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 Lending
- 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
- Our first time needing finance and our situation was quite complicated. I couldn't recommend Josh more highly, he helped us every step of the way.READ MOREREAD LESSShane BrayScott has been amazing throughout my pharmacy purchase. I’ve been speaking with Scott for years before finally securing a business. Throughout the entire process not only did he ensure that everything went smoothly, he was always a great ear to talk to when I needed help or advice on anything else. He also re-financed my home loan, and got me a better rate I wouldn’t hesitate recommended him to anyone and everyone. I don’t know how I would have got through the purchase process without his support.READ MOREREAD LESSEmma BissakerExcellent service highly recommended Sam is very knowledgeable. His service is impeccable Highly recommended..READ MOREREAD LESSJS
- It’s been an amazing experience working with Mr Scott Woodhouse!He’d been guiding us throughout the process and helped us keep our calm!Highly recommend Scott!READ MOREREAD LESSUday KumarFriendly staff, great communication. Thanks for your help and assistance Sam.READ MOREREAD LESSTracey MontesinVery professional and humble.READ MOREREAD LESSJunaid Safdar
- 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 MakkoukExcellent 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 CoupeI had an outstanding experience working with Scott throughout the entire loan process. From the very beginning, he provided clear guidance, honest advice, and exceptional support. He helped secure me a great deal and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward.Scott's communication and follow ups were excellent, he always keeping me informed, answering questions promptly, and ensuring everything stayed on track. A special thanks to Scotts team member Linda, who was incredibly professional, and supportive throughout the process.I truly appreciate the dedication and personal attention from both of them. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable advisor who genuinely cares about achieving the best outcome for their clients. Thank you, ScottREAD MOREREAD LESSSunila Dumpala
- Excellent service, above and beyound expectations. Our house purchase journey was long, a full year and Josh has been with us every step of the way, always available to answer any questions we had, advising on best options. What was especially important for us is at no point we felt any pressure from Josh to speed things up. Quite the opposite, once he understood what are the most important factors for us in our financial planning he encouraged us to not rush things. And as it often happens in life - at the end of a long marathon we had a bit of a sprint, things had to be done quickly. Once again Josh was our guide and made sure everything was ready for the settlement on time despite a couple of small hurdles that as always appeared where you least expect them. We are very happy with Josh's service and appreciate his in-depth knowledge, personal approach and patience. We will definitely be recommending him to anyone who might be asking for a referral.READ MOREREAD LESSDmitri AstaltsevJosh came to us on recommendation and we are so thankful. We were a new business owner wanting to secure a home loan in a short space of time. Josh guided us through the process efficiently and smoothly, ensuring he gave accurate time frames along the way. He was always responsive, and explained everything in a way that was comprehensive but easy to understand. We would recommend him to anyone who will listen.READ MOREREAD LESSDarcy NettletonAlan 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
- "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 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 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 Behan - I 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 would absolutely recommend Strategic 360 Finance to anyone, my personal experience with Josh Woodhouse was fantastic, very professional and very friendly.READ MOREREAD LESSRyan JennerJosh 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 Khan
- All class! Would fully recommend Josh Woodhouse as a mortgage broker to anyone I know. His communication and expertise were top notch and he made the process of getting a mortgage a breeze. Josh was also very approachable which was important for me seeing as it's the first time I'd got a mortgage. Fully recommend to anyone looking for a broker!READ MOREREAD LESSTom SargeantFantastic support and guidance from Josh. Josh was on top of everything at all times, we were never waiting for answers. Josh made everything easy and simpleREAD MOREREAD LESSandrew yelvoBrilliant experience with Liam at 360 Finance, very impressive & very informative. I was hesitant to speak to 360 finance as I wasn’t sure what they were all about and if they were as good as they made out to be. From this I was greeted over the phone by Liam. Liam was very fast to contact me and made me feel very comfortable throughout the experience. Liam was very patient with me and with the lender. I could not recommend someone more. So happy with my new car & with the process of applying etc. Don’t hesitate to use 360 ! #lifeupgraded #360finance_auREAD MOREREAD LESSAbbie Smith
- 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 LESSSteveI’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 HasanJosh has been an absolute pleasure to work with, available any time we needed and provided clear information and guidance throughout the entire process, we couldnt be more happier with his service, you won't find anyone better, would absolutley recommend him, forget the rest he is the best! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️READ MOREREAD LESSJamie
- 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 RivettGreat experience . I had a long, frustrating journey trying to find a home these past few years, and Josh was there to help me and give advice every step of the way. Definitely recommended as a mortgage broker!READ MOREREAD LESSLaura MacraeAbsolutely 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
- "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 LESSGraceWe 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 MI 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 Wilkinson
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