Finance made easy,
with experts you can trust.
S3F Group Finance brings together more than 100 years of combined banking, lending and business expertise, formed through the merger of respected finance businesses including Healthy Lending, RTF Finance and Consulate Finance.
We specialise in home loans and industries where expertise truly matters such as:
- Medical & Healthcare - pharmacy, optometry, allied health
- Childcare - centres, operators, investors
- Hospitality - clubs, pubs, licensed venues - centres, operators, investors
- Transport & Logistics - backed by 30+ years of industry experience
With deep industry knowledge and a personalised approach, we structure smarter, more effective lending solutions tailored to your goals.
The S3F Group are your finance partners, guiding you with clarity, confidence and genuine care.
Our directors and senior team bring together decades of hands on finance experience, extensive business‑to‑business management expertise and a practical understanding of how industries operate.
This depth of knowledge means we help you make informed financial decisions backed by real experience.
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
From your first conversation to settlement and beyond we’re with you every step of the way.
We simplify the process, explain your options clearly and ensure every detail is handled with care. Whether you’re securing your first home, expanding your business or financing specialised industry assets, you’ll always know exactly where you stand.

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.
S3F Group helps clients across Australia secure the right finance with clarity and confidence. Our team delivers tailored lending solutions backed by real experience and long‑term support.
Our team of finance professionals provides a wide range of lending solutions tailored to your personal or business needs, including:
- Home & Investment Lending
- Refinancing
- Business Loans
- Commercial & Equipment Finance
- Specialist Industry Finance
- SMSF LendingÂ
- Insurance Premium Funding
Our Goal – To be the finance partner you can rely on delivering exceptional service, clear guidance and ongoing support long after your first transaction.
At S3F Group Finance, you’re not just securing a loan, you’re gaining a long term partner who understands your industry, your goals and the path to achieving them.
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
- Great 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 DibWe used Josh as our mortgage broker for our new property purchase. Our situation was a bit complicated as my husband is self-employed, but Josh was happy to engage with us and take the time to provide expert advice several months before we were even looking to buy, as we prepared to get all our ducks lined up ready to go for the purchase. Once we were ready to buy, Josh gave us some excellent advice on how to structure our loan to maximise benefits from offset accounts while also negotiating with lenders to get us the best interest rate possible. Josh's responsiveness and willingness to help at any time of day was something that we really valued and ultimately enabled us to swiftly close a deal on our property and ensured our finance was all ready to go by settlement date without any hiccups. It was such a smooth and easy process, I would highly recommend Josh to anyone looking for a mortgage broker, especially if you are self-employed!READ MOREREAD LESSAmelia MScott, Josh, Linda and the team are absolutely fantastic. They provide excellent 11 out of 10 service and always go out of their way to assist. We have been dealing with S3F for a few years now and they are always available to take our call or provide input to our financing needs. Anyone considering using these guys, you will not find better anywhere else.READ MOREREAD LESSAndrew Yanz
- Josh is a passionate and consummate professional who is amazing at providing realtime solutions every time we threw difficult questions his way. He is reliable, diligent and has a can-do attitude that put us at ease from the word 'go'. But what sets him apart from the rest of the financial experts in his field is his level of expertise, honesty and integrity with which he deals with all clients. We'd highly recommend Josh and his team.READ MOREREAD LESSAly KhanI highly recommended the mortgage broker Genna Johns from S3F Group because she provided lots of great advice, guidances, suggestions, and she was always able to answer the questions so well. I had to ask her many questions or double-checking with her sometimes just to make sure I understand everything I must know when looking for a place, when applying for a loan, when doing the inspections, when communicating with the real estate agents/conveyancers/solicitors, and so on. Genna also have supported my hearing disability and I could not listen well over the phone calls, she made sure the lender, the solicitors/conveyancers and the real estate agents to communicate with me via email or text or national relay instead. She is also LGBTIQ+ friendly, open-minded, non-judgemental and very kind. I finally got my first home! I am so thankful for her support it means a lot to me 😊READ MOREREAD LESSNeil SharmaI’ve worked with S3F Group across multiple transactions — both commercial and personal — including business acquisitions and residential purchases. Their customer service has consistently been outstanding: responsive, proactive, and genuinely solutions-focused, even when navigating some quite complex deals. Scott and the team always goes above and beyond to find the best outcome, and their professionalism and clarity make the process smooth and stress-free. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a trusted finance partner.READ MOREREAD LESSDaniel Kebriti
- Josh was incredible throughout our first home buying journey. As first-home buyers, we had so many questions, and he was always happy to help, explain things clearly, and guide us through every step of the process. He regularly checked in, kept us informed, and made what could have been a really stressful experience feel so much easier. We genuinely looked forward to our chats with Josh, and he was hands-down the highlight of our home-buying experience! Couldn’t recommend him highly enough!READ MOREREAD LESSTessa RivettExcellent service highly recommended Sam is very knowledgeable. His service is impeccable Highly recommended..READ MOREREAD LESSJSvery good service, highly recommendedREAD MOREREAD LESSEasy Script Dispensary
- Brokerage Service. Josh was amazing throughout my entire experience of obtaining a home loan. He is so efficient with responding and really went the extra mile for me. I appreciate all the diligence and care that Josh provides and I highly recommend him.READ MOREREAD LESSLama MakkoukMy 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 MooreAlan and Josh were a great help in getting our house refinanced to a lot better rate with a product that suited our needs in a fast and professional manner. We were showed different options with different benefits to each and products from multiple suppliers so we could get the full picture of products on offer. Thanks again guys.READ MOREREAD LESSMelanie & Luke Oppy
- I received friendly, helpful and prompt service from Genna! She followed up on various issues and kept me informed of my loan's progress, regularly. I am very happy with her service; and would highly recommend her to anyone!!READ MOREREAD LESSAlan WilkinsonJosh came recommended by our accountant.
