About Blade Finance

Brokers who actually want to help.

We're a small Australian broking team that believes finance shouldn't feel like a fight. We work for you, not the banks — and we keep things straight.

Our story

Built because finance shouldn't feel like a maze.

Blade Finance was started by Ben Westblade after years of watching people get bounced between bank tellers, online calculators and dealer finance desks — and walking away more confused than when they started.

The idea was simple: a finance broker that actually picks up the phone, explains things in plain English, and treats every client like they'd want to be treated themselves. No call centres, no scripts, no upsell.

Today we're a small team of brokers and support staff helping clients across Australia — from first-car buyers to growing businesses to self-employed tradies. Same people, same approach, every time.

What we stand for

Five things we don't compromise on.

Straightforward and honest

We tell you what we'd tell a friend. If a product isn't right for you, we'll say so — even if it costs us the deal.

Responsive and reliable

Replies in hours, not days. We answer the phone, we follow up, and we let you know exactly where your file is.

No-pressure advice

A quote is a quote. We won't chase, push or pressure — your finance, your timeline.

Customer-first service

Lenders pay us; you don't. But our job is to fight for the outcome that's best for you, not the lender.

Long-term relationships

Most of our work comes from clients who came back, or who told a mate. We try to earn that every time.

Our approach

How we work with you.

We don't believe in templated advice. Every client gets a proper conversation, a tailored shortlist of options, and a broker who stays on the file from first chat to settlement.

Listen first

We start by understanding what you actually want — not what the lender wants to sell.

Match, don't push

We shortlist products that genuinely fit, then walk you through the trade-offs.

Do the work

Paperwork, follow-ups, lender chasing — we handle it. You get on with your day.

Stay in touch

After settlement, we're still here. Rate review, refinance, next purchase — we remember.

Meet the team

The people you'll deal with.

You'll talk to the same person from first chat to settlement. No call centre, no handoffs.

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Ben Westblade

Founder & Finance Broker

Started Blade Finance because he was tired of seeing clients getting passed around more than a footy and treated like a number. Hands-on with every client file.

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Nicolle Duyvelshoff

Operations Manager

Keeps your file moving behind the scenes: chases lenders, herds paperwork, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks along the way.

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Ben Ly

Senior Finance Broker

Lives and breathes car and asset finance. If a lender will do it, this guy knows about it and will deliver a genuine 5-star experience to all of his clients.

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Claire Martingano

Senior Finance Broker

Known for building genuine client relationships and finding solutions where others see obstacles. The kind of broker who genuinely cares about getting it right.

Come and have a chat.

No forms, no pressure. Tell us roughly what you're after and we'll take it from there.

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