
Your Trusted Mortgage Broker on the Sunshine Coast - Professional Support You Can Rely On
Mortgages don't have to be complicated or stressful when you have professional support and clear guidance. At Synergy Mortgage Brokers, we simplify the mortgage process, helping you secure the right home loan with confidence, clarity, and a professional team that genuinely has your best interests at heart.
Whether you're a first home buyer, looking to refinance, or growing your property investment portfolio, we compare home loans from a wide panel of lenders to find tailored options and the right solution that fits your life.
Enquiry form
Our Lender Panel
One of the biggest advantages of working with a mortgage broker is access to a wide panel of lenders, far beyond what you'd find walking into a single bank, ensuring more loan options to compare. At Synergy Mortgage Brokers, our professional finance brokers compare home loans across major banks, regional lenders, and specialist non-bank lenders to find the right fit for your financial situation.
Our panel includes some of Australia's most recognised and trusted financial institutions, including:
Having access to multiple lenders means we can genuinely shop the market on your behalf, comparing interest rates, loan features, fees, and serviceability criteria to find the most suitable home loan for your needs, ensuring the result is tailored to you. We're not tied to any single bank, so our recommendations are always made with your best interests in mind, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
What Our Clients Say
We’re committed to delivering a professional service and ongoing support, ensuring every home loan decision is clear and well-informed.
Home Loan & Finance Solutions
We offer a comprehensive range of mortgage and finance services tailored to your individual needs, with professional guidance throughout:
First Home Buyer Loans
Buying your first home on the Sunshine Coast? Home buyers often tell us they want clarity on the loan and the commitment involved. We'll guide you through each step from understanding your borrowing power and loan options, to navigating the First Home Owner Grant and helping you get finance approved. We make the journey manageable, not overwhelming. We're committed to providing tailored guidance, ensuring you understand the steps, requirements, and loan options before you make an offer.
Construction & Land Loans
Building your dream home? We can help you secure a construction loan or land and build package, with professional guidance on progress payments, fixed price contracts, and how to structure your finance and lending.
Investment Property Loans
Ready to grow your property portfolio on the Sunshine Coast? We provide professional support and clear lending guidance. We work with investors to structure the right finance for investment property purchases, including interest-only loans, equity release, and tax-effective lending strategies. We provide tailored lending guidance for investment property clients, ensuring each structure matches your goals and cash-flow needs, and that you understand the commitment involved.
Refinancing
Could you be getting a better deal on your current mortgage? We’ll help you compare options and understand the commitment before you switch. We assess your existing home loan, compare it against current market rates, and help you refinance to reduce your repayments, access equity, or consolidate debt, ensuring the move makes financial sense.
Self-Employed & Business Finance
Self-employed or a business owner? Securing finance can feel more complex, but our professional team specialises in helping clients with variable income find suitable loan options, including low-doc and alt-doc home loans, ensuring the requirements are clear from the start.
Home loan calculator
Use our user-friendly home loan calculator to estimate your potential mortgage payments and plan your budget with confidence.
How It Works
Getting started with Synergy Mortgage Brokers is simple, with professional support from start to settlement:
Step 1
Free Consultation: Tell us about your goals. We'll assess your financial situation, discuss your loan options, and answer your questions (with no obligation), ensuring you understand the commitment and next steps.
Step 2
Loan Comparison: We compare home loans across our panel of lenders to find the right rate, features, and structure for you.
Step 3
Application & Approval: We manage the paperwork, liaise with the lender, and keep you informed every step of the way through to loan approval, ensuring nothing is missed.
Step 4
Settlement & Beyond: We're with you through to settlement and available to review your loan whenever your circumstances change.
Why Choose Synergy Mortgage Brokers?
We're a locally based, client-focused finance brokerage serving the Sunshine Coast and surrounds, with a professional team you can trust. Here's what sets us apart:
- Access to a wide panel of lenders - we compare banks, credit unions, and non-bank lenders to find your best home loan options
- Personalised service - no cookie-cutter advice. We take the time to understand your financial situation, goals, and borrowing needs.
- Expert guidance at every step - from your first enquiry through to settlement and beyond
- No broker fees - our service is at no cost to you; we're paid by lenders
- Local Sunshine Coast knowledge - we understand the local property market and what lenders look for in this region
Many clients highly recommend our professional approach because we focus on practical Solutions, ensuring your home loan is tailored to your needs and backed by ongoing support.
