Ben Leyshon
Ben Leyshon is the founder and director of Better Borrowing, a boutique mortgage brokerage based in Western Sydney. With over a decade of experience in financial services, he has combined his personal passion for property investment with professional mortgage broking expertise to help clients build and expand their property portfolios.
About
Ben's journey in financial services began at a boutique financial advisory firm in Sydney in 2012, followed by roles at Mortgage Choice Financial Planning in Newcastle. In 2019, he moved back to Penrith and joined KPMG as a financial services consultant before founding Better Borrowing in 2022.
His personal experiences with property-include purchasing a number of homes and investment properties. Some have required major renovations and others were purchased due to strong economic data. He has plans to complete a small residential development in the future.
Outside of work, you'll often find him on the golf course or planning his next holiday.
Expertise
Better Borrowing offers tailored mortgage broking solutions, leveraging access to over 60 lenders to secure competitive rates and strategies aligned with each client’s unique needs.
Specialist areas
- Residential & Commercial Lending: Better Borrowing provides tailored lending solutions for homebuyers, property investors, and businesses looking to purchase residential or commercial properties.
- Investment Property Strategy: The team works closely with clients to develop investment strategies aligned with their long-term goals, whether that means maximising borrowing capacity, protecting assets, or securing the most competitive rate. In collaboration with trusted finance professionals, they can also assist with purchasing through structures such as trusts, companies, or self-managed super funds.
- Renovation & Development Finance: Better Borrowing offers expert guidance on financing major renovations and property development projects, helping clients navigate complex lending requirements with confidence.
To learn more please visit www.betterborrowing.com.au or https://calendly.com/betterborrowing/initialcall to book an initial call.
Our beliefs
1. Property combines many skills, so do we
2. We are big-picture thinkers who act like detail-driven doers
3. Strong relationships and deep networks open doors
4. Due diligence isn't optional, it's our everyday standard
5. We move only when we'd move ourselves
6. The best time for the truth is every time
7. Some plays take time, and that's the point
Expertise from every angle
Property combines many skills, so do we. Behind every successful purchase at Opal Property Advisory is our team which brings specialists from real estate, economics, law, mortgage broking, finance, accounting, building, marketing and more.
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