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
- Josh 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 BehanJosh was great from our pre-approval right through to settlement. He is friendly, approachable, extremely knowledgeable and made the entire process as easy and stress-free as possible. We are thrilled with the service that Josh has provided us and are looking forward to working with him in the future. Thank you Josh for helping us secure our first home!READ MOREREAD LESStaylarodgerI have no hesitation in recommending Sam and the team at Southwest Lending Solutions, my personal business dealings have been effortless and stress free. It is clear that Sam is passionate about finance and his expertise shows within his actions.READ MOREREAD LESSHamish Quirk - It 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 podderJosh was absolutely excellent when it came to helping us secure our first home loan. Nothing was ever too difficult and no question was ever too silly. Josh made us feel comfortable and supported throughout the whole process, allowing for a smooth and easy process. His efforts are so appreciated by us. We know that any future dealings we have with Josh, he will be the most professional and helpful he can be. Thank you again to Josh and the team at Strategic 360 Finance! Kind regards, Rachael and JonREAD MOREREAD LESSRachael ArmourThis is the second time Sam Zammit from Strategic 360 Finance has assisted my husband and I with our financial needs. This time it was for a loan to purchase an investment property through our SMSF, brand new territory for us. Sam kept us informed during the process and showed patience and professionalism each and every time we spoke with him. Sam goes above and beyond to assist with all the questions we had along the way and would often contact us to provide an update before we even had to ask. Sam has a great network of professionals within the industry, that he referred us to long the way, making our purchase very easy and stress free. We would be pleased to recommend Sam to our family and friends in the future. We look forward to engaging with your services again soon Sam.READ MOREREAD LESSJanine Prodromidis
- Could not recommend Sam enough! He was extremely helpful with every step of the loan process and would respond to any phone calls or emails that same day. His service was brilliant- we couldn’t be happier. Thanks again Sam.READ MOREREAD LESSJaymie WildAmazing customer service from start to finish. Josh was incredibly helpful and efficient in securing our home loan. He supported us (with great patience) all the way through to settlement. Would highly recommend!READ MOREREAD LESSLuke TranHighly 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
- Josh Woodhouse was so helpful - could not recommend him enough. Being new to buying our first home and not knowing much about purchasing a property, Josh was so helpful and explained everything so well. Josh was always happy and efficient when answering our millions of questions. He really made this process so seamless and we honestly don't know what we would have done without him. Thanks Josh!!READ MOREREAD LESSAlexandra O'NeilJosh 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 figgI'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 McDonald
- SWLS 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 ZammitOur 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 BrayVery professional and knowledgeable . I was a first home buyer and Josh was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the process. He’s also very professional and there when you need him. Would recommend and use again!READ MOREREAD LESSAndrew Moussa
- 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 AstaltsevAs first home buyers in our early 20s with absolutely no experience, we were really keen to buy our first home together but had no idea where to start. Josh Woodhouse was an absolute lifesaver! He guided us every step of the way, providing invaluable advice and support. From explaining complex financial terms to helping us understand the intricacies of the mortgage application process, Josh was there every step of the way. Josh is extremely professional, experienced, and super knowledgeable. He was always available to chat or organize meetings whenever we had questions, which really relieved a lot of stress during the process. What sets Josh apart is that he goes above and beyond to tailor his services to exactly what we require, and no task was too difficult. He took the time to understand our specific financial situation and goals, ensuring that we found the perfect mortgage to suit our needs. We are truly grateful for his dedication and professionalism. Josh consistently checks in to ensure everything is going smoothly, even after the loan was approved. We highly recommend Josh to anyone looking for an amazing mortgage broker, especially if you're a first home buyer. Thanks to him, we achieved our dream of owning a home, and we couldn't have done it without his expertise and support!READ MOREREAD LESSTara GierschSam helped me out in tuff times, he was able to take my situation into account and worked out my new home loan to my needs. Sam was able to increase the amount I borrowed and reduced my monthly payments. I will always go back to Sam for his great service and expertise. thank you again.READ MOREREAD LESSMark Zammit
