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The Australian Lending & Investment Centre

Updated 2026-08-01 · 5,295 reviewed · 601 listed · Scored from 274 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(274) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
First Home Buyer LoansInvestment Property LoansCommercial & Business FinanceReverse Mortgage & Retirement FinanceMortgage Broker
The Australian Lending & Investment Centre
Services
First Home Buyer Loans, Investment Property Loans, Commercial & Business Finance
Reviews
274

What recent reviews say

Getting a mortgage felt straightforward rather than overwhelming. Staff understood each client's unique circumstances, answered quickly, and explained options clearly without pressure, making even unconventional borrowing situations (PhD student, parental leave, lack of PR) result in pre-approval and settlement within weeks.

Investment clients report long-term wealth growth and strategic direction tailored to their goals. Refinancing is handled smoothly, and the team follows up after settlement. Repeat clients and referrals dominate the reviews, suggesting trust built over years of consistent, personal service.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable staff tailoring solutions
  • prompt responsive communication
  • professional and honest advice
  • stress-free guidance for first buyers
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Best for: First-time buyers and investors seeking personalised strategy, particularly those with non-standard employment or visa status.

Strengths

  • first-time buyer guidance for non-standard scenarios
  • investment strategy and long-term wealth planning
  • same-day or next-day response to client queries
  • consistent service from specialist brokers over years

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Buyers report clear explanation of steps, stress-free experience, and guidance for unusual circumstances like PhD students or temporary visa holders.
Investment Property Loans
Investment clients credit the team with strategic planning, consistent wealth growth, and long-term follow-up that extends years beyond settlement.
refinancing
Refinance clients describe smooth, easy process with prompt communication and exploration of multiple options.
Mortgage Broker
Brokers are responsive, tailored in their approach, and maintain long-standing relationships resulting in repeat business and referrals.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.93 average across the 371 first home buyer loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 94
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What happens if my employment is unusual (e.g. I'm on parental leave or don't yet have PR)?
The team has experience with non-standard situations. One client obtained pre-approval within record time despite being a PhD student on parental leave and lacking Australian PR.
How quickly can I hear back if I have questions?
Clients report responses within hours by email or phone, with many praising same-day or next-day turnaround on queries and progress updates.
Do you work with first-time buyers who haven't decided to buy yet?
Yes. Multiple clients describe calling after their landlord announced a sale or a sudden change in circumstances, and the team guided them from that point to settlement, sometimes within 60 days.

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Last updated 2026-08-01