We are here from start to finish guiding you through every part of the process.
S3F group is the result of a merger of several businesses most notably Healthy Lending, RTF Finance, and Consulate Finance.
We cater for specialist niches in the medico industry, including pharmacy and optometry. We are also specialists in childcare as well as the hospitality industry; particularly clubs and pubs.
This combined with over 30 years experience in the transport industry and over 100 years of combined finance experience; the S3F group can cater for all your financial needs.
The S3F Group are your financial concierge. We can assist you with structuring a financial solution that meets your individual personal or business requirements
With over 56 years experience in finance between the directors we bring a broad range of experiences and a practical approach to finance. Plus a further 37 years in business to Business Management and consulting
If you run a business in any of these industries, we can help you:
Property & Finance
- Real estate
- Property management
- Accountancy
- Financial planning
Hospitality
- Clubs
- Pubs
- Restaurants
Other
- Childcare
Law
- Law
Conveyancing
Healthcare
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Veterinary
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractic
- Podiatry
How we can help you
S3F Group can help you solve these problems:
- Starting a new business
- Buying another business
- Investing in equipment
- Purchasing a commercial property
- Fitting out your premises
- Refinancing your existing loans
- Increasing your working capital
We work with more than 30 lenders and offer:
- Business loans
- Commercial property loans
- Refinances
- Commercial hire purchases
- Finance leases
- Chattel mortgages
- Insurance premium funding
- Novated or operating leases
- Invoice and trade finance
The top 5 reasons clients say they value S3F Group
1
Specialise in business finance
2
Have incredible industry knowledge
3
Solve tricky problems
4
Provide clear communication
5
Move fast
To discuss your scenario and your options
We can assist you with everything for your finance requirements from start to finish guiding you through every part of the process.

HOME LOAN
Our speciality is helping securing
funding for first home buyers or, if
you're looking to buy a new home,
we can help with that.
We can also assist you in obtaining
the finance for your first
investment property or your tenth
investment property.

ASSET FINANCE
Do you need a new car either for
business or personal use. We can
take the stress out of that by
having your finance approved and
ready to go for when you go
searching for a car. We can also
refer you to a car buying service
that could save you time and
money on the purchase of your
new vehicle.

HEALTH INDUSTRY FINANCE
Are you a doctor, dentist, pharma-
cist, optometrist, physiotherapist,
chiropractor, podiatrist, veterinari-
an looking to purchase either new
premises, new business or practice
or compete a fit-out or in need of
new equipment, we can help you
arrange any of these around your
cash flow.

CLUB & HOSPITALITY FINANCE
S3F Group has been financing clubs, pubs and restaurants since 2000. We’ve seen every scenario and dealt with every problem that exists.

PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES LOANS
We also specialise in professional services such as accountants, financial planners and law partner- ships as well as real-estate busi- nesses.

HOME LOAN
Our speciality is helping securing funding for first home buyers or , if you're looking to buy a new home, we can help with that. We can also assist you in obtaining the finance for your first investment property or your tenth investment property.

ASSET FINANCE
Do you need a new car either for business or personal use. We can take the stress out of that by having your finance approved and ready to go for when you go searching for a car.We can also refer you to a car buying service that could save you time and money on the purchase of your new vehicle.

PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES LOANS
We also specialise in professional services such as accountants, financial planners and law partner- ships as well as real-estate busi- nesses.

HEALTH
INDUSTRY FINANCE
Are you a doctor, dentist, pharma- cist, optometrist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, podiatrist, veterinari- an looking to purchase either new premises,new business or practice or compete a fit-out or in need of new equipment, we can help you arrange any of these around your cash flow.

CLUB & HOSPITALITY FINANCE
S3F Group has been financing clubs, pubs and restaurants since 2000. We’ve seen every scenario and dealt with every problem that exists.

The S3F Group are a group of experienced Finance professionals who have come together to create a holistic end to end finance solution for all your personal and business finance needs.
THE S3F GROUP IS A BOUTIQUE FINANCE BROKERAGE WITH OFFICES IN SOUTH WEST SYDNEY, THE HILLS DISTRICT AND THE CENTRAL COAST.
Our team of Finance Professionals have over 50 years combined experience in all facets of Banking & Finance.
The S3F Group offers a suite of products and services to provide our clients a complete 360 degree finance solution;
tailor made based on their individual needs.
Our mantra is simple:
Become the trusted advisor to our clients;
Provide exceptional, superior customer service and provide ongoing advice and service beyond your first transaction.
WE'LL HELP FIND THE RIGHT HOME LOAN FOR YOU
We help you compare hundreds of home loans from more than 30 lenders.
Our loan applications are tailored to our clients specific needs.
We value our clients and their finance requirements. You aren’t just a number to us.
SOME OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
01. Home & Investment Loans (Refinances Too)
- Every lender has a certain policy along with its own strength a weakness. We use our knowledge & experience to make getting a home or investment loan easier & less stressful for you.
02. Commercial Lending
- If you are business owner and looking to secure any sort of finance to help you grow your business, we have got 56 years of industry experience to help us find a solution for you.
From purchasing a Pharmacy to purchasing a commercial property, we can help with that.
03. Vehicle and Equipment Finance
- Looking to purchase a new car? Or maybe a new piece of machinery? Regardless if you are looking for a consumer loan or a chattel mortgage, we can help. We can also assist you with Equipment finance, maybe a tractor for your hobby farm?
04. SMSFLoans
- We can work side by side with your financial planner & accountant or refer you to one of our trusted partners to assist with the process of purchasing property within your superannuation Fund.
We have got access to a panel of lenders who are interested in lending to Self-Managed Super Funds
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
- SWLS provided exceptional, personalised service to help us achieve our financial needs. Good 'ol fashioned' customer focus and communication that has long been abandoned by the big banks!READ MOREREAD LESSSteveBeing a first home buyer with my partner, Josh Woodhouse made the process as simple as possible. Josh was able to provide us with great recommendations based on our personal circumstances and easy to read comparison documents. He went above and beyond to provide us with support and knowledge which we had no clue about! It made our buying process less stressful knowing Josh was reliable, responsive and trustworthy. He worked great with our solicitor and showed his years of experience through his articulate emails and thorough conversations we had. I highly recommend Josh for your broker needs due to his proactiveness, genuine nature and reliability. If anyone asks us for a broker we recommend, it would be Josh.READ MOREREAD LESSMina PotkonjakJosh was super helpful and supportive throughout the entire process of securing our loan. Not only did he go above and beyond to ensure we were correctly filling out all necessary documents; he was also super organised and called ahead to ensure everything went through in a timely manner. Would recommend to anyone requiring a loan and would definitely utilise his service again.READ MOREREAD LESSSEAN TURNER
- Excellent Service Thank you to Sam Zammit and his team, especially Karen for working so hard to get us the best home loan for our needs. Nothing was a problem, and they were always available for questions or concerns. They demonstrated professionalism at all times and were outstanding with their communication to us. It is thanks to their hard work that we were able to secure the home and land that we had been searching for to complete our lifestyle change.READ MOREREAD LESSSimone CoupeJosh is meticulous and goes above and beyond for his clients. He has been extremely helpful and has made navigating everything a lot more manageable.READ MOREREAD LESSHarrison WebbJosh Woodhouse from S3F Group helped me buy my first home. He was warm, professional and amazingly knowledgeable from the outset and continued to help me feel comfortable with this massive milestone. Buying a house is no small thing, but especially when you are doing it by yourself. However, Josh's professional calmness and insight allowed me to relax and enjoy the process, secure in the knowledge that I was able to get into the market without over extending myself. If you want some friendly advice, do yourself a favour and get in touch with Josh! He will find you a deal to suit your needs and circumstances, honestly and kindly.READ MOREREAD LESSBeck Pickard
- Big shout out to Scott and his team. I have now used S3F's financial services for 3 businesses, 1 mortgage (home) and 1 commercial asset loan and each time has been a very thoroughly done deal by Scott and Linda. Each loan was complex however, with his knowledge and expertise, Scott broke it down and made it much simpler for us. As always, rates obtained were very competitive and we can't thank him enough with his negotiation skills. I strongly suggest anyone who is thinking of going up against lenders themselves to consider reaching out to Scott and his team first, as they will make this process so much easier and save you much more in the long run. To Scott and Linda, thank you so very much to the both of you for assisting me with all of my acquisitions.READ MOREREAD LESSVictor VoGreat support all the way! Constantly following up everything & searching for every avenue to make a positive outcome happen. Thanks Scott for helping us through the toughest settlement ever!READ MOREREAD LESSHabib TurkSaving the day. S3F Group was not our first choice for getting finance for refinancing an existing loan, and arranging an investment loan bundle. We started with a different agent who made such a mess with the setting up that we had to split the loans, put one on the back burner, then came back with a ridiculously high interest rate. After a month of stressful conversations with Agent 1 where we nearly lost the purchase. We began a conversation with Josh who took the same list of requirements as Agent 1. And over a two week period delivered on all of them. We rate Josh and recommend him to anyone who is looking for a constructive, stress free and positive financial outcome.READ MOREREAD LESSDavid K