- We can’t thank Josh enough for all his support during our home loan process. We had a long journey to securing our mortgage and Josh was incredibly patient, answering ALL of our questions and prioritising us making the right decision. This was our first home purchase and Josh was brilliant, he is extremely knowledgeable and walked us through every step, making sure we understood and were comfortable with the decision. We highly recommend Josh and will not hesitate to work with him in the future!READ MOREREAD LESSStuart BaneJosh 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 TURNERJosh Woodhouse is an excellent broker. Answered all questions in a timely manner, kept me up to date throughout the whole process and always had my best interest at heart. Would highly recommend to anyone!READ MOREREAD LESSL Browning
- I had an exceptional experience working with Josh Woodhouse as my finance broker. Josh always found a way to make everything work and helped me secure my home loan while working with my business finances to make this happen. He was incredibly responsive, always returning our calls, and reassured both my partner and I throughout the process. His dedication, professionalism, and ability to make things happen were unmatched. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. If you’re looking for a reliable and knowledgeable broker, Josh is the one!READ MOREREAD LESSjoeWe have used Josh's services on several occasions because he is great to deal with, knowledgeable and gets the best options for us. He makes the process seamless, which we are very grateful for because our property portfolio is complex. Thank you Josh for your exceptional work, for all our properties!READ MOREREAD LESSFin DJosh was absolutely amazing in helping us achieve our first home loan. He was very helpful in breaking down terminology, and helping us understand the differences between each option. He frequently told us what to expect, explaining each step along the way and always kept us updated. 100% would recommend Josh as a broker.READ MOREREAD LESSSamuel Sim
- J Woodhouse - AMAZING. Josh went above & beyond while helping us refinance our house. He is very knowledgeable with all things and gave me personalised options and explained everything perfectly even if I had to ask multiple times for him to explain it. I will definitely be using him again in the future as I know he has our best interests at heart and we arnt just a number to him. Thank you Josh & the rest of the team.READ MOREREAD LESSLouise DeamerExcellent Refinance Experience. We recently decided to refinance with Josh as an alternative to going to a bank directly as we just felt we needed better advice, clearer communication and a personalised approach for our specific needs. Josh guided us through every hurdle and gave us sound logical options for our decisions. He often took much time to talk about options or provide us with product summaries which really gave us a true understanding of the market. We felt that we were well informed and we were able to take into account many options and many products which were investigated by us to suit our needs. We were able to investigate many refinance products which Josh had suggested to eventually give us the deal that we were looking for. Also many of the cumbersome and time consuming tasks of obtaining contracts and waiting on processes were done instantly in a time effective digital format. Contracts sited, signed and done in a matter of hours not days. Josh gave us clear and concise timelines and precise steps with the correct information so we never felt like we had been mixed up or lost along the way. It’s so much better to have prompt advice and clear steps to this process, it is much better than relying on one person in a bank that maybe unavailable to give you this personal service because they have simply have to much other work to perform. A notoriously boring and time consuming task was made easy with clear steps that eventually led to the refinance deal we wanted. Josh gave us a prompt response when required to place us back on track and finish the task! Highly recommended👍READ MOREREAD LESSEunike CaltabianoI had the pleasure of working with Josh at the S3F group. Being interested in purchasing a property but not knowing all the intricacies, he was incredibly helpful and patient with me throughout the entire process. He set realistic and straightforward goals as to what sort of property I would be able to purchase, always promptly replied to emails which helped alleviate stress. In the end, I got a great rate on the mortgage and would fully recommend to other interested buyers to get in touch!READ MOREREAD LESSAlan Phan
- Amazing and quality service Josh was my broker for purchasing my first home. Being new to the market and not knowing much about purchasing a property, Josh was able to explain the process in a way I could understand and happily answered any questions I had. He would answer questions, provide reassurance and assist me not only during business hours, but after hours and on the weekend too if needed. He is very patient and I wouldn't have been able to purchase a house without his help! Would absolutely recommend him to anyone!READ MOREREAD LESSNichayla PalmeBEST BROKER YOU"LL FIND!! 10 STARS!! Josh was absolutely amazing helping my fiancé and I buy a house! I could not recommend Josh enough! He was very quick to respond and did everything he could to get us a loan with the best rates from the right bank! Could not recommend anyone more! If in doubt, go to Josh!READ MOREREAD LESSClara PellHighly recommend Josh. He was amazing and has high quality service. Josh was our broker for purchasing our first home on the Mid North Coast. Josh was a superstar for us as we navigated our first purchase. He responded to every email promptly, took and returned every phone call and emails regardless of the time or day, even weekends. We couldn't have done this without Josh by our side. 100% recommend Josh to anyone.READ MOREREAD LESSSandie Grant-McDonell
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