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Horizon Home Loans

Horizon Home Loans

5.0(71 reviews)See reviews ↓·Cairns

About the company

Horizon Financial provides home loans, investment loans, refinance, personal insurance, commercial loans, and business & equipment finance. Horizon Financial brokers evaluate more than 450 home loans from Australian banks and lenders. Horizon Financial has its own skilled financial planners who assist with superannuation and personal insurances. Horizon Financial Private Wealth Management Pty Ltd is an Authorised Representative and Credit Representative of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Couples buying their first home and families financing a first build in Cairns make up much of the feedback for this brokerage, and reviewers repeatedly single out Blake Rideout and colleague Sarah for steering them through each stage. More than one customer describes initial meetings that ran well over an hour, with every step explained in plain language and practical guidance offered on strengthening an application. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is how reachable the team remains, with questions answered promptly and courteously by phone or email, both before settlement and afterwards.

Reviewers highlight Blake's expertise and down-to-earth manner, calling him honest, patient and efficient, and credit him with securing finance that suited their circumstances when they doubted approval was possible. Sarah is named for keeping buyers updated throughout and following matters through to completion. First home builds and purchases feature strongly, alongside general mortgage broking and loan structuring, with clients describing the paperwork and approvals as straightforward and far less daunting than expected. The consistent thread is attentive, knowledgeable service that leaves buyers feeling informed and confident in their decisions.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Shanoha Finn18 April 2026

Blake from Horizon Financial is an outstanding specialist mortgage consultant who made the entire home-buying process smooth and far less stressful for me and my partner. From the very beginning, he provided clear, helpful information and guided us through every step with patience and professionalism. His knowledge and expertise were evident throughout, and he was always available to answer our questions, no matter how small, making us feel confident and supported in our decisions. Blake genuinely went above and beyond to ensure we understood everything and felt comfortable along the way. We’re incredibly grateful for his assistance in helping us secure our home and would highly recommend Blake to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated broker.

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Mandy Hall8 April 2026

Blake Rideout at Horizon Financial was outstanding to work with. He made the entire process simple and stress-free, explaining everything clearly and keeping us informed every step of the way. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to getting the best outcome really stood out. Blake went above and beyond, and we always felt confident we were in good hands. Highly recommend Blake to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable Mortgage Consultant.

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Sharni Hollis6 February 2026

I had a fantastic experience with Blake at Horizon Financial. As a first-time buyer, the mortgage process felt overwhelming, but Blake took the time to explain every step and made sure I felt completely at ease with my decisions. He was professional, quick to respond to my questions, and ultimately found me a great deal that fit my circumstances perfectly. Highly recommend his services!

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Jasper Borutta5 February 2026

I simply cannot fault the service and commitment that Blake made in order to secure finance for our home. The process was very simple with assistance the entire way through. Blake kept us up to date with critical milestones so we could be well prepared for settlement. Thanks Blake.

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Jessica Brophy8 December 2025

I can’t speak highly enough of Blake. I’ve been working with him over the years, setting goals and working towards making my dream come true, and his support has made all the difference. As a first-home buyer and a single mum, there were plenty of questions and unknowns, but Blake made every step easy to understand and never made me feel like any question was too much. His patience, honesty and genuine care towards my goal made the whole process so much easier than I ever expected. If you’re looking for a broker who goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Blake enough - you’ll want him on your side. Thank you x1000 Blake

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Paris Brennan13 September 2025

Blake worked with us for 10 months to make our dream home happen. He was great to work with and super understanding and reassuring every step of the way. When others threw us in the 'too hard' basket Blake took on the challenge.We will be forever grateful to Blake and his team at Horizon. 100% will recommend him

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Julie Adams22 May 2025

We had an excellent experience working with Blake throughout the process of purchasing our home. He was consistently courteous, informative, and readily available to answer any questions we had. His expertise and clear communication helped make what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and straightforward. Blake went above and beyond to ensure everything was in order, and we truly appreciated his professionalism and dedication. We highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable finance broker.

Mortgage brokers in Cairns compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Cairns are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Horizon Home Loans (this page)★ 5,071No
2Joshua Place - Mortgage Broker Cairns★ 5,032No
3Choice Finance Cairns★ 5,019No
Contact
+61740417566www.horizonhomeloans.com.au122 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed