Credit Guide — Levata Finance Group

Credit Guide

Required under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth)  •  Levata Finance Group Pty Ltd

1. Who We Are

Levata Finance Group Pty Ltd

ABN: 41698768455

Credit Representative No. 579599

Authorised under Australian Credit Licence No. 391209

Held by: National Mortgage Brokers Pty Ltd ACN 093874376

Industry Member: Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)

Silvio Distaso — Founder & Credit Representative
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0404 075 083
Website: levatafinance.com.au
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

You can verify our credit licence at any time via ASIC's Professional Registers at moneysmart.gov.au or by calling ASIC on 1300 300 630.

2. What Services We Provide

Levata Finance Group provides credit assistance to individuals and businesses in relation to credit products, including:

  • Home loans and residential mortgages
  • First home buyer loans
  • Refinancing of existing loans
  • Investment property loans
  • Construction loans
  • Commercial property finance
  • SMSF lending
  • Development finance
  • Business lending
  • Asset and equipment finance
  • Bridging finance
  • Equity release and reverse mortgages (for eligible clients aged 55+)

Credit assistance means we help you apply for credit, suggest credit products that may suit your needs, or assist you to remain in an existing credit contract. We act as your intermediary with lenders but do not make lending decisions ourselves.

We do not provide financial advice, legal advice or tax advice. We recommend you seek independent advice from a qualified financial adviser, accountant or solicitor as appropriate.

3. Our Obligations to You

As a licensed credit representative, we are required by law to:

  • Act in your best interests — recommend credit products that are suitable for your needs, objectives and financial situation
  • Assess suitability — make reasonable enquiries about your requirements and financial situation before recommending any product
  • Not recommend unsuitable products — we must not suggest a loan that is likely to result in financial hardship or does not meet your genuine needs
  • Be honest and transparent — disclose all relevant information including fees, commissions and conflicts of interest
  • Maintain confidentiality — protect your personal and financial information in accordance with our Privacy Policy

Before providing credit assistance, we will ask you about your financial situation, requirements and objectives. It is important that you provide us with accurate and complete information so that we can assist you appropriately.

4. Lenders We Work With

Levata Finance Group operates under an aggregator arrangement and works with a panel of lenders including major banks, second-tier lenders and specialist lenders. Our lender panel is subject to change over time.

We will provide you with information about the lenders and products we recommend as part of our credit assistance. You can ask us at any time which lenders we work with.

We do not act exclusively for any single lender. Our obligation is to you — to recommend a product that suits your individual needs from the options available on our panel.

5. How We Are Paid

Levata Finance Group may receive remuneration in the following forms:

Payment TypeDescriptionPaid By
Upfront CommissionA percentage of the loan amount, paid when the loan settles. Typically ranges from 0.55% to 0.77% of the loan amount (including GST), depending on the lender.Lender
Trail CommissionAn ongoing monthly commission based on the outstanding loan balance. Typically ranges from 0.10% to 0.20% per annum (including GST), paid for the life of the loan while the loan remains on the lender's books.Lender
Aggregator Revenue ShareOur aggregator may share a portion of commissions received from lenders with Levata Finance. This does not affect what you pay.Aggregator
Broker FeesIn limited circumstances, we may charge a broker fee for complex or specialist transactions. If a fee applies, we will disclose this to you in writing before you proceed.You (client)

You do not pay us directly for standard home loan and residential mortgage services. Our commissions are paid by the lender after your loan settles. These commissions are built into the lender's cost structure and do not increase the interest rate or fees you pay.

The actual commissions we receive will be disclosed to you in a Credit Proposal Disclosure Document before you submit a loan application.

Best Interests Duty

We are subject to the Best Interests Duty (BID) under the NCCP Act. This means that when we provide credit assistance, we must act in your best interests and prioritise your interests over our own, including in relation to the commissions and remuneration we receive.

6. Conflicts of Interest

Levata Finance Group manages potential conflicts of interest in the following ways:

  • We recommend products based on your needs and objectives — not on the basis of which lender pays the highest commission
  • Where we have a material conflict of interest in relation to a specific recommendation, we will disclose it to you
  • Our processes are subject to review by our aggregator and ASIC to ensure compliance with the Best Interests Duty

If at any time you believe there may be a conflict of interest affecting our recommendations, please raise it with us and we will address it openly.

7. What to Do If You Have a Complaint

We are committed to resolving any complaint quickly, fairly and transparently. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our service, please follow these steps:

Step 1 — Internal Dispute Resolution

Contact us directly to raise your complaint:

We will acknowledge your complaint within 1 business day and provide a written response within 30 calendar days.

Step 2 — MFAA (if unresolved)

As an MFAA member, you may refer an unresolved complaint to:

  • Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia
  • Phone: 1300 554 817
  • mfaa.com.au

🛡️ External Dispute Resolution — AFCA

If your complaint cannot be resolved through our internal process or the MFAA, you have the right to refer your complaint to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) — a free, independent external dispute resolution service.

AFCA Member Number: 123280

📞 Phone: 1800 931 678 (free call)

🌐 Website: afca.org.au

✉️ Email: [email protected]

📮 Mail: GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001

AFCA handles complaints relating to credit, banking, insurance and investments. Time limits apply — refer to the AFCA website for current rules and eligibility.

8. Privacy

We collect and handle your personal and financial information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available at levatafinance.com.au/privacy-policy. By engaging our services, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as described in that policy.

9. Further Information

You can obtain further information about your rights as a consumer of credit services from:

This Credit Guide is provided in accordance with Sections 113–119 of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) and Regulation 25 of the National Consumer Credit Protection Regulations 2010. This document should be reviewed by a qualified legal practitioner before publication. This document does not constitute legal or financial advice.

Credit Guide — Levata Finance Group Pty Ltd — Last updated July 2025 — CR 579599 | ACL 391209