Meet the team
Meet the MENA Mortgages team
We wear a lot of hats: Sounding board, negotiator, stress-absorber, problem solver, unofficial life coach. But whatever hat we’re wearing, we’ve all got one goal in mind – to help you get the keys to your dream home, without it being the most stressful experience of your life.
Our Mortgage Brokers
First up, you’ll meet your broker. All fully qualified and highly experienced in the region, they’ll make sure they know exactly what you need and won’t rest until you’ve secured the perfect mortgage for your new home.
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Jonny Oliver
Known for his no-nonsense approach and unrivalled knowledge of the region, (as well as his devastating good looks), Jonny’s arranged so many mortgages that people genuinely call him “Jonny Mortgage”.
Outside of work you can find him coaching his son’s football team (of which MENA Mortgage Services are proud sponsors), down at the beach jet surfing or getting lost trail running in the mountains.
jonathan@mena-ms.com
+971 56 274 2320 -
Graham Brown
With nearly 20 years of mortgage experience, Graham has earnt a solid reputation as one of Dubai’s best mortgage brokers.
Graham’s a keen tennis player, and proud parent of Peanut the rescue dog.
graham@mena-ms.com
+971 50 701 3843 -
Jon Bowe
Jon combines his finance background with his love of sports to secure brilliant deals for his clients.
When he’s not negotiating mortgage deals, he’s mostly playing tennis, basketball or football.
j.bowe@mena-ms.com
+971 58 516 0488 -
Gustavo Aranda
Originally from Venezuela, Gustavo spent 20 years in London, and worked across the globe in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, before settling in Dubai. His international experience is invaluable in helping him negotiate the best deals for our clients.
He enjoys spending time with his family and friends usually at the beach or desert most weekends, and he’s partial to a game of tennis or round of golf with friends.
gustavo@mena-ms.com
+971 58 572 5399 -
Josie Russell
UK and UAE qualified, Josie is fantastic at understanding what her clients need and then finding the very best mortgage product to help them get it.
She’s been in Dubai for nearly five years and has just had her first baby.
josie@mena-ms.com
+971 56 274 2320 -
Rosie Patterson
With over 16 years of dedicated experience in the mortgage industry, including more than five years in the UAE, Rosie stands as one of the most seasoned professionals in the field, known for her exceptional expertise and client-focused approach.
In her spare time, Rosie loves to spend time with her two dogs, is an avid gym goer and travels as much as she can.
rosie@mena-ms.com
+971 58 588 2402
Our loan progression team
Once you’ve found your property, our loan progression team springs into action, working tirelessly to get your mortgage and purchase through, as well as make sure the process runs smoothly and is as stress-free as possible. They do all of the arranging, chasing and paperwork, and make sure you always know what’s going on.
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Libby Whitehead
Always positive and ready to find solutions, Libby is excellent at keeping the transfer process running smoothly. She speaks 4 languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese and French).
She made the move from Barnsley to Dubai in 2020 and has never looked back.
libby@mena-ms.com
+971 58 501 7961 -
Grace Johnstone
With a wealth of experience in communication and conveyancing, Grace carefully guides clients through each step of the process and makes sure they stay in the loop throughout.
She arrived in Dubai via Oxford and North London, and has totally fallen in love. Her dry sense of humour keeps us on our toes.
grace@mena-ms.com
+971 58 144 6139 -
Lauren Mitchell
Customer-service whizz Lauren keeps purchases going smoothly and is excellent at jumping through all the banking hoops.
Lauren’s a Dubai veteran having been here for 12 years. She’s an adventurous soul and loves going on travel adventures with her husband, children and friends.
lauren@mena-ms.com
+971 55 845 4859
HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS
“Very efficient”
“I was very happy with the services provided by Graham Brown and his team. Very efficient, good in communication and available toward the all process of buying my house for me and my sons. I recommend them for people who are not sure if they can manage to be able to buy a house in UAE. They will find the proper solution and mortgage that fit your need and finance.”
Sandrine Zeller
Ready to find that dream home?
If you’d rather not navigate the Dubai property market by yourself. And you’ve got more interesting things to do than chase the bank, then we’d love to chat about how we can help.
WhatsApp Jonny on +971 56 274 2320 or Graham on +971 50 701 3843 and we’ll get you sorted.