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Where's Sharene this week? Suffolk Park, NSW — book a catch-up while she's nearby Australian Credit Licence 517191

Mortgage brokers since 1995 · Port Augusta roots & growing

Your broker’s office has wheels.

Sharene is helping Australians find the right home loan, wherever life takes them. From her caravan as she travels across Australia, Sharene works alongside her team around the country to make home lending simple, personal and convenient.

Whether it’s a quick phone call or a video chat, we’re here to make your home loan happen!

Mortgage brokers for Port Augusta, Gawler & Barossa, Adelaide and beyond — first home loans, refinancing and investment lending, with access to 300+ loan products.

Where we are

Sunset over Spencer Gulf, Port Augusta, South Australia Home base since ’95

300+ loan products✦Banks, credit unions & lenders✦30 years of local know-how✦No office required
01How we can help you

It’s not just about numbers. It’s about where you’re headed.

We get to know your plans first, then compare options across our lender panel to find a loan that actually fits your life.

02Meet the crew

One team, many postcodes and a caravan.

Life doesn’t always happen in one place, and your home loan shouldn’t have to either. We work flexibly, wherever you are. From your first conversation all the way through to settlement, you’ll have the same trusted people by your side.

Sharene Dearlove, director and mortgage broker, Total Home Loan Options

Sharene Dearlove Director & Mortgage Broker Travelling Australia in her caravan

Andrew Fitzgerald, broker associate, Gawler and Barossa

Andrew Fitzgerald Broker Associate Based in Gawler & Barossa, SA

Alicia Fitzgerald, head of operations and broker associate, Gawler and Barossa

Alicia Fitzgerald Head of Operations / Broker Associate Based in Gawler & Barossa, SA

Amy Ward, client service and administration manager, Adelaide

Amy Ward Client Service & Admin Manager Based in Adelaide, SA

Kiara Karwa, client service and social media assistant, Perth, Western Australia

Kiara Karwa Client Service & Social Media Based in Perth, WA

Stacey Hammond, operations and business support, Gold Coast

Stacey Hammond Operations & Business Support Based on the Gold Coast, QLD

03Our story

It started with my mum, Val.

My mortgage story started with my mum, Val, who began broking in the early 1990s. I started helping her after school, became her PA, and in 1994 began writing loans myself.

More than 30 years later, I’ve seen the industry transform from paper files and fax machines to digital technology and AI. But one thing hasn’t changed: people still need someone they can trust.

I’ve helped generations of families navigate everything from first homes and investments to business, divorce, financial setbacks and everything in between. Those relationships, and the people behind the loans, are what I love most about this industry.

In 2017, I founded iLoad Loans to help brokers spend less time on paperwork and more time with their clients, while continuing to grow Total Home Loan Options and develop smarter systems and technology.

These days, I even run my businesses from a caravan as we travel around Australia.

“Surely there’s a better way?”

After more than 30 years, I’m still fascinated by this industry, learning, building and asking that question. Because mortgages might be what we do, but the people are why we do it.

Sharene Dearlove, director and mortgage broker, Total Home Loan Options Sharene DearloveDirector & Mortgage Broker
The Total Home Loan Options caravan and tow vehicle parked by a lakeThe office, wherever it’s parked

Val in the early days of her broking career
Sharene Dearlove with her mum Val and family
Early 1990sMy mum, Val, starts broking. I help after school, then become her PA.
1994I write my first loans of my own.
1995Key Home Loans opens in Port Augusta, the business that becomes Total Home Loan Options.
2017I found iLoad Loans, so brokers can spend less time on paperwork and more time with clients.
TodayRunning both businesses from the caravan, with the crew spread around the country.
Client reviews

What our clients say

From start to finish, Sharene was there every step of the way with amazing service, reassurance, and genuine support. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she went so far above and beyond what you’d expect from a mortgage and finance broker.

★★★★★Michelle, THLO client Read our Google reviews →

★★★★★

“Sharene always listens & helps to assist in finding a solution and the best product to suit the individual situation! Such an easy process.”

Stacey
★★★★★

“Thank you for making miracles happen. Cannot recommend Sharene and her team highly enough.”

Deanne
★★★★★

“I work away in remote areas, with very little phone reception, so when I did make contact with THLO, everything was organised, with only my signature needed.”

Brad
04Let’s talk

Wherever you are, we’ll meet you there.

Video callFrom anywhere with signal
On the phoneQuick questions welcome
EmailSend documents whenever suits
On the roadSharene may be passing through your town

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    Areas we serve Port Augusta · Gawler · Barossa Valley · Adelaide · Perth · Gold Coast — and clients right across Australia by phone and video.

    Home loans, wherever life takes you.

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