New home for mortgage and financial advice firm

Independent mortgage and financial advice firm Mortgage and Finance Arena has started 2025 in new premises.

The company, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary, has moved to offices on Pride Park.

The move to Melbourne Business Court has been completed in time for what is one the firm’s busiest times of the year, according to managing director Suzanne Bradshaw, who founded the business in 2015.

According to Suzanne, advice on debt consolidation and unsecured business loans is in demand during January when the post-Christmas credit card bills land and self-assessment tax bills are due.

She said: “We offer advice on all mortgage and financial situations apart from pensions and savings and every year we find January is the time when people focus on their finances and getting them in order, either following Christmas or ahead of the tax bill.”

Suzanne has had a lifelong passion for property and gave her first advice on a mortgage aged 18.

She said: “We’ve built this company on repeat business but now we are expanding and getting more new clients.

“When this office became available and I had a break in my agreement on the previous premises, it just felt right to take the leap and move here into such a prominent place, right across from Pride Park Stadium.”

While the business is settling into its new home, Suzanne is expecting spring to be the time clients will seek advice on properties.

She said: “I think people are now getting used to the mortgage rates and so we may see that market pick up soon.

“But there is still a strong demand from first-time buyers and lenders out there with offers to help people get on the property ladder…the ‘bank of mum and dad’ is also becoming more popular.

“People’s finances are now more complex, and I think that is why they like to have personal, tailored advice from us.

“We know the lenders and the offers out there which are right for a person’s individual needs and circumstances.

“We are looking forward to supporting more people with their financial decisions from our own new home in 2025.”