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Searle Financial Group

Searle Financial Group

5.0(229 reviews)See reviews ↓·Toowoomba

About the company

Searle Financial Group is a family-run, fully qualified, licensed mortgage broking firm based in Toowoomba. Andrew Searle is the Managing Director and founding member. He holds a Master of Commerce from the University of Queensland, a Bachelor's degree from Griffith University, and a Diploma in Financial Services. He is a full member of the Mortgage Finance Association of Australia and was Australia's first finance broker to become licensed with ASIC.

He is also a Justice of the Peace. Bec Faulks is a Partner and Mortgage Advisor who has been part of Searle Financial since 2019 and in the mortgage broking industry since 2002; she is a second-generation mortgage broker.

Michael Todd is a Mortgage Advisor who joined in 2022, holding a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance (with distinction) from the University of Southern Queensland, a Certificate IV in Finance & Mortgage Broking, and is completing a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning across 2025 and 2026. Kodi Koina is a Mortgage Advisor who joined in 2021, holding a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, majoring in Finance, from the University of Southern Queensland, and has completed a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management. Annika Rockliffe is a Parabroker who joined in 2025 as a Broker Support Officer. Grace Kennedy is a Broker Support Officer. Kasey Koina is a Parabroker. The company provides mortgage broking services.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

People buying a first home, investors adding to a portfolio and clients returning for further loans all describe their dealings with this finance brokerage in similar terms. The explanations given stand out across accounts, with loan options, paperwork and the steps ahead set out in language that is easy to follow. Staff members named in feedback, among them Michael Todd, Bec, Kasey and Kodi, are noted for their professionalism, knowledge and readiness to take calls and answer questions during applications and after settlement.

Attention to detail with documentation and accurate handling of figures comes through as a consistent strength, as does the steady flow of updates while matters progressed. A number of reviews mention feeling supported through a process they had expected to find stressful, whether the purchase was a first home, an investment property interstate or a loan arranged across locations including Warwick and Tasmania. The welcoming manner of the team and its responsiveness to queries are also highlighted. Professional contacts who deal with the practice regularly voice confidence in its reliability and the way files are managed from start to finish.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Wanny Inoc27 July 2026

Michael todd from searle is an angel sent from above. Im Sooo grateful .hes very through especially with the numbers. He took my worries away. He looks and sound very confident explaining everything. The day i spoke to him over the phone was the day after i was told that i wont be able to get my homeloan formal approval. Sarah from clo lawyers recomended searle and thats how i found him. I was so desperate and very stressed because its like 5 days away from my court hearing (property settlement). 5 days away when i found out that i dont have the borrowing power. But with michaels help ,,everything good happened 😊. 100% HIGHLY RECOMENDED!

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Jade Nicolia24 July 2026

I’ll be recommending Searle Financial to everyone I know and even those I don’t! Just send me a pack of 500 business cards ;) I can’t thank Michael, Kasey, and the team enough. They made the whole process simple and easy to understand, and we felt genuinely supported and well looked each step of the way. Thank you so much!

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Samantha Staatz22 May 2026

I had such a great experience with Michael from start to finish. He made the whole process easy to understand, kept me updated every step of the way, and was always happy to answer my questions. Nothing ever felt too hard, and I really appreciated how supportive and approachable he was throughout the entire process. Highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for someone knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely invested in helping you achieve the best outcome!

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Rochelle Picton25 April 2026

Michael Todd at Searle Financal in Toowoomba has been absolutely fantastic to work with. He helped my sister and I purchase our home in Warwick two years ago, and more recently helped us through the process of purchasing an investment property in Tasmania. Michael is professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to deal with. He explained everything clearly, kept us updated throughout the process, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel much more manageable. We really appreciated his patience, guidance, and genuine support from start to finish. It’s clear Michael cares about getting the best outcome for his clients, and we are so grateful for everything he has done for us. I would highly recommend Michael Todd and Searle Financial to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy mortgage broker.

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Alanea Espiritu17 March 2026

I really loved working with Bec because she has genuine willingness to help her clients. She listened to our needs and goals and she has provided us with options and made appropriate recommendations which guided us through reaching a decision. She is very thorough and explained everything and made sure we understood and we are happy with the plan. I also like that Bec is responsive to all our queries anytime. Bec and her team keep us informed and up to date in every step. They are very friendly, helpful and highly recommended.

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Stephanie Warhurst4 December 2025

Michael at Searle Financial was fantastic in helping me throughout the process of purchasing my first home. He was a fantastic communicator and advocator for me as a young person in the property market.

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Elijah and Victoria Bolitho26 November 2025

Thanks to Searle Financial we have just been able to purchase our first home. Bec is absolutely fantastic! Always willing to pick up the phone for quick questions, she supported us every step of the way. Cannot recommend enough! Elijah and Victoria

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Contact
+61746321300www.searlefinancial.com.au100 Margaret St, East Toowoomba QLD 4350
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed