Team

ABOUT US

Established in 1990, Universal Finance Corporation has committed to achieving the best results for its clients and has continually maintained its impeccable reputation in the finance industry with over $1 billion in loans settled.


Obtaining finance today is a complex situation that we make simple for our customers. Our process is to comprehensively understand your needs and provide you with suitable borrowing options, tailored to your needs. As qualified mortgage brokers, we’ll liaise directly with lenders to organise all of the paperwork and make sure that the loan process happens as quickly and efficiently as possible. Whether you require a loan for business or personal purposes, our experienced team will ensure you have the best chance of securing finance.

Meet The Team

  • PAUL KAVADAS

    FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR


    B. Economics, Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking, Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)

    Paul is the Founder and Managing Director of Universal Finance Corporation. Having established Universal Finance in 1990, Paul was one of the first Finance Brokers in Australia, and is one of the few that have enjoyed a 30+ year career in the industry. He holds a number of industry qualifications and memberships with professional bodies within the finance industry. More importantly, Paul serves as Licensee for the coveted Australia Credit Licence provided to Universal Finance through ASIC. Paul’s tenure as a mortgage Broker has allowed him to amass strong relationships with an array of lenders, which his customer have, and continue to, benefit from. Over his career, Paul has assisted over 4,000 clients achieve their financial goals to date although he still remains eager to assist the next.

  • SEAN O’BRIEN

    FINANCE CONSULTANT


    Sean has over 30 years experience in the Banking and Finance sector. Having spent the first 17 years with National Australia Bank, Sean gained a wide range of banking experience from his roles as not only a Relationship Manager, but, also a Credit Manager. He commenced his career at Universal Finance in 1998, specialising in both commercial and residential lending and continues to provide first class customer service to his clients.

  • PETER GEORGE

    FINANCE CONSULTANT


    After a 7 year Corporate Banking career, Peter George joined Universal Finance near it’s inception in 1991. With a 30+ year career as a Finance Broker, Peter is well versed in all aspects of lending, however, he specialises in equipment and motor vehicle finance. During his time at the company, Peter has secured over $100M in equipment and motor vehicle lending for his customers. It’s safe to say, he’s seen it all!

  • PETER GOTSIS

    FINANCE CONSULTANT


    Peter has over 25-years’ experience in Business and Commercial lending, gained from roles within Business Banking for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and subsequently within ING Commercial Property Finance. He joined the Universal Finance team over 15-years ago, assisting our clientele with complex commercial transactions, business finance, as well as the residential lending requirements of our customers. Peter continues to be involved in large scale, complex structured finance transactions and is available to assist you with transactions of a complicated nature. Peter’s comprehensive understanding of finance complemented with his strong negotiation skills, will allow him to secure the most competitive interest rates, terms and conditions that benefits you, as our valued customer.

  • ALEX KARAKIKES

    FINANCE CONSULTANT


    The most recent member of the team, Alex, has hit the ground running with over $60M in finance secured for customers in his first year at Universal Finance. Alex has a strong background in Corporate and Commercial Banking, with 5 years’ experience at ANZ prior to joining the Universal Finance team.  Alex has a passion for helping his clients and works tirelessly to provide financial solutions that are customised to each customer.

  • MARIA KAVADAS

    FINANCE CONSULTANT


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