Ashleigh O'Dea (Patterson)
Director/Mortgage Consultant
Since entering the finance industry in 2014 with a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, Ashleigh has established herself as a leader in the broking field. She previously worked for a leading property investment company, focusing on building long term client relationships and client care.
Ashleigh is passionate about delivering positive outcomes for a range of different clients with various scenarios and supporting them in their longer-term goals through considered loan structuring at SCA Finance.
Ashleigh’s contribution to the broking sector has been acknowledged with several nationally recognised awards.
She was named Best Newcomer at the 2017 Connective Excellence Awards, Editor’s Choice at the 2019 Better Business Awards and State Winner of the Residential Finance Broker award at the 2019 MFAA Awards.
Ashleigh maintains a commitment to furthering her career development outside of work hours, recently completing her Bachelor of Business with the Swinburne University of Technology.
Lewis O'Dea
Mortgage Consultant
Lewis joins SCA Finance as a dedicated mortgage consultant with a strong background in both property and finance.
His career began at an Adelaide based property investment company, where he gained valuable insight into the property market and developed a keen understanding of investment strategy.
He later joined one of Perth's leading mortgage brokerages, where he helped a wide range of clients-from first-home buyers to experienced investors-navigate the lending landscape and secure finance solutions tailored to their goals.
Now at SCA, Lewis combines his deep knowledge of the property market with extensive lending expertise to deliver personalised mortgage advice. His approach is all about making the loan process simple, transparent, and aligned with each client's unique financial journey.
Whether it's buying a first home, refinancing, or building an investment portfolio, Lewis is committed to helping his clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Karon Patterson
Credit Analyst
With over 30 years of experience as a dedicated educator, Karon brings a unique blend of analytical thinking, empathy, and attention to detail to her role as a Credit Analyst at SCA Finance.
Her transition from teaching to finance has been seamless, thanks to her strong organizational skills and her natural ability to assess and support individuals with care and precision.
As an integral part of the SCA Finance team, Karon plays a crucial role in evaluating credit applications and helping clients navigate their financial journeys.
Her calm and thoughtful approach, combined with her deep commitment to client service, ensures that every decision is made with both accuracy and integrity.
Karon's passion for helping others continues to shine-only now, she's empowering people through smart financial solutions.