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Rely Finance

Updated 2026-07-30 · 4,285 reviewed · 380 listed · Scored from 46 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(46) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
First Home Buyer LoansMortgage BrokerCar & Personal Loans
Rely Finance
Services
First Home Buyer Loans, Mortgage Broker, Car & Personal Loans
Reviews
46

What recent reviews say

Nicole Shepherd at Rely Finance consistently earns five-star reviews for turning mortgage and loan applications into stress-free experiences. Clients praise her in-depth knowledge, willingness to spend time understanding their situation, and ability to explain complex options clearly while securing competitive rates.

The business handles first-home purchases, refinancing, investment property loans, and personal lending. Nicole's hands-on approach-fielding questions before clients ask, fighting for better rates with banks, and staying available by phone or email-sets the tone across repeat clients and new borrowers alike.

Praised for
  • staff expertise and knowledge
  • goes above and beyond
  • clear, patient communication
  • stress-free experience
  • prompt responsiveness
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Best for: First-time buyers seeking hands-on guidance and clients refinancing or investing who value transparent rate comparison.

Strengths

  • Nicole Shepherd's deep industry knowledge
  • consistently secures competitive rates
  • explains options clearly and patiently
  • always available to clients

Worth knowing

  • Nicole Shepherd is the named broker across all 20+ reviews
  • Forewent commission on one settlement to allow clients to expedite finance directly with a bank
  • Works across home purchase, refinancing, investment property loans, business loans, and personal lending

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Clients report feeling supported and guided through the stress; Nicole's clarity and patience remove overwhelm.
Mortgage Broker
Praised for securing competitive rates, explaining options, staying available, and managing the full process end-to-end.
Refinancing
Clients highlight Nicole's ability to secure better rates and handle complex refinancing, including investment property loans.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.93 average across the 144 car & personal loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 98
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
46
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Common questions

Is Rely Finance open on weekends?
Yes; their Google listing shows opening hours for all 7 days of the week.
Does Nicole help with investment property loans?
Yes. Reviews confirm she has assisted multiple clients with investment property purchases and refinancing.
Can Nicole help if I'm buying and refinancing at the same time?
Yes. At least one client worked with Nicole simultaneously on purchasing a new land block and refinancing their existing home loan.

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Last updated 2026-07-30