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Empire Road Investments (Specialist Lending Co.)

Updated 2026-09-26 · 1,716 reviewed · 444 listed · Scored from 29 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(29) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Empire Road Investments (Specialist Lending Co.)
Location
West Perth
Services
Refinancing, Investment Property Finance, Commercial & Business Finance
Reviews
29
Ranking
#114 in Refinancing
Best for
First-time buyers who want step-by-step guidance and refinancers hunting for rate savings.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-26).

What do recent reviews say?

Michael, the team, and the team consistently deliver patient guidance and quick problem-solving. Clients praise their willingness to explain mortgage steps clearly, hunt for better rates, and respond at all hours. First-time buyers report feeling confident after working with them, and refinancing customers have saved money or shortened loan terms. No complaints surface across the 15 reviews supplied.

Praised for
  • patient explanation of complex processes
  • available and responsive to questions
  • goes above and beyond to find better rates
  • professional and personable staff
  • walks clients through every step
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Best for: First-time buyers who want step-by-step guidance and refinancers hunting for rate savings.

What are they good at?

  • named brokers Michael and the team handle cases personally
  • hunt for better rates and consolidation options
  • patient with first-time buyers over extended process
  • responsive at all hours

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Michael walked first-time buyers through defining property wants and financial comfort over a year, answering many questions patiently.
Refinancing
Brokers found cheaper refinance rates and consolidated loans; one client saved money and shortened loan term by 2 years.
Investment Property Finance
Michael helped clients define long-term property portfolio strategy and financial security goals.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.94 average across the 302 refinancing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 60% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 97
Review volume 64
Review recency 78
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

How long does the first-home buyer process take?
One client worked with Michael for over a year to define their property wants, financial goals, and mortgage strategy before settling on their first property.
Can they help if I already have a mortgage?
Yes. Michael found one refinance client a cheaper rate and combined their loans, reducing the loan term by 2 years.
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Last updated 2026-09-26