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Nathan Gooley

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Dr Nathan Gooley is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Yard, where he leads the company’s mission to provide Australians with a broad range of lending solutions across residential, commercial, and specialist finance. Nathan brings more than 20 years of experience across institutional banking, treasury, private equity, and venture capital. He has held senior leadership roles within the Australian financial sector, including in Westpac Institutional Bank’s Group Treasury division, where he worked on funding, liquidity, and interest rate risk at a global scale. Nathan holds extensive academic qualifications in finance and business, including a PhD in Finance from the University of Newcastle, where his dissertation focused on bank funding and liquidity management core drivers of how lenders structure and price loan products. He also holds a Master of Applied Finance, a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Sydney, and additional postgraduate study through the University of Oxford. In addition to his industry career, he has spent many years as a finance lecturer at both the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Sydney, reflecting his commitment to making complex financial topics clear and practical for everyday borrowers. His expertise spans mortgage lending, funding markets, credit conditions, and the broader economic forces shaping Australian property and finance landscape. He contributes expert oversight across Yard’s lending education resources, ensuring guidance is accurate, practical, and grounded in real-world financial and market experience.

Latest Posts

Asset Finance

Operating lease vs finance lease: Understanding the difference

Learn the difference between an operating lease and finance lease for your small business vehicles.

Nathan Gooley
Apr 10, 2026
Mortgages

Getting a mortgage with foreign income in Australia: Everything you need to know

Explore home loan options for foreign income earners buying or refinancing property in Australia.

Nathan Gooley
Jan 8, 2026
Investment Property

Unlocking opportunities: commercial loans tailored for the self-employed

Self-employed? Explore how low-doc commercial loans can help fund your business growth.

Nathan Gooley
Aug 5, 2025
Mortgages

Is there an age limit for home loans?

Our guide tackles all the questions older borrowers have, and what home loans may be available

Nathan Gooley
May 5, 2022
Home Buying

What happens on settlement day, and who does what

A settlement day checklist can help make sure you don’t miss anything in this final step

Nathan Gooley
Mar 3, 2022
Mortgages

How to effectively manage your mortgage: Q&A explainer

Read our Q&A explainer for tips on how to get the most out of your mortgage

Nathan Gooley
Feb 22, 2022
Investment Property

How much can I borrow for an investment property?

Understand how lenders determine your borrowing power for an investment property

Nathan Gooley
Nov 10, 2021
Investment Property

How does landlord insurance work?

Need cover for your investment property? Read our Q&A about landlord insurance

Nathan Gooley
Oct 29, 2021
Mortgages

Construction loans guide: flexible funding for your build or renovation project

Construction loans are a flexible way of financing your project as works progress to completion

Nathan Gooley
Oct 21, 2021
Mortgages

Your complete guide to self-employed home loans

Lenders have different criteria and conditions for self-employed individuals looking for a home loan

Nathan Gooley
Sep 29, 2021
Mortgages

Everything you need to know about serviceability and qualifying for a home loan

Applying for a home loan? Read our article to understand loan serviceability

Nathan Gooley
Sep 15, 2021
Investment Property

Buying a second property: equity, finance and home loans

Buying a second property? Read our Q&A explainer for everything you need to know

Nathan Gooley
Aug 27, 2021
Investment Property

Guide to property investment and investor loans

Read our guide to educate yourself about property investment

Nathan Gooley
Aug 18, 2021
Refinancing

Understand the process of discharging your mortgage

Whether you’re switching home loans or paying it down, you’ll need a discharge of your mortgage.

Nathan Gooley
Aug 13, 2021
Investment Property

Everything you need to know about CGT on property investment

Read our guide to understand the rules around capital gains tax (CGT)

Nathan Gooley
Aug 5, 2021
Loan Rates

Learn all about interest-only home loan rates

Interest-only home loans may suitable for you, but there are some things you should know first.

Nathan Gooley
Jul 12, 2021
Loan Rates

Understanding investment home loan rates

Understanding investment home loan rates will help you build your property portfolio.

Nathan Gooley
Jul 5, 2021
Loan Rates

How to compare home loan rates

Home loan interest rates are often the deciding factor when choosing a loan. Read how to compare

Nathan Gooley
Jun 2, 2021
Mortgages

Easy to understand guide to applying for a home loan online

Applying for a home loan online? Then read our handy Q&A to help you with the process.

Nathan Gooley
May 31, 2021
Mortgages

How much can I borrow to buy a home?

The first question you might ask when searching for a home loan is how much can I borrow? Read more.

Nathan Gooley
May 21, 2021
Loan Rates

Understanding home loan rates in Australia

Understand everything about home loan rates before you secure a home loan.

Nathan Gooley
May 11, 2021
Home Buying

Guarantor home loan guide: pros, cons and how to qualify

Get your foot onto the property ladder sooner with a guarantor home loan.

Nathan Gooley
Feb 3, 2021
Home Buying

Guide to buying your first home: Home loans, grants and budgeting advice

Read our first home buyers guide to understand how the home buying process works.

Nathan Gooley
Dec 20, 2020
Home Buying

Your full guide to the First Home Owner Grant

As a first home buyer you may be eligible for the First Home Owner grant, check out if you qualify.

Nathan Gooley
Dec 20, 2020
Home Buying

How much deposit do I need for a home loan?

Your home loan deposit determines what loan you qualify for and what property you can afford.

Nathan Gooley
Dec 19, 2020
Refinancing

What you need to know about home equity

Learn what home equity is and how you can access it.

Nathan Gooley
Dec 19, 2020

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