Built for Residential Brokers, Built for Success

“What’s stopping me from doing this myself?” A thought that kept echoing in Dan Brown’s mind as a small business banking manager at NAB, helping entrepreneurs secure finance to build their dreams. After 13 years in banking and inspired by the confidence and success of the business owners he served, Dan took the leap into … Continued

Matt began looking for a way to transfer his skill set and existing financial knowledge into a new industry—and made the bold pivot to become a mortgage broker.

When COVID grounded Matt Symons’ 10-year aviation career overnight, he didn’t wait for the skies to clear. With a baby on the way and a mortgage to match, he made the call to pivot — and launched Balmoral Financial on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Seven months in, he’d settled 91 deals worth $71M. Here’s how he built his runway to success.

How it all started In 1994, Loan Market launched with a simple vision: put customers first, always. The early days were scrappy—fax machines, paper applications, and late-night visits to clients’ homes. What they lacked in technology, they made up for in tenacity. Over time, the industry shifted. Aggregators grew. Regulations increased. But Loan Market stayed … Continued

Looking for a better way to service his clients, grow his business and become a completely digital business, Nitish Kumar joined Loan Market in 2019 and has gone on to build a fantastic business in Loan Market Canberra. With aspirations to grow a large brokerage to support a broader range of clients and develop strong … Continued

Before entering broking, Sam Walker was a publican. In 2008, he left hospitality and in a casual chat with his mortgage broker was told, “I think you’d be a great broker” because of Sam’s natural financial acumen. Deciding to take the plunge, Sam transitioned into the world of finance broking.  Working as a solo broker … Continued

In just twelve months, Samantha Barnett is forging a path as one of Loan Market’s stand-out brokers, hitting the ground running with significant lead generation and customer success. Achieving entry to CBA’s prestigious $1B club as a BDM, she felt like she’d hit a ceiling in the banking world, son 2021, she joined LMG as … Continued

Wanting to do more for her clients, Jaime traded the stability of managing a branch at a major bank for the freedom and challenge of building something of her own.

Amanda Young transitioned from a successful banking career into broking during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With her customer-first approach and an eye on small business lending, she built a thriving brokerage while managing the unique challenges of remote work and homeschooling. Amanda’s decision to partner with Loan Market, driven by its culture and … Continued

Founded by Damien Roylance in 2015, Entourage was born with a simple mission – to provide award-winning service from a team that listens to the needs of everyday Australians, and they’ve done just that.  Emerging as a leading brokerage in the country, Entourage has received widespread industry recognition for customer satisfaction, winning Australian Brokerage of … Continued

How he set about educating, assisting and inspiring customers. Money Links was founded in 2000 by Gary Ross. With 15+ years of experience in the financial industry, Brenden Lowbridge joined forces with Gary, his mentor, in 2017. Brenden later assumed the reins from Gary, marking the beginning of a new era for Money Links. As … Continued

How she’s rapidly growing a brokerage as a parent. It’s not often a 20-year-old stays at hotels to acquire a real estate manager’s license, but Tasmanian native Kirsty Dunphey is no ordinary individual. One of Australia’s youngest principal agents by 21, she was recognised as the National Winner of Telstra’s Young Business Woman of the … Continued

While working as a broker for a large brokerage firm, Evelyn recognised a gap in the market to deliver a unique selling proposition that prioritised customer service and education for borrowers. Seizing the opportunity to address this gap and meet her ambition of being her own boss, Evelyn launched Everlend in 2020. Looking for support … Continued

How he leverages a team and database to reach massive milestones. “I could’ve easily sat on cruise control, but at the same time you rub shoulders with really big businesses and you go – challenge accepted.” Daniel Zarkovic, director of Loan Market Narellan, is kicking major goals as a Loan Market broker and business owner. … Continued