Every loan has a structure. We help you build it right.
From a first home to a new commercial premises — we compare lenders, structure the numbers and run the paperwork, so you're signing at settlement, not chasing it.
We compare across 100+ lenders to find your best fit ↓
What we arrange
Lending, structured for whatever you're building.
One broker, one application process, access to a panel of bank and non-bank lenders — whether you're buying your first home or financing your next piece of equipment.
RES
Residential Lending
First home buyer loans & government scheme guidance
Refinancing & loan structuring reviews
Construction & building loans, progress payments
Investment property & SMSF lending
We compare lenders against your goals — rate, features, or flexibility — and manage the application from pre-approval through to settlement.
Commercial lending runs on different rules to residential. We package your financials the way credit teams want to see them, and negotiate terms that suit how your business operates.
Estimate only, based on a standard amortising loan and the rate you enter. Excludes fees, offset accounts, redraw and rate changes over the life of the loan.
Deposit calculator
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Enter your current savings to see your LVR and whether LMI applies.
LMI applies when your deposit is less than 20% (LVR above 80%). LMI protects the lender, not you — its cost varies by lender and LVR. Some lenders offer LMI waivers for certain professions.
*Property value plus estimated duty. Excludes legal fees, lender fees and other settlement costs.
Stamp duty rates, thresholds and first home buyer concessions vary by state and territory and change periodically. Figures shown are indicative estimates based on standard rates and do not account for foreign purchaser surcharges, premium thresholds, or every concession that may apply. Always confirm with your state revenue office, solicitor or conveyancer.
Borrowing power calculator
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Assessed at 80% to allow for lender shading on variable income.
Simplified indicative estimate using a standard income/expense model plus a serviceability buffer. Your actual capacity depends on lender policy, credit history and a full assessment.
Net income is estimated using current Australian resident income tax rates plus the Medicare levy, and does not account for offsets or HECS/HELP thresholds. This tool is general in nature, does not constitute a loan pre-approval, and should not be relied upon as financial advice.
How it works
From first chat to keys in hand.
The same five steps whether it's a first home, a refinance, or a piece of equipment for the business — just with different paperwork.
Step 1
Discovery call
A free, no-obligation chat about what you're trying to achieve and what's realistic.
Step 2
Assessment & documents
We review your position and gather what lenders will need — minimal back-and-forth, maximum clarity.
Step 3
Lender matching
We compare suitable options across our panel and recommend the structure that fits your goals.
Step 4
Application & approval
We lodge, chase, and manage the lender on your behalf through to formal approval.
Step 5
Settlement & beyond
We coordinate to settlement, then review your loan periodically to make sure it still fits.
Why ZAL Fin
An advocate on your side of the table.
Banks sell their own products. We work for you — comparing options across a panel of lenders and structuring the loan around your situation, not the other way around.
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Whole-of-market comparison
Access to a panel of bank and non-bank lenders, so you're seeing options beyond the branch closest to you.
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One point of contact
From application to settlement and beyond, you deal with one broker who knows your file — not a call centre queue.
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No cost to you
In most cases we're paid by the lender, not by you — ask us for the specifics on your scenario upfront.
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We stick around
We review your loan periodically so it keeps pace with your situation and the market — not just at settlement.
Credentials
BusinessZAL Fin
Authorised Credit LicenceACL 412778
Credit Representative No.578743
AggregatorNational Lending Group Pty Ltd
ABN16 696 083 922
ServicingMelbourne & nationally
With 15 years of banking experience across all four major banks in Australia and New Zealand, Zac brings deep industry insight and a thorough understanding of lending policy to every client interaction. CPA qualified, Zac is committed to delivering tailored finance solutions backed by genuine expertise and a strong network built over more than a decade in the industry.
Get in touch
Let's structure your next move.
Tell us a little about what you're looking to finance and we'll come back to you within one business day.