- Sam, its a pleasure working with you. We appreciate all the effort that you put in to your work.READ MOREREAD LESSDamien GauciAbsolutely first-rate and flawless service from Josh Woodhouse and his team at S3F Group. Josh assisted us to secure an excellent financial product perfectly suited to our needs. Seamless and secure onboarding, followed by candid, clear, expert and timely advice. Couldn't ask for better. Highly recommended; will absolutely utilise S3F services again in future. Our thanks again, Josh.READ MOREREAD LESSNicholas CobbHighly recommend Josh. Great experience with Josh! Josh is knowledgeable, approachable and very efficient. Easy to deal with, very friendly nature and communication is impressive. Very grateful for Josh assisting us in securing a refinancing loan. Thanks Josh!READ MOREREAD LESSJoanne Barone
- "Thank you for your assistance throughout the loan process .
Josh has made everything so easy for me .
He goes out of his way to Exsplain everything in detail he made sure I understood everything and all his advice was in my best interest.
I thank you Josh for responding to my emails with in minutes always!!!
I will certainly recommend your services to anyone I know who needs a mortgage."
GrazynaREAD MOREREAD LESSGraceI've personally known Scott for around 25 years, and have now set up finance with both Scott and Josh. They know their stuff, they present the options to me clearly and in an unbiased fashion, listening to what I want in a product. Quick to respond, informative, and helpful. Will be the first port of call for any finance products in the future.READ MOREREAD LESSPete McDonaldWe had Josh recommended by a friend. His service was excellent and had a really good understanding of our circumstances and which banks would be best to approach for loans.
We ended up with approval for the amount we wanted and Josh made sure we got the fixed portion of our loan locked in to a low interest rate before the rate rises - he gave us a few calls to remind us to get all the paperwork sorted.
Without Josh we might not have been able to borrow the amount we wanted as quickly as we wanted.READ MOREREAD LESSTodd Aspeotis - Friendly staff, great communication. Thanks for your help and assistance Sam.READ MOREREAD LESSTracey MontesinSWLS helped us consolidate all our debts into one easy payment and taught us how to pay off our home loan faster. We now have a lot more disposable income at the end of each month. Thanks Sam!READ MOREREAD LESSPeter ZammitI’ve had the pleasure of working with Josh for close to a year now. As it was the first purchase for me and my wife, we were very conservative with our approach. But Josh was patient with us and in the end got us a good deal that we’re happy with. Would not hesitate to recommend him.READ MOREREAD LESSShabab Hasan
- Dealt with Josh recently for a detailed Unit Trust purchase and it was nothing but smooth sailing! Josh was upfront, honest and fourth coming with information that will assist us and other parties. I couldn't recommend Josh and S3F Group enough..READ MOREREAD LESSJared BarryI can't recommend Josh highly enough. He worked very hard to help us change banks and get a much better mortgage interest rate. He is happy to answer any questions that we had and come out to see us at home to go over all the paper work. Very professional and we will be using him again in the future.READ MOREREAD LESSTara WardGreat service. Josh guided us through the maze of changes during an unprecedented time of interest rises. He was on top of every hurdle we faced. We could not have done this without him. His knowledge, quick action and communication is outstanding.READ MOREREAD LESSDorothy Dib
- Best in the business We have had quite a bit of experience with brokers across the years and properties, Josh was nothing short of professional, measured and up-to-date with his approach. Always available and diligent with strategy options, tailored to our plans.READ MOREREAD LESSLiam TurnbullMy partner and I were recommended to Josh Woodhouse to help assist and guide us in the process of attaining a mortgage. Josh was extremely helpful and professional throughout the entire process. As first time buyers, we had very little knowledge but Josh assisted in every step of the process ensuring we had a smooth experience. Josh was highly responsive to questions and all messages and continued to go above and beyond. We couldn't thank Josh enough for all his work and helping us secure our first home! 🙂READ MOREREAD LESSTayla MooreJosh was absolutely amazing to deal with. He had answers for all of our questions, and gave us the best possible outcome. Cheers mateREAD MOREREAD LESSChris Kovacs
- Josh was very good to deal with and made the process simple. I highly recommend Josh and the S3F Group.READ MOREREAD LESSMeg SAlways keep us in the loop and answered all questions promptlyREAD MOREREAD LESSRobert WalkerFantastic customer service, a wealth of knowledge and overall great people at SWLS. Without the Help of Sam Zammit- we would not have our first property. South West Lending Solutions also offer other financial services and have great contacts at your disposal. Do yourself a favour- and give Sam Zammit a call!READ MOREREAD LESSReece G
- Josh and Scott Woodhouse are an amazing duo, their professionalism and easy approach attitude is incredible. Always available to answer difficult or silly questions. Spending the time to ensure you are happy, they give a one on one service that is rare in this day and age. They provide trustworthy and honest advice which builds your confidence in them every step of the way. We highly recommend their service. Josh and Scott will forever be a part of our future financial goals. No matter where you are in Australia, Josh and Scott will make it work for you. Susanne & Anthony Hayward, QLDREAD MOREREAD LESSSusanne HaywardExcellent Customer Service & Timely Advice. I was extremely impressed with the high level of communication & professionalism that Josh operated with. He always went above & beyond to provide the best possible solution & always kept me updated with how everything was progressing. I would not hesitate to recommend Josh & his services!READ MOREREAD LESSMitchellIt has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Josh. Everything worked out smoothly and always within the timeframe that Josh advised. He was very helpful, transparent, always reachable and was very patient, even though we had a lot of first time noob queries. Have to mention that he was prompt and proactive to making sure timelines were maintained. I would highly recommend Josh. And yes of course he was got us e very good rates.READ MOREREAD LESSsushovan podder
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