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Astute Wollongong Central

Astute Wollongong Central

5.0(20 reviews)See reviews ↓·Wollongong

About the company

The practice commenced operations in 2013 as a solely operated mortgage brokerage and has since relocated to the Bundaberg region. It assists clients in obtaining residential, commercial and asset finance, and primarily specialises in assisting property investors with equity release and investment property portfolio management. Services include home loans, commercial loans, vehicle leasing and equipment finance, and construction finance.

The brokerage arranges the whole application process, liaises with external parties such as the lending institution, conveyancers and real estate agents, and manages the loan process from application through to settlement. Peter Smith is the Owner/Principal, Nathan Smith is a Loan Consultant, and Amy Smith is Admin/Loan Support. The practice helps Wollongong and Bundaberg based customers find finance solutions, and can meet clients through online video platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams where location is an issue.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

First-home purchases, refinancing and the reshaping of wider finance strategy appear throughout the accounts left for this Wollongong brokerage, and the same names surface repeatedly. Peter, working with Nathan and the wider team, is described as attentive and candid, generous with his time and careful to explain each stage of an application so the process feels clear rather than daunting. Several customers note how promptly questions are answered, both while a loan is being arranged and once it has settled, with communication remaining consistent from the first discussion to completion.

The care taken to match borrowers with a product suited to their circumstances, across refinancing and the restructuring of existing loans, is another theme, along with the industry knowledge and market awareness brought to that task. Speed recurs as well, one client recalling a home loan pushed through inside a tight window. Handling of obstacles draws similar comment, with transactions described as smooth and low-stress and clients feeling looked after. Returning for second and third dealings indicates the trust those engagements built.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Angus Mackay3 September 2025

Pete and the team at Astute are true professionals. They have helped us twice now and have been exceptional both times. Pete and Nathan are informative, clear and always happy to answer any questions you may have. We highly recommend their services.

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Dedar Abdula21 December 2023

Peter and his team are amazing. He was supportive, responsive and transparent at every stage of our journey and we couldn’t be more grateful. We would highly recommend him.

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Adrian D6 September 2022

I highly recommend Pete and the team at Astute. Pete was extremely attentive, hardworking and took the time to explain everything throughout my refinancing process. He matched me with a product that suited my needs. Very happy with the final outcome.

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Harrison Lowe7 June 2022

Peter and the Astute team are fantastic. I would highly recommend. They are happy to answer any questions, assist in any way possible and they ensured a smooth process for my purchase of property. They have fantastic customer service and get the job done! Thanks Peter and Astute!

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Kim To4 November 2021

Updated after 3 years (Nov 2021): once again, the team was excellent in helping with my refinance. Everything was done quickly, all my questions were answered quickly and in a timely manner. Even better, they helped to secure me a better home loan rates that I wasnt actually eligible for due to my loan size. I can't thank you enough. Highly recommend for first time home owner or refinance. Original: I was referred to Peter to get help with my first home purchase and his work has been excellent. He has great knowledge and experience in the industry,went above and beyond to guide me through the whole process, offered various advice, was very quick in replying to my questions or issues, and very honest and profession in his work. Highly recommended

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Lana Dare5 June 2021

I would not hesitate to recommend Astute. The team did a a great job. They were very responsive and the whole process was clear and hassle free. Thank you!

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Brooke Hill15 April 2020

Highly recommend all the team at Astute Wollongong Central. Professional, Personable, Knowledgable, Timely (If I needed something done they were able to get it done for a specified deadline without fault) and they were able to get the job done with only 2 in person meetings so convienient for a busy lifestyle that everything inbetween could be done online.

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Contact
+61242250788www.pwsfs.com.au42 Swan St, Wollongong NSW 2500
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed