Finance Expertise you need, Service you deserve
With over 30 years experience, Westside Financial Services provides specialised mortgage service to the finance Industry throughout Melbourne’s West and beyond. From this wealth of experience and with access to over 25 lenders and their vast portfolio of products, we will assist you in selecting the most suited opportunities for you, for today and to well into the future. Whether it's your first home or just simply time to renovate, refinance or invest, we're here to help make it happen.
Owner operator Barry O'Connell has been in Banking & Finance since 1983, the last 10 years specifically in a Mortgage Broking environment. There has been significant change over this period of time in lending policies, loan products, etc. However what's important remains the same in spending quality time to understand a clients situation and specific needs before pursuing the right solution for the clients long term benefit.
Our Services
We proudly provide a comprehensive range of finance services. In addition to the following, we are happy to help with unlisted finance cases and are happy to talk whatever your situation requires:
- Home Loans
- Investment Loans
- Construction Loans
- Commercial Loans
- SMSF Lending
- Refinancing
- Debt Consolidation
- Renovations / Improvements
- Motor Vehicle & Equipment Lending
Finance for Property, Vehicle & Equipment
There are many good reasons why more than half of Australians now use a broker to secure a loan. Regardless of what you’re trying to finance, your best interest is always our top priority, which is why we speak to you first to ascertain your exact needs and then it’s over to our specialised team to negotiate the most competitive and appropriate loan possible with lenders. We then provide a range of options to you and collaborate on which is best for your goals. Whatever major purchase you’re aiming to acquire, our team is here bring those aspirations to life.
Why Choose Us
Save You Money
Our service to you is complementary. We get paid by the lender chosen by you
Time Is Valuable
We know that your time is valuable, so let us do all of the running around pursuing the most competitive solution on your behalf
We Work For You
We take the time to understand your situation and determine which loan from our Panel of Lenders best suits your requirements
30 Years Experience and Counting
When you hire mortgage experts to simplify your expenses and bring out the best possible opportunities for your finances, you want to know you’re working with a team that knows what they’re doing. At Westside Financial Services we’ve been working in this industry for 3 decades and through it all we’ve never strayed from our client-first policies and our track record of success. We are here to help every step of the way. Whether you are a first time buyer or simply wanting to refinance for a better deal, we at Westside Financial Services have the expertise and dedication to help you reach your financial dreams.
Our clients say

I approached Barry through a recommendation from a friend and couldn't have been happier with the ease of the entire journey from start to finish.
With his combined knowledge and easy going and professional manner the whole process of the purchase of my house went without a hit ch.
I would thoroughly recommend his services to everyone.
Annette W Melbourne West VIC
I managed to find Barry again after using his services in the past.
This time my circumstances and needs were different but again Barry did not fail to provide an exceptional and professional service.
I am so happy that Barry was able to get me back into the property market.
I would highly recommend Barry and his business. Not only will he do everything he can to provide you with the service you need but he is also very friendly which makes dealing with him a real pleasure to do business with.
I am truly grateful. A wonderful outcome for me.
Connie A
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Barry has always been amazing for assisting with our financial needs, he has helped us get our first home, our new block of land and now helped us get a loan for our new dream family home. He always gives you honest advise and will go out of his way to help in every way possible. Will definitely be using his expert and amazing help in the future for all our financial needs. Can not recommend him and his business enough 10/10
Samantha J
Ballarat VIC