About ADA Financial Services / Search Mortgages
Built on relationships.
Driven by better outcomes.
At ADA Financial Services / Search Mortgages, we believe lending should feel personal. Every client has a different story, different goals, and different priorities — which is why we take the time to understand the bigger picture before recommending a solution.
Now strengthened by the addition of the former ADA Financial Services team, we continue to provide thoughtful lending advice backed by experience, integrity, and genuine care.
Our Story
A more personal approach to finance.
Search Mortgages was built on a simple belief: lending should be about people, not transactions.
Over the years, we’ve helped homeowners, investors, and business owners navigate important financial decisions with confidence. While lending products continue to evolve, our approach remains the same — understand the client first, then build the right solution around their goals.
Today, through the integration of ADA Financial Services, our clients benefit from expanded expertise, broader lending capabilities, and an even stronger team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.
Our Philosophy
Good lending advice starts with understanding.
The best financial outcomes rarely come from simply finding the lowest rate. They come from understanding where you are today and where you're trying to get to tomorrow.
Relationships Before Transactions
We focus on building long-term relationships rather than one-off settlements. Many of our clients return to us throughout different stages of life, property ownership, and investment growth.
Strategy Matters
Every lending decision impacts future opportunities. We take a strategic approach to loan structuring, helping clients make informed decisions that support both current and future goals.
Clear Communication
Finance shouldn't feel overwhelming. We pride ourselves on making complex lending decisions easier to understand through honest advice and straightforward conversations.
Support Beyond Settlement
Our role doesn't end once the loan is approved. We're here to provide ongoing guidance as circumstances, markets, and financial goals evolve.
Why ADA Financial Services / Search Mortgages
Experience backed by genuine care.
Clients choose Search Mortgages because they value access to experienced brokers who genuinely take the time to understand their situation.
We combine the personalised service of a boutique advisory firm with the lender access and resources needed to deliver competitive lending solutions across residential, investment, commercial, and asset finance.
$400M+
Combined lending experience represented across our team.
40+
Lending partners and funding options available.
Thousands
Of client conversations and lending scenarios navigated.
Long-Term
Relationships that continue well beyond settlement.
Our Team
The people behind the advice.
Behind every loan is a team of experienced professionals committed to making the process simpler, clearer, and more rewarding.
Michael Gahan
Michael brings a highly driven and client-focused approach to mortgage broking, backed by years of experience helping Australians secure smarter lending solutions.
Having written over $150 million in home loans and recognised as a Premier Broker within the industry, Michael is known for his attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to long-term client relationships.
Glenn Ashmead
Glenn has built a reputation for delivering thoughtful lending advice with genuine care and consistency. With more than $500 million in settled loans, he is trusted by first-home buyers, families, and investors alike.
Clients value Glenn’s clear communication, reliability, and ability to simplify complex lending decisions.
Local Knowledge
Proudly supporting clients across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
While technology allows us to assist clients throughout Australia, we're proud of our local roots and the relationships we've built within our community. We understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing buyers, investors, and business owners across the Sunshine Coast region, allowing us to provide advice that's both practical and relevant. Our local knowledge, combined with access to a broad lender network, helps clients move forward with confidence.
A New Chapter
Continuing the legacy of ADA Financial Services.
The addition of the ADA Financial Services team represents an exciting new chapter for both businesses.
Existing ADA clients continue to work with the people they know and trust while gaining access to expanded lender options, broader expertise, and additional support resources through Search Mortgages.
It’s a natural evolution built around one goal — delivering even better outcomes for our clients.