Southerly Finance Group

Southerly Finance Group was founded in March 2019 and operates as a mortgage and loan brokerage. It is a non-bank affiliated loan expert and is not owned by a bank. The brokerage offers access to over 90+ banks and lenders. John Norgett is a Finance Broker at Southerly Finance Group and has been a Finance Broker since 2007, servicing Geraldton and surrounds. Albert Paladinetti is also a Finance Broker at the firm, with more than 15 years' experience in lending, client service, business operations and leadership.

He holds an MBA, a Bachelor of Science in International Business Management and a Diploma in Financial Services, and previously worked in senior banking, asset finance and business advisory roles, including branch management with a Big Four bank. The firm works with local families, first home buyers, business owners and clients seeking finance for homes, vehicles, trailers, trucks and other assets.

Professional guidance and clear communication from start to finish are the themes that surface most often across feedback on Southerly Finance Group. Several customers describe John as knowledgeable, patient and willing to make himself available outside standard hours, including after-hours and public holiday contact, to keep a home loan moving. Reviews time and again mention the clarity of his explanations, saying every aspect of a loan was set out so it could be understood, and that correspondence was precise, proactive and prompt throughout a purchase.

Named alongside him are Imogen, Caitlin and Vanessa, each thanked for their part in arranging finance, with Caitlin singled out for organising car finance for a business. The work covers home loans for first home buyers, investment property purchases and refinancing across Geraldton, often handled entirely online or by video call for clients living remotely, which customers credit with making the process simple and fast. Beyond the result, reviewers note a willingness to go further than expected to secure a competitive deal and to keep answering questions as they arise, and many describe returning over several years for subsequent property purchases, which points to a consistent standard of service and advice.