Top talent honoured at 2025 MFAA SA and NT Excellence Awards

Industry gathers in Adelaide to celebrate broker excellence

Top talent honoured at 2025 MFAA SA and NT Excellence Awards

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By Mina Martin

Leaders from South Australia and the Northern Territory’s mortgage and finance community gathered at Adelaide Oval last night to recognise outstanding individuals and businesses at the 2025 MFAA SA and NT State Excellence Awards.

The awards spotlighted achievements in customer service, innovation, professionalism and business performance, with 19 winners across a wide range of categories.

The event comes as the MFAA continues to highlight the sector’s economic contribution.

Its 2025 Value of Mortgage and Finance Broking report revealed that mortgage brokers facilitated 75% of all new residential home loans in 2024 – up from 57% in 2017. The report also found that the industry contributed $4.1 billion to the Australian economy and supported more than 37,000 jobs.

Recognition for dedication and service

MFAA CEO Anja Pannek (pictured) commended the quality of this year’s submissions and the impact of those recognised.

“Our industry plays a crucial role in helping Australians achieve their financial goals, and tonight, we celebrate the professionals who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service,” Pannek said.

“The calibre of submissions this year was truly outstanding, reflecting the strength and commitment of our members.”

Winners announced across 19 categories

This year’s winners demonstrated exceptional contributions to the broking sector, including business development, customer care, diversification, and community leadership.

2025 MFAA SA and NT State Excellence Awards winners:

  • Business Development Manager – Aggregator: Holly Hammond, Loan Market
  • Business Development Manager – Lender/Support: Kelly Beer, NAB
  • Commercial & Equipment Finance Broker: Harry Dubois, Sertified Finance
  • Community Champion: David Picca, Alexander Financial Group and HT Capital
  • Customer Service – Business: Rise High Financial Solutions
  • Customer Service – Individual: Pallavi Laroia, Excel Mortgages
  • Diversified Business: HT Capital
  • Finance Broker Business: Rise High Financial Solutions
  • Fintech Lender: ubank
  • Loan Administrator: Jessica Marriott, The Finance Project
  • Major Lender: Macquarie Bank
  • Mutual/Credit Union Lender: Beyond Bank Australia
  • Newcomer: Jordan Hagicostas, Aussie Prospect
  • Non-Major Lender: ING
  • Regional Finance Broker: Steven Toome, Loan Market Link
  • Residential Finance Broker: Sergio Stefano, Brokerage & Co
  • Specialty Lender: Pepper Money
  • Young Professional: David Signore, Loans Combined

You can also view the full list of SA/NT finalists and winners here.

Support from industry partners

The MFAA thanked its award partners for their ongoing support.

Sponsors for the 2025 Excellence Awards include: ALI Group, Bankwest, Commonwealth Bank, Connective, Helia, ING, La Trobe Financial, Macquarie Bank, ME, Mortgage Choice, MPA, NAB, Pepper Money, Prospa, QBE, Resimac, Teachers Mutual Bank Limited and The Adviser.

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