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Cathay Mortgages Pty Ltd

Updated 2026-10-30 · 6,797 reviewed · 451 listed · Scored from 22 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(22) 68 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Commercial & Business FinanceConstruction & Building LoansMortgage BrokerRefinancingInvestment Property FinanceCar & Personal LoansFirst Home Buyer Loans
Cathay Mortgages Pty Ltd
Location
Applecross
Services
Commercial & Business Finance, Construction & Building Loans, Mortgage Broker
Reviews
22
Ranking
#15 in Commercial & Business Finance
Best for
First-home buyers, self-employed applicants, and borrowers declined by other brokers.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-30). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-26.

What do recent reviews say?

All 22 reviews award five stars. Cathay Mortgages clients consistently praise broker Jane (and team member Hong Li and Tommy) for professional service, quick responsiveness, and willingness to explain options clearly. Reviewers highlight successful outcomes on first-home buys, refinances, and complex applications where other brokers had declined. Note: review evidence is limited to Google star ratings and review text; no service breakdowns or specific pricing data are available.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • professional and trustworthy
  • patient explanation and handholding
  • responsive communication
  • strong negotiation and deal outcomes
responsive-communicationexplained-clearlyfast-approvalwent-above-and-beyondknowledgeable-brokerpatient-with-questionshandled-complex-situationreliable-followupgreat-with-first-home-buyers
Best for: First-home buyers, self-employed applicants, and borrowers declined by other brokers.
Think twice if: No material complaints in the 22 reviews. All five-star ratings limit insight into potential service gaps.

What are they good at?

  • consistently approves complex applications others decline
  • broker answers phone and calls back same-day
  • clear step-by-step guidance for first-home buyers
  • ongoing loan review and refinance support

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Patient explanation and clear walkthrough of process; several borrowers highlight first-home success after other brokers declined.
Refinancing
Proactive loan comparison and refinance support, including negotiating better rates when market conditions shift.
Mortgage Broker
Responsive communication, rapid document preparation, and same-day call-back reliability.
Self-Employed & Low-Doc Loans
Successfully approved self-employed and low-doc applicants where big four banks initially hesitated.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.94 average across the 259 commercial & business finance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 97
Review volume 59
Review recency 46
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 50
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
22
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

FAQ

Can Cathay help if another broker has already declined my application?
Yes. Reviewers report Cathay secured approval from major banks for applicants other brokers had rejected, sometimes in one week.
Will the broker follow up after settlement?
Yes. Jane regularly contacts clients to review loan products, compare rates, and recommend refinance options when conditions shift.

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Last updated 2026-10-30