Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Finance Partner in Brisbane
At Formula 1 Finance, we help business owners, investors, and professionals secure tailored finance solutions to accelerate growth and build wealth. Founded in Brisbane and backed by decades of combined expertise across business, banking, and corporate finance, our team brings both strategic insight and hands-on execution to every deal. We go beyond simply writing loanswe take the time to understand our clients, their businesses, and their goals, leveraging our extensive lending panel of banks, non-bank lenders, and private equity partners to deliver outcomes aligned with their unique needs. With a client-first culture, rigorous processes, and a national broker network, we provide the clarity, capability, and confidence that ambitious Australians need to scale.Our purpose is to help people, and this is at the core of our culture. We are passionately dedicated to crafting the finest brokerage experience for our members and clients, guided by honesty, respect, and integrity. By weaving family values into our business, we cultivate an environment where our brokers feel appreciated and empowered to reach their fullest potential. We lead by example, ensuring clients receive unparalleled service and steadfast support through significant financial decisionsa responsibility we embrace with profound seriousness.
Services
Business Loans
Property Loans
Asset Loans
SMSF Loans
Private Lending
Expat Lending
Specialist Professions Loans
Defence Force Finance
Highlights and features
- We bring decades of combined expertise across business, banking, and corporate finance.
- Our national lender panel includes banks, non-bank lenders, and private equity partners.
- We structure deals tailored to your unique cash flow cycles and growth objectives.
- Client-first culture prioritises transparency, strategic alignment, and long-term partnerships.
- Concierge-style service coordinates with accountants, buyers agents, and advisers as needed.
Services
Business Loans
Fuel business growth with tailored solutions for working capital, expansion, acquisitions, or cash flow management. Our brokers leverage a national lender panel to structure loans that protect operational funds while enabling strategic investments. Designed for business owners who need flexible terms aligned with their growth objectives.
Property Loans
Secure property finance for family homes or investment portfolios. We specialise in structuring loans that match your timeline and cash flow requirements. Whether purchasing residential property or building a commercial portfolio, our solutions prioritise long-term wealth creation through strategic property investments.
Asset Loans
Upgrade vehicles, machinery, or equipment with flexible finance options that keep cash in your business. Our asset loans provide cost-effective access to essential tools while maintaining liquidity. Tailored for businesses needing to modernise operations without compromising working capital.
SMSF Loans
Leverage your superannuation to build long-term wealth through property investments. We structure SMSF loans that comply with regulatory requirements while maximising borrowing power. Designed for clients seeking to grow retirement savings through strategic property acquisitions within self-managed super funds.
Private Lending
Access fast capital through private lending solutions that prioritise flexibility over traditional banking bureaucracy. Ideal for bridging opportunities, complex deals, or time-sensitive transactions. Our private lending options provide alternative pathways when conventional financing timelines or criteria create barriers to growth.
People
Dana Desan
CEO/Principal Broker
Dana Desan leads Formula 1 Finance as Principal Broker, combining strategic vision with hands-on execution. With extensive experience in business and corporate finance, Dana focuses on delivering tailored solutions that align with client growth objectives.
William Waugh
Managing Partner
William Waugh, Managing Partner, drives Formula 1 Finance's client-first culture. His background in service and finance ensures the firm prioritises collaboration, growth, and shared success while delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Rob Engels
Senior Associate
Rob Engels manages broker operations at Formula 1 Finance. His expertise in finance coordination ensures seamless execution of complex deals, supporting brokers to deliver tailored solutions aligned with client requirements.
Robby van Dalen
Associate Director
Robby van Dalen serves as Senior Broker at Formula 1 Finance. His client-focused approach and deep understanding of lending markets enable businesses to secure finance solutions that drive growth and wealth creation.
Greg Waugh
Treasury & Operations
Greg Waugh oversees treasury and operations at Formula 1 Finance. His financial expertise ensures rigorous processes and strategic resource allocation to support the firm's national broker network and client service standards.
Questions
What types of finance solutions do you offer?
We provide business loans, property finance, asset financing, SMSF loans, private lending, expat lending, and specialist profession solutions tailored to your growth objectives.
How do you tailor finance to individual needs?
Our brokers assess your cash flow cycles, asset purchases, tax structures, and growth timelines to structure deals that protect working capital while fuelling expansion.
Can expats secure finance for Australian investments?
Yes, we specialise in expat lending solutions that navigate income, currency, and residency requirements to help Australian expats invest back home successfully.
Do you support specialist professions like doctors or lawyers?
We offer exclusive finance solutions for professionals with tailored lending policies, higher borrowing power, and competitive rates designed for their unique financial profiles.
How does the loan application process work?
Start with a 15-minute discovery call, then complete a detailed fact find. We'll set up a secure portal for document submission before structuring your custom finance strategy.
What support exists for Defence Force families?
We provide finance solutions aligned with Defence housing benefits and career mobility requirements, ensuring lending works with the unique entitlements of service families.
