Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What Smith Investment Group is, who founded it, the brands it owns and how it is licensed.

What is Smith Investment Group?

Smith Investment Group is a privately-owned Australian finance family office and holding company. It is the parent entity and Australian Credit Licence holder (ACL 502091) behind six specialist finance brands. The Group itself does not write loans — it provides capital allocation, lender relationships, compliance oversight, technology and brand stewardship to its operating businesses.

Who founded Smith Investment Group?

Smith Investment Group was founded and is led by Shaun Smith, Managing Director. Shaun has more than 25 years in the Australian finance market, and the finance businesses he has founded, owned and operated over that time have collectively facilitated more than $2 billion in loans.

What brands does Smith Investment Group own?

The Group is the parent of six specialist finance brands: residential.finance (home loans), duplex.loans (duplex and dual-occupancy construction finance), developer.loans (development and construction finance), a commercial property finance brand (coming soon), vehicle.lease (vehicle, equipment and asset finance) and medico.loans (lending for medical professionals).

Does Smith Investment Group operate under an Australian Credit Licence?

Yes. Smith Investment Group holds Australian Credit Licence (ACL) 502091. All six operating brands conduct their credit activities under this licence.

Does the Group write loans or take loan applications?

No. Smith Investment Group is a holding company and family office. All loan enquiries, applications and credit advice are handled directly by the relevant operating brand.

How do I contact Smith Investment Group?

Phone the Group office on 1300 330 778 or email admin@smithinvest.com.au for Group enquiries, partnerships or media. For loan enquiries, please contact the relevant brand directly.

Still have a question? Call the Group office on 1300 330 778 or email admin@smithinvest.com.au. For loan enquiries, visit the relevant brand.