THE FINANCE BROKERS LTD

What THE FINANCE BROKERS LTD does

The Finance Brokers Ltd is a privately held Australian finance brokerage and commercial advisory firm that arranges lending on behalf of individual and business borrowers rather than lending on its own balance sheet. The firm operates as a non-traditional, non-aligned intermediary accessing multiple lenders through the Connective aggregator network, and is positioned as 'a Solutions Group Company,' aligning brokerage with a broader commercial advisory parent to bridge the gap between finance arrangement and ongoing business advisory. Its primary offerings span four core service lines — Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages, Asset Finance, and Borrowing Advice — supplemented by a broader product catalogue including Equipment Finance, Invoice Finance, Chattel Mortgage, Car Finance, Farming Finance, Mortgage Offset Accounts, and First Home Super Saver Scheme advisory.

The firm serves three principal customer segments: individuals seeking home purchase, refinancing, or investment property lending; business owners at any stage needing commercial finance, asset acquisition, and cash flow support; and Australian farmers requiring specialised rural and agricultural finance. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, beginning with a free first meeting consultation, a pre-engagement financial position assessment with transparent fee quoting, finance preparation support, and a formal service agreement. Customer engagement is supported by a HubSpot-powered online booking system, multi-channel content marketing across blog, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Meetup, and five physical offices across Queensland (Brisbane HQ, Mooloolaba) and New South Wales (Sydney Barangaroo, Young, Grafton).

Revenue is earned primarily through lender-paid commissions on placed loans (transaction-fee model) supplemented by fee-based professional advisory services. The firm is founder-led by Managing Partner Craig Dangar, alongside Principal Consultants Ben Nolan and Pete Maher, and Mortgage Specialist Jess Kumar, with the Solutions Group affiliation providing additional advisory scale. No revenue, loan volume, customer count, funding, or headcount-trend data is disclosed, limiting financial visibility but signalling a small, relationship-driven practice in active build-out mode across product and geography.

Name

THE FINANCE BROKERS LTD

Legal name

The Finance Brokers

Website

https://thefinancebrokers.au/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Finance Brokers Ltd is an Australian finance brokerage that arranges commercial, residential, asset, vehicle, and agricultural lending for individuals, business owners, and farmers through multiple lenders, integrated with commercial advisory via its Solutions Group affiliation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Finance Brokerage and Commercial Advisory

NAICS

Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers (522310)

SIC

Loan Brokers (6163)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Mortgage Brokerage (FSAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mortgage Brokerage (Purchase & Refinance) (FSAEAEAA), Equipment & Asset Finance Brokerage (FSAEAEAJ), Debt & Structured Finance / Mortgage Brokerage (BPAJABAK)

Keywords

• Commercial finance brokerage
• Residential mortgage broking
• Asset finance advisory
• Business borrowing advice
• Equipment finance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Finance Brokerage Commissions: The company acts as a finance broker connecting borrowers with lenders, earning commission-based fees from lenders for placed loans. They also provide advisory and business planning services as part of their commercial advisory firm.
2. Professional Advisory Services: Fee-based financial advisory services including borrowing advice, financial planning guidance, and business advisory, with transparent quoting provided prior to engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Finance Brokers is a non-traditional finance brokerage and commercial advisory firm operating as an intermediary between clients and multiple lenders. It delivers commercial finance, residential mortgages, asset finance, and borrowing advice to individuals and businesses across Australia, earning commissions from lenders for placed loans and fees for advisory engagements. The firm is part of the Solutions Group and operates within the Connective mortgage aggregator network.

