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Bernie Lewis Home Loans

Updated 2026-08-01 · 5,295 reviewed · 601 listed · Scored from 69 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(69) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
First Home Buyer LoansInvestment Property LoansCommercial & Business FinanceReverse Mortgage & Retirement FinanceMortgage Broker
Bernie Lewis Home Loans
Services
First Home Buyer Loans, Investment Property Loans, Commercial & Business Finance
Reviews
69

What recent reviews say

Customers speak consistently about staff who make complex transactions straightforward by explaining options in plain language and responding quickly to questions. Several reviewers describe the team solving unexpected obstacles and staying available outside hours to close deals fast, with people returning across decades for first home, investment, and refinance deals.

Experience spans first-time buyers to seasoned investors and refinancers. Notable praise centres on staff who anticipate problems before they surface, secure competitive rates, and guide clients through multi-step processes (pre-approval, offers, grants, settlement) as if protecting their own money.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and explains clearly
  • responsive and fast turnaround
  • friendly and easy to work with
  • honest and genuinely cares about clients
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Best for: First-time home buyers and investment property buyers who value clear explanations and someone who handles complexity from pre-approval to settlement.

Strengths

  • Staff explain options clearly and in plain language
  • Responsive to questions outside business hours
  • Long-term client relationships (reviewers cite 12-20+ years)
  • Solve complex obstacles quickly

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
The team first-time buyers praise clear explanations of loan types, rapid pre-approvals, and stress-free processes from offer to settlement.
Investment Property Loans
Investment buyers describe staff laying out scenarios, handling paperwork efficiently, and securing quick approvals for property purchases.
refinancing
Refinancers cite comprehensive comparisons between lenders and quick response times when seeking better rates.
Commercial & Business Finance
Limited review evidence; business website lists commercial property loans as a service.
Reverse Mortgage & Retirement Finance
Limited review evidence; business website lists reverse mortgages as a service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.93 average across the 371 first home buyer loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 89
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can I get a mortgage arranged?
One reviewer reported completing pre-approval, making offers, securing a first-home owner's grant, and settling in under 5 weeks. Staff respond to questions outside business hours during active deals.
Can I refinance with Bernie Lewis if I'm switching lenders?
Yes. Reviewers report the team providing comprehensive comparisons between lenders and handling the paperwork efficiently to reduce repayments or switch loans.
Is this good for first-time buyers?
Yes. The team first-time buyers describe staff explaining loan types and options in simple terms, securing first-home owner's grants, and guiding the entire process from pre-approval to settlement.

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Last updated 2026-08-01