QLD's top brokers, lenders and businesses recognised at the Brisbane event
Eighteen mortgage and finance professionals from Queensland have been recognised at the 2026 Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) Excellence Awards held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Results were determined through an independent judging process, with all outcomes verified by Hall Chadwick to ensure fairness and transparency.
Now in their 23rd year, the MFAA Excellence Awards are among the industry's most established recognition programs.
"The Queensland finalists and winners reflect the resilience, professionalism and client focus that continue to strengthen confidence in the mortgage and finance broking industry," said Anja Pannek (pictured right), chief executive of the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia.
"The calibre of submissions this year was exceptionally strong, highlighting the depth of talent and commitment across Queensland's broking community.
"These awards recognise the trusted relationships brokers build with their clients every day, particularly as Australians continue to seek guidance in a more complex lending environment."
Individual honours
Nine individual awards were presented across broking, business development, loan administration and emerging talent categories.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| BDM – Aggregator | Stu Ronneberg Money Quest Group |
| BDM – Lender & Support Service Provider | Kelly Tietjen NAB |
| Commercial & Equipment Finance Broker | Daniel Green Green Finance Group |
| Customer Service – Individual | Dan Liao Mortgage Choice South Brisbane |
| Loan Administrator | Rachael Casey Loan Market Edge |
| Newcomer | David Molina DM Capital Group |
| Regional Finance Broker | Chris Maguire Loan Market Pinnacle |
| Residential Finance Broker | Alvie Oliveira Capta Financial |
| Young Professional | Tara Rockett Rockett Finance Solutions |
Business and lender awards
Nine awards were presented across business and lender categories.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Community Champion Award | Loan Market Greater Springfield |
| Customer Service – Business | Borro |
| Diversified Business | IQ Finance for the IQ Capital Group |
| Finance Broker Business | Loan Market LMS |
| Lenders | |
| Major Lender | Macquarie Bank |
| Non-Major Lender | Bankwest |
| Specialty Lender | Pepper Money |
| Mutual/Credit Union Lender | Beyond Bank |
| Fintech Lender | Bridgit |
QLD winners progress to national finals in July
The Queensland ceremony is one of five state events in the 2026 awards series. The Victorian/Tasmanian ceremony was held at The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, while the Western Australian event took place at Crown Perth on 12 June. All state-level winners automatically progress as national finalists, with the MFAA National Excellence Awards 2026 scheduled for 22 July at Crown Melbourne.
View the full list of finalists and winners on the 2026 MFAA Excellence Awards website.
For more of the mortgage and finance industry's top performers, visit Mortgage Professional Australia's best in mortgage section.
