Finance Mutual Australia (FMA) is a shining example of purposeful growth and unfettered expansion.

When Company Director Jason Di Iulio (www.jasondiiulio.com.au) established FMA in 1998, his vision was clear. He would help clients achieve their financial goals rapidly and efficiently by expertly guiding them through a wide range of quality products from the cream of the country's providers.

Drawing on his considerable experience in the banking industry, Mr Di Iulio rapidly began realising this initial vision, linking his clients with the ideal financial products for their needs - everything from mortgage and investment loans, to commercial equipment and private finance.

Since that time, FMA has further developed its market presence by partnering with Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) in 2006 to take on the metropolitan management of the branch operations of SGIC in South Australia. Once again another successful business strategy.

Having seen the group grow from humble beginnings, the decision was made to seek out and acquire like business to further grow the group. The most notable acquisition was that of Assist Finance Corporation Limited ('Assist Finance'), in 2007.

Assist Finance now forms an integral part of the groups' business operations and now sees FMA firmly placed as one of the largest and most respected non bank lenders in South Australia. In addition Assist Finance is able to offer direct mortgage investments and at call and term investments and operates South Australia's only ASIC licenced direct mortgage investment scheme.