Patrick Coughlan
Director
An Aligned Approach
At Align, we believe finance should be straightforward, transparent, and delivered by people you can genuinely trust, not just as professionals, but as partners.
We stay close to our clients’ needs, communicate clearly, and take real responsibility throughout the due diligence process. Our relationship led approach ensures a considered, committed delivery for both lender and client, with every detail handled properly.
Align’s success is not based on volume of deals, but by the long-term partnerships we forge and the progress we make together.
Our Story
Align was founded to put people back at the heart of lending, connecting clients, opportunities, and lenders for the right outcomes
From day one the goal has been simply to provide our clients with clarity, integrity and honesty. A place where clients know us, trust us and believe in our approach.
We are a brokerage that has access to whole of market. That means we are not restricted to ‘the best deal we can achieve’, but instead can access ‘the best deal anyone can achieve’. Sometimes that ‘best deal’ is not the cheapest, but our expertise guides a client to cheapest, however together we find the right solution that reduces risk, plans for the future and brings long term value.
Align isn’t just our name. It reflects our purpose - aligning lenders and borrowers, needs and outcomes, ambition and opportunity.
What has driven our vision
Honesty
We communicate openly, set clear expectations and provide straightforward advice.
Partnership
We work with clients, not for them. Every relationship is built on longevity, trust and a mutual understanding.
Reliability
In finance brokerage, consistency matters. We show up, stay responsive and maintain accessibility.
Accountability
We stay close, complete thorough due diligence as a standard process and handle deals with respect.