Tony is the Founder of Fornaro.
He is a Certified Practicing Accountant, & Mortgage Broker. He holds a Bachelor of Business with an Extended Major in Accounting, a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning), a Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management and is a Commissioner for Declarations.
Specialties: Complicated residential lending, tax effective lending, Self employed applicants, self-Managed Super Fund creation & advice, strategic taxation planning and minimisation.
Tony is consistently ranked one of the best Mortgage Brokers in Australia and combines this with his extensive Accounting and Financial Planning experience to practice as a true Financial Expert.
He was awarded the 2015 Queensland Broker of the Year and Residential Broker of the Year at The Adviser Better Business Awards.
Fornaro has also been recognised as one of Queensland's standout Mortgage Brokerages having been awarded the Editor's Choice at the 2014 The Adviser Better Business Awards.
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Tracey Stone
Tony and the team at Fornaro are simply the best. They have helped us on multiple occasions to secure the right home loan, and thanks to their guidance and expertise, we were able to move into and purchase our dream home while still feeling comfortable and confident with our repayments. Nothing has ever been too much trouble. Tony and his team have gone above and beyond every single time we’ve used their services, making what can often be a stressful process feel easy and manageable. From start to finish, we were guided through every step of the process. Everything was explained clearly, and we always knew exactly what was required from us, including which documents needed to be provided and when. The level of communication, professionalism and genuine care we received was outstanding. We wouldn’t go anywhere else and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tony and the team at Fornaro to anyone looking for a mortgage broker. They are quite simply AMAZING!
Joann Metcalfe
I have engaged Fornaro to secure 5 properties and several personal loans since 1997 and will not consider taking my business anywhere else. Tony Fornaro has never lost his enthusiasm, professionalism and can-do attitude in all these years ensuring the best possible outcome for us. The Fornaro team are a true reflection of the company culture of putting the customer first backed with excellent communication and going the extra mile. I have recommended numerous friends and colleagues to the Fornaro Group, and they have all received the same exceptional standard of service and commitment.
krafty1996
Exceptional service from the outset – Tony and Sebastian took the time to really understand my situation and provided tailored advice every step of the way. In such a competitive market, it made all the difference having them in my corner. Couldn't recommend them more highly for anyone navigating a property purchase.
vivek singh
A sincere thank you to Tony, Sebastian and the team for being so supportive and helpful throughout the process of securing our investment property. Shout out to Sebastian for being patient, answering the queries and providing reassurance along the way, greatly appreciate it.
kaileigh persello
We couldn’t be happier with the experience we had with Tony and the whole team at Fornaro. From start to finish, they made what can be a really stressful and overwhelming process feel smooth, clear, and completely manageable. Their knowledge and professionalism were outstanding, but what really stood out was how responsive and supportive they were every step of the way. No question was ever too small, and we always felt informed and confident in our decisions. Thanks to their guidance, we’re now in our new home and couldn’t be more grateful. We would absolutely recommend them to our family and friends without hesitation. If you’re looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring, you won’t be disappointed!
Edwin Lee
We wanted to reach out and formally thank you for the incredible work from Tony and Sebastian's team put in recently. Yours ability to navigate the complexities of the bank and market while keeping our specific goals in focus has been impressive. Thank you once again for securing such a fantastic outcome—We truly value your expertise.
Areas Serviced
Specialties
Self employed applicants / complicated residential lending
High net worth / income individuals
Refinancing & interest rate negotiations
Investment property funding
Memberships
CPA
MFAA
Qualifications
CPA Qualified Accountant
Bachelor Of Business
Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
Diploma of Financial Services
Commissioner for Declarations
Languages
English
Experience
Lender Count: 50
Broker Since: 2000