Aidan Hartley

Home Loan Officer

Owl Home Loans

Getting home loans approved (with 98.3% success rate)

Mortgage Broker & Director

St.George Bank

Senior Home Loans Manager

Intelligent Finance - Australia's #1 Mortgage Broker

Home Loans Manager

Great Southern Bank

Home Loans Team Manager

The broker for first home buyers - helping you keep more of your time, money and sanity. Home loans, Investment, Refinance.

There's 22,031 mortgage brokers in Australia

Home buyers chose me to get their home loan approved because;

🎯 They access my 98.3% home loan approval record

🏠 They have choice of 53 lenders, meaning you can access the best offers

🦉 They leverage my experience of over 13 years in home lending, helping over 3,000 Aussies into their homes

🌱 They love that we plant 5 trees for every home loan 

🏦 You'll have access to; CBA, ANZ, Westpac, NAB, Suncorp, Bankwest, St George, Ubank, ING, Macquarie, ME, Bendigo.... the list goes on and on.

☎️ Let's begin - book a chat, or message me on LinkedIn 

🙋🏼‍♂️ About Me - I'm a home owner, I'm a property investor (9 properties). I'll organise and set up your loan as if it were my own.

Married, two cats, one dog.


You must be bored if you're still reading...

Fun fact - you can typically shave off 5.5 years from a 30 year home loan, just by paying it weekly or fortnightly, instead of monthly. 
Crazy hey!

Mortgage Broker & Owner

Getting home loans approved (with over 98% success)

How I paid-off my first Sydney unit by 33 (and bought with just 3% deposit)

My secret isn't complex

I didn't

- live off baked beans
- have a massive salary
- refinance every 6 months
- attend 'wealth creation' seminars
- get help from bank of mum & dad

I did

- buy a property within my means
- cut out the crap spending
- use an offset account
- smart debt recycling
- avoid bad debt

I've since used the equity to buy my Sydney house, which is now also paid off 

And leveraged that to buy a total of 10 quality properties (none of this regional $150k druggie town / flood zone crap)

P.s. my mortgage broking business exists to help you do the same, if you so choose.

The broker for first home buyers - Saving your time, money... and sanity. *Open to media and podcast opportunities*

I've used these 4 banks for my home loans:

(they got me to $10M property portfolio)

1st) Commonwealth Bank - Because I banked with them. Didn't really know what a broker did. Big error, cost me $1,000s

But, quickly made $150k equity, which allowed me to pull out the cash, and buy again.

2nd) St.George Bank - I was an employee, so could buy with 10% deposit and LMI waived

Bought my first investment with them.

3rd) Suncorp Bank - Locked in a 1.79% fixed rate with a refinance (ahhh those were the days!)

4th) NAB - allowed me to easily borrow as self-employed with high commission, scaled the property portfolio - just bought my 'forever' home!

Honestly... it's highly unlikely just one bank will help you climb the property ladder.

You purchase a home 2-3 times in your life

I do 2-3 purchases, per day.

Who do you think is better at picking the bank that will actually approve your loan?

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My name is Aidan, and I get home loans approved standing on my head.

30, 40 or 50 year home loan term? It makes no difference 

You're going to pay it off in 5 years anyway 

Probably less.


Chances are, in two to five years you'll either:

A) Refinance to another bank

OR 

B) Sell the property (to upgrade)

So, just get whatever loan suits you at the time to acquire the property.

Because even if we get to 50 year loans

45 of them won't matter.

Swap 7pm mates for 7am mates 👍

w/ Matt Spears at Bondi this morning

The 10 Commandents for First Home Buyers: 

I) You don't need a 20% deposit

II) The best loans are the ones you're eligible for

III) Explore every single way to avoid LMI, but pay it if you must

IV) Never provide more documents than the bank requires

V) Pick the fast bank when purchasing

VI) Offset and redraw are not the same, get the offset

VII) View your credit history before applying

VIII) Always get the loan pre-approved first

IX) Pick a specialist first home buyer broker 

X) Thou shalt not skip thy property checks 🙏

If I can get myself to 10 properties...

I can (probably) get you to 1 🤷🏼‍♂️

This will spin your head - but AVOID applying with the bank you do your banking with 

The reason is simple:

They have years of your spending habits

They have too much information mate.

Yet, most banks these days DON'T require to see your transaction statements... 👀

maaate - buy the property BEFORE you buy the fancy car

My first home buyer was about to go to auction - but she didn't know she could save $30k

She's buying in Sydney, so stamp duty is fully waived up to $800k

BUT she was thinking the property might go for $805k...

