About Us

Welcome to Onesta Mortgages and Finance, a Whole of Market mortgage and protection firm founded in 2024, backed by over 30 years of combined experience in financial services.

Our mission

Our core mission is to ensure that everyone who interacts with Onesta—whether new or existing clients, industry professionals, or colleagues under the Onesta umbrella—feels valued, respected, and leaves with the confidence of having had a professional and welcoming experience.

Our team

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Paul Newton

Director and Firm Principal

Alison Doran

Director and Firm Principal

Sian Marie Campbell

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Dan Tisdall

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Iryna Pasichnyk

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Eddie Russell

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Harjit Singh Dhesi

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Darcy Burgoyne

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Cara Smith

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Howard Dauncey

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Paul Newton

Director and Firm Principal

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BA (Hons) CeMAP/FPC(Cert) AIPW
M: 07950 474 360
T: 01704 504 370

Paul brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services sector, beginning his career in banking before moving into Independent Financial Advice. With a genuine passion for all things mortgage-related, his wealth of knowledge enables him to provide clear, relevant advice to a wide range of clients – from first-time buyers to portfolio landlords and commercial businesses looking to grow.

Through Onesta Mortgages, Paul, alongside Alison, has also been able to pursue another passion: ensuring that everyone who engages with Onesta is treated with fairness, honesty, and collaboration – values that extend not only to clients but also to the fantastic team that makes Onesta what it is today.

Outside of work, Paul enjoys an active family life, is an avid Liverpool supporter, and can, on occasion, be found at the gym (he promises!).

Alison Doran

Director and Firm Principal

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Cert CII (MP)
M: 07810375143
T: 01704 504 375

With more than 25 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector, Alison brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Onesta Mortgages.

Driven by a passion for delivering outstanding, client-focused service, Alison is dedicated to ensuring every client feels valued and supported. She provides clear, comprehensive, and honest advice, carefully tailored to each individual’s needs across all areas of property finance and protection.

As a trusted business within the Financial Services sector, Alison is regularly commissioned by the UK’s top family law firms to produce Mortgage Borrowing Capacity reports, which are presented to the Courts during legal separation proceedings.

Together with her business partner, Alison believes that ethical practice is the foundation of a successful business and places great value on the strong relationships they have built within the industry. A key part of Onesta Mortgages’ ongoing success lies in developing a team of like-minded Mortgage and Protection Brokers who share these values and align with the company’s ethos, both now and in the future.

Sian Marie Campbell

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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CeMap Diploma, CeRER,DipFA
M: 07792 452 550

As part of the Onesta team, Sian is based in the Southeast and has over 24 years’ experience in mortgage and protection advice, specialising in later life lending and equity release.

Her aim is to help clients make informed, confident decisions about their finances, with a calm, clear approach and deep industry knowledge. Sian is passionate about making those complex financial choices feel simple and personal for my clients.

Dan Tisdall

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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BA (Hons) MLIBF CeMap
M: 07967 108 278

Dan originates from Devon but has spent over 25 years working in the city of London. He specialises in larger house mortgages, commercial loans, bridging and development finance.

Dan’s extensive knowledge in the commercial sector is unrivalled, with a particular passion for development and land deals, alongside assisting high net-worth portfolio landlords to manage their extensive portfolio’s.

Outside of work, Dan is a keen retired rugby player, has 3 expensive children and occasionally tries to surf!

Iryna Pasichnyk

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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MLIBF CeMap
M: 07760 184 344

Based in Lincoln, Iryna brings over 16 years of customer service experience, having supported clients in both Ukraine and the UK.

Since settling in the UK, she has built a successful career as an interpreter, with Ukrainian and Russian as her native languages.

Iryna now specialises in guiding foreign nationals through the UK mortgage process, ensuring they feel confident, supported, and well-informed. Her focus is on making every stage of the property journey straightforward, seamless, and stress-free.

Eddie Russell

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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MLIBF CeMap
M: 07364 113 362

Eddie is a fully qualified Mortgage and Protection Adviser with over 20 years’ experience in the banking industry, working with one of the UK’s major high street lenders. His career has been built on helping clients navigate the mortgage market with confidence and clarity.

Eddie specialises in remortgages, offering expert guidance to help homeowners secure better deals and make informed financial decisions. His approach is honest, straightforward, and no-nonsense, believing in keeping things simple and getting things done efficiently.

Whether you’re looking to save money, release equity, or just want a clearer understanding of your options, Eddie is ready to help.

Harjit Singh Dhesi

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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MLIBF CeMap
M: 0770 2468 718

With over 20 years of experience as a buy-to-let investor, Harjit brings real-world insight into the mortgage and property market. His background in a customer-facing role with a major high street retailer shaped his commitment to clear communication and long-term relationships.

After experiencing firsthand how poor communication and lack of support created avoidable delays and stress, Harjit became a mortgage advisor committed to a more proactive client-first approach. He’s passionate about cutting through jargon, simplifying the process, and being contactable when most others are not.

His belief is simple: when clients are treated well, with honesty and flexibility, why would they go elsewhere?

Outside of work, any spare time (not much) is spent being a free taxi service to his two kids or watching his two favourite teams — Liverpool F.C. and McLaren

Darcy Burgoyne

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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CeMAP, Investments Operations Specialist Level 4 – Distinction,
BSC Applied Finance, Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments Level 3
M: 07587 334 056

Darcy’s passion for property led her to achieve the highly regarded CeMAP qualification, enabling her to provide regulated mortgage advice to her growing professional network.

Having started her career in finance with J.P. Morgan, she brings a strong financial foundation, attention to detail and a natural entrepreneurial approach to her work with clients.

Based in Shrewsbury, Darcy supports clients across the wider area, offering clear, straightforward and practical financial advice across residential, buy-to-let, commercial and protection needs.

Cara Smith

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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CeMap
M: 07809 217 120

Cara is based in Central Scotland and, whilst relatively new to the mortgage industry, brings with her over 18 years’ experience running a successful accountancy practice, where she has built a strong and loyal client base through her friendly and professional approach.

Having now completed her CeMAP qualification, Cara has expanded her services and is developing her expertise across residential, buy-to-let, commercial and protection advice, offering clients a well-rounded and supportive service.

Howard Dauncey

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

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CeMap
M: 07949 590 672

Howard brings a wealth of experience to Onesta, having worked in the profession for many years and built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused advice. His approach is centred on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, and this is reflected in the loyal client base that has continued to work with him throughout his career and followed him to Onesta.

A proud Welshman, Howard leads our presence in Wales, where he is dedicated to supporting both new and existing clients with a comprehensive, personable and professional service. His experience, combined with his commitment to client satisfaction, ensures that those he works with receive clear, trusted guidance at every stage.

We’re on your side

We fully understand that we will be judged from day one, which is why we are committed to placing respect and professionalism at the core of everything we do. At the same time, we recognise that buying a home for the first time, remortgaging to fund an extension, or reviewing life insurance can be overwhelming. Often, all it takes is a supportive and guiding approach to make the process smoother and more manageable.

Guiding you all the way

From the moment you contact us, you’ll feel at ease. Our job is to guide you from the initial contact all the way through to completion, handling everything in between. We understand that everyone’s situation is unique—whether it’s your first home purchase, downsizing from a family home, concerned about a chequered financial past, or seeking business advice on raising capital for expansion. We won’t judge; we’ll simply listen, provide insightful advice, offer our recommendations, and, if everything aligns, assist you in making your next move smoothly.