Testimonials
What People Are Saying
Over the years I have helped many businesses. Below are what some valued clients have to say about my services and how I conduct myself in business but most importantly in their interests.
“I used to deal directly with branch managers or business relationship managers at the few banks that I’d used in the past. I wasn’t confident that I was getting the best deal possible in the marketplace at any given time, and I wasn’t 100% clear on what my borrowing capacity was each time.
Don’t waste your time with any other broker or dealing direct with banks, if it can be done Steve will find a way. I recommend any person dealing in finance should talk to Steve; either before they go and see the bank or even if they are dealing direct. Steve just wants to help people, you get that when you deal with him.
When I compare Steve and his service to 99.9% of finance brokers, they take too long to get approvals and feedback from banks because they over promise and under deliver. Steve is a one stop shop – he tells it like it is, finds solutions not problems, gives you a clear breakdown on your capacity, finds the most suitable lender out there, and then gets it done.
The greatest benefits partnering with Steve are securing finance to do deals and generate financial freedom. No matter how good a deal is, if you can’t get finance to do it – the opportunity is lost.”
— Matthew Eckford, Property Investor/Developer
“Myself and business partner used to deal directly through our financier which was a terrible experience. Not good at all. We had a terrible experience with our last bank, they made our lives very difficult until we refinanced with Steve’s help.
If you are thinking about changing banks, not happy with your current bank and need someone to help you and ensure your needs are the priority I thoroughly recommend you talk to Steve.
We have used other brokers but Steve’s process was far more efficient and he took the hard work away from us when refinancing. I felt the previous experience with other brokers to be hard work. The ease of re financing, apart from the considerable money we saved was a key benefit. Refinancing can be an overwhelming experience, there is a lot of upfront work required and Steve took a lot of that upfront work away from us.
Steve worked well on our behalf, he was professional and easy to deal with. Steve was very diligent in the upfront work required to appease the new banks credit department which made life easy for us refinancing. I recommend Steve to other business owners, friends, work colleagues and my sports team members.”
— Mark Willis, Director, iCatchers
“We were banking with the one bank for approx. 13 years, using them for business, property and equipment finance. We always struggled with red tape, restrictive guide lines, general information about the best way to do things.
Steve has been a breath of fresh air for me and my business. Steve is a wealth of knowledge in banking and I would recommend him to anyone. Steve will always get the best deal as he knows all banks guidelines and deals because he has been there.
His experience is very broad and I would recommend all services including; business, property, equipment, cars, and cash flow. By far the best finance service for business owners.
Steve is very easy to talk to, ensures you understand what is happening or he is explaining, work through an idea with him and he will through a better one back! It has been a pleasure to work with Steve and I plan on doing so for many more years to come. ”
— Rob Elborne, Director, Pickering Smash Repairs
“We used to look after our own finances but could say we didn’t manage it too well at all. We were very un-informed and very disconnected and not in control of our finances, which in turn resulted in making many silly and wrong decisions.
I just hated it with a passion. Anytime the word Finance was said I felt sick with stress and anxiety.
If you are thinking about or hesitant in contacting Steve, all I can say is call him and make an appointment, listen to what Steve can offer and how he has helped other business owners struggling to manage their finances. Tell him what goals you want to achieve and ask how he can help you achieve them.
Steve has helped us achieve so much and can do the same for others and take the stress of it all out of your hands. Friends, Family and fellow business owners. We have used a few brokers prior to meeting Steve, and none compare to the committed service that Steve provides.
It’s hard to name just one benefit working with Steve, the outstanding service, knowledge, experience, help as well as friendly positive attitude are just some of the benefits Steve delivers.”
— Rob & Danielle Rathbone, Director, Elite Horticultural Services
“We have used account managers with various banks who didn’t take any time to understand our business and needs, or offer any helpful advice. I dreaded them. Dealing with the banks just seemed a waste of time and an agonising process.
