Learn about the director

Hi, my name is John Dickinson, the director of ComDirect.

Our vision is to help people who might not qualify for mainstream finance, allowing them to access a private mortgage alternative so they can accomplish their goals.

Via our network of private mortgage investors we have achieved this goal and are proud to be able to offer real funding solutions for our clients that are fast, fair and effective.

I have been in the finance industry for over 20 years with many senior positions held including being the managing director of two leading private mortgage companies.

I was with one of the first companies in Australia to be awarded a dealer’s license under the Managed Investments Act with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. Through these roles I enjoy an in-depth, firsthand knowledge of the mortgage industry from both an investment and institutional perspective.

Key Achievements

  • Engaged by Magney & Rhodes Solicitors to represent and develop their investor base and develop their private mortgage operation. This mortgage fund increased from $30,000,00.00 to over $200,000,000.00 in three years.
  • Direct involvement with the acquisition of a dealer’s license under the managed investments act with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
  • Started and operated a private mortgage company (MDN Mortgages) and secured a first of its kind funding line with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. This company became a highly recognised private style mortgage lender operating in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland and grew its funds under management to over $200,000,000.00.

It’s all about investor protection – this is where our experience matters.

Private mortgages can be an excellent investment however they can also be fraught with danger for the inexperienced or if diligent lending protocol is not applied.

During my private mortgage journey most of the lessons I have learnt have been from experience; knowing how to assess risk is critical to a successful investment.

Having been heavily involved with all aspects of private mortgages, from the creation of product and credit policies through to the management of a mortgage portfolio, I am in a unique position to be able to accurately assess a mortgage proposal and quickly determine its suitability for a private investor.

This along with our wide investor base is what sets us apart and is why we are able to secure mortgages for our clients when others cannot.  We look forward to helping you soon.