Borrower Services

Grant has held executive financial services roles across Queensland, with his most recent role as NAB Commercial Real Estate Banking Executive, where he steered the business team through a period marked by substantial growth and success.

Grant’s experience has seen him develop a deep knowledge of property across all major markets and is uniquely placed to support Payton’s growth in the eastern seaboard of Australia.

With a passion for the property sector and commitment to the evolution and growth of Queensland, Grant is eager to leverage his expertise to deliver innovative and customer-focused outcomes.

Grant holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Applied Finance.

Peter has established his career courtesy of a passion for cultivating strong relationships and leading high-performing teams. His leadership journey includes pivotal roles such as Commercial Real Estate Executive at NAB, where he was integral in building Victoria’s commercial real estate sector for the bank.

Prior to this role,  Peter held key positions within NAB as Associate Director for Deal Structuring and Associate Director of Corporate Property, showcasing his expertise in property development financing.’

At Payton, Peter assumes responsibility for leading the Victorian Borrower Services team. His mandate includes driving growth in lending opportunities, spearheading client relationships within the property development sector, and guiding the team towards achieving goals.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Business, Marketing and Finance (RMIT University) and a Graduate Certificate, Business Administration (Charles Sturt University).

Justin Lynn is a seasoned property finance professional with over a decade of experience across insolvency, sales, and diverse lending sectors, including corporate & mid-market property, institutional banking and diversified business finance. He has held roles with top institutions such as NAB, Westpac, HSBC, and most recently CBA, where he managed a $1.9 billion property portfolio.

Justin’s expertise spans various property asset classes, including residential, build-to-rent, commercial, industrial, and large retail centres. Known for his strong relationship-building abilities, he has originated over $1 billion in CRE debt transactions.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).

With more than 20 years of professional experience, Tom is responsible for loan origination and business development, deal structuring, credit assessment and asset management.

Having begun his career as a Capital Markets lawyer with Allen & Overy LLP, Tom transitioned into CRE Finance through JLL, Lloyds Banking Group, and non-bank Debt Funds in both London and Melbourne.

Tom holds a Bachelor of Economics/Philosophy and a Diploma in Law.

Sam has over 16 years of banking and finance experience having worked for a major bank in corporate finance and business banking. Sam’s experience includes corporate and property lending, deal structuring and he has a passion for relationship management.

Sam has a Master of Finance and a Bachelor of Economics from RMIT University.

Simon has extensive experience in leadership, strategy development & execution, sales, and finance management.

Throughout his career, Simon has led Corporate and Business Banking, Property Finance, and Agribusiness teams at major banks including CBA, Westpac, and most recently, BOQ. Over the past 11 years at BOQ, Simon led the expansion of the Corporate and Commercial Property business into NSW and VIC before returning to Queensland to oversee the same business functions.

Simon will be identifying growth in lending opportunities, building relationships, and driving new business initiatives.

With more than 35 years of professional experience, Brett is responsible for loan origination and business development, deal structuring, credit assessment and asset management.

Having begun his career in retail banking with NAB, Brett transitioned into Investment Banking working in London with UBS and Mizuho, before returning to Australia and fulfilling CRE Finance positions at NAB and Lloyds Bank.

Brett has also spent a number of years in property insolvency roles and more recently as a commercial broker specializing in construction finance. Brett holds an Associate Diploma in Business.

Gary Parkin brings a wealth of experience to Payton, drawing from a distinguished 17-year career at NAB. Starting on the Graduate Program, he advanced through various Business Banking roles on the Gold Coast. Most recently, Gary served as Region Manager for NAB Business Banking on the Gold Coast and assisted in establishing the NAB Gold Coast CRE business.

Gary has demonstrated his leadership and expertise by leading exceptional teams in operational and lending capacities, showcasing his ability to drive results and foster high-performance environments.

As a Senior Property Finance Professional, Gary has extensive experience in helping property investors acquire and manage major commercial assets, as well as supporting developers with project-specific funding. Specializing in property transactions up to $200 million, he has overseen numerous successful projects across South East Queensland.

Now a part of our Queensland Borrower Services Team, Gary is responsible for managing our Gold Coast and Northern NSW exposures down to Coffs Harbour

Gary holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Griffith University and a Bachelor of Applied Science, Human Biology.

Hamish brings over 30 years of experience in property finance and funds management. He has extensive experience in structuring and risk management of property development finance.

Prior to joining Payton Capital, Hamish was Head of Credit at Gemi Investments. Hamish also established and managed the Indigenous Real Estate Investment Trust for Indigenous Business Australia.

Hamish has also held various roles overseeing loan portfolios at major institutions, including Westpac, ANZ, non-bank lender Ashe Morgan, NAB, and Monte Paschi Australia.

With a 30-year background in property finance and real estate across roles at KPMG, NAB, and JLL, Brendan Arundell brings extensive expertise to Payton Capital. Brendan’s experience covers deal origination, capital expenditure, real estate advisory, and property acquisitions across Australia and internationally, with a focus on commercial investment assets. At Payton Capital, Brendan is dedicated to delivering tailored lending solutions, offering diverse funding options from first and second mortgages to bespoke solutions for complex transactions.

Brendan is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds an Executive MBA from the University of Western Australia, a Bachelor of Business in Valuation from Curtin University, is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute, and a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.