Understanding the Sunshine Coast Mortgage Market
The Sunshine Coast property market continues to attract strong demand from families, investors, and sea-changers. From Noosa and Maroochydore to Caloundra and the Hinterland, property values across the region reflect its desirability as a place to live and invest.
As a local mortgage broker Sunshine Coast families and investors trust, and as your broker Sunshine Coast team in Maroochydore, we understand how lenders assess properties in this market, what loan products are best suited to different locations and property types, and how to position your application for approval.
Whether you're purchasing in a popular coastal suburb or exploring growth corridors further inland, we provide the local expertise and lender access you need to secure the right finance, ensuring your mortgage is set up for long-term success. If you’re looking for a broker Sunshine Coast locals trust, we provide tailored Solutions with clear, professional guidance, ensuring you can secure the right mortgage with confidence.
Your Questions Answered
What does a mortgage broker do?
A mortgage broker acts as an intermediary between you and lenders. Instead of approaching banks directly, you work with a broker who assesses your financial situation, researches loan options from multiple lenders, and recommends the most suitable home loan for your needs, providing professional guidance throughout. Your broker manages the application process, communicates with lenders on your behalf, and works to secure approval on your timeline, providing support at each stage.
How do mortgage brokers get paid?
In Australia, mortgage brokers are typically paid a commission by the lender when a home loan settles. This means our service is provided to you at no direct cost. We are required by law to act in your best interests and to disclose any commissions we receive.
How many lenders do you work with?
We work with a broad panel of lenders, including major banks, regional banks, credit unions, and specialist non-bank lenders. This gives us access to a wide range of loan products and competitive rates, so we can genuinely find the right fit for your situation.
Can you help if I've been declined by a bank?
Yes. Being declined by one lender doesn't mean you can't get finance. We work with a variety of lenders who assess applications differently, including specialist lenders for complex financial situations. We'll review your circumstances and find the most appropriate path forward.
How long does the home loan process take?
The timeline varies depending on your situation and the lender. In general, loan pre-approval can be obtained within a few business days, while full formal approval typically takes 1–3 weeks. We work to keep the process moving efficiently and will keep you updated throughout.
Why should I use a mortgage broker instead of the bank?
When you go directly to a bank, you're only seeing that bank's products. A mortgage broker gives you access to a wide range of lenders and loan products all at once, saving you the time and effort of shopping around yourself. We assess your full financial picture, identify the most competitive options available, and manage the entire application process on your behalf. Because we're not employed by any bank, our advice is independent and focused entirely on what's right for you, not what's profitable for a lender.
How much does it cost to use Synergy Mortgage Brokers?
Our service is completely free to you. Like most mortgage brokers in Australia, we're paid a commission by the lender when your home loan settles, which means you get expert guidance, loan comparison, and full application support at no out-of-pocket cost, ensuring you receive professional service. We're also required by law to act in your best interests and to be fully transparent about any commissions we receive.
Can a mortgage broker assist me if I have poor credit?
Yes, in many cases, we can still help. While a poor credit history can make securing finance more challenging, it doesn't automatically mean a loan is out of reach. We work with a range of lenders, including specialist lenders who consider applications from clients with impaired credit, defaults, or previous financial difficulties. We'll review your situation honestly and let you know what options are realistically available to you, and what steps you might take to strengthen your application over time.
Do you only help people on the Sunshine Coast?
Not at all. While we're based on the Sunshine Coast and in Toowoomba, we assist clients across Queensland and beyond. We offer phone and video consultations, which means geography is rarely a barrier. Whether you're local or interstate, you'll receive the same personalised service and expert guidance.
What documents do I need to apply for a home loan?
The exact documents required will depend on your situation, but most home loan applications will need the following:
Proof of identity (e.g. driver's licence, passport)
Proof of income — recent payslips and/or tax returns (typically the last 2 years for self-employed applicants)
Bank statements showing savings and regular expenses (usually 3–6 months)
Details of any existing debts, loans, or credit cards
Details of the property you're purchasing, once you have one in mind
We'll walk you through exactly what's needed for your specific application and help you get everything in order before submission, making the process as smooth as possible.
Can you help me with refinancing my home loan?
