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Peter Warne

Newcastle,New South Wales

Summary

With over 40 years at Commonwealth Bank having retired in October 2021, I've honed my expertise in property lending, establishing a vast network across Australia. My proactive approach has led to significant acquisitions, notably in LFRBG and high-rise residential projects, showcasing my negotiation skills and financial acumen. My collaborative efforts ensure seamless project implementations, highlighting my ability to drive success.

More recently over past 3 years I have undertaken consultancy work for GWH Group in providing solutions to connect to a wider range of financiers, valuers and quantity surveyors. Part of my role has also been to mentor GWH Build employees around interfacing and streamlining their negotiations with both internal and external business partners with aim of improving productivity outputs and assist improve their industry knowledge in a more wholistic way.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Property Consultant

GWH Group
Newcastle, New South Wales
11.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders (financiers, valuers, and quantity surveyors) to ensure the successful implementation of projects.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the organization's processes and procedures.
  • Negotiated pricing models and terms of service agreements with finance providers, and other external providers.
  • Drafted, presented, and responded to proposals for specific development requirements with industry-specific solutions.
  • Developed effective communication channels between external customers and internal teams.
  • Drafted proposals, contracts, presentations, and other documents related to the development and finance process.
  • Established key business relationships within industry by using responsiveness, efficiency and deep knowledge of real estate industry.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with owner banks, non-owner banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.

Relationship Executive

Commonwealth Bank , Corporate Property Hunter and Central Coast Team
Newcastle, New South Wales
01.1997 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with internal teams to create customized financial solutions for clients.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and company policies in all client interactions.
  • Provided expert financial advice to clients, enhancing their decision-making process.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports on client account status and growth opportunities to senior management.
  • Analyzed data collected from various sources to improve customer experience.
  • Resolved client issues and complaints promptly, maintaining trust and loyalty.

Lending Manager

Commonwealth Bank
Sydney Area
10.1997 - 01.2017
  • Various roles over the initial 12 years in the Sydney, North Shore area. Working as a Senior Branch Lending Manager at offices in Mona Vale, Avalon Beach, North Sydney, and Neutral Bay.
  • In 1991-1992, I worked in the Commonwealth Bank Lending Services Division in the Sydney CBD, overseeing large commercial workout files and gaining invaluable credit and realization experience.
  • From 1995 to 1997, I relocated to Newcastle, NSW, into the position of Central Branch Lending Manager, overseeing commercial and retail lending for 12 branches and a staff of 20.
  • In 1997, Business Banking Newcastle established a Corporate Property Lending Team in the Newcastle/Central Coast area, continuing until retirement in 2021.

Education

Commercial Lending

Moodys Analytics
Sydney, NSW
02-2021

Financial Products And Services Advice

Kaplan Professional
Sydney, NSW
09-2018

Commercial Loans Business

Omega Performance Corporation
Sydney, NSW
11-2009

Graduate Certificate Commerce

Charles Sturt University
05-2004

Certificate III Financial Services

Commonwealth Bank
Sydney, NSW
12-2003

Marketing III Certificate

Newcastle TAFE
01-2001

Banking Fundamentals - Banking And Finance

Securities Institute Australia
Sydney
07-1993

Higher School Certificate

St Augustine's College
Brookvale, NSW
12-1978

Skills

  • Experienced property lender with over 40 years of experience with the Commonwealth Bank
  • Established network of corporate clients, Australia-wide
  • Specialized in the provision of funding mechanisms for predominately property related assets, ranging from industrial and large-format retail bulky goods (LFRBG), to high-rise residential projects

Significant project acquisitions and funding

- LFRBG sites around Australia at Midlands, WA, Mile End, SA, Mornington, Vic, Caringbah, and Terry Hills, NSW Individual site values ranged from $30M to $100M

Accommodation properties located in WA, NSW, and Norfolk Island site values range from $10 to $50M

- High-rise residential apartments in Noosa, QLD, Port Macquarie, NSW, and Newcastle, NSW Values range from $10M to $250M

Experience over many years lending for Drinking Hotels, Accommodation properties , Quarries , Concrete and Precast facilities involving various builders and developers over wide range of asset classes

Timeline

Senior Property Consultant

GWH Group
11.2021 - Current

Lending Manager

Commonwealth Bank
10.1997 - 01.2017

Relationship Executive

Commonwealth Bank , Corporate Property Hunter and Central Coast Team
01.1997 - 10.2021

Commercial Lending

Moodys Analytics

Financial Products And Services Advice

Kaplan Professional

Commercial Loans Business

Omega Performance Corporation

Graduate Certificate Commerce

Charles Sturt University

Certificate III Financial Services

Commonwealth Bank

Marketing III Certificate

Newcastle TAFE

Banking Fundamentals - Banking And Finance

Securities Institute Australia

Higher School Certificate

St Augustine's College

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