If you are deciding whether to use Steve’s services all I can say is Just do it!! I would recommend Steve to any business needing finance as well as individuals wanting investment or looking for a home loans.
Steve offers very good service –starting with returning calls, to finding options and pushing through to get a good outcome. Banks seem to have forgotten about service…. TRUST - I trust Steve with our info and I can hand over the issue and he will work with it till he gets the outcome we are looking for. .”
— Sheryl Gawn, Finance Manager, SGS Parts Plus Manly
“As a business owner, I used to deal directly with a banking representative. Initially we felt comfortable with banks, and they always seemed to be on board while we were smaller and moving forward (low debt, great cash flow).
They always spoke of partnership. But we also noted that banks review their lending practices and you need to change as they change their investment priorities. That’s their prerogative of course, but cannot comfortably coexist with a partnership.
Once things got a bit stiffer and the economic environment changed, they went from partner to predator. Their interest was 100% security, not good times and bad times together, just good times or nothing, a feeling of almost complete abandonment and the realisation that you were up against them also.
If you are a business owner I would just say trust Steve, he is very proactive and has a rigorous screening of the offers on the table. We could never have extracted the deals and refinancing rates that Steve achieved on our behalf. Look past the big jolly fast talking giant and see the genuine, honest, terrier salesman pitching 100% on your behalf, never his own. No persuasion for better commissions etc. He just lays it on the table and strive for the best result, always!
In a nutshell, I would say, Steve assesses his client’s needs very professionally to ascertain what the desired outcome or hopeful outcome may be, then he goes to work, present the various offers, pick the best couple, then go about extracting an even better result for full value.
I would recommend Steve’s services to my own family, friends, and anyone needing their business, portfolio or nest egg servicing championed by a truly professional and positively aggressive seeker of best possible rates and comparative outcomes.
There was no comparison between the service and level of care we got from the bank versus what Steve offers and it was embarrassing to find out how little we really knew and how much we were being ripped off, and just the insight into how the banks go about blindsiding and misleading.
Main benefits we have from engaging Steve to manage our finance needs are the thousands of dollars we are saving every month for the same servicing and for increased borrowing, but paying so much less. Steve has changed the level of stress in the business dramatically, and more importantly, his help has de-stressed our personal borrowings and investments and improved my personal standard of living ….
And incidentally we have also end up becoming friends by working with Steve, it’s almost impossible not to, such is the level of commitment you feel and derive from his character, integrity, sheer determination and honesty. “
— Mike McMullan, Director, iCatchers
“Dealing with Steve is both professional and informative. One of the best business resources I have used yet.
We managed our finances by ourselves by way of excel spreadsheet budgeting and factoring invoices when required. We didn’t like to deal with banks especially the one we are currently with as we found then very cold and not willing to understand our wants and needs.
If you are frustrated with the way banks and other financial institutions treat you and other small to medium business you need to speak with Steve.
We have used other banks and brokers previously and found your services to be strong and efficient.
We found the main benefit in working with Steve would be the passion he has for getting you his client, good results and quickly.”
— Jason Wagner, Director, JDP Applications
“I used to search the web myself for answers and speak with colleagues when it came to business finance. I found the process not only frightening but intimidating as well.
Need help, just do it. Call Steve he is easy to work with and follows through. I would not hesitate in recommending Steve to family, friends and any one in business for that matter.
He is some much easier to deal with than the banks directly and much quicker in providing answers..”
— Monica Pearson, Directors, Posi-Cut Concrete Sawing and Drilling Services
“I have used a mixture of dealing with the bank direct and another broker and I hated the entire process as it was a massive time drain.
If you are thinking about using Steve all I would say is go for it. Steve has a way providing clarity through what can be a very confusing process. Also, after initially price checking him I found his results to be as good or better than I could get without the effort.
Any business owner who requires finance needs to talk to Steve. His service is better than I’ve had previously, low fuss, hassle free with transparent and competitive results.”