So she thought the WHOLE stamp duty would then be applicable 

We ran the calculations, and the stamp duty is reduced from $31k, to just $1k

Because - she still gets a first home stamp duty reduction, when buying between $800k and $1m.

That extra few $k's could get you the property (and dissuade other FHBs you're competing against 😉)

p.s. she ended up winning the auction on this knowledge...

That money you salary-sacrificed to Super...

You can use it to buy your first home 🤯

Steps to see how much you can use:

- Log into MyGov
- Open ATO
- Click 'Super'
- Click 'Manage'
- Click 'First Home Saver'
- Click 'Start Determination'

Scroll down, and you'll be able to see the funds you can withdraw for your first home deposit 👌

💎 WellBeing Champion | ESG Leader | Business Connector | Linkedin Top 250 influencer |

Welcome, I'm Reena Strehle — a passionate advocate for workplace wellbeing, sustainable leadership, and purpose-driven business.

 My journey has been rooted in one guiding principle: when people and planet thrive, business does too.

As a WellBeing Champion and ESG Leader, I support organisations in aligning their operations with the values of equity, sustainability, and human-centric leadership.

 I work hands-on with teams, leaders, and communities to spark real conversations and drive meaningful change from the inside out.

One of the most overlooked yet powerful keys to optimal health and performance is inflammation — the root cause behind many of today’s lifestyle-related challenges. I help people identify and manage it through a simple dry blood test backed by European Food Safety Authority-approved science. It’s called the Zinzino BalanceTest, and the results are eye-opening. It’s quick, non-invasive, and reveals your body's real balance between omega-6 and omega-3 — a crucial indicator of your long-term health.
If you're tired of guessing and ready to take control of your wellbeing at a cellular level, let’s talk. I’m here to guide you — whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to feel and perform better every day.

Recognised as a LinkedIn Top 250 Influencer, I also use my platform to spotlight changemakers, amplify ESG innovation, and share actionable insights that inspire better business practices.

And above all, I’m a connector at heart. With an extensive and diverse global network, I love bringing like-minded leaders, founders, and thinkers together — because the best ideas (and opportunities) are born from collaboration.

Wishing you a successful and productive day!

Looking forward to speaking to you real soon.

📅 Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/reena-chat
✉️ Contact Via Email: reena@reenastrehle.com
📞 Make a Phone Call: +61 412 994 459

Reena Strehle

The bar for maritime #leadership just lifted

Adam Falconer-West and Franmarine are showing how you can grow capability and protect Australia’s marine environment at the same time. 

No shortcuts. No spin.

If you work in #defence, ports, shipping, or marine services, Adam should be on your radar.

Who else is leading like this? 

Tag them 👇

#Connections #MaritimeIndustry #Networking

A fantastic Property Council WA
 
Defence Futures Industrial event on Friday at the Convention Centre - energising, practical, and future-focused.

Rachel Falzon steered a sharp panel, surfacing real answers on resilient precincts, tenant experience, and sustainable value.

Pictured with Linda Dawson, Amanda Pearce & Rachel Falzon

#WomanInDefence #Innovation #Sustainability

💎Franmarine💎under the leadership of CEO Adam Falconer-West stands at the forefront of marine #innovation in Australia, delivering patented underwater solutions and comprehensive biofouling management for defence, shipping, and key industry partners. 

Their value proposition centres on providing #Australia’s only regulatory-compliant, closed-circuit in-water cleaning solutions backed by the advanced MarineStream™ platform for blockchain-based fleet governance ensuring clients achieve the highest levels of operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and asset longevity.

Clients consistently choose Franmarine because of their commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainability, supported by a local team with deep technical and commercial expertise. 

From #ROV inspections and hull cleaning to marine biosecurity and underwater engineering, Franmarine  delivers tailored, cost-effective solutions that help partners reduce risk and exceed regulatory and environmental standards.

Special appreciation goes to Adam, Rhinnon Falconer-West 
for the invitation to the #WADefenceIndustryGalaBall2025. It was a privilege representing Women in Defence Association  and engaging with such an inspiring company  dedicated to advancing Australia’s maritime capability.

 ➡️ Follow Franmarine  

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In today’s rapidly changing world, leadership demands more than just strategy, it calls for fearlessness, kindness, and connection.

True leadership is about embracing uncertainty with courage, making tough decisions with empathy, and inspiring others through authentic human connection. 

