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Lifestyle Mortgage Finance & Financial Planning

Lifestyle Mortgage Finance & Financial Planning

5.0(49 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bundaberg

About the company

Lifestyle Mortgage Finance & Financial Planning is a mortgage broking and financial planning business based in Bundaberg, Queensland. The financial planning arm, Lifestyle Financial Planning, was created in 2009 when Craig Marriott and Peter Emery entered into partnership.

Carey Dern purchased Craig Marriott's share of the business in 2022 and Peter Emery's share in 2023. The business partners with AMP Financial Planning, and Carey Dern is an Authorised Representative of AMP Financial Planning. Carey Dern and her family live and work in Bundaberg.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Mortgage and finance broking sits at the centre of what customers describe at this Bundaberg practice. Borrowers repeatedly highlight the assistance given with first home purchases, loan restructuring and investment property finance, with several noting that paperwork and lender comparisons were explained in plain terms. Craig Marriott and Greg Sutton are named often, alongside Kerrie and Carey, and reviewers describe each as professional, patient and easy to deal with. A recurring theme is communication before and after settlement: queries answered quickly, problems solved as they arose, and contact maintained once the paperwork was signed rather than ending at approval.

Customers also mention that loan options were matched to their circumstances, including deposit requirements, associated costs and liaising with solicitors, and that the rate and features secured suited them. Reliability and a personal approach come up repeatedly, with clients returning for second and third loans and for financial planning advice. Honesty, knowledge and a lack of stress through the application stage are frequent points, and the guidance extended to restructuring debt so repayments fitted household budgets. Several reviewers note the ongoing relationship, including follow-up checks that the product remained suitable.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Rodney Painter9 June 2026

I have engaged Lifestyle Morgage Finance on several occasions to organise loans for myself. Everytime Carey has been so professional, easy to work with, all questions answered and all problems solved. I would recommend her to anyone who requires assistance acquiring a loan

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Jayden Wright7 February 2025

Just purchased my 2nd home through these guys. Carey is absolutely the best broker you will get. Effective communication on what we needed and wanted and will work hard to get you what you want loan wise. Will be using these guys for all future property purchases.

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Fiona Murray6 April 2021

Craig is knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. He made the whole process smooth and stress free. I highly recommend Craig and his team for any mortgage services. It was so nice to have someone who communicates well every step of the way, thanks Craig!

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Jeff27 January 2021

Craig and the team have been consummate professionals with the purchase of our home here in Bundaberg and a lifestyle property as a family get away. Craig negotiated for the best interest rate on our behalf and always quickly responded to our questions. I would recommend Craig and the team to my family for any finance advice.

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Cindy Sabrina11 November 2019

We highly recommend Craig and team to anyone looking to buy a home. Craig made everything easy for us, from understanding and completing paperwork to comparing the loans that were available. A very personal experience with Lifestyle Mortgage Finance, we will definitely be using them again.

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Steph V10 July 2018

Impeccable! Craig and Kerrie have made the process of applying for and obtaining finance for our first home ridiculously simple and no stress at all. They have got us the best possible rate and have answered all of our queries. They were prompt, informative, reliable and friendly! Craig sorted immediately any minor hiccups, he was amazing to deal with. He had our best interests at heart and it didn't cost us a cent to have a professional doing all the talking and negotiating for us. We would highly recommend them!!

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Melissa Bauer19 October 2017

Craig Marriott is the only person I'd recommend for financial advice and assistance with buying your home... It's a great professional team at lifestyle mortgage finance... Thank you Craig for your guidance and support purchasing our home and investment properties.. Honest and reliable service.. Extremely knowledgeable in your field... I strongly recommend Craig and his team. We cannot thank you enough..

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Contact
+61741525888www.lifestylemortgagefinance.com.au140 George St, Bundaberg West QLD 4670
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed