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Keating Finance

Updated 2026-07-30 · 4,285 reviewed · 380 listed · Scored from 39 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(39) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
First Home Buyer LoansRefinancingInvestment Property FinanceCar & Personal LoansMortgage Broker
Keating Finance
Services
First Home Buyer Loans, Refinancing, Investment Property Finance
Reviews
39

What recent reviews say

Chris Keating handles mortgages, refinances, and investment property loans with attentive service and quick responses. Reviewers praise his expertise, rate-shopping skill, and willingness to revisit deals unprompted. One dispute with an external vendor stands apart from overwhelmingly positive loan feedback.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and responsive
  • makes process smooth and stress-free
  • goes above and beyond
  • honest and trustworthy
  • proactive rate negotiation
Watch-outs
  • mishandled product dispute (one incident)
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Best for: Homebuyers, refinancers, and investors seeking hands-on rate management and long-term broker relationships.
Think twice if: One past public dispute with an external vendor; otherwise no service complaints evident in the reviews.

Strengths

  • Proactive rate negotiation without being asked
  • Competitive rates against major banks
  • Long-term client retention (15+ years)
  • Handles complex multi-property investment portfolios

Worth knowing

  • Chris Keating named as the primary contact across all reviews
  • Proactively renegotiates rates before clients ask
  • Assisted one client with five property purchases
  • Works with major lenders to expedite settlement
  • Holds Credit Licence 417596

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
First-home buyers praise Chris for explaining options patiently and securing rates better than banks offer.
Refinancing
Refinancing clients highlight stress-free processes and successful rate renegotiations, even after initial settlement.
Investment Property Finance
Investment clients commend accurate calculations, lender strategy expertise, and multi-property portfolio management over years.
Mortgage Broker
Strong reputation for responsive, knowledgeable brokering; most reviews name Chris as the broker directly.
Car & Personal Loans
No review evidence for this category.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.93 average across the 144 car & personal loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 94
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
38
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0
3
0
2
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1
1

Common questions

Does Chris renegotiate rates without asking?
Yes. Reviewers report he proactively reviews rates and contacts clients when better terms become available, often before they ask.
Can Keating Finance help me borrow more than the big banks will offer?
One reviewer secured significantly more through Keating Finance than they were offered by the major banks, crediting Chris's lender connections.
How long can I expect to work with the same broker?
One client has worked with Chris for 15 years across multiple personal and family loans; continuity appears a strength.

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Last updated 2026-07-30