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
- Genna 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 ScanlonI do not hesitate recommending Sam at all. He is extremely knowledgeable and will go to all lengths to make sure you receive the best loan available. He is friendly, professional and the best in the business. I wouldn't trust anyone else.READ MOREREAD LESSSarah ChantJosh 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 Rivett
- Josh 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 PickardAwesome Broker, Professional, Genuine and Reliable, Highly Recommended to help you with your financial needs.READ MOREREAD LESSNeil ManuelJosh 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
- We 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 PrattThe team and S3F Group is excellent. Josh W. was awesome and explained everything so well. He was always very quick to respond to any inquiries and offered great guidance. As someone who did this for the first time, Josh helped so much. Would totally recommend.READ MOREREAD LESSAmna RashidJosh 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
- This was my first time dealing with S3F group my experience was impeccable from pre approval to settlement everything was like clockwork. I would highly recommend and will be the only broker I use in the future. Thanks again joshREAD MOREREAD LESSJames MartinWe worked with Josh as our mortgage broker and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was incredibly reliable, always kept us updated, and explained everything clearly throughout the process. His communication skills and efficiency made the whole journey smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Josh to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy broker!READ MOREREAD LESSsharnae harrisI 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
- Josh made our first home buying journey absolutely seamless. He was available to assist at short notice and was knowledgeable with his advice. He provided sufficient background on our options in order for us to make an informed decision. He is a great communicator and most importantly very approachable. I was able to ask questions without being rushed throughout the process. Thanks Josh for all your timely support throughout our home buying journey!READ MOREREAD LESSAlisha KassamWe 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 FitzroyVery professional and humble.READ MOREREAD LESSJunaid Safdar
- 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!!!READ MOREREAD LESSJoanne DaveyExcellent 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 CaltabianoSam 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
- 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 AstaltsevOur 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 CollumI 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 Kelly
- 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 AspeotisFrom start to finish Josh has been so helpful and very responsive, really can’t speak highly enough of him and the service. We’ve had nothing but a positive experience.READ MOREREAD LESSKaye HallAs first home buyers, Josh was always quick to respond to questions we had. He made the process of getting a loan quick and easy, keeping us in the loop the entire time. I would recommend Josh to anyone looking to take out a home loan.READ MOREREAD LESSRohan Scanes
- Josh was very good to deal with and made the process simple. I highly recommend Josh and the S3F Group.READ MOREREAD LESSMeg SAcquiring finance for our first home was seamless with the help of Josh from Strategic 360 Finance. My partner and I were fortunate enough to purchase our first home working with Josh who ensured all our questions were answered and made the experience so memorable. A few factors in our situation would generally make what we needed quite tricky but with Josh’s knowledge, support and experience the process was seamless. We would recommend Josh to anyone who wants full support and transparency throughout the process of gaining a home loan.READ MOREREAD LESSKieren TurnbullSam 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
- I would like to sincerely thank the team at SCF Group for their outstanding support and professional guidance throughout the purchase of my investment property.From the very beginning, they demonstrated exceptional expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail, making what could have been a complex process smooth and stress-free. Their commitment to keeping me informed and ensuring everything was handled efficiently—from the initial stages right through to the successful exchange of contracts—was truly impressive.I highly recommend S3F Group to anyone looking for knowledgeable, reliable, and professional property finance specialists. Thank you again for your dedication and outstanding service!READ MOREREAD LESSMohammad Merajur RahmanA thorough and professional purchase experience. Josh Woodhouse recently assisted me with the purchase of a property. I was impressed with the thorough and professional way he provided his mortgage broking service to me. His knowledge about the matter at hand, and mist importantly, the strategy that was best adopted to succeed with the application was second to none. The experience was also highly personalised. Josh always returned calls, even if contact was required after business hours. Discussion on important matters was never too difficult, and Josh always took all the time necessary to explain anything that was unclear. He also had the answer on hand to any enquiries even though he had no prior warning to questions that were going to be asked. I couldn't recommend Josh highly enough and I would have no hesitation in seeking his assistance in the future. The whole process, and the fact that someone with his knowledge and commitment to quality service is available for future purchases gives me great peace of mind.READ MOREREAD LESSDean LivanosFriendly staff, great communication. Thanks for your help and assistance Sam.READ MOREREAD LESSTracey Montesin
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