About Us
My Journey
My name is Ankush, and I’m a licensed mortgage and finance broker with almost two decades of commercial business experience across three continents. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a deep understanding of finance, strategic planning, and -most importantly-connecting with people.
As an MBA graduate with a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Brokering and as a trained advanced negotiator, I bring a strategic, results-driven approach to financial solutions.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, and taking our toy poodle for a walk. When I’m not helping clients, you’ll find me hiking, watching footy, or trying a new cocktail.
Why Work With Me?
You’re not just getting a broker, you’re getting a trusted advisor for life
My priority is you. Not the banks. My sole focus is to get my clients the best outcome possible
Mortgage brokering isn’t just a transaction, it goes beyond securing a loan
I want to be your go-to advisor for all things finance, guiding you every step
As a seasoned investor, I genuinely care about helping others succeed and offer real-world insights to guide you through the complexities of property ownership
And if you ever need a drink suggestion, I’m happy to share a few favorites (enjoyed responsibly, of course!)
If you’re looking for professional guidance and a broker who truly puts your needs first, I’d love for us to connect!
Ankush Gupta
founder of rtb finance
testimonials
Our Reviews
Highly recommend Ankush Gupta from Raise the Bar Finance! Ankush was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout my home loan process in Canberra, ACT. He made everything smooth and stress-free with clear guidance, prompt communication, and genuine care for achieving the best outcome. Extremely responsive and easy to work with. A trustworthy and efficient mortgage broker. I’m a very happy customer from Canberra, ACT and look forward to working with him again! Thank you Ankush 🙂
Aarti Kare
✮✮✮✮✮I had a great experience working with Ankush as our SMSF mortgage broker. His knowledge of SMSF lending was outstanding, and he guided us through the process clearly and confidently. Communication was prompt, expectations were well managed, and the outcome exceeded our expectations. I’d highly recommend Ankush to anyone considering an SMSF loan.
Jatin Bhatia
✮✮✮✮✮Awesome!
There are mortage brokers and then there is Ankush! He managed the lending for my SMSF commercial property in the best way possible. I have worked with dozen brokers before and there isn't even a comparison. He has a level of professionalism that is not often seen in this profession. He walked me through the complicated SMSF purchase procedure including connecting me with the right peeple to set it up. He was always proactive about next steps, missing documents and answering all the questions I had. Luckily for me, I have conculded my serach for the best finance broker and I am recommending him to family and friends.
Amir Baf
✮✮✮✮✮Ankush from Raise the Bar Finance was very professional and helpful during our process for a home loan. He made our experience hassle-free and easy. He was always communicating with us, providing the best options and staying in touch with everything we needed to do. If I ever had to choose a broker again, Ankush would be our first go-to. Outstanding work!
Sumit S
✮✮✮✮✮We have been working with Andy to explore a number of investment options. His knowledge and experience is excellent and we love how simply he explains everything. Andy makes the complicated stuff, easy to understand and does it with humility and grace. Such a lovely person to deal with. Would highly recommend working with Andy for your next re-finance project or explore his options for SMSF investing. Thanks Andy!
Amo
✮✮✮✮✮As a local real estate agent, I regularly refer clients to Ankush at Raise the Bar Finance. He’s a trusted mortgage broker based in Sandhurst with a strong focus on refinance and SMSF strategies and long-term client outcomes. Ankush communicates clearly, acts with integrity, and consistently delivers great results. Highly recommend.
Sumit Khurana
✮✮✮✮✮We could not recommend Ankush enough to anyone who is considering using a mortgage broker! He is responsive, professional and highly knowledgeable. Ankush made the application process simple and when done he helped us make sense of our different loan options. We were approved for our loan quicker than we expected and look forward to moving into our new home. Already we have been recommending Ankush to our friends. Most of all Ankush genuinely cares about getting the right outcome for you and should be the first person you call when thinking about your loan options.
Morgs Turner
✮✮✮✮✮I have had the pleasure of working with Ankush over the last 6 months and found him to be very professional and fiercely motivated to finding the best finance outcomes and solutions for his clients. Ankush is very customer focused, providing a high level of service with continual feedback on loan applications and progress, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good mortgage/finance broker.
Phil Rice
✮✮✮✮✮Ankush recently helped me with refinancing of my SMSF property loan. Entire experience was seamless and he displayed great understanding of SMSF requirements and its complexities. Communication was great throughout. Thanks Ankush and look forward to working again on the next one.
v kal
✮✮✮✮✮We were new to SMSF property and Andy made the whole process easy. He guided us through the SMSF loan side, connected us with the right professionals for setup and support, and managed everything smoothly from start to finish.
Highly recommend Andy for SMSF property loans.
Les Valcanis
✮✮✮✮✮Ankush gave some great advice and strategies for optimising my loan strategies. A great mortgage broker, and great result for my Brisbane based investments.
Sean Gabbett
✮✮✮✮✮Ankush breaks things down simply and really supports the best outcome for his customers.
Highly recommend!
Jason Townsend
✮✮✮✮✮Great service, timely, knowledgeable and responsive. Highly recommend Andy for anyone looking for finance.
Joe M
✮✮✮✮✮Ankush has been fantastic to work with! He took the time to explain everything I needed to know about selling and buying my next property, walking me through the entire process. Once I was ready, he secured my pre-approval in just 24 hours. Would highly recommend Ankush.
Daphane Ng
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