About us

We're your partners in progress.

LendQuest was founded in 2023 with a clear goal: to make lending in Australia more accessible, transparent, and stress-free.

LendQuest began with a long friendship. George and Tony met as teenagers and spent the early years of their careers working side by side in sales and marketing. Tony went on to become a broker, spending seven years mastering the lending process, while George continued to build his expertise across sales, marketing and brand.

In 2023 they combined those two skill sets to found LendQuest, built on a simple conviction: lending should be a people-first business. Having seen first-hand how slow and complicated finance could be, they set out to do it better — making the process faster, clearer and genuinely easier for everyday Australians.

Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading for a growing family or funding the next stage of your business, our role is to make it straightforward. We compare a panel of more than 40 lenders to find the right fit for your goals, then guide you through every step from application to settlement. With a fully online platform there's less paperwork and less waiting — just clear, considered advice and a loan that suits your circumstances.

Meet the team

The people behind LendQuest.

Based in Adelaide, working with clients right across Australia — real people who genuinely love helping you reach your goals. (Hover a photo to get to know us.)

George Karpathakis, Co-Founder & Director
Fun fact

Self-confessed tech nerd & lifelong Liverpool fan.

George Karpathakis

Co-Founder & Director

George brings a decade in sales and marketing to LendQuest and one simple belief: finance should feel human. He and Tony have been best mates since their teens, and after years spent building brands and relationships, he turned that craft toward helping everyday Australians reach their goals. He leads strategy, brand and the client experience.

Fun fact: self-confessed tech nerd & lifelong Liverpool fan.

Tony Santoro, Co-Founder & Director
Fun fact

A devoted foodie on a lifelong hunt for the perfect panini.

Tony Santoro

Co-Founder & Director

Tony has spent seven years as a broker and knows the lending landscape inside out. He started out alongside George in sales and marketing before helping hundreds of clients secure the right finance. At LendQuest he leads broking and lending strategy, turning complex deals into clear, simple outcomes.

Fun fact: a devoted foodie on a lifelong hunt for the perfect panini.

Ari Karapetsas, Mortgage Broker
Fun fact

Always planning his next overseas adventure.

Ari Karapetsas

Mortgage Broker

Ari joined in October 2025 and didn't waste a minute — starting as a broker assistant and earning his credit licence in record time to step up as a full broker. With a background in sales and property, he pairs sharp attention to detail with a genuine, easy way of dealing with people. Whatever your situation, Ari makes it feel straightforward.

Fun fact: always planning his next overseas adventure.

Sandra Ocampo, Broker Support Specialist
Fun fact

Keeps every file one step ahead — organised doesn't quite cover it.

Sandra Ocampo

Broker Support Specialist

Sandra keeps everything moving behind the scenes — preparing applications, chasing the right documents and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Her attention to detail means deals reach settlement faster, with fewer surprises along the way.

Fun fact: keeps every file one step ahead — organised doesn't quite cover it.

Greeniel Pinca, Broker Support Specialist
Fun fact

Keeps loans moving around the clock — always one email ahead.

Greeniel Pinca

Broker Support Specialist

Greeniel is part of the engine room at LendQuest, supporting our brokers and clients from application right through to settlement. Calm, thorough and quick to respond, he helps make sure every loan keeps moving — and that you're never left wondering what happens next.

Fun fact: keeps loans moving around the clock — always one email ahead.

Analyn Man-On, Broker Support Specialist
Fun fact

The calm in every deadline — nothing rattles her.

Analyn Man-On

Broker Support Specialist

Analyn helps keep our clients' applications on track, preparing files, following up documents and making sure each loan progresses smoothly toward settlement. Methodical and reliable, she's a key part of the team working behind the scenes to keep everything running on time.

Fun fact: the calm in every deadline — nothing rattles her.

Theo, the LendQuest cocker spaniel
Chief Wellness Officer

Theo

Theo is the one team member who never checks his inbox. A resident cocker spaniel, he keeps morale high from the comfort of the nearest lap, greets every visitor at the door, and makes sure nobody works straight through lunch. Equal parts office mascot and resident stress relief, he's a daily reminder that the best teams look after each other.

Snack of choice: cheese Reports to: everyone's lap Specialty: morale & belly rubs
What we stand for

Lending, done the right way.

Transparent

Clear advice and honest comparisons, so you always understand your options.

Stress-free

A fully online platform that removes unnecessary paperwork and delays.

Accessible

End-to-end support, wherever you are in Australia — online or on the phone.

On your side

We work for you, not the banks — finding the right loan for your goals.

Ready when you are.

Book a free consultation and we'll find the right loan for your goals — wherever you are in Australia.