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What If We Finance Mortgage Broker Melbourne

What If We Finance Mortgage Broker Melbourne

5.0(322 reviews)See reviews ↓·Melbourne

About the company

What If We Finance is a Melbourne-based mortgage broking business led by award-winning broker Spiro Kolokithas. The business has over 25 years of experience and is not tied to any banks. It has access to over 50 lenders and 2,000 home loan products.

What If We Finance was recognised with the MFAA Customer Service Award for Victoria and was one of Australia's first brokers to earn the Mortgage Finance Professional Australia (MFPA) designation. It serves clients across Melbourne and assists first home buyers, investors, refinancers and self-employed borrowers.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Refinancing and first home loan applications are the services that feature most in feedback for this Melbourne finance broker, alongside guidance through complex borrowing circumstances. Spiro is the staff member named in the majority of accounts, with Jaan also mentioned by customers who dealt with both. Reviewers repeatedly describe clear communication at every stage, with questions answered promptly and progress explained in plain language so borrowers felt informed throughout. Customers in several reviews describe receiving a detailed spreadsheet that mapped out different borrowing options and repayment scenarios, giving clarity on budgets before property hunting began.

An aspect raised across a number of reviews is the calm, patient manner adopted when applicants were new to property purchase or lending, and the way tricky applications were handled with confidence rather than stress. Responsiveness stands out, including contact maintained while a broker was overseas, and the smooth progress from first conversation to formal approval. First home buyers and those who had previously dealt with banks or other brokers describe the experience as efficient and well organised, with attention to detail evident in the paperwork and the eventual outcome.

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What If We Finance Mortgage Broker Melbourne — Customer photo
What If We Finance Mortgage Broker Melbourne — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Matt Whitaker10 July 2026

Spiro made the entire home loan process straightforward and stress-free. As first home buyers, we had a lot of questions, and Spiro was always across the detail - from navigating the First Home Guarantee scheme through to securing unconditional approval. He took the time to explain everything clearly, responded promptly, and we always felt like we were in good hands. Would highly recommend Spiro to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable mortgage broker.

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Lucy Welsh25 June 2026

Spiro was our mortgage broker for our first home purchase back in 2017, and for our recent upsize purchase in 2026. On both occasions we have felt so very well taken care of by Spiro and his team. The attention to detail, the genuine care for us as people and the careful guidance through the whole process was absolutely phenomenal and we would recommend Spiro and the What if We Finance team to absolutely everybody. If you want extremely efficient, professional and knowledgeable expertise, presented with the kindness and care of a family friend, Spiro is your guy.

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Samantha M13 June 2026

Spiro was a pleasure to work with from the very beginning. He was able to accommodate phone calls outside of typical business hours, was highly responsive to emails and questions, and provided excellent support throughout the entire process. My home loan application was initially submitted by another mortgage broker but was not approved for the full requested amount due to an error in the application. Spiro carefully reviewed my situation, resubmitted the application, and after five weeks I received pre-approval for the full amount I had requested. As a first-home buyer, I found his guidance and expertise invaluable. I would highly recommend What If We Finance to anyone looking for a mortgage broker, especially first-home buyers.

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Maria Hueb12 June 2026

I'm a first-home buyer who just got my mortgage approved today, and I couldn't recommend Spiro and his team more highly. His approach was extremely calm, positive, and confident, and his communication was objective, straightforward, and reassuring throughout the entire process. I felt calm and confident from our first contact right through to approval, even though I had no prior knowledge of buying property or obtaining a loan. What could have been a very stressful experience ended up being an exciting and positive one. Thank you, Spiro and Jaan!

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D Blackwood30 May 2026

Spiro was fantastic throughout our mortgage process. Even when the lender was being difficult with our tax affairs, Spiro got our application over the line. Thanks to his persistence and expertise, we ended up with a strong approval above what we initially expected. Professional, friendly, responsive, and genuinely helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a great mortgage advisor.

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Mstfa Hussaini18 May 2026

Can’t recommend Spiro and the team at What If We Finance highly enough. If you want a mortgage broker who actually puts your interests first instead of just chasing a paycheck, go see Spiro. Right from our first chat he completely got what I needed. He then sent over a detailed spreadsheet mapping out heaps of different borrowing and repayment scenarios, which gave me total clarity on my budget before I even started seriously hunting for properties. What blew me away was his honesty. He narrowed everything down to a top 4, and the loan he suggested actually paid him a lower commission than the others. It wasn't even the lowest headline interest rate on paper, but he managed to find a policy that waived LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance) for my specific situation. Because he found that absolute sweet spot, it worked out by far the cheapest option overall and saved me a massive upfront cost. The whole assessment and lodgement process was a breeze too. I just uploaded my docs to their online portal, answered a few questions and did very little paperwork, and the loan was approved super fast. You could just walk into a normal bank, but do yourself a favor and chat to these guys first. It costs nothing and you get exposed to great lenders you’d probably never find on your own. Zero regrets, will be recommending Spiro to everyone.

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Aimee B17 May 2026

We honestly cannot thank Spiro enough for everything he did for us throughout our refinance process. From start to finish, the level of professionalism, communication, patience and support was outstanding. After dealing directly with banks and using brokers over the years, we can honestly say this was by far the smoothest and easiest experience we have ever had, even under some of the hardest circumstances. Spiro made what could have been a very stressful and overwhelming process feel straightforward and manageable from beginning to end. Our situation was far from straightforward, yet Spiro was knowledgeable, supportive and reassuring the entire way through. Every question was answered quickly, nothing was ever too much trouble, and he genuinely went above and beyond to help us achieve a positive outcome. What really stood out was his honesty and transparency. We always felt informed and supported and he worked incredibly hard behind the scenes to get everything across the line. His attention to detail, responsiveness and dedication to his clients is second to none. If you are looking for a broker who truly cares about their clients, is exceptionally experienced, and will work hard to get the best result possible, we would recommend Spiro without hesitation. Absolutely outstanding service — we are beyond grateful. Thank you again Spiro- simply the best!

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Contact
+61388041354melbournemortgage.com.auLevel-14/333 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Working hours
Monday08:30–21:30
Tuesday08:30–21:30
Wednesday08:30–21:30
Thursday08:30–21:30
Friday08:30–21:30
Saturday08:30–21:30
Sunday08:30–21:30