Meet your financing experts

Dawn Swink

Merchant Sales Rep

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With nearly a decade of experience in home improvement financing, Dawn Swink has helped thousands of contractors grow their businesses by 30% or more through smart financing strategies and effective sales training. She specializes in both secured and unsecured lending programs. Dawn’s roots run especially deep in the pool industry, where she has maintained a strong presence and proudly served on the board of the NC/SC chapter of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA).

Dawn believes in building real relationships and delivering hands-on support that goes beyond just the numbers. She takes pride in understanding not just the financing landscape, but also what it really takes to help contractors grow their businesses from the ground up.

Charles Edington

Merchant Sales Rep

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Charles Edington has been an active member of the home improvement and mortgage lending community for over 20 years. He specializes in lending for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction, remodels, and home improvement. Charles gained his ADU Specialist designation in 2022 from the ADU Academy and is now an instructor for the Academy. He is a member of the Tiny Homes Industry Association and is the Financial Expert for the How to ADU community.

Charles prides himself on his ability to provide financing solutions unique to the individual or family who has a goal to build an ADU. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Across his many relationships with banks, credit unions, and private lending institutions, Charles has a broad offering of programs suited for ADU construction. 

Dave Murray

Merchant Sales Rep

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Since joining LoanStar in 2018, Dave Murray has drawn on 30 years of experience in home improvement financing to help hundreds of businesses integrate tools that reduce friction and boost close rates. Prior to LoanStar, he led go-to-market strategy and channel development for some of North America’s leading home improvement brands—successfully deploying consumer lending programs across complex, multi-tiered merchant networks.

Dave is also a skilled sales trainer, equipping teams with the tools, techniques, and messaging they need to confidently present financing, overcome objections, and convert more estimates into signed contracts. His hands-on, consultative style makes him a trusted partner for organizations looking to scale smarter, close faster, and sell more.