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Energetic. Proactive. Analytical.
Marko is the broker to have in your corner.
Over four years with Astute Manly, Marko has settled hundreds of loans of vastly different scenarios. A people person, Marko enjoys a close relationship with clients, and seeks to understand them better to provide the total financial service. Not only the solution for the now, but the plan for the future. He aims to make the transaction as effortless for the client as possible, and achieve the result in a fast and seamless manner.
Marko is utterly committed to helping every client from any walk of life in achieving their dreams. A particular joy is holding the hand of first home buyers through what seems like a confusing and daunting process, ensuring the journey is smooth and exciting as it should be!
In today’s lending environment, outside the box thinking is often required to get the job done. This is where a good, experienced broker is most valuable. Marko has the track record of success to prove he has the solution to almost every scenario. Knowing how banks think, looking for the right opportunities and how to structure applications all ensure the best chances of approval and positive end result for the customer. Marko is perfectly positioned to bring you success.
Outside of work, Marko is a big supporter of his local Serbian community. He recently toured Serbia & Montenegro with his Serbian folkoric dance group, now hung up the boots after dancing for many years. Marko also enjoys football, the gym, reading and quality time with his close family & friends.
– Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) – Macquarie University
– Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
– Certificate IV Finance & Mortgage Broking
– Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) Member
– NSW Justice of the Peace
Can’t recommend Sam enough! He helped me and my partner secure our first property giving us several options to choose from and provided great advice every step of the way. He was very responsive whenever we needed him and made the whole process seem easier than we thought especially given we needed a quick turnaround.
My praise and recommendation for the team at Astute Manly is endless. My case was anything but easy, yet the entire team were constantly on the ball, if not already ahead of the game.
Sam, Claire & Kirsty orchestrated a superbly choreographed routine delivering a stress-free process with solid and sound support every step of the way. I thoroughly enjoyed working with each of them, their flexibility and accommodation working across crazy time zones was outstanding. Not only are they top of their game, they are lovely people.
I honestly couldn’t have achieved the desired result without them. Do yourself a favour and get Astute onboard today!
Thanks Kirsty! You stayed very patient and professional with me and calmly guided me through what needed to be done. I really appreciate all of your help, and glad you finally got it across the line. I am not sure how you stay so patient, lenders are harder and harder to deal with and the bar seems to constantly move with more and more risk management requirements.
“We have utilised the services of Sam Ayliffe and his team at Astute Manly for over ten years.
The level of service we have received is always beyond peer and nothing is ever too much trouble. Even though we are based in regional NSW, distance is never an issue because they are always on the front foot in regards to communication and paperwork.
Due to the trust that we have in Sam, we have referred our family and friends to Astute Dee Why many times without hesitation.
Sam, Kirsty and Claire were amazing in helping me not only secure a loan, but also get me through the process every step of the way. Being new to the property market can be daunting but the assurance and guidance and finding the best possible option for me was outstanding in all avenues. Greatly appreciated and highly recommended!
Thank you Sam, Kirsty and Claire for delivering and delivering with a smile. As a team you’ve truly gone above and beyond to help us achieve the result you have in our financing arrangements.
This was a result our incumbent bank of 15 plus years was uninterested in even attempting.
After many years taking what we felt as a safe and cautious approach to our finances, sticking with one of the “Big four” banks for all our financial needs, we decided we need to look into other options. We knew we could be getting a better deal with our mortgage and the bank we were with weren’t going out of their way to help.
After our first meeting Sam had provided excellent information and gave us confidence to look at the Astute team. Since engaging Sam and his Astute Manly team we have been very impressed with the level of service and the options provided to us. We subsequently switched banks and are making significant savings in the process.
The Astute Manly team did all the leg work in the background with excellent communication and advice throughout, making it a relative smooth transition. We highly recommend Sam and his Astute Manly team for any of your financial needs.
