Backing Local Skills: JLT Engineering & Mountway Finance

Running your own business is a big step — especially when the banks say “no.” For Shaun Turner, owner of JLT Engineering in Karratha, getting the right finance meant the difference between chasing a dream or letting it slip away. That’s when Mountway Finance stepped up to help.

The Challenge

Shaun is a qualified boilermaker with years of hands‑on experience. Together with his small team of six, he set out to build JLT Engineering — servicing everything from small boats and trailers through to major jobs out on site.

But when it came time to purchase the business, finance was a roadblock.

“Without Mountway, we wouldn’t have a business. We had a very complicated financial situation… and the big 4 banks wouldn’t touch us because we hadn’t been operating for 12 months.”

Shaun needed a finance partner who wouldn’t just look at the numbers, but who would back the vision.

The Solution

That’s where Jordan from Mountway came in. Instead of putting the file in the “too hard basket,” he explored other avenues. He took the time to understand the business, find the right lender, and structure a deal that gave Shaun the breathing room to get started.

“Jordan was willing to give a new small business a go, and he managed to successfully find us finance.”

Mountway’s local knowledge and outside‑the‑box thinking made all the difference.

The Outcome

With the deal done, Shaun and his team could finally get stuck into what they do best — building and repairing for their community.

• Secured finance when the big banks said no
• Purchased and launched JLT Engineering successfully
• Paid out all previous loans and moved forward with a clean slate
• Gained peace of mind knowing Mountway was on hand to support their journey

Why It Matters

For Shaun, the difference wasn’t just the funding — it was knowing someone genuinely had his back.

“He understands that business can be difficult at times and is happy to work with you to ensure the best for your business.”

At Mountway, that’s what it’s all about: helping real Aussies create lasting businesses, not just ticking boxes. Because when locals have a go, they deserve finance that works just as hard as they do.