The big hearts
at Nook Money
We’ve been where you are
We know just how stressful money can be.
But we also know there’s a better way. And that’s why we started Nook Money.
For more than 20 years Nook Money’s founders, Cat Denney and Amanda Deacon, helped Australians learn about money through their work as financial educators.
Along the way, friends and family often turned to them for guidance about their money decisions and so they listened, chatted through options and helped where they could. And what they realised was that people don’t just need financial help, they need someone they can talk to. Really talk to. Someone they can relate to and trust.
Wanting to help people in a more direct way, they started Nook Money – a mortgage broking business that would support people with the biggest, most important purchase of their lives.
At the heart of Nook Money is the understanding that we’re not just securing finance for our clients. Rather, we are helping them navigate a big and often emotional decision. We are helping them buy a home. Their own little nook in the world. And the foundation of their future.
Cat Denney
Director & Mortgage Broker
Catherine is Nook Money’s chief mortgage broker and the person you’ll chat to when you give us a ring.
Cat Denney
Director & Mortgage Broker
Qualifications
- Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management
- Diploma of Financial Markets
- Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
What’s your role at Nook Money?
I’m Nook Money’s chief mortgage broker and the person you’ll chat to when you give us a ring. For around 20 years, I helped people get their heads around money as a financial services communicator and educator. To help people in a more direct way, I’ve changed things up with a career in mortgage broking. And it’s the best move I ever made.
How did you learn about money?
Through the school of hard knocks. In my 20s, I made all the mistakes. Didn’t save. Maxed out my credit card. Spent my spare cash on fast fashion. Then life got real. I met my husband. Had kids. Bought a property. I knew I had to lift my game.
Luckily, I’d picked up a few things about money working with companies like AMP, Macquarie Bank, Westpac, CBA and MLC. And so I began to apply the things I’d learnt. Fast forward a few years (or more, but who’s counting?) and I’ve got this money thing figured out.
What’s your number one money tip?
Have a plan. I know it sounds boring but it really is essential when it comes to living a better money life. Know your goals. Allocate your income accordingly and check in each month to make sure you’re on track.
Amanda Deacon
Director
As a successful entrepreneur and small business owner, Amanda steers the ship at Nook Money.
Amanda Deacon
Director
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance
- Bachelor of Business, Finance & Marketing
- Masters of Applied Finance
What’s your role at Nook Money?
I’m here to steer the ship, so to speak. As a successful entrepreneur and small business owner, I know a few things about delivering great outcomes for clients. I’m also a financial marketing whiz kid. I’ve helped lots of banks communicate with their clients better. And now I make that happen at Nook Money.
How did you learn about money?
I’ve always been pretty good with numbers and cluey when it comes to money. So it didn’t surprise anyone when I decided to study finance at uni. Then, just for giggles, I did a Master of Applied Finance too.
I went on to take up roles at banks like Barclays and Macquarie where I learnt how money works at the big end of town. Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of different companies in financial services. It’s helped me build my knowledge of money in areas from super and insurance, to wealth management and investing.
What’s your number one money tip?
Work out how much money you are prepared to splurge each month and put it into a fun money account. It means you can buy the things you love without worrying about eating into your savings. And when it runs out, you just have to wait until next month. Easy.
Why work with Nook money?
Ok, we’ll admit it. We’re a little bit into the whole life planning thing so we are secret fans of a good old set of values. Why bother you ask? Because it keeps everyone at Nook Money pulling in the same direction. And that means better outcomes for you.
We care
We know that buying a home is a big deal. It can be life changing. And it means the world to our clients.
That’s why we really take the time to get to know you. Sure, we’re razor sharp with the numbers. But it’s more about what you want from life, for your family and for your future that’s important to us.
When we know these pieces of your story, we can provide you with the right mortgage advice and solutions.
We’re clear
Buying a house is as emotional as it is complex. So we are huge believers in making it as clear as possible.
We take time to explain the process in detail. And we’ll gladly cover it multiple times if that’s what you need. We talk to you in easy-to-understand language. There’s no fussy jargon around here.
And we have a range of content and tools to help you learn as much or as little as you want.
We’re committed
There is so much to do when you buy a house so we work hard to find the right loan for you in the most efficient way we can.
You are our priority. We always put your best interests front and centre. And we lighten the load wherever we can by processing things quickly and doing as much of the legwork as we can.
Our commitment is ongoing. We’re here for the long haul. That means we check in annually to make sure you’re still happy and that your loan is still exactly what you need.
Chat with a broker
Exploring your options? Ready to pounce on a property?
A 15 minute phone call with one of our mortgage brokers is all it takes to get things moving.
