Company Profile

Expertise:
Merit is a leading independently owned business with twenty years’ experience in the Western Australian property finance market. As both a licensed commercial and residential finance broker, Merit has a broad understanding of property fundamentals and business and investment processes.

A respected operator, Merit’s track record speaks for itself – more than 75 per cent of Merit’s trade is through referral or repeat business. Named WA’s number one commercial loan writer in 2006, the company has achieved gold membership status with the Australian Finance Group for its success in negotiating settlements of almost $35million last calendar year.

Merit operates on a no-nonsense approach, based on understanding individual clients’ needs and delivering results. Merit’s advice is objective and based on what is best for their clients.

Merit has access to over 30 lenders and enjoys established relationships with professionals in the property settlement, legal, real estate, project management and accounting fields. Merit takes away the hard work and headaches by sourcing a full comparison of lenders and products for their clients.

Merit’s comprehensive understanding of credit principles streamlines the application process and reduces any associated risk, ensuring there are no hidden fees. With an intimate knowledge of lenders and access to the latest information about upcoming promotions, changes to products, proposed fee changes and interest rates, Merit is able to negotiate superior finance solutions and keep abreast of market trends.

Director Mark Ashdown on Merit’s outstanding customer service:
“I pride myself on delivering a reliable level of customer service and meeting clients’ expectations. The last thing I want is for a client to come back and say they’re not happy.”

“Often clients are not aware of all the options available to them, that’s where we are well placed to assist.”

“I remember when I bought my first home and I didn’t hear from anyone in two months…I phone my clients even if I don’t have any news for them… I like to stay in touch and keep them informed.”

”It’s not unusual for clients who start the application process on their own to turn to me because they endured roadblock after roadblock… employing Merit Finance takes away the hard work.”