Let our experienced team guide you toward financial freedom
With decades of expertise, we’ll help you reach your financial goals through homeownership, property investment, refinancing, personal and business loans.
Our team at Stars Broking Services has helped everyday Aussies build successful property portfolios, move into their dream homes and achieve financial freedom since 2014.
Turning the facts, figures and ever-changing policies into easy-to-understand information, let us guide you as you look to buy for the first time, start or add to your investment portfolio or refinance your loan to unlock your full potential.
Services
OUR TEAM
Taking a personalised approach with every client, it’s our unique brand of customer service that sets us apart, and we look forward to working closely with you to help you achieve your goals.
MARCO SCANNONE
Director, Finance and Mortgage Broker
Marco has helped his clients achieve their homeownership and investment goals for almost a decade, thanks to his specialist mortgage broking services and financial advice. His journey started in 2006 with a successful property portfolio under his belt and a wealth of knowledge around the confusing world of home loans and mortgages. Now, he’s built Stars Broking Services on the foundations of open communication, honest advice and a proven process that gives clients the confidence of having an expert in their corner.
Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Communication Sciences), Diploma in Finance (Mortgage Broking), leadership, team development, listening to and understanding his clients’ goals.
Hobbies: When he’s not working hard for his clients, Marco is usually found outdoors, as he loves anything from skiing to hiking and running (whether that be up a mountain or running around after his four busy boys). Marco’s also a keen traveller and has some great recommendations for family dinner spots.
Mark Bortolin
Credit Analyst
As an experienced professional in the areas of banking, finance and customer service, Mark has the knowledge and experience to help our clients make confident and well-informed decisions regarding buying, investing and securing a loan. He’s spent years working in Australian Banks and brings a wealth of experience handling complex applications and documents. Mark excels in time management, organisational skills and attention to detail. He embodies Stars Broking’s brand of personalised service and works closely with our clients to guide their mortgage journey.
Skills and qualifications: Prior to joining our team , Mark worked as a Credit Analyst at Bank Australia.
Hobbies: Mark loves the outdoors and he surfs every morning. He likes Yoga and Hiking. Personal development is also an important part of his life and he often tries to get out of his comfort zone with new activities and challenges.
Kristy Grasso
Settlements Officer
An enthusiastic team player, Kristy’s determination and organisational skills make her invaluable to the Stars Broking team. She has exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring our clients always receive excellent service. Kristy’s efficient and personable manner makes her perfect for managing relationships with banks. Kristy’s experience spans from corporate sales to business development and marketing communication, and she has spent time working with top-tier law firms.
Skills and qualifications: Organisation, communication, efficiency, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise to increase output.
Hobbies: Outside the office, Kristy loves spending time with her friends and family, cuddling up to her Tonkinese cat, listening to podcasts or relaxing at the beach. She’s also an avid traveller naming Italy her favourite country to explore.
JOY ARMSTRONG
Loan Writer
With close to 20 years of administrative experience under her belt, it’s safe to say that Joy knows how to stay organised and help create a premium service for our clients. She uses her strong attention to detail to ensure loans get processed and lodged quickly and get our clients into their dream homes faster. Her fun personality and sense of humour make Joy easy to work with, and our clients love her willingness to go the extra mile.
Skills and qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Diploma in Public Relations, administration, file management, organisation and change management.
Hobbies: Joy enjoys flexing her creative muscles through photography, having dabbled professionally in the past. As a mum of two teenagers, she believes the mind and body benefits are key to handling any challenge that life throws her way. Joy likes to keep active by going on family bushwalks and hitting the gym.
Ready to get help with your finances? Get in touch to talk through your requirements by calling us on 0405 252 808.
Let our experienced team guide you toward financial freedom
With decades of expertise, we’ll help you reach your financial goals through homeownership, property investment, refinancing, personal and business loans.
Our team at Stars Broking Services has helped everyday Aussies build successful property portfolios, move into their dream homes and achieve financial freedom since 2014.
Turning the facts, figures and ever-changing policies into easy-to-understand information, let us guide you as you look to buy for the first time, start or add to your investment portfolio or refinance your loan to unlock your full potential.
Services
OUR TEAM
Taking a personalised approach with every client, it’s our unique brand of customer service that sets us apart, and we look forward to working closely with you to help you achieve your goals.
MARCO SCANNONE
Director, Finance and Mortgage Broker
Marco has helped his clients achieve their homeownership and investment goals for almost a decade, thanks to his specialist mortgage broking services and financial advice. His journey started in 2006 with a successful property portfolio under his belt and a wealth of knowledge around the confusing world of home loans and mortgages. Now, he’s built Stars Broking Services on the foundations of open communication, honest advice and a proven process that gives clients the confidence of having an expert in their corner.
Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Communication Sciences), Diploma in Finance (Mortgage Broking), leadership, team development, listening to and understanding his clients’ goals.
Hobbies: When he’s not working hard for his clients, Marco is usually found outdoors, as he loves anything from skiing to hiking and running (whether that be up a mountain or running around after his four busy boys). Marco’s also a keen traveller and has some great recommendations for family dinner spots.
Mark Bortolin
Credit Analyst
As an experienced professional in the areas of banking, finance and customer service, Mark has the knowledge and experience to help our clients make confident and well-informed decisions regarding buying, investing and securing a loan. He’s spent years working in Australian Banks and brings a wealth of experience handling complex applications and documents. Mark excels for time management, organisational skills and attention to detail. He embodies Stars Broking’s brand of personalised service and works closely with our clients to guide their mortgage journey.
Skills and qualifications: Prior to joining our team , Mark worked as Credit Analyst at Bank Australia.
Hobbies: Mark loves the outdoors and he surfs every morning. He likes Yoga and Hiking. Personal development is also an important part of his life and he often tries to get out of his comfort zone with new activities and challenges.
Kristy Grasso
Settlements Officer
An enthusiastic team player, Kristy’s determination and organisational skills make her invaluable to the Stars Broking team. She has exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring our clients always receive excellent service. Kristy’s efficient and personable manner makes her perfect for managing relationships with banks. Kristy’s experience spans from corporate sales to business development and marketing communication, and she has spent time working with top-tier law firms.
Skills and qualifications: Organisation, communication, efficiency, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise to increase output.
Hobbies: Outside the office, Kristy loves spending time with her friends and family, cuddling up to her Tonkinese cat, listening to podcasts or relaxing at the beach. She’s also an avid traveller naming Italy her favourite country to explore.
JOY ARMSTRONG
Loan Writer
With close to 20 years of administrative experience under her belt, it’s safe to say that Joy knows how to stay organised and help create a premium service for our clients. She uses her strong attention to detail to ensure loans get processed and lodged quickly and get our clients into their dream homes faster. Her fun personality and sense of humour make Joy easy to work with, and our clients love her willingness to go the extra mile.
Skills and qualifications: Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Diploma in Public Relations, administration, file management, organisation and change management.
Hobbies: Joy enjoys flexing her creative muscles through photography, having dabbled professionally in the past. As a mum of two teenagers, she believes the mind and body benefits are key to handling any challenge that life throws her way. Joy likes to keep active by going on family bushwalks and hitting the gym.