Helen Avis

Helen Avis has held the position of Director of Finance for Specialist Mortgage since 2003.

She is one of Australia’s leading Finance Brokers, having been recognised as National Broker of Year – Specialist Lending in the Australian Mortgage Awards 2023, the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia’s Residential Finance Broker National Winner and State Winner for 2022, in addition to numerous state and national awards.

Helen is responsible for managing her own client portfolio, in addition to supervising her mortgage broking and processing team and managing Specialist Mortgage’s international business operations.

Helen has successfully completed her Diploma of Financial Services (Finance/ Mortgage Broking Management) and is a member of the MFAA as well as being the Licence Holder under the ASIC Australian Credit Licence for Specialist Mortgage.

Helen holds formal accreditation with most of Australia’s leading lending institutions in addition to specialist lenders providing mortgage solutions for expatriates and non-residents.

Helen has extensive lending experience and has been involved in the Mortgage industry since 1989 when she became licenced under the UK FSA, as a Mortgage Broker and Financial Planner. Prior to this she was a Fund Manager for UK Equities for John Hancock International.

She successfully operated her own business working throughout Europe, advising clients on Finance and Mortgages, until 2002 when she was recruited to relocate to Singapore. Soon after, she decided to concentrate on the mortgage aspect of her profession and took up a position with Specialist Mortgage where she remains today.

Helen Avis did a really outstanding job pushing our formal approval through in 4 days. She was also very helpful in advising me of the risks around unconditional vs conditional exchange which was much appreciated.

Dom & Yvette, Singapore

We have now used Helen Avis twice in procuring suitable Home Loans for our two investment properties. Helen and the team at SMATS have a deep understanding of the nuances of being an Australian Expat and we have always had great advice, high value offers and top notch service from her and the team.

Jacqui, Dubai

Helen’s intimate knowledge of the market and pricing of various loans (investment, owner occupier, interest only etc) has made loan selection a breeze and enabled us to have confidence in our decision making.

Greg, Queensland

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