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About the Founder

Mhairi MacLeod

Founder and Managing Director

Awarded as Australia's 2022 Broker of the Year for specialist lending - our Founder and Director, Mhairi’s passion for excellence underpins the success and growth of Astute Ability Finance Group.

Committed to achieving results, Mhairi is passionate about supporting her clients to achieve their business and personal goals by finding a financial solution that is right for them. Her highly developed communication skills are key to the success of her long-standing customer, lender, and supply chain associations.

Mhairi is an expert in all areas of finance, and utilises over two decades of industry experience to tailor loan options in line with her client’s unique financial circumstances. In addition to offering an Australia-wide service, Mhairi arranges every type of finance imaginable, and she is renowned for negotiating difficult deals with lenders and making the impossible happen. She has a strong customer focus, along with a solution and results driven approach and believes in the importance of building solid, trusting relationships with clients, the community and the finance industry.

Recognised and awarded as an industry leader, Mhairi advocates, commentates, and guest speaks to and on behalf of the finance industry. Additionally, she generously contributes her time, expertise, and knowledge towards the betterment of the finance sector via the numerous industry panels and boards she sits on. Her recent awards include:

SFGLeadership award 2024
SFG community award winner 2024
MFAA VicePresident2024/ 2025
2022-2023 MPA Elite Women List
MPA Top 100 Mortgage Global List
SFG Commercial Finance awards winner industry thought leader of the year 2024
Advisor Equipment Commercial Industry Thought leader 2024

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Our Recent Reviews

I recently went through the process of applying for finance for a secured car loan with Astute Ability Group and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The whole process was smooth, professional and stress-free from start to finish. The team was incredibly helpful, transparent and responsive, taking the time to explain everything clearly and making sure I felt supported every step of the way. What could have been a complicated process felt simple and easy thanks to their knowledge and efficiency. Highly recommend Astute Ability Group to anyone looking for finance support and outstanding customer service!

Gemma Cooper-Remington

My experience with Astute was friendly, professional and very efficient and would happily refer them to anyone. Thanks to all the team at Astute.

Michael Designer Wardrobes

Mhairi, Esther and the team at Astute are the absolute best! This is now the third time I’ve used the team at Astute and the experience just gets better every time. Thanks Mhairi and the team at Astute for assisting with my recent finance for my new car purchase.

Jake Kearns

Amazing service, Amazing turn around time 24hours from requesting the loan to the supplier being paid.

Shane McDonald

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have Low Doc options for cars, homes and equipment?

Yes, speak to us today if you are self employed, ABN and GST registered. We have a solution for you if you're wanting to finance your car, equipment or home loan.

Are your Finance & Mortgage Brokers licensed and accredited?

All of our Finance & Mortgage Brokers are accredited, some across multiple industry memberships. These include, MFAA, CAFBA and FBAA. They are extremely professional and provide exceptional service across a range of lending options.

What kind of interest rates can you offer?

We take look at a wide range of products available from Banks, Credit Unions & other lenders across the country. This means we can search thousands of loan products and look for the best rates to suit our clients individual needs.

Why should I use a Finance & Mortgage Broker?

Finance & Mortgage Brokers are there to help you find the right loan whether it be from the major banks, smaller lenders or other sources. We have a broad range of products (more than any single lender can offer) which means we can do all the legwork to find the right loan for you.

Can you only help with Home Loans?

We can help with Home and Investment Loans, Construction Loans, Car Loans, Personal Loans and much more. If you're looking to borrow to buy something, we can probably help.

How do you handle Complaints and Feedback?

Astute Ability Finance Group handles feedback on complaints through a process designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement. When a complaint is received, it is logged promptly, then reviewed by a dedicated team member. Feedback from complaints is then analysed to identify issues or gaps in service.

For complaints and feedback, contact Esther on 1300 306 694 or send an email to info@astuteability.com.au.