Sam Gawenda

Senior Lending Specialist, Director

Sam is a Senior Lending Specialist at Rising Tide Financial Services, Melbourne.

As head of our lending division, Sam comes to us with more than a decade’s worth of experience in mortgage broking and is highly respected by his peers..

A people person through and through, Sam plays an integral role in onboarding new clients and introducing them to how we do things here at Rising Tide Financial Services. To Sam, it’s essential that clients understand exactly how we work, and that they have a clear idea of what they can expect from our services.

As a mortgage broker and a strong understanding of financial planning, Sam specialises in helping clients source the lender and product that best suits their needs, and has helped countless people achieve their goal of home ownership.

As well as this, Sam also drives the development of the Rising Tide Financial Services team and is passionate about helping less experienced staff advance their skills and succeed in their careers.

Sam can support you with:

  • Home Loans
  • Buying your First Home
  • Investment Finance
  • Debt Consolidation
  • Financial Planning
  • Debt Reduction
  • Borrowing to Invest

A proud father to three young boys, Sam enjoys spending time with his family and connecting with other young parents who are also adapting to the change of parenthood. In fact, he’s even started a podcast about it!

Get in touch with Sam today!

Sam has been great help with all our needs. He has made the daunting task of buying a new house and refinancing a much easier and smoother process. I have personally recommended him to friends and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. William Mclaughlin

FDFL Lending Pty Ltd (ACN 162124290) trading as Rising Tide Financial Services as Trustee of the FDFL Investments Unit Trust  is an Authorised Representative and Credit Representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited, Australian Financial Services Licensee and Australian Credit Licensee 232 706.

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