Meet Our Savvy Team
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Rated 5 from 85 Reviews
Owner, Director, Broker, JP (Qual), Mortgage & Commercial Broker
Leanne began lending in 2001 and co-founded Savvy Home Loans in 2007, bringing over 25 years of experience in residential and commercial lending. She's built a successful business that has weathered personal family illness, shifting markets, regulatory reform, royal commissions, pandemics—and done so with heart, integrity, and grit.
Her journey into finance started in 2001 when she was inspired by Kerry Packer’s investment in Wizard Home Loans - a lending model that opened the door to more choice for clients. That spark, along with a nudge from a previous business client, led her to open the doors of Wizard Home Loans Wynnum, all while raising six kids under nine and a teenager! It was bold, it was hectic—and it was the beginning of something enduring, and she has never looked back!
Today, she still thrives on mapping out strategic paths and connections for her clients with complex needs and she is deeply committed to making sure her clients feel supported and understood and seeing them achieve what’s important to them however, Leanne’s focus is as the Head of Growth at Savvy where her true passion lies in lifting others up - by investing in her team’s growth and ensuring every client feels genuinely cared for when dealing with her Savvy team.
Whether it’s a straightforward home loan or a multilayered commercial solution, she brings warmth, clarity and quiet confidence to the table. As Shakespeare said, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one”—and that’s Leanne in a nutshell. Practical, intuitive, and always ready with a Savvy way forward.
Outside of finance she likes to eat (food), pray (for a never-ending week-end), love (babies, mahjong & all things under the Tuscan sun).
Email: leanne@savvyhomeloans.com.au
Phone: 0412 692 840
Owner, Director, Broker, Asset Finance
Derrick is co-founder of Savvy Home Loans and after 23 years in the industry, the best thing is (as Lawsie would say) “Keeping the dream alive” helping his original clients through all the stages of their property journey. Better yet, it gives him the warm & fuzzies to know be helping the next generation, the children of those original clients live the dream too! Better still, the third generation is coming through, although he won’t be around to help them, that’ll be up to Jarrad and the next generation of the Savvy family!
If he wasn’t in the finance game, he’d be designing & building things and windsurfing wherever there’s clear waters & strong winds!
Email: derrick@savvyhomeloans.com.au
Phone: 0404 025 985
Senior Mortgage Broker
You’d never guess by looking at her, but Emma Klingner brings 18 years of lending experience and proudly represents one of the Redcliffe Peninsula’s pioneering families.
With a strong foundation built during her years at a major bank, Emma transitioned into mortgage broking in 2016 and has been helping clients achieve their property and financial goals ever since. She specialises in building wealth through property, with deep expertise in SMSF lending.
Emma is passionate about making the loan process quick, simple and stress-free. As a dedicated professional and mum of three, she thrives on delivering seamless client experiences and securing strong financial futures.
Outside of work, Emma lights up when she’s in the kitchen or entertaining—bringing people together with great food, laughter and warm hospitality. Think: Eat, Pray, Love—Savvy style.
Email: emma@savvyhomeloans.com.au
Phone: 0402 478 820
Customer Service Manager & Credit Analyst
Jarrad Pon didn’t arrive at Savvy Home Loans by the usual route - but every step of his journey has shaped the thoughtful, committed Credit Analyst he is today, being his second year in the finance industry. John & Paul (yes those two Beatles) wrote & sang about the long and winding road that leads to your door: They could well have been singing Jarrad’s life story.
Jarrad holds a double degree in Accounting and International Business and, spent time in sales with a major home builder, sharpening his client understanding and gaining exposure to property from the ground up.
Now part of the Savvy team, he supports brokers and clients through the lending journey. His days spent in crunching numbers in a spreadsheet, verification, refining finance solutions and progressing loans to settlement with efficiency and precision. With deep family ties to the business, Jarrad’s here to learn every corner of it and appreciates when he’s at work, business comes first and he enjoys contributing meaningfully to a legacy built on trust, integrity and growth and he’s proud to be backing a team that supports others, and excited to help clients make confident, informed decisions through that collective effort.
