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
- Josh 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 has been an absolute pleasure to deal with the past few months. He is so prompt with getting back to me with all my questions. He has made the whole process of getting a mortgage very easy. I would recommend him and his team to anyone looking to get a loan out. Thank you so much Josh.READ MOREREAD LESSDoreen MccormackMy 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 Moore
- Great service level, proficient and customer focused. Josh Woodhouse provided great service level helping us get the best financial outcome for our sale, new house purchase and loan requirements meeting all critical deadlines to ensure process was simple and smooth. Great communicator and customer focused. Highly recommend 🙂READ MOREREAD LESSCraig WarrenHome Loan Establishment and Approval. Josh was great to deal with whilst applying for our home loan. This was during a difficult time in September 2022, around the time the cash rate began to increase. Josh was great in keeping us updated and doing everything he could to make it a seamless process. Thanks!READ MOREREAD LESSMitchell PitmanJosh’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 B
- 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 KellyHigh 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 CorbetWithout hesitation, we couldn’t recommend Josh more highly! Thanks to his deep market knowledge and superior professionalism, Josh guided us through a surreal milestone and life-changing first-home purchase. He was ever present on a long and unique journey, always adapting and pivoting as the circumstances evolved. Josh continually offered clear communication, calm guidance, and expert advice in a personable and friendly manner. We’d gladly work with Josh again in the future.READ MOREREAD LESSTom Rae
- Friendly staff, great communication. Thanks for your help and assistance Sam.READ MOREREAD LESSTracey MontesinIt 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 molAbsolutely 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
- Josh 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 TURNERProfessional, 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 JennerGreat service, very professional and made things very easy.READ MOREREAD LESSGeorge Daoud
- Strategic 360 Finance provided unequalled service and professionalism, in particular my experience with, Josh. He was always readily available and happy to help at anytime, offering the best rates and service. If you're looking for a finance specialist or advice I highly recommend Strategic 360 Finance!READ MOREREAD LESSLuke JennerI 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 provided expert advice and went above and beyond. Josh helped us tremendously by being a step ahead and provided consistent review and feedback.READ MOREREAD LESSNavid Zolfagharian
- 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 absolutely amazing to deal with. He had answers for all of our questions, and gave us the best possible outcome. Cheers mateREAD MOREREAD LESSChris KovacsJosh was very good to deal with and made the process simple. I highly recommend Josh and the S3F Group.READ MOREREAD LESSMeg S
- Highly recommend.. Great customer services. Will definitely use Strategic 360 Finance again..READ MOREREAD LESSAndyJosh 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 CantoI've had the pleasure of working with Josh from Strategic 360 finance over the last 2 years. Josh is super knowledgeable and easy to work with and has always tried his best to help get the best deals on the market. Josh made the process of getting a home loan easy and thanks to his hard work I have purchased my first property. Highly recommend!READ MOREREAD LESSVishal Tandon
- Sam Zammit, Gosh.... what can I say?? I would recommended him everyday of the week!! 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!!! ✔ Copied review textREAD MOREREAD LESSjo daveyBrokerage 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 MakkoukJosh 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 Lee
- Buying a first home can be daunting at the best of times, and we ended up doing this in the absolute worst of times amidst lots of stress and grief. But the experience was made so much easier and more reassuring with guidance from Josh as our broker. We are so grateful we had his expertise, genuineness, responsiveness and commitment to help with every question, hiccup, or process along the way. We always felt we were in good hands, and look forward to working with him and his team for any future needs.READ MOREREAD LESS
Lorin WilliamsAlways keep us in the loop and answered all questions promptlyREAD MOREREAD LESSRobert WalkerWe recently settled on our first house, much aided by the support and guidance from Josh Woodhouse of S3F group. Needless to say he is well deserving of the 5-star review. He was patient, not pushy, and really had our best interests at heart. I would recommend Josh from S3F group to anyone and everyone.READ MOREREAD LESSBrendan Pratt
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