About Us

What do we do?

From equipment, commercial and transport finance to business and property loans, RLA Finance Australia will help you find the right solution for your finance needs. Our brokers provide loans and finance solutions to clients in Townsville, throughout the North Queensland region, and Australia wide.

What is our role?

We are here to add real value to your business, from equipment, commercial and car finance to business, property and home loans. Build and grow your future with RLA Finance.

At RLA Finance, we are upfront and honest about our process from start to finish. We will always go the extra mile to ensure you're nothing less than satisfied with the service we provided. We are your one stop shop when it comes to all things finance. Operating for 30+ years, with dedicated experience in equipment finance brokering & property finance brokering, no matter your personal or business goals, we have got you covered and are committed to you for the long haul!

We are here for the long-term and have been forging partnerships with our clients for more than 30 years.

At RLA, we will take the time to understand your business objectives and suggest strategies to help you achieve your long-term goals. Let us do the legwork for securing the right finance approval while you get on with running your business.

Our History
1989 Ralph Lawson commenced as an Equipment Finance Broker in Townsville City, supported by his wife Glenda Lawson.
Ralph Lawson commenced as an Equipment Finance Broker in Townsville City, supported by his wife Glenda Lawson.
1995 Ralph acquired current premises - 58 Ross River Road, Mundingburra, Townsville.
2000 Kellie Crocker commenced with RLA.
Kellie Crocker commenced with RLA.
2000 Mike Steel commenced as a partner with Ralph Lawson.
Mike Steel commenced as a partner with Ralph Lawson.
2003 New purpose-built premises are completed at 58 Ross River Road, | Mundingburra, Townsville.
New purpose-built premises are completed at 58 Ross River Road, | Mundingburra, Townsville.
2004 Stephen Allan joins, providing mortgage secured finance for RLA clients.
Stephen Allan joins, providing mortgage secured finance for RLA clients.
2007 Michael Herron joins RLA in our equipment finance division.
Michael Herron joins RLA in our equipment finance division.
2013 Leigh Poli joins RLA in our equipment finance division.
Leigh Poli joins RLA in our equipment finance division.
2015 Daniel Lawson joins RLA in our equipment finance division.
Daniel Lawson joins RLA in our equipment finance division.
2016 Steven Braddick joins RLA in a new division - commercial and rural property finance.
Steven Braddick joins RLA in a new division - commercial and rural property finance.
2017 Milva Blair joins the RLA team in administration and Glenda Lawson formally retires.
2017 Daniel Lawson and Kellie Crocker become partners in RLA equipment finance.
2017 Ralph Lawson formally retires.
2018 Brett Sievers joins RLA in commercial and rural property finance and later becomes a partner in commercial and rural property finance.
Brett Sievers joins RLA in commercial and rural property finance and later becomes a partner in commercial and rural property finance.
2019 August 2019 - RLA celebrates 30 years.
2023 Brett MacDonald joins RLA and becomes partners with Daniel Lawson & Kellie Crocker in equipment finance.
Brett MacDonald joins RLA and becomes partners with Daniel Lawson & Kellie Crocker in equipment finance.

Our Difference

Experience
Experience Talk to real people with real industry leading experience
Transparent
Transparent Fast, hassle free and cost effective finance solutions from start to finish
Services
Services Face to face service at your place of business
Efficient
Efficient Save time with a broker who wants to understand you & your business
Local
Local North Queensland owned & operated since 1989
Loyal
Loyal We're committed to work with you for the long haul