Our Team
Our experienced team a Astute Ability Group makes your dream of owning property a reality
Our Team
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.
Mortgage Broker
David is our mortgage expert here at Astute. He has access to over 40 lenders. So, whether you are looking to buy your first home, upgrade, buy an investment property or refinance, David will help you find the best solution for your goals and circumstances.
David can also assist with commercial loans and SMSF lending. He has worked with numerous teachers, nurses and wage earners across a variety of industries. David has worked with business owners from sole traders to large companies for their lending needs.
Previously, David worked in the education industry for over 20 years. He brings his passion for helping people, clear communication and education to clients looking to get a home loan which suits their needs.
When David isn’t helping clients with their loans, he enjoys spending time with his family and keeping fit.
Operations Manager / Executive Assistant
Esther Batau is an accomplished Executive Assistant and Operations specialist at Astute Ability Finance Group, where she also contributes significantly to the Broker Support Team. With years of experience in the finance industry, Esther has built a strong reputation for her efficiency, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
In her role, she provides high-level administrative support while managing the submission of loan applications on behalf of clients, working closely with brokers to ensure accuracy and a smooth process from start to finish. Her ability to juggle complex responsibilities with professionalism and care makes her an integral part of the team.
Esther is currently pursuing a Diploma in Mortgage Broking, further strengthening her knowledge and positioning herself for continued growth in the lending and financial services space. She is passionate about creating positive outcomes for clients and contributing to a supportive, high-performing team environment.
Originally from Fiji, Esther brings a warm, grounded perspective to her work. Outside the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her two beloved cats, who bring joy and balance to her busy schedule.
Credit Analyst / Broker Support Officer
Tamara is a valued addition to the Astute Ability Finance Group team, bringing with her a proactive mindset and a strong commitment to excellence. Her enthusiasm for tackling challenges and her results-driven approach ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
With over a decade of experience in retail and administration, Tamara has developed exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, enabling her to engage effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Since joining Astute, she has demonstrated a strong dedication to professional development, completing comprehensive training modules through COG and undertaking in-depth research. This continuous learning equips her to provide informed support to clients, particularly in more complex or specialised scenarios.
Outside the office, Tamara enjoys being with her family, cooking, baking and volunteering with her local church.
Mhairi & her team have always gone above and beyond to secure finance for our company as well as making it a seamless transaction. Could not recommend more highly.
Georgia
David Hancock has been fantastic to deal with as my mortgage broker. He got everything organised quickly and efficiently so I was in a strong position to buy within my price range. He was smart about the strategy too, making sure my first purchase set me up well to start a property portfolio without stretching myself too far financially. My first purchase with David was just seven months ago, and it’s gone so smoothly that I’m now about to buy my second property. Even my buyer’s agent from CH Secure commented on how impressive David’s work was, particularly his speed and accuracy throughout the process. I couldn’t recommend David enough — I’ve already passed his details on to a few mates.
James
I would like to thank David Hancock for his professional service in assisting me in obtaining my first investment property. He was always punctual, prompt and gave a great overview of each step of the way. Thanks again Dave ????
kevin George
Mhairi and her team as always come through with the goods efficiently and seamlessly. Thank you Mhairi for your service.
Simone OSullivan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We love helping First Home Buyers! We're experts at the entire process and can help you get the right Home Loan. We're also across the various schemes to help First Home Buyers such as the First Home Owners Grant and the various stamp duty exemptions available.
Yes we can, we not only look for the best rates. We look for the best finance solutions that suit your needs!
Astute Ability Pty Ltd ABN: 32 108 294 042. Australian Credit License #385843
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