When leaders lead with heart as well as head, they create resilient teams that thrive amid challenge.

Let’s champion a leadership style that is brave, compassionate, and deeply human. Because it’s in those moments of uncertainty that we discover our greatest strength.

Pictured with Women in Defence - Western Australia
Savannah Ogborne 
Toral Maru
Amanda Pearce 
Judith Irvine 
Trieu Nguyen 
Rachel Falzon 
Shannon Hennessy

#Leadership #Inspiration #HumanConnection

Great content. Nobody reads it.

Think about walking through a crowded market.

Hundreds of vendors calling out. Each one trying to grab your attention.

You tune out the noise. Keep walking. Until one voice says exactly what you need to hear.

You stop.

Your LinkedIn feed works the same way.

People scroll past dozens of posts every minute. Even good ones.

Your hook is that one voice that makes them stop.

Here's what actually works:

✅ Keep it short. 3-5 words maximum. "I fired my biggest client." Not "Let me tell you about the time I had to make a difficult decision."

✅ Create pattern interrupt. Say something unexpected. "Busy means broke." Not "Here are 5 productivity tips."

✅ State reality directly. What IS, not what isn't. "Perception drives pricing." Not "It's not about price, it's about perception."

That's it. Short. Unexpected. Direct.

The posts getting read aren't more clever. They just stop the scroll in the first line.

Everything else you write is brilliant. But if the hook fails, nobody sees it.

Three seconds to stop them. Or they're gone.

Jack AM Austin and I created a guide on writing hooks that convert scrollers into readers. Comment "HOOKS" and we'll send it over. Follow him for daily LinkedIn tips.

#ContentStrategy #Marketing #PersonalBranding

From insight to impact, we left more than a trace.
True leaders listen first, then act with courage and grace.

#Leadership #Impact #Insights

Your outreach gets ignored.

Think about your inbox right now.

Dozens of messages. Most trying to sell you something. Or asking for "just 15 minutes."

You delete without reading.

Your prospects do the same thing.

The messages that get replies aren't better written. They're fundamentally different.

Here's what actually works:

Show genuine interest in them. Not their job title. Not their company. What they actually care about.

Ask one simple question. Something they'd enjoy answering. Something that takes 30 seconds.

Make it about them. Not your offer. Not your framework. Just curiosity about their work.

Example:

"Hi Sarah, building financial models in 4 weeks. That's quick.

What part of that process do you enjoy most?"

No pitch. No compliment. Just noticing something specific and asking about it warmly.

The difference between 5% and 50% response rates isn't your pitch. It's whether you sound like a human who's genuinely interested.

Most outreach fails because it's an interview disguised as a conversation. Or a sales pitch disguised as curiosity.

Real interest gets real replies.

Jack AM Austin and I wrote the DM-to-call guide for when they respond. Comment "GUIDE" and we'll send it over. 

Follow him for more LinkedIn tips.

#Sales #Outreach #Strategy

Craving stillness? 

Albany’s wild coast delivers. Raw, windswept, and blissfully quiet.

The perfect reset between big weeks and bigger goals.

#Reset #Stillness #Albany

Stop writing posts daily.

Think about meal prep. You don't cook dinner 30 times a month.
You spend 2 hours on Sunday. Done for the week.
Content works the same way.

Most people open LinkedIn, stare at a blank screen, and post nothing.
Then repeat tomorrow.

Here's what actually works:
✅ Block 90 minutes. One sitting.

✅ Pick one topic from your work this week. 
It could be a client breakthrough or something you explained three times.

✅ Write down 5 questions people ask about it. 
Each question becomes a post.

✅ Add your answer. What you'd say on a call.
That's 5 posts in 30 minutes.

✅ Repeat with two more topics. 15 posts total.
Schedule them. Your month is done.

The difference between people who post daily and people who stress daily? 

They batch.

One focused session beats 30 scattered attempts.
90 minutes once. Not 15 minutes 30 times.

Jack AM Austin and I created the guide on content that converts. 

Comment "GUIDE" and we'll send it over. 

Follow him for more LinkedIn tips.

#Productivity #ContentStrategy #Marketing

West Beach in Esperance is a stunning place to pause and recharge. 

Its clear turquoise waters and pristine sands remind us of the power of nature to inspire clarity and creativity. 

Taking time out in places like this fuels better leadership and fresh ideas.

📸 Picture by Sonya Hennessy

#Nature #Esperance #WestBeach

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