Ben brings more than a decade of lending and finance experience at two of Australia's big banks, and a warm, practical approach to working with clients.
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Ben O’Keefe
Richard Morris
Barry Jamie
Trent Fleskens
Richard Morris
MORTGAGE BROKER
Richard spent more than a decade in the legal industry before becoming a broker, and works with clients from their first home through to their first commercial property.
Barry Jamie
MORTGAGE BROKER
Barry works with clients on lending from first homes to more complex and business-related loans, and structures each loan around the client's situation.
Trent Fleskens
FOUNDING DIRECTOR & MORTGAGE BROKER
Trent Fleskens is the Managing Director of Strategic Mortgages Perth. He has 10 years in the mortgage industry and 15 years in the Western Australian property market, and works with clients from first-home buyers to experienced investors. Trent comments regularly on housing and lending for 7NEWS, 9 News, ABC Radio Perth, The West Australian and Business News, and was elected to the REIWA Council in September 2026. He works across residential, investment and refinance lending for WA borrowers.
More Than 30 Lenders on Our Panel
How We Can Help
Part of Strategic Property Group
As well as mortgage broking, our group offers settlement through Strategic Settlements and property management. You can use one or all of them.
Home Loans
For your first home or your next one, we compare loans across our lender panel and manage the application for you.
Refinancing
We compare your current loan with other options, including the costs of switching, so you can decide whether refinancing makes sense.
Investment Loans
We structure investment loans around your portfolio plans, using our knowledge of the Perth property market.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
From First Conversation to Settlement
Every loan runs a little differently, so treat this as a guide.
1
A First Conversation
Book a time online or send us a question. Your broker asks about your plans, income, expenses and deposit, and explains how we are paid before you decide whether to go ahead.
2
Comparing Loans and Applying
We compare loans from across our panel and explain why a particular loan may suit you. Once you have chosen, we prepare the application and deal with the lender while it is assessed.
3
Approval to Settlement
Once the lender approves the loan, you sign the loan documents before settlement. If you are buying, Strategic Settlements, part of our group, can handle your settlement if you choose.
About Strategic Mortgages
Our Perth Team
Our brokers are Ben O’Keefe, Richard Morris, Barry Jamie and Trent Fleskens, our founding director, who leads the team. Between them they have backgrounds in banking, law and property.
Trent was elected to the REIWA Council in September 2026. He comments on Perth property and lending for 7NEWS, 9 News, ABC Radio Perth, The West Australian and Business News, and hosts The Perth Property Show podcast.
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What Our Clients Say
Common Questions
Costs, Lenders and Timing
Should I use a mortgage broker or go to my bank?
Going direct to a bank means comparing that bank’s loans. We can compare loans from more than 30 lenders on our panel, including the big four banks and a range of smaller lenders, though not every lender in the market. We also handle the paperwork and the back-and-forth with the lender. Our guide explains what a broker does in more detail.
How are you paid, and do I pay anything?
Lenders pay us a commission when your loan settles, and an ongoing trail commission while the loan runs. You don’t pay us a fee. Your broker explains how we are paid before you decide to go ahead. Under the law, a broker must act in your best interests.
Do you work with clients across Perth?
Yes, anywhere in Perth. You can book a time with a broker online or send us a question. Our office address and opening hours are on our contact page.
What happens at the first meeting?
We ask what you are planning and about your income, expenses, debts and deposit, then talk you through the loans and lenders that could fit. There is no obligation to go ahead. For a rough idea of what you could borrow before you meet, start with our guide to borrowing power.
How do I choose a mortgage broker in Perth?
Ask how they are paid and how many lenders they compare. A good broker should also explain why they recommend one loan over the others. Check their credit licence or credit representative number, and read recent reviews. Our credit representative details are in the footer of this page. Our guide on how to choose a mortgage broker in Perth goes into more detail.
How long does pre-approval take?
It depends on the lender and on how quickly you can provide your documents, and your broker can give you a current estimate. Pre-approval is not final approval. The lender still needs to assess the property you choose and confirm your details before it formally approves the loan.
Home Loan Guides and Podcast Episodes
Listen to The Perth Property Show
Trent Fleskens hosts The Perth Property Show, a podcast about Perth property and finance. Our home loan guides explain the process in plain language.
Rejected for a Home Loan in Perth?
Have you been rejected for a home loan in Perth because your bank or broker told you that your income isn’t enough to borrow the amount you need? You’re not alone and you might have more options than you think. What many people don’t realise is that your borrowing capacity can vary significantly between lenders....
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