Empowering clients to build and grow wealth through strategic property investments
In 2019, husband and wife team Patrick and Birgit Kokavec opened PBK Capital in Melbourne, before relocating to the Sunshine Coast in early 2024. From this current location, their team services all of Australia.
Expert Solutions for Business Growth and Property Investment Success
PBK Capital provides specialised commercial finance solutions for businesses, including funding for commercial property, long-term secured loans, short-term business loans (both secured and unsecured), and mortgage services with a focus on property investment.
Our 2 main objectives:
- Assisting businesses with the finance options they need to grow and dominate in their field
- Empowering clients to build and grow wealth through strategic property investments.
Why choose us?
While most brokers in Australia are generalists or “jack of all trade” types, we are niche specialists. Our team only do commercial finance for our business clients and residential investment loans for property investors nothing more.
We are the go-to broker for businesses and property investors looking to build large property portfolios. Over the years we have honed our speciality and built relationships with our key lender partners that allow us to facilitate transactions which are often outside the capabilities of our competitors.
Our history:
PBK Capital Director, Patrick Kokavec, is an ex-NAB business banker and together with his wife, Birgit, they opened the PBK Capital brokerage firm to specifically focus on assisting businesses with gaining access to the credit they need to thrive and grow.
After working for a major bank, it became apparent to Pat that there was a large segment of the market being underserved. Since the inception of PBK Capital, over the past 5 years the firm has facilitated in excess of $400 million dollars in lending to benefit their business clients and property investment clients.
Meet the team.
PBK Capital consist of a team of 4 brokerage specialists who have a combined 25 years of experience in the brokerage service sector between them.
Patrick Kokavec
Director
Pat is a seasoned finance professional with over ten years of experience in the industry, specialising in deal structuring and complex scenarios. Based on the picturesque Sunshine Coast, Pat has developed robust expertise in creating innovative financial solutions that drive successful transactions.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Pat is an avid tennis player and chess enthusiast, finding balance between his analytical work in finance and his passion for strategy and competition.
Pat holds a Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management. He is also a full member of the MFAA (Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia) and AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority)
Nicky Diles
Senior Broker
Starting in sales in the automotive industry at the age of 18, Nicky developed his skills providing exceptional one-on-one service working with prestige brands. He enjoys being social, networking and maintaining relationships. Transitioning from sales to finance, Nicky has now been working in the finance industry for over 7 years with experience providing strategic investment lending strategies and advice.
Nicky is passionate about cars, motorbikes, motorsport, real estate and in his spare time enjoys going on runs and hikes. You’ll often see him going for a run around the Brisbane River.
Nicky holds a Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management. He is also a full member of the MFAA (Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia) and AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority)
Birgit Kokavec
Operations Manager
Birgit is an experienced Operations Manager with over eight years of experience in the finance sector. She has successfully designed and implemented operational procedures for two thriving finance businesses, enhancing efficiency and driving growth. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for optimizing processes, Birgit is dedicated to fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Birgit enjoys exploring diverse cuisines and traveling to new destinations, drawing inspiration from her experiences to enrich her work and personal life.
Ken Alegrado
Lending Analyst
Ken is a Lending Analyst with 3 years of experience in evaluating loan applications and assessing credit risk. Specialising in commercial and residential finance, he excels in providing insights that support accurate lending submissions. Ken is very particular about application quality and accuracy. He is also committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering strong client relationships.