Our Team
James Vautin
Founder, Finance & Mortgage Broker at Get Approved

Our Team
James Vautin is a highly experienced mortgage and finance broker, an Australian credit licensee, and proud member of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA). With over 15 years in the industry and more than a decade holding a credit license, James has become a trusted name for clients seeking expert guidance in navigating the complexities of the mortgage and lending landscape.
Throughout his career, James has built a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and a genuine dedication to helping clients achieve their financial goals. Whether it’s assisting first-time homebuyers, seasoned property investors, or individuals looking to refinance, James brings a personalized approach to every scenario, ensuring tailored solutions that truly meet each client’s needs.
James’s depth of industry knowledge, including Residential, Commercial, Business, Asset and SMSF lending, paired with his commitment to providing clear and honest advice, has made him a valued partner in his clients’ financial journeys.
With an unwavering focus on delivering outstanding results, James Vautin is the mortgage broker you can rely on for expert support every step of the way.
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Vincent Briffa
I have been dealing with James for some time and since he started up " I Challenge " I feel he has been able to focus quickly on my businesses needs. As a small new company I did not tick many of the banks boxes (so to say) it was good to ...
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Mollyrose Simmons
Professional, Responsive & attentive. As first home owners, James provided us nothing but support throughout his service. James provided responsive, attentive and professional service throughout the whole home purchasing process. Being ...
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Ben Wieland
James helped me obtain finance for a new luxury vehicle. His professionalism and service was fantastic and he went above and beyond. James found me the right financial product for my requirements and he helped ...
We take look at a wide range of products available from Banks, Credit Unions & other lenders across the country. This means we can search thousands of products and make sure we're always recommending the best Home Loans for our clients.
All of our Mortgage Brokers are accredited and members of the Finance Brokers Association of Australasia. They are extremely professional and provide exceptional service across a range of lending options.
We love helping First Home Buyers! We're experts at the entire process and can help you get the right Home Loan. We're also across the various schemes to help First Home Buyers such as the First Home Owners Grant and the various stamp duty exemptions available.
Mortgage Brokers are there to help you find the right loan whether it be from the major banks, smaller lenders or other sources. We have a broad range of products (more than any single lender can offer) which means we can do all the legwork to find the right loan for you.
We can help with Home and Investment Loans, Construction Loans, Car Loans, Personal Loans and much more. If you're looking to borrow to buy something, we can probably help.
Of course! We believe that we can find the best interest rate for you to refinance to, whether it's a Home Loan or Investment Loan.