Office address: Level 24, 101 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Website: www.thinktank.net.au
Year established: 2006
Company type: financial services
Employees: 160+
Expertise: commercial property finance, commercial property, small business finance, self-managed superannuation fund lending, mortgage lending, securitisation, non-bank lending, re-financing, commercial finance
Parent company: N/A
CEO and key people: Jonathan Street, CEO
Financing status: N/A
Thinktank is an Australian property finance company that deals with commercial, residential, and Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending solutions. Since its beginning, the company has accumulated more than $9.0 billion in financing. The organisation has issued over $6 billion in securitised bonds and introduced mortgage-secured investment fund options for investors.
Thinktank was launched in 2006 by a team of experienced professionals in the finance and distribution sector. Over the years, they have recognised the need for straightforward and reliable commercial mortgage funding.
The company expanded its product line to include SMSF loans in 2013 and residential mortgages in 2018. This addresses the evolving demands of the market, reinforcing its position as a leader in commercial property funding.
Thinktank offers many services that address market demand and cater to their target customers. Such services include:
Thinktank’s culture revolves around relationship-focused practices at all levels. The organisation ensures dedication to fostering superior customer service, sound financial solutions, and attractive investment opportunities. These values are shown through the experienced leadership team by promoting fairness and transparency in the workplace.
Thinktank’s CEO Jonathan Street co-founded the company in 2006. With over 30 years of experience in Australia and UK’s financial industry, Street oversees the evolution and development of the business. He has worked for companies such as:
Street has a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, and Law from the University of Sydney.
Thinktank’s specialty in the small to medium enterprise market allowed it to sustain itself while growing considerably. Thinktank’s expertise in the commercial property lending business has enabled Australian Finance Group to acquire 30.4% strategic interest of the company. Now equipped with AFG’s distribution and securitisation capabilities, Thinktank possesses solid business networks and opportunities across Australia.
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