Michael Maiolo Named Excellence Awardee for Pepper Money Broker of the Year

We often talk about the importance of consistent, strategic moves when leveraging your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to invest in property. It’s the long game, not the quick win, that truly builds retirement wealth. That philosophy isn’t just for our clients—it’s also the standard we live by, and today, we’re thrilled to announce that this commitment to excellence has once again been formally recognised on a national scale. Our very own Michael Maiolo has been named an Excellence Awardee for the prestigious Pepper Money Broker of the Year – Specialist Lending category at the 2025 Australian Mortgage Awards (AMA).

Winner in 2024, Top 10 Finalist in 2025

For those who followed us last year, you’ll remember the excitement when Michael was announced the Winner of the equivalent award at the 2024 Australian Mortgage Awards. Staying at the top of a highly competitive field for a specialist area is incredibly tough. This 2025 recognition as an Excellence Awardee confirms that Michael has maintained his position among the Top 10 specialist lending brokers in Australia. This recognition is a validation of the deep, specialised expertise Michael, along with the rest of our company, brings to every SMSF lending scenario.

The Specialist Difference in SMSF Lending

Why is the “Specialist Lending” category so important for our clients? SMSF lending isn’t like a standard home loan. It operates under entirely different rules due to complex superannuation laws and strict regulatory requirements. When the judges look at the Pepper Money Broker of the Year – Specialist Lending award, they aren’t just looking at volume. They also assess the ability to navigate complexity: dealing with unique property structures, ensuring compliance, and delivering outcomes where other lenders or brokers might simply say, “too hard. ”Michael’s consistent recognition proves he is at the absolute forefront of this niche, complicated field. For any Australian looking to boost their retirement savings through property investments, this translates to:

• Confidence in Compliance: Knowing your residential or commercial SMSF loan structure meets all necessary ATO and legal requirements.
  

• Access to Solutions: Getting access to specialised non-recourse loans for SMSFs, opening doors to investment opportunities you might not have known existed.
  

• Smarter Strategy: Partnering with someone nationally recognised for building and implementing resilient and wealth-generating SMSF borrowing strategies.
  

Your Best-Case Scenario Starts Here

Our mission at SMSF Loan Experts is to make the complex process of SMSF borrowing simple and accessible. Michael’s expertise ensures that when you work with us, you get advice from a broker who is judged by the industry as one of the best in the nation. This level of knowledge and consistency is what puts you in the best position to use your SMSF to create substantial wealth and secure your future. You deserve a smooth path to building a stronger retirement portfolio, and an Excellence Awardee in specialist lending is exactly who can provide it. Congratulations to Michael for this outstanding achievement! We look forward to continuing to provide award-winning expertise to help Australians achieve their wealth creation goals.

If you’re ready to partner with one of Australia’s top specialist lending experts, contact us today. We’re excited to discuss your SMSF property investment strategy.