Australian BROKER : 30+ ACCREDITED LENDERS
Bespoke mortgage and commercial lending strategies structured, personally negotiated by David Irwin across 30+ leading Australian banks.
Tell us what you are looking to finance for a confidential rate assessment. Australia-wide service, personal guidance from David Irwin.
Navigating over thirty accredited Australian bank and private lenders to structure loan portfolios precisely calibrated to your wealth and property goals.
Buying, investing or reviewing an existing mortgage? Explore options suited to your circumstances.


New, used, dealer or private sale. Compare suitable finance structures and lenders.
Funding for cash flow, equipment, vehicles or growth, subject to assessment.


Discuss your needs, suitability and potential alternatives with a broker.
Explore short-term options when buying and selling property.


Turn your home equity into retirement income — without ever leaving your home.
Explore novated leasing and vehicle salary packaging, including eligible EV arrangements.

We have dismantled bank bureaucracy into three clear phases designed to secure market-leading loan terms while eliminating consumer friction and uncertainty.
We evaluate your financial profile and borrowing power upfront with zero credit bureau impact and zero upfront broker obligations.
We scan premier institutional banks and competitive non-bank lenders to identify customized loan structures tailored to your exact scenario.
From formal credit lodgement to final loan settlement, we manage the lender communications and administrative paperwork every step of the way.
• Direct access to David Irwin • Confidential assessment

Gerard David Irwin
David Irwin brings nearly 40 years of finance experience and personally handles Ellesmere client enquiries. You'll get a clear explanation of the process, the available options and the next steps.
Raising his family in the Southern Tablelands, David Irwin founded Ellesmere Mortgage & Financial Services with a clear purpose: delivering high-caliber, institutional lending expertise with the warmth and personal accountability of a true local.
Direct phone and in-person consultations across Australia
Securing finance shouldn't feel opaque or intimidating. Whether you are weighing borrowing power for a Southern Highlands rural retreat or exploring how reverse mortgages protect equity in retirement, we provide direct, fee-free guidance across 30+ Australian lenders.
Direct phone & in-person consultations across Goulburn & Southern Highlands
Borrowing capacity is influenced by verified gross income, recurring living expenses, credit commitments, and current lender assessment interest buffers (often 3% above nominal rates). Rather than relying on superficial online calculators, we analyse your complete financial footprint against credit policies from 30+ major and regional Australian lenders to pinpoint your precise maximum borrowing capacity without risking credit file flags.
A single bank can solely present its own credit products, inflexible policies, and published retail margins. As independent brokers bound by Australian Best Interests Duty (BID), we are legally mandated to prioritise your financial outcome over any institution. We compare hundreds of loan structures across our complete lending panel to deliver more competitive rates, higher borrowing power, and bespoke loan terms.
A well-prepared initial application typically receives formal pre-approval within 3 to 7 business days, depending on individual lender processing queues and credit assessment complexity. Once you exchange on a home or execute a contract of sale, unconditional approval and formal loan documents generally follow within 5 to 10 working days, backed by our proactive daily oversight.
For standard residential mortgages and investment refinances, our broking service is entirely cost-free to you. The selected lender pays an upfront and trailing commission upon settlement, which is fully disclosed under our Credit Proposal Disclosure document. You receive comprehensive, fiduciary-grade credit advice without added broker service invoices.
Australian homeowners aged 60 and older who hold substantial equity in their primary residence are generally eligible for household equity release. Under statutory Australian National Credit Protection provisions, all regulated reverse mortgages feature statutory 'No Negative Equity Guarantees', ensuring your total loan repayment balance can never exceed the eventual net market sale value of your property.
Access tailored mortgage solutions across 30+ bank and private lenders.
Unlock strategic borrowing power curated for the Southern Highlands.
Direct access to 30+ accredited lenders • Complimentary initial assessment • Zero advisory fees