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James Lagudi - Mortgage Broker - Bernie Lewis Home Loans

Updated 2026-08-01 · 5,295 reviewed · 601 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(32) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
First Home Buyer LoansInvestment Property LoansReverse Mortgage & Retirement FinanceMortgage Broker
James Lagudi - Mortgage Broker - Bernie Lewis Home Loans
Services
First Home Buyer Loans, Investment Property Loans, Reverse Mortgage & Retirement Finance
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

James Lagudi delivers consistent, hands-on broker support across first-time buyers to seasoned investors. Clients repeatedly highlight his availability after hours, clear explanations, and willingness to manage complicated settlements and refinancing scenarios in a straightforward manner.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and patient guidance
  • went above and beyond
  • responsive and always available
  • genuine care for client outcomes
  • made complex processes smooth
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Best for: First-home buyers, property investors, anyone refinancing to secure better rates.

Strengths

  • The team-term client relationships spanning 10-15 years
  • Available outside business hours including weekends
  • The team complex settlements and short timelines
  • Proactive rate negotiation and refinancing advice

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Clients praise his patience, market knowledge, and ability to guide first-timers through overwhelming process and high costs.
refinancing
Repeatedly praised for proactive rate negotiation, quick processing, and securing significant savings on loan repayments.
Investment Property Loans
Commended for supporting complex multi-property scenarios and handling tight settlement timelines.
Reverse Mortgage & Retirement Finance
Listed as offered service; no specific review commentary provided.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.93 average across the 371 first home buyer loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 98
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is James available outside normal business hours?
Yes. Reviewers mention him answering queries on weekends and taking calls at all hours to support clients.
Can he help if my situation is complex or urgent?
Yes. Clients describe him managing complex multi-property settlements, short timelines, and challenging refinancing cases without delay.
How long has James been a mortgage broker?
The team enough to have supported some clients for 10-15 years. His qualifications include a the team in Finance and Mortgage the team and Australian the team the team 384404.
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Last updated 2026-08-01