How fast are home loan approvals?

One recent reviewer received unconditional approval in 24 hours. Martin handles full application preparation, submission, and lender negotiation.

Do you help first-time buyers?

Yes. Reviewers credit Martin and Renae with guiding first purchases, 5% deposit scheme applications, and pre-approval. They explain the process in plain English.

Can you help with investment properties?

Yes. The team-term clients report Martin and Renae assist with ongoing investment strategy and have helped them purchase multiple properties over 10+ years.

Mortgage Choice Broker Norwood - Martin Roach

Updated 2026-08-01 · 5,295 reviewed · 601 listed · Scored from 188 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(188) 94 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Mortgage Choice Broker Norwood - Martin Roach

Services: First Home Buyer Loans, Investment Property Loans, Commercial & Business Finance
Reviews: 188

What recent reviews say

Martin and Renae deliver approvals in hours and strip away the stress of loan applications with frank, jargon-free explanations. They answer calls day and night, stay on top of every detail, and negotiate hard to find the best rate.

Clients praise their help across first home purchases, investment properties, and bridging finance over many years. They also offer ongoing strategic advice for wealth-building, not just a one-off loan.

Praised for

fast approvals and unconditional decisions
clear explanations and plain English
responsive and always available
genuinely care about client outcomes
knowledgeable and experienced

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Best for: First-time buyers who want same-day approvals and ongoing financial guidance beyond the initial loan.

Think twice if: No credible counterpoint emerges from the review record. All 19 reviews are five-star with no reported delays, fees, or unmet expectations.

Strengths

unconditional approval in 24 hours typical
handle full loan lifecycle and settlement
clear non-jargon communication
best-rate negotiation on record

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans: Clients repeatedly cite stress-free guidance, clear steps, and pre-approval support for first purchases
Investment Property Loans: The team-term clients credit them with shaping investment strategy and securing best rates across multiple purchases
Commercial & Business Finance: Bridging finance approved quickly with professional handling noted

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 84% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 100

Review volume 99

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

188

Common questions

How fast are home loan approvals?: One recent reviewer received unconditional approval in 24 hours. Martin handles full application preparation, submission, and lender negotiation.
Do you help first-time buyers?: Yes. Reviewers credit Martin and Renae with guiding first purchases, 5% deposit scheme applications, and pre-approval. They explain the process in plain English.
Can you help with investment properties?: Yes. The team-term clients report Martin and Renae assist with ongoing investment strategy and have helped them purchase multiple properties over 10+ years.

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