About Loan Drive
A broker-led finance practice built on clear strategy, human guidance, and real lending experience.
Our Story
How Loan Drive started
Loan Drive began with one simple belief: most people do not need more finance jargon — they need clarity. Over the years, many clients came to us after feeling confused, rushed, or unsupported in the finance process. We built Loan Drive to be the opposite of that experience.
From day one, our focus has been practical guidance for everyday Australians, tradies, and growing businesses seeking car, truck, business vehicle, and equipment finance. We help clients compare options properly, understand trade-offs clearly, and move forward with confidence.
Our Mission
To make asset finance decisions simpler, clearer, and more human — so clients feel supported, not sold to.
Our Vision
To become Australia’s most trusted broker-led finance partner for vehicles and equipment, known for clarity, strategy, and long-term client outcomes.
How we work with lender providers
Loan Drive works through an established lender panel framework to help clients access a broader range of products and structures than they typically see from a single direct channel. That gives us flexibility to match client profiles, repayment preferences, and asset plans with lenders that fit.
In practice, this means we can compare options across different risk appetites and policy settings, then guide clients toward realistic pathways. We do not position one lender as “best for everyone” — we focus on best fit for the specific client scenario.
About Shanaka Fernando
Director, Loan Drive
Shanaka Fernando is a finance specialist with over 20 years of experience in the Australian finance sector, including 15 years across commercial and residential mortgage solutions.
As a former ANZ Business Banking Manager, Shanaka has deep experience from the lender side of the desk. He understands how risk is assessed, what strengthens an application, and how to structure complex files for better outcomes.
At Loan Drive, Shanaka leads with practical strategy and clear communication — helping clients navigate funding decisions with less stress and more confidence.
- Diploma in Finance & Mortgage Broking
- Diploma in Business
- Former ANZ Business Banking Manager
A people-first finance team
Loan Drive combines strategic lender knowledge with practical support that keeps clients informed at every step.
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