BDM in the spotlight: Gerald Allan

This week's Heritage Bank BDM for NSW has spent 15 years in the industry.

Heritage Bank BDM for NSW, Gerald Allan has spent 15 years in the industry.

BDM in the spotlight asks a different BDM the same seven questions – giving you a weekly insight into the lives of some of the top BDMs in the country.

How often do you see brokers in a week?
Daily

What do brokers want most from you?
A BDM with good credit and policy knowledge and a BDM who answers their phone and returns emails.

What is your favourite part of the job?
A different location every day as well as meeting new people.

What distinguishes the best brokers you deal with? 
A good broker generally submits strong applications with good supporting notes.

Describe your ideal weekend
Any weekend where I am not a taxi driver for my kids and the yard work is already done.

What’s the strangest lending scenario you’ve ever encountered?
Would we consider an application where the applicant does not earn an income but intends to get a job soon?

How do you like your steak done?
Medium-Rare


Every Wednesday we’ll feature a different BDM from across Australia. If you’d like to be included, please email the editor.