Our Team

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Nicci Backman

Director & Senior Mortgage Broker

Nicci Backman is a Director and Senior Mortgage Broker at Ideal Lending, bringing extensive experience across residential, investment and complex lending scenarios.

Known for her structured and strategic approach, Nicci works closely with clients to understand their financial position, long-term objectives and evolving needs. Her focus is on delivering considered lending solutions that are aligned not only with immediate requirements, but with broader financial direction.

Nicci has built a strong reputation for clarity, precision and professionalism, guiding clients through both straightforward and complex transactions with confidence and care.

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Dale Barrett

Director

Having built and led a successful business in the cycling industry, Dale developed strong capabilities in operations, financial management and client service. He now applies that experience within the finance sector while completing his formal studies in mortgage broking.

Dale supports the firm’s day-to-day operations, compliance and administrative functions, ensuring clients receive a seamless and professional experience from enquiry through to settlement.

His practical business background and commitment to continuous development underpin Ideal Lending’s structured and client-focused approach.

Careers at Ideal Lending

We're always on the lookout for new brokers, para-brokers and admin professionals to join our team. If working at Ideal sounds ideal to you, we'd love to hear from you.

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