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Northern Australia Finance Group

5.0(36 reviews)See reviews ↓·Darwin

About the company

Northern Australia Finance Group is a finance brokerage based in Darwin, Palmerston and Coolalinga. The company is a non-bank affiliated loan expert with access to over 90 banks and lenders. Joel Wecker is the Managing Director and holds a Diploma in Mortgage and Finance Broking. He has over 36 years of experience in the finance industry, including 19 years at Westpac where he served as Head of Westpac for the Northern Territory.

Wecker is also a Commissioner for Oaths in the NT. Andrew Highman is a Finance Broker and managing director with over 35 years of experience in the finance industry. He spent over 22 years with ANZ and owned and operated the Bank of Queensland Darwin Branch for 14 years. It provides home loans and commercial finance.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Northern Australia Finance Group has built a solid reputation across Darwin for its finance broking work, with home loan applications, refinancing and property purchases featuring throughout customer accounts. Joel Wecker is named repeatedly, and a number of customers describe the process as smooth and stress free from start to finish, including first home buyers who arrived with limited knowledge of the field.

Andrew also features often, praised for researching suitable finance options, explaining them clearly and keeping borrowers informed so they are not left guessing. Reviewers repeatedly mention timely communication, patience and an ability to meet short deadlines, with one account noting a settlement completed faster than expected. The advice does not stop once a loan is approved, as clients describe continued availability for questions and ongoing guidance. Honesty and reliability come up often, with borrowers appreciating that commitments made are delivered upon.

One thing mentioned again and again is how manageable complex transactions become, whether refinancing, selling or managing money, leaving customers free to focus on other matters. First home purchases and investment property finance are among the dealings described, along with switching to a different lender. The experience and knowledge brought to loan approvals, and the ease of dealing with the team, are what customers return to.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Michelle9 July 2026

I have been a client of Joel and Andrew's mortgage brokerage for over 15 years, and I can't recommend them highly enough. Andrew and Joel always take the time to understand my needs, explain my options clearly, and make what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and hassle-free. Their knowledge of the mortgage market and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome have given me complete confidence every step of the way. It's rare to find a team that combines expertise with such a personal approach. After more than 15 years as their client, I wouldn't trust anyone else with my mortgage and finance needs. Thank you, Andrew and Joel, for your outstanding service over the years—I look forward to working with you for many more to come.

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Jan Ottley16 June 2026

Andrew makes all things to do with refinancing, buying and selling, money managing, easy. Great communication so you are not left guessing whats going on and you can focus on other things because all things finance is managed efficiently by Andrew. I totally recommend Andrew and NAFG because he is a local and knows his stuff!

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Ella Onofrio9 June 2026

NAFG are professional, prompt and approachable. We highly recommend them for thorough and stress-free finance assistance.

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Roof Power18 May 2026

Andrew did a great job sorting out our finance through NAFG. The process was smooth and Andrew was very easy to deal with. We would happily use NAFG again.

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Amanda Dempsey20 April 2026

Recently engaged the services of NAFG to get into the property market. The service provided was professional, extremely helpful, clear and we were supported throughout the process. We are very appreciative for everything that was done to assist us. Highly recommend!

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Braedon Reiter10 April 2026

Joel and the team at NAFG did a fantastic job assisting me with switching to a new home loan provider. The experience was professional and stress free. Thank you!

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Amanda McCabe8 April 2026

Joel Wecker from Northern Australia Finance Group delivered a level of service that exceeded every expectation. Despite the odds being stacked against me, Joel navigated every challenge with skill and confidence. His communication was impeccable—transparent, timely, and always reassuring. Joel consistently went above and beyond to secure the best possible outcome. A truly exceptional professional who I would recommend without hesitation.

Finance & commercial brokers in Darwin compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Darwin are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Northern Australia Finance Group (this page)★ 5,036No
2Astute Darwin Central★ 5,09No
3Add Finance★ 5,02No
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Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
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