28/05/2026
Honoured. Grateful. Motivated.
Tonight, Oakwood Finance was recognised as a finalist at the 2026 MFAA Excellence Awards for both:
• Residential Finance Broker Award – SA/NT
• Diversified Business Award – SA/NT
To be acknowledged amongst some of the best brokers and businesses in the country is something I genuinely do not take lightly.
What makes this recognition even more meaningful is the journey behind it.
Oakwood Finance was built with a vision to create something different — a brokerage focused not just on transactions, but on long-term relationships, strategic outcomes and delivering a premium experience across residential, commercial and complex lending.
Over the past year we have had the privilege of assisting:
* first home buyers,
* business owners,
* investors,
* developers,
* medical professionals,
* and clients navigating increasingly complex financial environments.
From everyday home loans through to large-scale commercial and development transactions, the goal has always remained the same:
deliver clarity, strategy and genuine care throughout the process.
None of this happens alone.
A huge thank you to:
* our incredible clients for trusting us,
* our referral partners for continuing to back our vision,
* the lenders and BDMs we work alongside,
* and our growing Oakwood Finance team whose hard work behind the scenes often goes unseen.
To my business partner Dylan, Hannah and everyone supporting the growth of Oakwood — thank you for the belief, commitment and countless hours invested into building something we are proud of.
Whether we win or not, this is a moment we are incredibly proud of and one that reflects how far Oakwood Finance has come in a relatively short period of time.
The journey is only just beginning.
Matthew Bailey
Director | Oakwood Finance