joshua Orsolino,
Client Support Officer
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Joshua is a Client Support Officer at Duo Finance, working closely with residential brokers and credit analysts to provide a quality service and support to our clients. His work encompasses anything from pre-submission of home loans to post-settlement loan maintenance. Joshua has seven years of professional experience in customer service focusing on eCommerce, human resources, and finance.
Outside the office, you will find Joshua smashing pickleball shots, chilling out with his string instruments at home, or travelling to explore the hidden gems of his home province of Cebu.
Recent testimonials
5/5
"Thank you for your incredible work in helping us secure the right finance option for our complex commercial lending requirements"
ACKKA Developments Pty Ltd
5/5
"Duo Finance's process was very simple. They did all the research and got us the best interest rate deal/bank that suited us."
Carrissa Howman
5/5
"What an impeccable experience. They are attentive, patient, prompt and above all willing to go above and beyond to help their clients."
Trung Nguyen