Absolutely. Refinancing is one of the most common reasons clients come to us, and it can be a smart financial move, whether you're looking to secure a lower interest rate, reduce your monthly repayments, access equity for renovations or investment, or consolidate debt. We'll review your current loan, compare it against what's available in the market today, and help you determine whether refinancing makes financial sense for your situation, ensuring you understand the total commitment. If it does, we'll manage the entire process from application through to settlement.
Do I need to book an appointment?
We recommend booking a consultation so we can give you our full attention and come prepared, but we're also happy to have an initial conversation by phone to answer any quick questions first. You can book online, call us directly, or send us a message through our contact page, and we'll be in touch promptly to arrange a time that suits you. If you’re looking for a Sunshine Coast Mortgage Broker who will guide you through the process, we provide tailored advice and professional support, ensuring your questions are answered quickly.
Meet the Synergy Mortgage Brokers Team
At Synergy Mortgage Brokers, you're not just another borrower; you're a part of our community. Our team brings together decades of experience in finance, banking, and mortgage broking, with a genuine commitment to helping every client achieve their homeownership and financial goals.

Brendan Philp
Director & Mortgage Broker
Before entering finance, Brendan ran his own small business, and that experience is at the core of how he works with clients today. He understands that a mortgage decision is rarely just financial. Since leading Synergy Mortgage Brokers from early 2022, Brendan has built a reputation for honest, thorough advice and a genuine commitment to finding solutions that fit each client's life, not just their loan application. He works with first home buyers, upgraders, investors, and self-employed borrowers, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law) and a Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management.
Credentials & Affiliations:
- Graduate Certificate in Business
- Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)
- Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
- Credit Representative #541982

Marcus Barnard
Director
Marcus brings over 25 years of banking experience to the team, having worked across Queensland and northern New South Wales in senior roles, including State Agribusiness Manager and Regional Executive. He joined Synergy in 2022 and works across residential, commercial, equipment, and agribusiness lending. Giving clients access to a breadth of financial knowledge that's hard to match.
Credentials & Affiliations:
- Bachelor of Business (Property Studies)
- Graduate Diploma (AgEcom)
- Credit Representative

Janelle Zaknick
Broker Assistant
Janelle is a highly experienced finance professional with over 20 years in the mortgage and lending industry. Based on the Sunshine Coast, she brings a wealth of knowledge across mortgage broking, credit assessment, and compliance, having worked with leading organisations including REA Group/Mortgage Choice, KPMG, and ING Direct. Janelle's exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and passion for delivering great client outcomes make her an invaluable part of the Synergy Mortgage Brokers team.
Credentials & Affiliations:
- Diploma of Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Management)
- Certificate IV in Financial Services
- Bachelor of Business in Tourism
Where We Service
Our Office Locations
With offices on the Sunshine Coast and in Toowoomba, Synergy Mortgage Brokers is well placed to help clients across South East Queensland and beyond. Whether you prefer to meet face-to-face or connect remotely, our professional team is ready to help.
Sunshine Coast Office — Maroochydore
Address:
Tower 2, Level 5, Suite 515, 55 Plaza Parade,
Maroochydore QLD 4558
Phone: 1300 324 588
Email: info@synergymortgagebrokers.com.au
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Our Maroochydore office is centrally located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, servicing clients across Maroochydore, Noosa, Caloundra, Buderim, Mooloolaba, and the wider Sunshine Coast region, and is a convenient Coast Mortgage Broker location for locals.
Toowoomba Office
Address:
Level 3, 482 Ruthven Street (Walton Stores),
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Phone: 1300 324 588
Email: info@synergymortgagebrokers.com.au
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Our Toowoomba office serves clients across the Darling Downs region, including Toowoomba, Oakey, Pittsworth, Warwick, and surrounding areas. We offer the same expert mortgage broking and home loan services to regional Queensland clients as we do on the Sunshine Coast, with professional support and tailored guidance. Across the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba, our finance brokers provide professional support, ensuring consistent service standards for home buyers and investors.
News & Updates
Ready to Start Your
Mortgage Journey?
Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing an existing loan, or looking to grow your investment property portfolio on the Sunshine Coast, Synergy Mortgage Brokers is here to help.
Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced, professional mortgage brokers for tailored options and support.
































