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
- I 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 ZammitJosh is friendly, knowledgeable, reliable and available. Everything you need in a broker and more! Who knew the process of obtaining finance could actually be enjoyable!READ MOREREAD LESSRhiannan CantoS3F was wonderful. Their calm professionalism helped make the process as stress free as possible . Very grateful for the help they gave.READ MOREREAD LESSMichelle Luce
- Sam was so good and patient with us, we were so happy with the recommendations made. Would not hesitate in recommending Sam to anyone! If you are looking for great service, knowledge and experience Sam is the best person to work with.READ MOREREAD LESSHoda WelchI would absolutely recommend Strategic 360 Finance to anyone, my personal experience with Josh Woodhouse was fantastic, very professional and very friendly.READ MOREREAD LESSRyan JennerExcellent Mortgage Experience We were referred to Sam to be our broker and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! Sam was able to explain the entire purchasing/mortgage process from start to finish in a way that was easy for us to understand as first home buyers. We will be recommending Sam to anyone we know looking for a broker in the future.READ MOREREAD LESSCarly Wall
- Professional, Reliable and Refreshing! Josh was an absolute pleasure to do business with. He would always go above and beyond to ensure our needs were met, answered any questions in a timely manner and would think outside the box to exhaust every opportunity in order to meet our requests. I would highly recommend Josh to anyone that needs financial advice, and we will continue to use his services for any future business. Thanks Josh for your professionalism, personalised service, and being all-round top bloke!READ MOREREAD LESSRebecca JennerI 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 LettonVery happy customers Josh Woodhouse was a brilliant mortgage broker. No question was to silly, he would answer all questions quickly and at any time. We felt so supported the whole way through. Highly recommend him to everyone. As newbies he was able to explain everything very well and left us not feeling overwhelmed during the house buying process. Thank you Josh! Lizz and MattREAD MOREREAD LESSElizabeth McBride
- We 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 AspeotisScott has been invaluable in obtaining financing for the purchase of my optometry practice. He gives practical advice and sets realistic expectations on timeframes and outcomes. His strong work ethic and experience in the industry were an immense asset during the financing process. My lender was quite impressed with the detail and quality of Scott's work.
Thanks for your continued help and expertise, allowing me to grow and prosper my practice!READ MOREREAD LESSGeoff DemareIf you're looking for a mortgage broker please call Josh Woodhouse. You won't be disappointed. A+READ MOREREAD LESSJohannes Pribadi - Josh 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 LESSJamieJosh is an exceptionally helpful, professional, and knowledgeable Broker. He consistently responded promptly to our texts, emails, and calls with genuine enthusiasm. His approachable demeanor made us feel at ease asking questions, and he provided unwavering support throughout our home buying journey. We're grateful for his guidance with the paperwork, ensuring everything ran seamlessly. Highly recommend!"READ MOREREAD LESSFelicity LeeScott 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 Bissaker
- Josh 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 KovacsOur experience with Srategic 360 Finance has been great! Sam has made everything as easy as can be for us, and has been very attentive to all of our requirements. Sam is extremely friendly, and was very flexible in arranging appointments, and even coming to us to make things even easier throughout the process. We highly recommend the services of Sam and Strategic 360 Finance. You will not be disappointed.READ MOREREAD LESSRhys CollumVery professional. Josh helped us at every step of the journey from sorting out our bank loans to the final settlement. He was very professional and contactable the whole time and was always there to help. Overall, it was a very good experience and we highly recommend his services.READ MOREREAD LESSOmar Sayah
- As Joe Esposito would say - “you’re the best around” Josh is 10/10. Communicates quickly and accurately, and will generally get you updates before you even think to ask for them. Can’t beat him.READ MOREREAD LESSNick StarrJosh 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 HaywardJosh was so helpful and knowledgeable and made the whole process easy. He was always available, friendly and professional and kept us informed on the progress of the loan every step of the way, right up to settlement. I would definitely recommend Josh to get you the best loan and to take the stress out of the lending process. Thanks Josh!READ MOREREAD LESSJane Thomson
- Pleasure to deal with, understood our needs, excellent communication. I'd never used a broker before, so I have no idea what to expect, however Josh was easy going and made the process super easy for us. He was always on the ball, constantly communicating with us, he was understanding of our financial situation, he was very level headed about the process and how much we should try and spend. He managed to get us a loan that met our budget, and we were able to afford our dream home. I'll definitely be recommending him to my friends and family.READ MOREREAD LESSMatthew MckendrySaving 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 KAs 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 Giersch
- Working with S3F Group was a really positive experience. From the start, the team was approachable, professional, and genuinely interested in helping me find the right financial solution. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and tailored their advice to suit my personal and business needs. I felt supported throughout the whole process, and their communication was consistent and reassuring. It’s not easy navigating finance, but they made it simple and stress-free. I’d definitely recommend S3F Group to anyone looking for trustworthy and experienced financial guidance.READ MOREREAD LESSahlam jaradatWe would just like to thank Josh for everything he has done to get us our home . You have gone above and beyond , your communication was fantastic and guaranteed we will be seeing you again . Thanks Josh and team . Andy and angeREAD MOREREAD LESSA WatsonScott and the team at S3F were amazing to deal with and assisted promptly with finance options for our new car couldn't be happier with customer service and smooth process of application to approvalREAD MOREREAD LESSjade tunks
- Josh did a fantastic job in getting my Mortgage refinanced, he was very friendly, professional and most of all successful. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Josh and his team. Thanks Josh.READ MOREREAD LESSSam DysoJ 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 DeamerIt was such a good experience buying a house using Sam's systems and wealth of knowledge. Will definitely use these guys again if we ever buy our next place.READ MOREREAD LESSmathijs mol
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