Are you open seven days a week?

Yes, the business publishes opening hours for all seven days.

Do you work with first-time home buyers?

Yes. Reviews from first-home buyers describe patient guidance through the process and ongoing support to settlement.

Melba Mortgage Broker

Updated 2026-08-01 · 5,295 reviewed · 601 listed · Scored from 96 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(96) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Services: First Home Buyer Loans, Commercial & Business Finance, Reverse Mortgage & Retirement Finance
Reviews: 96

What recent reviews say

Every review is five stars. Customers praise Gary for personal attention, rapid replies, and a genuine focus on outcomes rather than quick sales. He navigates complex loans, refinances, and first-home purchases with equal expertise, leaving clients confident and returning for future needs.

Praised for

responsive and quick to reply
personal, tailored advice
knowledgeable about complex lending
reduces stress through clear communication

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Best for: First-time home buyers and clients with complex lending needs who value personal attention.

Strengths

personal service from a known broker
handles complex commercial and SMSF loans
meets over coffee to discuss options
finds competitive rates quickly

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans: Patients guide to process and options; reduces stress through clear explanation.
refinancing: Finds competitive rates quickly; clients return repeatedly for refinance help.
Commercial & Business Finance: Handles complex structures across company name and SMSF with VIP service.
Reverse Mortgage & Retirement Finance: No explicit mention in reviews provided.

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.96 average across the 327 commercial & business finance businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 99

Review volume 86

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 80

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Are you open seven days a week?: Yes, the business publishes opening hours for all seven days.
Do you work with first-time home buyers?: Yes. Reviews from first-home buyers describe patient guidance through the process and ongoing support to settlement.

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