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Finance Empire Australia - Maitland

Finance Empire Australia - Maitland

5.0(123 reviews)See reviews ↓·Maitland

About the company

Finance Empire was founded by experienced mortgage brokers Rod Sattler-Jones and Gavin Bennett. Both are Finance Specialists and Directors. The company has offices in Maitland and on the Sunshine Coast. It assists clients across Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter, the Sunshine Coast and throughout Australia.

Finance Empire provides home loans, refinancing, investment lending and more. Its services include refinancing, debt consolidation, construction loans, bridging loans, investment loans, and personal loans. It takes a client for life approach, staying in touch and reviewing lending over time. Its Australian Credit Representative Number is 543345.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Mortgage broking and refinancing are the two threads that run through the accounts left for this Maitland practice, and both are described in similar terms. Rod is the name that recurs most, recalled as patient and approachable with borrowers who had never dealt with a lender before, explaining each stage in plain language and keeping people updated as applications progressed. Gavin attracts comparable remarks for his responsiveness to calls and emails, his work in locating a suitable loan and his persistence in gathering the documentation approval required, while the support team is separately noted for assisting when digital paperwork proved difficult.

Several customers who have refinanced over a period of years describe the process as seamless, and owners of investment property mention figures being worked through and strategic advice provided at short notice. Fast approvals come up often, including one processed within hours and another handled outside ordinary business hours, and reviewers value packages tailored to their circumstances rather than a standard product. First-time purchasers in particular recall feeling confident throughout, with one describing the outcome as a dream home secured.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Heather Curtain26 July 2026

Rod is absolutely AMAZING! He is so informative and helped us through every step as a first home buyer! We felt so reassured that every step was covered and actioned! THANK YOU SO MUCH ROD!!

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Ty M28 May 2026

We had another excellent experience working with Finance Empire. Gavin was professional, knowledgeable, and highly supportive throughout the entire process. He provided clear guidance at every stage, kept communication consistent, and helped us secure an outcome that saved us a significant amount of money. The process was smooth, stress-free, and handled with a high level of care and attention. We truly appreciated Gavin’s expertise and would confidently recommend both him and the Finance Empire team to anyone seeking reliable mortgage advice and outstanding service. Thank you!

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Chloe Gale17 May 2026

I honestly cannot recommend Rod enough! He went out of his way to make sure my finance came through quickly. I found out I got the property on Sunday night and messaged him not expecting a reply but he got back to me immediately and on a Sunday night! That level of service and care is something you just do not find anywhere else. As a first home buyer the whole process could have been really stressful but Rod worked tirelessly to get my approval through quickly so I could secure the property. On Monday night at 8pm he was still working on my loan application calling and messaging me for any details he needed. He could have easily stopped working after normal business hours but he didn’t. He kept me updated every step of the way and communicated everything so clearly throughout the entire process. I am honestly so so grateful to Rod. I would never use another broker. The level of care and dedication he showed to make sure everything worked out for me was above and beyond anything I could have expected. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a broker who genuinely cares.

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Fo8 May 2026

Gavin is approachable, answers questions quickly (both phone calls and emails) and did a fabulous job of finding the right loan and getting all information for that loan to be approved. His support team at the office were also extremely helpful when I had some technical difficulties finding some digital information.

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Mikaela Mitchell8 May 2026

Amazing customer service! Gavin made sure we understood all the documentation and processes. He was thorough and very knowledgeable

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Natalie Smith3 May 2026

I couldn’t recommend Rod highly enough! As a first home buyer, the whole process felt pretty overwhelming at first, but Rod made everything feel so smooth and stress-free. He actually started helping me a few years ago when I was first exploring my options, and when my circumstances changed, he was more than happy to pick things back up again this year. From restarting the process to purchasing my home, it all came together in about 3 months. What really stood out was his communication and responsiveness. He was always quick to reply and so easy to get in touch with via text, call, or email. No question ever felt too small, and he explained everything clearly, which made me feel really informed and confident in every decision. Rod is incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, and approachable. He has such a calm, no-pressure approach that instantly puts you at ease, which made a huge difference as a first-time buyer. I always felt supported and never stressed. I’m so happy with the outcome, everything went smoothly, and he helped me secure a loan structure and approval that exceeded my expectations. If you’re considering a broker, I would absolutely recommend Rod. He’s kind, professional, and genuinely cares about getting the best result for you.

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Stevie Smith12 March 2026

I have worked with Gavin and the team at Finance Empire on multiple occassions over the last 5 years and make the whole refinancing experience so seamless. They guide you every step if the way and they genuinely want to make sure you to give you the best products and service possible. Thank you team.

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RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Finance Empire Australia - Maitland (this page)★ 5,0123No
2In Financial Services - Mortgage Broker Maitland★ 5,0124No
3Innovative Finance | Maitland & Hunter Valley★ 5,0638No
4Wilson Finance Solutions★ 5,056No
5Watson Wealth★ 5,083No
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Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed