Finance 28 joins AFG to build a strong foundation for future growth
Starting a new business is an exciting milestone, and for James Hurley, founder of the Queensland brokerage Finance 28, the journey is only just beginning. Having recently made the move into finance, James is focused on building strong foundations and creating a business with plenty of room to grow. “I am at the very start, […]
Calibrate Finance joins AFG with a clear plan for growth
When Ashton Young launched Calibrate Finance in June 2026, choosing the right aggregator was one of the most important decisions he made. After more than 14 years in the mortgage industry, including several years as senior manager behind one of Western Australia’s top-performing brokerages, Ashton recently joined AFG as he embarked on the next chapter […]
How Lifespan Mortgage Services turned succession planning into a stronger business
Founded in 1999 and joining AFG from inception, Western Australia–based Lifespan Mortgage Services has grown steadily alongside its aggregator.
How Loan Path Finance fast-tracked its acquisition strategy
Established in 2019 as commercial and residential finance specialists, Loan Path Finance was not previously affiliated with AFG before joining the Broker Investments program.
Empower Wealth positions for acquisition opportunities amid industry consolidation
Headquartered in Victoria, Empower Wealth is a multi-faceted business encompassing mortgage broking, property advisory, financial planning and tax.
Former franchise broker’s three-year milestone as an independent business owner
In 2022, after three years with a major franchise broking group, Melbourne broker Daniel Haikal decided he was ready to launch his own brokerage. Since going independent, and choosing to partner with AFG as his aggregator, Daniel’s business, Haikal Finance, has grown steadily year-on-year, and now settles over $35 million a year. The move also […]
How a Melbourne franchise mobile broker found freedom by going independent
In 2023, Yarra Valley-based mortgage broker Laura Moya made the life-altering decision to step away from the franchise mobile mortgage broker model and go independent, opening her own brokerage and choosing to partner with AFG as her aggregator. After seven years as a mobile broker with a major aggregator group, where she won multiple industry […]
Franchise trio open doors to their own successful brokerage
Newly established brokerage, ARC Lending Network is making waves in South Australia with the founders stepping away from a franchise model and into independence with AFG. Led by Andrew Kantarias, Matthew Kantarias and Jacob Borg, their story is nothing short of inspiring. From launching their careers straight out of their teens to growing five franchise […]
How Horizon Financial Group Used Smart To Enhance Their Bottom Line
Mark Turnbull, Managing Director of Horizon Financial, was awarded the MFAA Finance Broking Business of the Year in 2010.
Hear from one of our rising stars
Grant Arbuckle, 31, established GA Finance in 2019 in Melbourne, Victoria, as a new broker to the industry.