The Heart of the Studio.
Meet the team by your side through the whole journey.
Our history.
In 2025, two of Melbourne’s most respected mortgage brokerages—Loan Studio and GA Finance Solutions—joined forces to redefine the home loan experience in Australia. This merger combines Loan Studio’s award-winning legacy in construction and relationship-based lending with GA Finance’s reputation for clarity, client care, and financial empowerment.
Founded in 2011 by Colin Sheppard and Sonia Sheppard, Loan Studio quickly became a standout in the industry, earning accolades such as ‘Best New Brokerage’ in 2012 and finalist for ‘Brokerage of the Year’ in 2013 at the Australian Mortgage Awards. With a focus on tailored lending solutions and long-term client relationships, the team has consistently delivered exceptional service.
GA Finance Solutions, established in 2019 by Grant Arbuckle, has built a strong presence in Melbourne by simplifying the mortgage process and prioritising client understanding. Their commitment to demystifying finance and providing personalised support has earned them a loyal client base.
Together, we’re levelling up the finance world like no other—combining deep industry expertise, innovative technology, and a client-first approach to ensure your loan truly works for you. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, upgrading, or investing, our unified team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Built on Trust. Backed by Expertise.
Inside the Studio: Our Values, Your Vision
At Loan Studio, our values are at the core of everything we do. We believe in being approachable, communicative, passionate, trustworthy, and supportive. Our goal is to provide our clients with exceptional customer service and expert advice, so they can make informed decisions about their financial future.
We understand that buying a home or making other significant financial decisions can be stressful, which is why we are committed to being there for our clients every step of the way. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our clients, and we strive to be a household name of Melbourne by delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Approachable
We strive to make you feel comfortable asking questions, discussing concerns & seeking advice.
Communicative
Clear and open communication is important, and we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.
Passionate
We approach each situation with enthusiasm, determination, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
Trustworthy
We take the responsibility of managing your financial needs very seriously.
Supportive
We are committed to offering support, encouragement, and expert advice from start to finish.
Trusted by Thousands Nationwide
Know you're in good hands.
We invest in finance vault technology for high level data security
The vault and security technology we’ve invested in ensures that your personal information is secure, and incredibly difficult to be compromised by hackers or other threats. It has been built to the highest levels of safety, to protect against any potential breaches or leaks of your personal data. With Loan Studio, you’re in safe hands.
Finance Brokers
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Can offer multiple loan options from a panel of lenders.
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Assists with complex or unique situations, like self-employed or non-residents.
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Acts as a middleman& negotiator between client & lender.
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With knowledge of most of the loan products with various lenders in market, we can get you the best deal with competitive rates most of the time.
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A finance broker can get a pre-approval without running any credit checks.
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Helps compare features (offset accounts, redraw, fixed vs variable, etc.)
Lenders
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Offers only their own products & rates.
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Lenders work within the limits of their own products, which means they often won’t think outside the box to tailor a solution to your unique circumstances.
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May decline loans outside standard criteria.
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Dealing with a lender directly may not always get you the best loan deal with competitive rates.
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Handles only their own loan application process.
Our Lenders
We only work with the best.
^Loan Studio group has helped more than 40,000 Australians in their Loan journey.
*We’re an international company, with more than 40+ employees working across the Loan Studio group in Australia and the Philippines
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‘5-star ratings on Google
