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 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 RivettExcellent Customer Service & Timely Advice. I was extremely impressed with the high level of communication & professionalism that Josh operated with. He always went above & beyond to provide the best possible solution & always kept me updated with how everything was progressing. I would not hesitate to recommend Josh & his services!READ MOREREAD LESSMitchellSam provided consistent support throughout the entire transaction even after our lender could not fully understand the proposed matter which required and LPO/LTO ruling. It you want an honest, supportive, and truthful broker that looks after your best interest in an ethical way then Sam Zammit of South West lending Solutions is your man.READ MOREREAD LESSgn ep
- Scott, Josh, Linda and the team are absolutely fantastic. They provide excellent 11 out of 10 service and always go out of their way to assist. We have been dealing with S3F for a few years now and they are always available to take our call or provide input to our financing needs. Anyone considering using these guys, you will not find better anywhere else.READ MOREREAD LESSAndrew YanzA 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 ParkhomenkoCould 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 Wild
- I highly recommend Scott Woodhouse for pharmacy lending. Scott is an expert in his field, was very professional but also down to earth. During the lending process, I had many questions, uncertainties and doubts but Scott was able to clear any confusions using his vast knowledge and experience. He could already see the ending as soon as it began, and for a first-time pharmacy purchaser, this was a highly valuable service and asset to have. Thank you Scott and the S3F team!READ MOREREAD LESSVictor VoAbsolutely first-rate and flawless service from Josh Woodhouse and his team at S3F Group. Josh assisted us to secure an excellent financial product perfectly suited to our needs. Seamless and secure onboarding, followed by candid, clear, expert and timely advice. Couldn't ask for better. Highly recommended; will absolutely utilise S3F services again in future. Our thanks again, Josh.READ MOREREAD LESSNicholas CobbJosh is a top class professional and provides personalised friendly service. This was our first home buy and there were lots of unknowns in the journey. We were provided with precis guidance and helped us all the way through to the settlement. I will recommend Josh Woodhouse to anyone with no hesitation.READ MOREREAD LESSRanil Karunarathne
- It 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 molWe were absolutely blown away by the service we received from Josh! We will never look elsewhere again! From start to finish, Josh did everything possible for us. He is approachable, knowledgeable, and genuine. His communication is impeccable. We cant thank him enough for the assistance he has given us in selling & buying at the same time. It ran so smoothly having his help! I would highly recommend Josh to anyone in the future!READ MOREREAD LESSAngie DuclosWe've had the pleasure of utilising Josh's services for the past 18 months as we worked toward purchasing our home. We cannot recommend him highly enough - with clear communication and direct answers to some of our curly questions. We've today settled on our purchase and could not be happier! The whole process was made 100 times easier with Josh's help and we are so very thankful. 100 / 100 stars to Josh! - E & K LawlerREAD MOREREAD LESSErin L
- Special thanks to Josh Woodhouse at S3F for working with us to ensure we got the finance we needed. He must be commended on his professionalism and timeliness, we can't thank him enough.READ MOREREAD LESSJoshua ScottJosh and his team were very professional. He guided us from start to finish, making the purchase of our home a stress free experience. Josh was able to engage the banks on our behalf to get some of the tough questions answered and an excellent outcome.READ MOREREAD LESSRaymond HuynhWe 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 Bane
- 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’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 McFarlaneI 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
- Big shout out to Scott and his team. I have now used S3F's financial services for 3 businesses, 1 mortgage (home) and 1 commercial asset loan and each time has been a very thoroughly done deal by Scott and Linda. Each loan was complex however, with his knowledge and expertise, Scott broke it down and made it much simpler for us. As always, rates obtained were very competitive and we can't thank him enough with his negotiation skills. I strongly suggest anyone who is thinking of going up against lenders themselves to consider reaching out to Scott and his team first, as they will make this process so much easier and save you much more in the long run. To Scott and Linda, thank you so very much to the both of you for assisting me with all of my acquisitions.READ MOREREAD LESSVictor VoExcellent 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 AstaltsevI was introduced to Scott through a colleague and I could not recommend him highly enough to anybody. He is professional, reliable, but more importantly approachable and relatable. My wife and I purchased a business together - Scott guided us along the whole process. There were speed bumps along the way however not once did he let that affect him. He was always available when we needed him, even after hours at times. He definitely had our best interest at heart. Will be using his services again.READ MOREREAD LESSJames Yoo
- 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 BehanAmazing quality of service by Scott who helped me purchase my first optometry business. Scott was very knowledgeable, helpful, responsive and easy to work with through every step of the process. Thank you again Scott for your assistance and for being a part of the journey!READ MOREREAD LESSJaka BambangSuch 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 Blackburn - 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 DaveySam is an incredible broker who goes above and beyond to ensure you have all the information and make the best choices for you in a professional and friendly manner! Highly recommend SamREAD MOREREAD LESSJessica HebbExceptional service with S3F Group.
Josh Woodhouse went above and beyond to ensure our experience was smooth, pleasant and successful. With his expertise, he made a complex and long process seem like a walk in the park. My partner and I are very grateful for having Josh to guide us and help us in such an important milestone in our lives. We'll definitely seek Josh's advice when buying in the future as we had a very positive experience all across the board.READ MOREREAD LESSElaine Paixao - 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 AspeotisJosh 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 ArmourSaving 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 K
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