Lively Adelaide Oval ceremony brings broking community together to celebrate states' finest
South Australia and Northern Territory mortgage brokers, lenders and finance professionals were honoured at the 2026 MFAA Excellence Awards on Thursday, with a ceremony held at Adelaide Oval bringing the region's broking community together for the awards program’s 23rd year.
MFAA chief executive Anja Pannek said the standard of submissions reflected the strength of the SA and NT broking community.
"The South Australia and the Northern Territory winners exemplify the professionalism, leadership and commitment to client outcomes that continue to strengthen confidence in our industry," Ms Pannek said.
"The calibre of submissions this year was exceptionally strong, reflecting the depth of talent, commitment and professionalism across the South Australia and the Northern Territory broking community."
"These awards recognise more than business performance alone. They reflect the trust built with clients, the standards upheld across the profession and the positive impact brokers and businesses have within their communities."
The full list of 2026 SA and NT winners
- Business Development Manager Award – Aggregator: Holly Hammond, Loan Market
- Business Development Manager Award – Lender and Support Service Provider: Tony Lionello, Ubank
- Commercial & Equipment Finance Broker Award: Kanwal Singh, White Horse Finance
- Community Champion Award: HT Capital
- Customer Service Award – Business: Finestream
- Customer Service Award – Individual: Matt Thomas, Money Quest Unley
- Diversified Business Award: HT Capital
- Finance Broker Business Award: Search Mortgagesk
- Loan Administrator Award: Sally Fox, Thompson Finance & Leasing
- Newcomer Award: Amir Beganovic, Talk Finance
- Regional Finance Broker Award: Christian Greco, Greco Finance Co
- Residential Finance Broker Award: Peter Savage, Savage Money
- Young Professional Award: David Signore, Loans Combined
- Major Lender: Macquarie Bank
- Non Major Lender: ING
- Mutual/Credit Union Lender: Credit Union SA
- Fintech Lender (supported by MPA): Prospa
- Specialty Lender: HomeStart
