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First Home Buyer LoansMortgage Broker
Derry & Co Home Loan
First Home Buyer LoansRefinancingInvestment Property FinanceConstruction & Building LoansSelf-Employed & Low-Doc LoansMortgage Broker
- Services
- First Home Buyer Loans, Refinancing, Investment Property Finance
- Reviews
- 265
What recent reviews say
First-time buyers and repeat clients consistently praise Derry and his team for patient guidance through unfamiliar territory, clear answers to questions, and reliable follow-through even on delayed or complex applications. Named staff members (Derry, Richard, Devita) earned recognition for turning tough approvals around, keeping clients informed at each step, and treating stressful processes as manageable projects.
The business handles first home purchases, refinancing, investment loans, and construction finance across remote and urban properties. Multiple reviewers returned for second or third loans, and one first-home buyer noted Derry managed several pre-approvals over years without losing patience. One negative review cited rudeness but lacks detail.
Praised for
- patient explanation of complex processes
- responsive and clear communication
- went above and beyond to solve difficult cases
- supportive through multi-year client relationships
Watch-outs
- rudeness reported once
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Best for: First-time buyers needing patient guidance; repeat clients seeking familiar, trusted advisors.
Think twice if: One undetailed complaint of rudeness; overall evidence strongly positive but sparse negative specifics prevent fuller assessment.
Strengths
- patient guidance for first-time buyers unfamiliar with processes
- named brokers (Derry, Richard) build long client relationships
- solves difficult approvals others have declined
- clear upfront budget conversations before property search
Worth knowing
- Derry (named broker) manages multi-year client relationships and pre-approval renewals without pressure
- Richard and Devita (named team members) handle home loan and refinance processes
- Business obtained finance on historic remote properties after another broker declined
- Clear upfront budget conversations before clients shop for property
- Off-market purchases and complex scenarios handled successfully
What reviews say by service
- First Home Buyer Loans
- Clients praise patient explanation of unfamiliar processes and smooth approvals despite off-market or complex circumstances.
- Refinancing
- Repeat refinance clients cite stress-free experience, clear communication at each step, and patient answer to all questions.
- Investment Property Finance
- Described as committed to achieving best family outcomes across multiple investment loan cycles.
- Construction & Building Loans
- Team guided client through all paperwork and documentation stages of construction finance successfully.
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 97% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
Scoring Method Star rating 100
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Will I need to apply multiple times if I'm not ready to buy yet?
- No. Derry manages pre-approval renewals patiently over years without pressure, supporting clients until they're ready to commit.
- Can you help if another broker has already declined my application?
- Yes. Derry and his team have secured finance on properties another broker refused, including remote historic houses.
- Do you explain things clearly if I've never bought a home before?
- Yes. Multiple first-time buyers report Derry took time to patiently explain mortgages step by step, even when they had no prior knowledge.
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