Who We Are

Buying your first home, refinancing, or investing. Stryve guides you through it, simply and stress-free.

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Based on 250+ reviews

The Adviser Elite Broker 2024 & 2025

The Stryve Finance team at their Concord office
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How Stryve Started

Started By Someone Who Saw A Better Way

Most people think a broker's job is just shopping around for a rate. That's not why Stryve exists.

Dylan Bertovic spent years on the other side of the lending desk before deciding brokers could do better by their clients. Too much jargon, too little accountability, and a process that vanished the moment the loan settled. He built Stryve to fix exactly that.

We build the process around you first, your income, your goals, your timeline, then find the lenders who fit. The same team, from first call to settlement.

$237m+

Settled since 2019

470+

Loans settled

6

Years helping Australians borrow smarter

Experience And Integrity

At Stryve, we believe everyone should have an expert finance broker in their corner. The process should be clear, easy to understand, and accessible to everyone, which is why Stryve was built around people who share that mindset.

  • 5-star rated across 250+ Google reviews
  • Process steadied by real industry experience, not guesswork
  • Seamless from first call to settlement, and after
A Stryve broker talking a client through their options

Seamless Borrowing Experiences

Straightforward communication, smart use of technology, and a network that works in your favour.

Communication

We keep you in the loop at every step, no bank jargon, no radio silence between updates.

Technology

Digital-first applications mean less paperwork and faster turnarounds, without losing the personal touch.

Network

Backed by a panel of 50+ lenders, including Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Bank and Pepper Money, plus trusted professionals, so you're never limited to one option.

How we get paid, and why it costs you nothing

These are the reasons it's free for you, start to finish.

1

Tell Us Your Goals

A quick chat about what you need and where you're at.

2

We Compare The Market

We compare lenders across our panel to find the right fit, not just the first offer.

3

We Handle The Rest

We manage the paperwork and settlement. Stryve is paid by the lender, not you.

Independent of any bank. We work for you, not them.

Frequently asked questions

No. Our service is free for you. The lender pays Stryve once your loan settles, not you.

Yes. We regularly place loans for self-employed borrowers using one or two years of tax returns or BAS statements, applicants with a low deposit or LMI exposure, and borrowers with multiple income sources such as rental or contract income. Our lender panel includes non-bank and specialist lenders alongside the major banks, which gives us more ways to structure an approval than a single-lender application would.

Eligible buyers can purchase with as little as a 5% deposit through the Australian Government's First Home Guarantee, which has had no income cap and no limit on annual places since October 2025. The government guarantees up to 15% of the property's value, so you avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance. Price caps apply and vary by region. We'll confirm the current cap for your area and whether you qualify.

First home buyers in NSW can access a full stamp duty exemption on homes valued up to $800,000, with a concessional rate applying between $800,000 and $1,000,000. Buyers of new homes may also qualify for the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant, capped at a $600,000 purchase price or $750,000 combined land and build cost. We'll confirm which of these apply to your purchase and price range.

Refinancing can lower your interest rate, reduce ongoing fees, or let you access equity for renovations or other goals. Even a 0.5% rate reduction on a $600,000 loan can save more than $1,800 in interest in the first year alone. We compare your current loan against the market to work out whether switching is worthwhile once exit and establishment costs are accounted for.

Yes. We review your loan every six months after settlement to check whether your rate is still competitive against the current market. If a better option becomes available, we'll raise it with you directly rather than waiting for you to ask.

Ready To Make Your Move?

Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, or exploring your next investment, we'll find you the right loan for where you're at.

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