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Bonfire Finance

Updated 2026-07-30 · 4,285 reviewed · 380 listed · Scored from 11 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(11) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
First Home Buyer LoansRefinancingCommercial & Business FinanceConstruction & Building LoansCar & Personal LoansMortgage Broker
Bonfire Finance
Services
First Home Buyer Loans, Refinancing, Commercial & Business Finance
Reviews
11

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Leon and the team for clear explanations, thorough exploration of loan options, and personal attention throughout the finance process. Multiple clients report using Bonfire Finance repeatedly over years, citing stress-free experiences across first-home purchases, refinancing, construction loans, and loan consolidation.

Praised for
  • patient explanation of options
  • knowledgeable and professional
  • goes above and beyond
  • long-term reliability
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Best for: First-home buyers and families wanting thorough explanation of loan options.

Strengths

  • explains all options in plain language
  • staff follow through after hours and between appointments
  • serves multi-generational families
  • handles first homes, builds, and refinancing

Worth knowing

  • Leon (broker) named as primary advisor across multiple years of client work
  • Katrina (team member) specifically praised for prompt communication and willingness to meet outside normal hours
  • Clients report using the service repeatedly over 5+ years for different loan types

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Leon guides first-home buyers through every step; clients describe the experience as stress-free and thorough.
Refinancing
Repeat clients refinance through Bonfire after initial home purchase; process described as seamless and professional.
Construction & Building Loans
Clients used Bonfire to secure home loans for building projects; described as making the process easy and carefree.
Car & Personal Loans
Loan consolidation mentioned as a service handled with the same professional approach.
Mortgage Broker
Core service praised across all client types for clear communication and thorough exploration of options.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.92 average across the 322 first home buyer loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 96
Review volume 47
Review recency 78
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Bonfire Finance work with first-home builders?
Yes. Reviewers report Leon guiding first-home builders through securing construction loans and later refinancing.
Will they explain loan options in plain language?
Yes. Multiple reviewers mention Leon taking time to explain everything in simple terms so clients understand the whole process.
Can I contact them outside standard hours?
Reviewers report the team responds promptly and are willing to meet outside hours; one client mentions Katrina meeting them at the airport to sign paperwork before a flight.
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Last updated 2026-07-30