About the company
Astute Townsville Central is a finance and commercial brokerage that has operated since 2006. It operates as a full service finance, insurance and wealth business and was one of the first to offer a fully integrated financial services business model. All brokers hold Diplomas of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management and are fully qualified members of the Mortgage & Finance Association Australia. The business is accredited with over 25 lenders.
Financial advisers are authorised representatives of Astute Townsville Central authorised by Alliance Wealth Pty Ltd. They can advise on money management and savings, personal and business risk protection, debt management, investments, superannuation, and retirement. The team includes Steve James, Chris Denyer, Renee Ashelford, Rachel Downey, Rebecca Groves, Allison Goldsmith, Tammy Gray, and Christine Ryan.
What customers say
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Denise supported my partner and I in buying our first home this year. She was welcoming, patient and efficient and we felt very well supported by her and the team. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her 😊
Rachel was great to deal with from start to finish. She’s knowledgeable, gave solid advice, and always took the time to explain everything properly. She was easy to get hold of, answered all our questions thoroughly, and laid out all the options clearly so we could make the right decisions without feeling rushed. The whole process was straightforward, with realistic timeframes and no surprises along the way. Would definitely recommend her to anyone needing help with their finances.
We have had multiple dealings with Astute, Townsville and they have all been great experiences. Prompt, professional and hassle free
Rachel was incredibly efficient. No surprises, walked me through the entire process and I knew what to expect. Was my first time using a broker and I will most definitely be asking Rachel to help with acquiring my next home or assets! Amazing service and professionalism personified.
Very happy with Denise and Vicki, we have secured two mortgages with Astute, very professional and communication was excellent, Vicki would check in weekly to ensure we were happy with everything during the build. If we do receive to build or buy another property I will 100% be using Astute!
The professional and friendly service provided by Denise and Vicki at Astute financial made a complex investment property purchase relatively easy. I recommend Denise, Vicki and the wider Astute team to anyone looking at financing, insurance or investment strategies!
It's always a pleasure working with Denise, Vicki and the team. They've once again made the entire mortgage process stress-free and straightforward. They took the time to understand my needs, explained every option clearly, and went above and beyond to secure a fantastic rate. Communication was prompt and transparent, and every question I had was answered with patience and expertise. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, my loan was approved quickly, and the whole process felt effortless. They truly deliver exceptional service from start to finish.
Finance & commercial brokers in Townsville compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 6 businesses in this category in Townsville are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Finance Group Australia | ★ 5,0 | 55 | No |
| 2 | Alta Finance | ★ 5,0 | 39 | No |
| 3 | Astute Townsville Central (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 31 | No |
| 4 | Ausloans Finance Townsville | ★ 5,0 | 31 | Yes |
| 5 | Sunrise Financial Brokers - Townsville | ★ 5,0 | 3 | No |