In a broking landscape defined by fierce competition and evolving market dynamics, two fresh yet formidable voices are cutting through the noise — and they’re proof that grit, guidance and a client-first ethos can accelerate success.
From Perth to Sydney, brokers Claire Viskovich and Scott Lung are creating waves, not just for their businesses but for the broader mortgage broking industry — showing what’s possible when talent meets the right support system.
Claire Viskovich
The Beez Neez breakthrough.
When Claire launched Beez Neez Finance in July 2023, she brought nearly two decades of tax and client-facing experience to the mortgage broking sector. Within just over two years, she’s achieved what many brokers take a lifetime to accomplish: national recognition as a Rising Star at the 2025 Purple Circle National Conference.
Claire credits the transformation to a combination of focused mentoring, structured learning and relentless service excellence. These are hallmarks of the Purple Pathways Academy. Instead of relying on trial and error, she fast-tracked her skills through daily academy sessions that offered real-world scenarios, structured development, and a peer network.
Her success formula is deceptively simple:
- Technical expertise and problem-solving,
- Consistent education,
- Mentoring that builds confidence,
- A whole-of-client approach that turns borrowers into advocates.
That client focus has paid dividends. Claire specialises in residential lending — especially for first-home buyers, complex income scenarios and government-assisted pathways — and services clients across Western Australia and nationally. With rapid price growth and limited stock in Perth’s property market, her proactive guidance has become invaluable to buyers navigating affordability and competition.
Scott Lung
Starting Koala Finance from the ground up.
On the east coast, Scott Lung is building Koala Finance from scratch with a relationship-driven approach. After 13 years in commercial property, Scott embraced mortgage broking mid-2025 and chose to partner with Purple Circle for the right tools, community and strategic advice.
For Scott, success isn’t just about finding loans. It’s about experience. He recognised early that time spent on admin or lender policy reading doesn’t move the needle nearly as much as quality marketing, nurturing industry relationships and delivering a five-star client journey.
This ethos resonates especially in Sydney’s competitive property environment, where even government schemes like the 5% Home Guarantee can push entry-level prices higher and frustrate first-home buyers. As such, Scott focuses on both first-time investors and homebuyers, with plans to expand into areas like SMSF lending as his business grows.
Mentorship matters.
The Purple Circle Difference.
What unites these two brokers isn’t just ambition. It’s the influence of structured support and community that empowers early-stage brokers to leap ahead. Claire’s rapid rise underscores how the Purple Pathways Academy transforms confidence and capability, while Scott’s decision to go “all-in” reflects the confidence brokers feel when partnered with supportive aggregators.
Their journeys are testament to a broader truth in mortgage broking today: education, mentorship and client-centric service are differentiators that not only drive business success but elevate the industry as a whole.
What this means for the future.
As Australia’s mortgage market continues to evolve (keeping aligned with affordability pressures, lending policies and buyer expectations) brokers like Claire and Scott are leading with strategy. Their stories illustrate that:
- Mentored brokers grow faster and serve better.
- Client empowerment drives referrals and long-term retention.
- Regional and metro markets both offer ripe opportunities with the right guidance.
Be a part of the Circle.
Whether you’ve been in the industry for the first time or are just testing the waters, there’s a place for you in the Circle. Contact us and let’s talk about it.