"They were absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process of purchasing my property, especially when things got a little complicated leading up to settlement."
Luke Georgiou
Google review, Oct 2026
Mortgage broker · Manly, Sydney
Your next home could be closer than you think.
Marko Paunovic · Mortgage broker · Manly, Sydney
The right loan,
arranged properly.
Home loans across 25+ lenders, plus car, personal and equipment finance. One broker, start to finish, anywhere in Australia.
Request a timeA 15-minute call with Marko, confirmed within one business day.
A bank stops at one rate. A broker keeps going.
Your bank can only offer its own loans. Marko compares 25+ lenders, explains every fee upfront and stays with you through to settlement.
Your Bank
One lender
stops here
Avala Finance
Compares lenders
Finds a rate that fits
Fees explained upfront
With you to settlement
How we work together.
01
A Quick Chat
We look at your income, expenses and goals, and work out roughly what you can borrow.
02
Paperwork
Payslips, bank statements, ID. The boring bit. The faster this is ready, the faster everything after it moves.
03
Conditional Approval
We submit to the lender that actually fits you, not just the first one, and you get conditional approval.
04
Unconditional Approval
If you're buying, the lender values the property, and that turns into unconditional approval: the real green light.
05
Settlement
The money moves between lenders and solicitors, and you get the keys.
Start to finish, that's usually a few weeks once you've found a property, longer if you're just getting pre-approved first.
Run the way he'd want his own mortgage handled.
Marko Paunovic has six years of experience settling loans for people at every stage, from first-home buyers navigating the process for the first time to self-employed applicants other brokers had already turned down.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Macquarie University, is a member of the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia, and is a NSW Justice of the Peace.
"I'm not trying to write the easiest loan. I'm trying to write the right one."
Marko Paunovic, Founder & Principal Mortgage Broker, Avala Finance
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5.0
out of 5, across 16 Google reviews. Every single one, five stars. A selection below.
out of 5, across 16 Google reviews. Every single one, five stars. A selection below.
Google review, Oct 2026
"As a first home buyer, I was slightly intimidated by the entire process… From the first point of communication to the first day in my new home, Marko was there to guide me."
C WGoogle review, Aug 2026
"So friendly and easy to talk to, he was honest and transparent through the whole process. I couldn't be happier with the result."
Ethan SydenhamGoogle review, May 2026
"Marko was amazing to work with! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole mortgage process so easy."
Renee HundtGoogle review, Mar 2026
"Marko works tirelessly behind the scenes, often well outside standard hours, to make everything seamless and stress free."
Alex DicksonGoogle review, Dec 2025
"Constantly on the ball, answered all of my queries and was readily available for any deals I needed financing for."
Stefan ValkovicGoogle review, Nov 2025
"Marko has been professional, efficient and friendly helping my partner and I secure a car loan… he took the stress and hassle out of the process."
Alarna ThompsonGoogle review, 2025
"He helped me get a car loan quickly and made the whole process super easy."
Shauna HughesGoogle review, 2025
"Other mortgage brokers couldn't help me as being self employed… He made the whole process stress free and explained everything each step of the way."
Rhonda CampbellGoogle review, 2025
"Marko worked hard to get me a great rate, and I'm really happy with the results. Highly recommend him!"
Stevan HinicGoogle review, 2025
"Marko is professional, efficient and knows his stuff, we have re financed with Marko twice now and would not consider going anywhere else."
Michael CallanderGoogle review, 2025
"He was super easy to talk to and got the job done quickly. He found a great solution…"
Euan DixonGoogle review, 2025
"Marko was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. His communication was clear, consistent and incredibly helpful."
Rubar DemirbagGoogle review, 2025
"Marko was very proactive to my needs and has certainly exceeded my expectations by going above and beyond…"
Obrad MilovicGoogle review, 2025
Request a time
A 15-minute call with Marko, confirmed within one business day.
Talk it through with Marko.
One conversation to see where you stand. Meet at the office in Manly, or by phone or video call from anywhere in Australia.
Request a timeA 15-minute call with Marko, confirmed within one business day.
Phone0468 429 175
Emailmarko@avalafinance.com.au
OfficeSuite 12, 37-38 East Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Happy to work around yours if that doesn't suit.