Our take
An independent CBD brokerage at Waterfront Place, led by Gayle Stapleton with Kayla on her team. Its 180 reviews average 5.0. Many reviewers are first home buyers who say the team was warm and easy to approach. Others came through a referral from their financial adviser to refinance or review several loans.
- First home buyers
- Expat lending
- Business owners
Who will you deal with?
Stapleton Finance was set up in 2018 by Gayle Stapleton after a banking career. Her website profile says she held several Chief Executive roles with ANZ across Australia and seven South Pacific countries. Gayle is named in all five reviews and Kayla, from her team, in two. Expect Gayle to lead your loan, with Kayla helping along the way.
From the firm's own website, its ABN record and what clients say in their reviews. Checked October 2026.
What clients say
Recent reviews from the firm's Google Business Profile.
Gayle at Stapleton Finance was wonderful! She was knowledgeable across a wide range of products and services and was able to suggest the best one that would suit my needs. I really appreciated the in depth deep dive into my financial situation and the recommendations to set me up for the best arrangements. This was a service that was missing from previous dealings with other agencies. Being able to rely on Gayle…
We were recommended to Stapleton Finance by our financial advisor when looking to refinance and review our loan portfolio, and we are incredibly grateful for that recommendation. Gayle and her team particularly Kayla have been fantastic to work with throughout the entire process. Communication has been excellent, and we’ve always felt informed and supported every step of the way. Our circumstances have been a…
We can't recommend Stapleton Finance enough. As first home buyers who were nervous to take the plunge, Gayle and Kayla were incredible to work with. Gayle was recommended by a colleague, and from the first meeting we knew we were in safe hands. Compared to other brokers we spoke to before going with Gayle, everything was so incredibly organised, transparent and thorough. Our circumstances changed a few times…
Checked against the ABN register
| ABN | 71 502 980 881 |
|---|---|
| Registered entity | The Trustee for Stapleton Family Trust |
| Entity type | Discretionary Trading Trust |
| ABN status | Active since 4 Aug 2016 |
| GST | Registered since 4 Aug 2016 |
| Registered location | QLD 4030 |
| Business names on this ABN |
ABN printed on the broker's website and active on the ABR (The Trustee for Stapleton Family Trust). Checked October 2026.
From their blog
Stapleton Finance publishes articles on its own website one of our listing criteria. An article we checked:
Negative equity woes: When your house is worth less than your mortgage
Published 5 Aug 2026
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