It had been a long time since we had taken out a loan, things had certainly changed!
His comprehensive knowledge on how to navigate our loan application made the process a lot less complicated for us. His professional manner and patience allowed us to feel comfortable enough to ask him any questions we may have had. Josh was prompt and courteous in his replies which always included a full explanation of what we were undertaking.
Would definitely use his services again on our next loan.READ MOREREAD LESSEileen BehanIn a word ... Brilliant! We could not have asked for a better service from Strategic 360. Our account manager, Josh , gave us nothing but confidence in putting our financial future in his hands, he really did go above and beyond! Thanks for all your hard work Josh!READ MOREREAD LESSNicole Attard - The team at Strategic 360 Finance are fantastic to work with. They're very knowledgeable, friendly and offer a diverse range of expertise within their team. Have seen them provide outstanding results time and time again! Strongly recommend them.READ MOREREAD LESSEmma AllenI would recommend Josh to anyone who asks for a great Mortgage Broker! Josh is very professional, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. He guided me through the entire process and always kept me up to date. From start to end, Josh was very helpful and always happy to answer any questions I had. I cannot recommend him highly enough!READ MOREREAD LESSValeria KellyI don't normally do reviews but with the level of service and attention to details Sam from south west lending solution gave my partner and I, I couldn't help myself. Throughout the whole process Sam and his team were able to refinance our mortgage and my car loan to get us a lower interest rate on both loans and get us some money to do renovations to our house. The best part about it. We are actually paying less per month than we were before and we get to fix up our home. One again, thank you Sam for all your help.READ MOREREAD LESSMark Zammit
- I cannot recommend Josh enough for his exceptional service as a mortgage broker. From the very start, Josh has been incredibly supportive, understanding, and flexible in meeting my needs. He goes above and beyond to tailor his services to exactly what I require, and no task is too difficult for him to handle. I am truly grateful for his dedication and professionalism. Josh consistently checks in to ensure everything is going smoothly, and his follow-up services are unparalleled. His proactive approach and genuine care for his clients make him stand out in the industry. Thank you, Josh, for your outstanding support throughout this process. - Posting on behalf of my Father-In-Law Nigel Letton 2024READ MOREREAD LESSBrea LettonJosh is a top class professional and provides personalised friendly service. This was our first home buy and there were lots of unknowns in the journey. We were provided with precis guidance and helped us all the way through to the settlement. I will recommend Josh Woodhouse to anyone with no hesitation.READ MOREREAD LESSRanil KarunarathneAbsolutely stellar service! Scott was instrumental in securing the finance needed. His expertise and dedication made the process smooth and efficient. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of financial assistance.READ MOREREAD LESSRami Doughan
- I was looking to buy my first home by the end of this year, and I was referred to Josh Woodhouse by a friend of mine. He has been so helpful since the beginning. I didn't know too much about what was involved when buying a place, and Josh explained it all (and answered all of my many questions). Thank you Josh, you have been a great help! I highly recommend going through S3F and speaking with him. And I can proudly say I now own my first home 🙂READ MOREREAD LESSKathryn WilliamsJosh is such a nice, knowledgeable person. We received sound advice which we valued. Josh was able to put together a package that suited us perfectly. He listened and understood. He has been recommended to friends and family.READ MOREREAD LESSElizabeth LHFrom the moment we spoke to Scott, we knew that we wanted to use him as our finance broker. He was extremely knowledgable, professional and importantly we knew we could trust him. This was the first time we were buying a business and Scott was invaluable along the whole process. We cannot recommend Scott and his services enough!READ MOREREAD LESSJess Law
- Sam Zammit, Gosh.... what can I say?? I would recommended him everyday of the week!! Always answers my calls, emails, and questions promptly... this is the second time I have used his services. I would never go anywhere else. I am extremely busy all the time, Sam just makes a loan process so much easier. I know I will be using him again in the future. Your the Best Sam!!!READ MOREREAD LESSJoanne DaveySam from Strategic 360 Finance has been beyond helpful to us in securing our first home loan. He was extremely efficient and friendly, and always available. Thank you Sam for all your hard work!READ MOREREAD LESSKayla ReidJosh has been incredibly flexible and helpful from the start. Even when our circumstances changed and things were delayed, Josh was understanding and helped us to pivot to find something that worked best for our circumstances. I would not hesitate to recommend Josh to anyone looking for a broker.READ MOREREAD LESSGrace Le
- Josh Woodhouse was my broker when purchasing a new home recently and he made the stressful process much easier!! He was highly responsive, able to work around my busy schedule and was great at interpreting the finance jargon for me. I have also worked with Alan Hicking in the past when financing several vehicles. S3F group are fantastic!READ MOREREAD LESSMaddison JeffcottCould not recommend Sam enough to anyone! Being new to buying our first home and not knowing much about purchasing a property, Sam was amazing and very helpful at explaining everything step by step, not to mention whenever we had a question he would get back to us very quickly, even if this meant on a weekend or late at night. I would highly highly recommend Sam to anyone!! We would not have been able to purchase our property without him!READ MOREREAD LESSDJosh was incredible to work with in securing our mortgage! He was very helpful and patient and I would recommend him to anyone. He helped us work through many different options and thanks to Josh we settled on our home.READ MOREREAD LESSnat figg
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