Trinity Matt seemed destined for a career in law. Fresh out of high school, she landed a job assisting with wills, estates, and property law at a law firm. After four years, she moved into a specialist role in conveyancing at another firm to gain more focused experience.
With graduation nearing, Trinity hit a crossroads. Though she enjoyed helping clients, something didn’t feel quite right about being a conveyancer long-term. She wanted more variety, more human connection, more freedom. On a whim, Trinity applied for a client services role at a mortgage broking firm called Atelier Wealth. It turned out to be exactly the change she needed.
The Learning Curve
After just one year as a mortgage broker, Trinity has an expanded perspective on home loans. “I really thought that I knew a lot. Then I realised that I don’t. I knew a very, very tiny piece of the puzzle,” she shares. Mortgage broking involves weighing countless variables to create loan structures customised for each client. Trinity loves this critical, creative thinking. Conveyancing felt mundane by comparison.
Shadowing brokers in client meetings, Trinity gains insight into human behaviour during stressful transactions. Relinquishing control doesn’t come naturally, even to the most experienced buyers. “It’s what you have to do,” Trinity advises clients. Particularly with time-sensitive deals, she explains, letting the experts handle negotiations behind the scenes leads to the best outcome.
Trinity also notices knowledge gaps, especially among first-time buyers. Basic financial concepts like loan types, offset accounts, and repayments confuse many clients. She reminds them, “Do a little bit of research, get some understanding behind you.” A few hours of self-education prepares buyers to have informed discussions with brokers.
While Trinity acknowledges room for improvement industry-wide, she remains “an advocate for mortgage brokers.” Mediocre service from her own broker while purchasing property made joining Atelier’s “high standard” team especially meaningful. She aims to provide the kind of guidance to clients that she wishes she had.
Love and Adventure
After discussing her relationship in Atelier’s July 2023 podcast, Trinity returned with big news – she and her long-term boyfriend Aiden are newly engaged! Wedding planning began instantly, with a ceremony timed for early 2024.
Outside of work and wedding prep, Trinity is living her best life. “I don’t think I have a free second,” she laughs. Her enthusiastic zest for activity comes through clearly on frequent social media updates. Trinity fills spare moments with travel, lively social gatherings, and passion projects like developing an online course for first-time home buyers.
Trinity acknowledges this boundless energy occasionally becomes a fault. “I feel like if I had one thing going at once, I wouldn’t get anything done.” Still in her mid-twenties, she thrives on stimulation. “I need like 10 things going.”
The couple recently made an empowering decision to stop waiting for the “right” time to take their first overseas vacation. In 2024, they will explore America, financed partially through an equity release loan. Trinity muses, “It’s an opportunity cost.” Temporary setbacks pave the way for lifelong memories.
Paying it Forward
With so much personal and professional growth crammed into a short time, Trinity feels called to pay her good fortune forward. She aspires to guide others on their path to stability and freedom through home ownership.
Trinity notices female first-time buyers in particular feeling intimidated about navigating mortgage applications independently. She is slowly outlining her vision for a tailored education program, meeting this demographic where they are.
“How to Buy Your First Home Course” will cover buying essentials in straightforward language. Topics range from saving for deposits to comparing loan products and entitlements. Trinity doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. Her goal is to equip the next generation with enough knowledge to ask brokers well-informed questions.
By pooling collective experiences, Trinity believes no one should feel lost in the process. “I just want one person” to buy thanks to the course, she says humbly. But with her ambitious nature, that ripple impact will undoubtedly swell far beyond a single success story.
At just 24 years old, Trinity Matts’ exciting career pivot is opening doors to fulfilment in work and play. She demonstrates firsthand that the path leading toward dreams rarely follows a straight line. With fearlessness, passion, and support from those who love you, the most rewarding destinations lie just past the crossroads.
Trin’s journey is a roadmap for anyone considering a career change, hungry for financial literacy, or simply wanting to navigate the sometimes-daunting world of homeownership. Here’s your chance to:
- Dive deeper into Trin’s property journey in her previous episode.
- Unlock expert mortgage guidance from the pros at Atelier Wealth.
- Share your unconventional career path and send us a message – let’s celebrate the courage to chase our passions!
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