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Strive Finance

Strive Finance

5.0(168 reviews)See reviews ↓·Port Macquarie

About the company

Strive Finance is a mortgage broker founded in 2016 by Emma and Warren. The business operates in Port Macquarie, Wauchope, and New South Wales. It offers access to over 25 different banks and lending institutions.

Services include first home buyer loans, refinancing, property investment, construction loans, SMSF lending, vehicle and asset finance, commercial construction, and business finance. Strive Finance was nominated as a regional mortgage broker finalist for 2022 and 2023, Better Business Awards 2023, and Australian Small Business Champion 2023.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Strive Finance draws consistent praise for the depth of guidance its clients receive across the mortgage journey, with Emma Schuch emerging as the staff member most often singled out by name. First home buyers describe feeling walked through each stage of their application, with explanations delivered in person and queries answered the same day by Emma or Warren. Several reviewers highlight that the team stayed in contact from the initial enquiry through to settlement, keeping borrowers updated on the progress of their applications and remaining reachable by phone or email.

Beyond securing loans, the brokerage is credited with negotiating on clients' behalf, helping to reduce monthly repayments, arranging access to funds for renovations and supporting offers on properties. Repeat clients mention refinancing, investment lending and more complex lending scenarios, while others note that they received honest assessments and practical options even when a loan did not proceed through the brokerage.

Reviewers often describe the manner of the team as approachable, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in the outcome, with problems sorted promptly rather than left unresolved. That combination of clear communication and ongoing support is what prompts many clients to say they would return for future finance needs, whether purchasing a first home, refinancing an existing loan or expanding a property portfolio along the Mid North Coast.

Service establishment
Strive Finance — Customer photo
Strive Finance — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Vicki Moule3 September 2026

These guys are amazing it's all about you. I was struggling with a bank approval and they talked to me and advised options the same day. Bank came back with approval the next day and they were so pleased for me and even offered to look at contract. They didn't get the business but if I or anyone else needs finance in the future I would recommend them without hesitation

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chloe cooper27 August 2026

We couldn’t recommend Emma and the Strive team enough. As young first home buyers the whole process is new and quite daunting. But the team was there to guide us through the whole process and step by step. Emma was constantly updating us on the progress of our applications. She even helped us with our negotiations saving us money along the way. We are so grateful for Strive for getting us into our home and will definelty be working with them again in the future. Many thanks from Chloe and Logan

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Jake Raddatz26 August 2026

I highly recommend Strive Finance! They were incredibly supportive in helping Georgia and me turn a Four-year dream into a reality. Emma, Warren, Kathryn, and Damien explained every step of the process and truly fought tooth and nail for us. The personalised advice we received throughout the journey made us feel completely comfortable with our purchase. Thank you so much!

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Grace Monaghan14 August 2026

Emma and the team at Strive Finance were absolutely amazing throughout the entire process of buying our first home. Emma went above and beyond for us every step of the way and made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel so easy and stress free. The communication was incredible and we always felt supported and kept in the loop. No question was ever too much trouble. We are so grateful for all the time, effort and care Emma and her team put into helping us get into our first home. We genuinely couldn’t recommend Strive Finance highly enough. Thank you so much for making such an exciting milestone even better for us!

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Kate Sinclair1 July 2026

So grateful for the guidance and expertise offered by Emma, Damien and the rest of the team at Strive in helping us to purchase our house. Fantastic communication, easy to talk to and went out of their way to make sure we got what we needed.

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Veronica H26 June 2026

Emma and her team at Strive Finance were absolutely amazing from start to finish while helping us purchase our first home. They made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and easy, always taking the time to answer our questions and keep us informed. We felt genuinely heard, supported, and welcomed every step of the way. We couldn’t recommend Emma and the team highly enough—thank you for helping make our dream of owning our first home a reality

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Jenna Spratt14 June 2026

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Emma and Damien for their support, professionalism, and dedication throughout our journey. We approached them while exploring the best possible opportunities to meet our financial and lending needs. Although we ultimately did not secure a loan through the broker, their commitment to helping us never wavered. Rather than simply advising us that our options were limited, they took the time to thoroughly assess our situation, explore every avenue available, and provide us with valuable alternative pathways and recommendations that we may not have otherwise considered. What stood out most throughout the entire process was their exceptional level of communication. From our very first conversation, they were transparent, responsive, and always willing to answer questions or provide updates. Navigating finance and lending can often feel overwhelming, but they made the process far easier by ensuring we felt informed, supported, and understood every step of the way. Their professionalism was matched by a genuine willingness to help. It was clear that they truly cared about achieving the best possible outcome for us, regardless of whether that outcome directly benefited their business. That level of integrity, honesty, and client-focused service is something that is increasingly rare and deserves recognition. Thank you again for your time, effort, and genuine care throughout the process. We truly appreciate everything you have done for us and would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy, and highly professional mortgage brokers.

Mortgage brokers in Port Macquarie compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Port Macquarie are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Strive Finance (this page)★ 5,0168Yes
2Astute Port Macquarie★ 5,075No
3Mortgage Choice in Port Macquarie - Gary Owen★ 5,080No
4Professional Finance Mortgage Brokers★ 5,0124No
5Farnsworth Financial★ 5,079Yes
Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–18:00
SundayClosed