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
- Mortgage & Investment Re-Finance Right from the start, Josh was transparent. His communication with us was always a priority. We were informed every step of the way. He didn't back down, even with a few hurdles. Always looking after our best interests. My wife & I are extremely happy with what Josh has organised for us. I would recommend his service to all that want a professional on their side.READ MOREREAD LESSGuy TassellI’d like to say thank you Josh for your expertise and patience throughout this process. You have been fantastic from the beginning to end. Thanks for always answering our questions and always with a smile (yes that does show through emails too 😀). I would highly recommend Josh as someone who goes above the requirements and always in a timely manner. He makes you feel as though you’re family; therefore important. Thanks again Josh.READ MOREREAD LESSRochelle McFarlaneHigh anxiety gets relieved by helpful broker. Could not have made the process easier, we asked, we got the info, we chose, we got approval, we got our dream house! Thank you so much for handling everything! We could not have asked for a better broker 🙂READ MOREREAD LESSAaron Corbet
- We have had the absolute pleasure of having Josh Woodhouse help us from the very beginning of our home buying journey and could not be happier! Josh took the time to make sure we understood each step of the process and was diligent in making sure we were able to make the best choice for us. Could not recommend his services more and will hopefully be able to have his help again in the future!READ MOREREAD LESSNikki FitzroyAlways amazing!! Sam has been a massive asset to the development of our property portfolio. He has a deep understanding of the loan structures and borrowing arrangements for so many lenders across all states and always ensures that he finds the best possible options for us. Our last purchase was a complex new build that had multiple Covid delays and at no time did Sam ever complain about having to go through all of the paperwork again and again as we needed to keep extending loans and then reapplying. Thank you Sam for always being cool, calm and able to reassure us that we would get the bets outcome in the end, no matter how difficult the situation appeared at times.READ MOREREAD LESSNeil BourkeJosh was a series of pleasant surprises. We never imagined to have a warm-hearted, caring and kind mortgage broker! Josh truly loves and enjoys being the driving force for first-time buyers to get their own home. Every interaction with Josh is very warm, positive and motivating. Our search went longer than expected for several reasons. Josh has been standing by our side supporting us. He would always come back with really smart answers with our odd questions during the whole time. We cannot thank enough to Josh for making it happen, giving us up to speed, supporting us during the very long search where we nearly gave up, giving us really good advices around the settlement and following up after the settlement and the first loan payment! He is not only very good with what he does with his thoroughness and never-give-up spirit but also has the heart of gold and huge patience. Josh is very, very special. Thank you so much once again for all you have done for us. Josh went far beyond and he did the same to my husband's colleague and his mate. Absolutely talented…READ MOREREAD LESSNaoko Iwaki
- 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 JennerJosh’s expertise in his field was clearly evident in each interaction. He ensured we received the most up to date information and guided us through the loan process every step of the way. He was always available to answer any and every question we had and always took the time to ensure we understood our options. He truly went above and beyond and we cannot recommend him highly enough, especially for first home buyers. We look forward to working with him again on our next purchase.READ MOREREAD LESSMarisa BFantastic 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
- Such great service. Always on top of what’s next and kept us in the loop with everything. Answered all our questions clearly and promptlyREAD MOREREAD LESSDavid BlackburnGenna from S3F Group was honestly awesome to deal with. She made the whole process so much easier than I expected and was always there to answer any questions (no matter how small).She explained everything in a way that actually made sense and kept me in the loop the whole time, which I really appreciated. You can tell she genuinely cares about getting the best outcome and not just rushing things through.Super easy to deal with, friendly, and just really good at what she does. I’d definitely recommend Genna to anyone looking for a mortgage brokerREAD MOREREAD LESSBrock ScanlonExceptional service. Josh’s knowledge and expertise is incredible. he was extremely professional and communication was excellent along every step of the way. Josh was always available to answer any questions we had and made our experience stress free.READ MOREREAD LESSLachlan Donnelly
- Amazing Guy - Thanks Josh
Was referred to Josh by my business partner. He's been absolutely fantastic from the very first phone call. Always available and always keeping you in touch with what's going on. Josh went above and beyond to secure my loan, always presenting best case scenarios and options. Will always look to Josh first before taking out another home loan.READ MOREREAD LESSRasigan MoodleyJosh 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 BrowningJosh 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 Webb - Josh went above and beyond while helping us with the finance for our new home. He kept us updated every step of the way. I would recommend him to anyone that is in need of a great broker.READ MOREREAD LESSAdam SmithOur experience with S3F has been amazing, without Scott I honest don’t think we would have what we have today! Everything is so professional yet comfortable and Scott worked in round our work and family commitments. We can not thank him enough for what he has helped us achieve in particular the last 6 monthsREAD MOREREAD LESSAshleigh MunnsJosh 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
- I 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 KellyJosh 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 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
- 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 ZammitWe 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 WatsonSam 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 Reid
- We have used Sam a couple of times now and would highly recommend him. We are extremely happy with his service and his communication is fantasticREAD MOREREAD LESSSandra PattersonJosh 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 SimSam 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 Welch
- Saving 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 KJosh 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 figgA while ago my fiend told me about an amazing mortgage broker who helped her with securing her mortgage when she was buying her property. So when we started thinking about a new family home I asked for his contacts. This broker was Josh Woodhouse and, my friend was absolutely right, Josh is amazing. He walked with us the entire journey from our first thought about a new home and till we actually bought the house. And, as he said, our journey does not stop there, as he will be touching base every few month. Josh was providing an exceptional service by answering all our questions and carefully listening our wishes. Our process of buying our new house was quite lengthy, but Josh was always very patient and never pushed us to speed up the process. I highly recommend Josh, he will guide you through the important and often stressful home buying process.READ MOREREAD LESSJane Parkhomenko
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