If he’s not working the numbers, he’ll be in the gym or with the love of his life setting up home & cooking up a storm.
Email: service@savvyhomeloans.com.au
Phone: 07 3808 4433
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Vicki Kerr
Savvy Home Loans made our dream come true! They understood our vision and had the knowledge and skill to make it happen. Other brokers pale into insignificance by comparison. Leanne Pon is Director of the company and a brilliant financial strategist, who is supported by an outstanding team including her son Jarrad. Our service experience was flawless. Their communication, expertise and dependability were second to none. There is no other mortgage broker I would consider using and I trust Savvy completely to look after our future needs. It was an absolute delight to engage with such an exceptional service provider. I only wish I had discovered Savvy earlier, but at least I can be grateful that I'm a Savvy client now. Thank you Leanne, Jarrad and Emma!
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Ridesofourlives
We can't thank Savvy Home Loans enough for helping us secure our first home 10yrs ago and have now helped us save thousands of dollars by us switching lenders! Their service and expertise is truly 5-star! They are professional, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile. We've already recommended them to all our friends and family, and we’ll continue to do so! If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers results call the team at Savvy Home Loans!!
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Wendy Hand
Working with Savvy Home Loans and Emma has been an absolute pleasure. The entire process was seamless from start to finish. The platform is incredibly user-friendly, making each step simple and straightforward. Emma was fantastic to communicate with always responsive, clear, and genuinely supportive throughout the journey. What really stood out were the out-of-the-box solutions Emma brought to the table. If you're looking for a smart, stress-free way to secure a home loan, I can't recommend Savvy Home Loans and Emma highly enough!
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Mick Lindsay
Amazing! We had a tough timeline, unusual conditions, unique structure and they nailed it. Emma is efficient, friendly, great communication. Spent the last 2 days moving into our dream house, would highly recommend!
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Krystal Gray
Emma was so incredible at helping us get our finance! I can’t even begin to describe the amount of effort and dedication she put in for us. We through so many hurdles her way, but she managed to make it work in such a short time frame. All while remaining friendly and professional to deal with. No way we would of got it done without her. Thanks Emma! ☺️
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Ning Cing
The Savvy Home Loan team has been exceptionally helpful—efficient, professional, proactive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They consistently go above and beyond to secure our investment loan. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Leanne, Emma, Derrick, and Jarrod—it’s been a pleasure working with you. Donald and I feel very fortunate to know you and to have received your support. Well done, team!
We examine an extensive selection of financial products from banks, credit unions, and lending institutions nationwide. This enables us to review thousands of available options and ensure we consistently recommend the most suitable home loans for our clients.
We love working with first-time home buyers! Our team has comprehensive expertise in the entire home buying journey and can guide you toward securing the appropriate home loan. We're also well-versed in the various programs designed to support first-time buyers, including the First Home Owners Grant and different stamp duty exemptions that may be available.
Absolutely! We're confident in our ability to locate the most competitive interest rates for your refinancing needs, whether you're dealing with a residential home loan or an investment property loan.
Every one of our mortgage brokers maintains full accreditation and holds membership with the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia. They demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and deliver outstanding service across various lending solutions.
Our services extend beyond home loans to include investment property loans, construction financing, vehicle loans, personal loans, and numerous other lending products. If you need financing for a purchase, we can likely provide assistance.
Mortgage brokers serve as your advocate in finding the most appropriate loan from major banks, smaller financial institutions, or alternative lending sources. We offer access to a comprehensive range of products that exceeds what any individual lender can provide, allowing us to handle all the research and comparison work to identify the perfect loan solution for your specific needs.
Savvy Home Loans Pty Ltd ABN: 37 128 927 211. Leanne Pon, Derrick Pon and Emma Klingner are authorised credit representatives under Australian Credit Licence #388758..
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