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Mortgage Choice Modbury - Melissa Burt

Updated 2026-08-01 · 5,295 reviewed · 601 listed · Scored from 252 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(252) 95 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Reverse Mortgage & Retirement FinanceMortgage Broker
Mortgage Choice Modbury - Melissa Burt
Services
Reverse Mortgage & Retirement Finance, Mortgage Broker
Reviews
252

What recent reviews say

Across 252 five-star reviews, clients consistently report being guided through their loan journey with straightforward explanations and genuine attention to their concerns. Staff handle everything from first-home purchases to complex refinances and construction loans, staying responsive and pushing to secure better rates even when circumstances shift.

This broker stands out for staying calm under pressure-managing simultaneous construction loans and refinances through rate rises, or pivoting applications within pre-approval deadlines. Reviewers return multiple times and refer friends, often noting the team's willingness to make time and their obvious investment in each client's success.

Praised for
  • clear explanations and patience
  • responsive and available communication
  • went above and beyond for clients
  • handles complex loan scenarios
  • genuine care for client outcomes
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Best for: First-time home buyers and self-employed borrowers seeking patient guidance.

Strengths

  • Handles self-employed and complex loan applications successfully
  • Stays responsive through rate changes and urgent deadlines
  • Explains options clearly to first-time buyers
  • Long-term client relationships with repeat referrals

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
First-time buyers report clear step-by-step explanations and quick approvals, especially appreciated by those with no prior loan experience.
refinancing
Clients return for refinancing after initial home purchase, with staff managing multiple refinances alongside construction loans during volatile rate periods.
construction-loans
The team construction loans for new builds while handling concurrent refinancing, maintaining clear communication through complex multi-loan scenarios.
self-employed-loans
The team obtained loans for freelance and self-employed borrowers across multiple property purchases, described as tricky but achievable.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.96 average across the 306 reverse mortgage & retirement finance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

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

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does pre-approval usually take?
One reviewer received CommBank pre-approval very quickly after application, even when the application changed late in the pre-approval period. Speed varies by circumstance.
Can you help if I'm self-employed or freelance?
Yes. Reviewers describe obtaining loans as self-employed and freelance workers after previous rejections elsewhere, though they note these loans are more complex to arrange.
Do you offer construction loans?
Yes. One reviewer successfully obtained a construction loan for a new build while simultaneously refinancing an existing home loan with a different bank.

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Last updated 2026-08-01