Product overview

The Finance Brokers is a non-traditional mortgage broker and commercial finance advisory firm offering tailored financial solutions. The core offering includes Commercial Finance, Mortgages, Asset Finance, and Borrowing Advice services. These are supported by specialized financing products including Equipment Finance, Invoice Finance, Chattel Mortgage, Car Finance, Farming Finance, Mortgage Offset Accounts, and the First Home Super Saver Scheme. The company acts as an intermediary between clients and multiple lenders, providing tailored advice and financial strategy optimization rather than being tied to a single lender.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Finance Commercial finance solutions for business owners to secure funding for business operations, expansion, and financial strategies. Provides tailored lending arrangements for businesses across stages of growth.
• Mortgages Residential lending and home loan refinancing services for individuals, including first home buyers and property investors. Sources mortgages from multiple lenders through the Connective aggregator network.
• Asset Finance Equipment and asset financing solutions including hire purchase, finance leases, operating leases, and asset refinancing for businesses acquiring physical assets.
• Borrowing Advice Expert guidance on personal loans, mortgages, business loans, credit cards, overdrafts, and debt consolidation for individuals and businesses seeking tailored borrowing advice.
• Equipment Finance Financing options for acquiring equipment, machinery, and technology including leasing, loans, and hire purchase agreements, structured for business asset acquisition.
• Invoice Finance Short-term borrowing solution allowing businesses to access cash by leveraging outstanding invoices through factoring or discounting.
• Chattel Mortgage Business vehicle financing where the vehicle serves as collateral, with potential tax benefits for GST-registered businesses.
• Car Finance Vehicle financing options including secured loans, unsecured loans, novated leases, and finance leases for personal and business vehicle purchases.
• Farming Finance Specialised agricultural financing for land acquisition, equipment, seasonal cash flow management, and livestock, tailored for Australian farmers and rural businesses.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ConnectiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnective logo appears on the website footer, indicating The Finance Brokers operates as part of the Connective network - a mortgage aggregator/distribution network that provides brokers with access to multiple lenders and support services.
• Solutions GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Finance Brokers is explicitly identified as 'a Solutions Group Company.' Solutions Group appears to be the parent commercial advisory firm that encompasses The Finance Brokers alongside other financial services businesses.
• DERIVE MARKETINGminorOthersWebsite development and build services provider credited in the copyright notice. Website built by DERIVE MARKETING.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisors: Australian mortgage broker network (part of the REA Group) offering residential and investment lending through a national advisor network. Comparable multi-lender brokerage model and similar product positioning in the Australian retail mortgage market.
• Loan Market Group: Large Australian mortgage broker network offering residential, commercial, and asset finance through a national franchise system. Closely comparable to The Finance Brokers in offering multi-product finance brokerage across consumer and business segments, with similar aggregator-network distribution.
• Resolve Finance: Australian commercial finance and mortgage brokerage firm offering tailored lending solutions for businesses and individuals. Comparable product mix (commercial finance, residential mortgages, asset finance) and similar solutions-based positioning to The Finance Brokers.
• Astute Financial Group: Australian financial advisory and mortgage broking firm providing residential lending, commercial finance, and wealth advice. Comparable integrated advisory-plus-brokerage model, similar in size and multi-product approach to The Finance Brokers.
• Capital Finance Australia: Australian commercial finance broker specializing in business loans, equipment finance, and asset lending for SMBs. Comparable commercial and asset finance brokerage focus overlapping with The Finance Brokers' core product lines.
• Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management: Australian financial advisory and mortgage broking firm combining lending and wealth services. Comparable integrated advisory-plus-brokerage model targeting Australian consumers and small businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Mortgage Choice: One of Australia's largest ASX-listed mortgage broker networks, offering residential and commercial lending solutions through a franchise model. Comparable to The Finance Brokers as both operate multi-lender brokerage models serving Australian consumers and businesses, though Mortgage Choice operates at significantly greater scale.
• Aussie Home Loans: Major Australian mortgage broker and retail brand offering home loans, commercial lending, and asset finance through a national store network. Directly comparable business model as a multi-lender broker, with overlapping product lines including residential mortgages and commercial finance.
• AFG (Australian Finance Group): ASX-listed mortgage aggregator and finance broker operating one of Australia's largest broker networks. Comparable through its residential and commercial brokerage activity and its role as an aggregator partner to brokers, similar to how The Finance Brokers uses Connective.

Others

• Connective (Aggregator Network): Australian mortgage aggregator providing brokers with access to lender panels, technology, and compliance support. Connected to The Finance Brokers as its aggregator partner, serving as an ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thefinancebrokers?si=UGjbFqtUPOdYZgZ7
• Facebookfacebook.com/personal.business.finance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-finance-brokers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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