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    <title>topic Re: Helping Aussies into homes and giving to wildlife while we're at it in Member Updates</title>
    <link>https://community.pledge1percent.org/t5/Member-Updates/Helping-Aussies-into-homes-and-giving-to-wildlife-while-we-re-at/m-p/31647#M655</link>
    <description>&lt;P&gt;Thank you, Lorenzo! Love your approach, finance with heart and impact. Grateful to have you and the Echidna Equity team as a valued member of Pledge 1%!&lt;/P&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:43:34 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Michelle Fifis</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2025-07-30T16:43:34Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Helping Aussies into homes and giving to wildlife while we're at it</title>
      <link>https://community.pledge1percent.org/t5/Member-Updates/Helping-Aussies-into-homes-and-giving-to-wildlife-while-we-re-at/m-p/31646#M654</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Hey legends, I’m Lorenzo from Echidna Equity. We’re a mortgage brokerage that believes finance should have a heartbeat.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;We help Australians get the right home loan for their needs—whether it’s buying a first home, refinancing for a sharper rate, or expanding a property portfolio. We handle the strategy, lender matching, negotiations and all the paperwork, so our clients can focus on living, not stressing.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;But here’s the part we’re proud of. We’ve pledged a portion of our profits to protecting endangered Australian wildlife, starting with the echidna. It’s a quirky, resilient little creature, and in many ways, it represents what we stand for—protecting the overlooked, the vulnerable, and doing business with a conscience.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;The finance industry hasn’t exactly led the way in giving back. Most people don’t associate mortgages with purpose. But we’re here to change that.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;We believe in helping people own their homes, while helping wildlife keep theirs. If you’re into purpose-led business or just want to see finance done differently, we’d love to connect.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;#EchidnaEquity #MortgageWithPurpose #1PercentPledge #EthicalFinance #HomeLoansAustralia&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>EchidnaEquity</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-07-30T04:04:40Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: Helping Aussies into homes and giving to wildlife while we're at it</title>
      <link>https://community.pledge1percent.org/t5/Member-Updates/Helping-Aussies-into-homes-and-giving-to-wildlife-while-we-re-at/m-p/31647#M655</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Thank you, Lorenzo! Love your approach, finance with heart and impact. Grateful to have you and the Echidna Equity team as a valued member of Pledge 1%!&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:43:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Michelle Fifis</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-07-30T16:43:34Z</dc:date>
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