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Debra Harkness (nee Gebbie) - Diversifi

Updated 2026-10-30 · 6,797 reviewed · 451 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(17) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mortgage BrokerRefinancingInvestment Property FinanceCommercial & Business FinanceCar & Personal LoansFirst Home Buyer Loans
Debra Harkness (nee Gebbie) - Diversifi
Services
Mortgage Broker, Refinancing, Investment Property Finance
Reviews
17
Ranking
#211 in Mortgage Broker
Best for
First home buyers and families with complex financial situations who value personal attention.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-30). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-30.

What do recent reviews say?

Debra works with long-term clients across mortgages and refinancing, earning consistent 5-star reviews for patient guidance and willingness to handle problems beyond typical broker scope. Reviewers highlight her responsiveness at all hours, clear explanations that reduce stress, and a personal touch that keeps families returning over decades.

Praised for
  • patient explanation of complex processes
  • goes above and beyond scope
  • responsive and available
  • genuine care for clients
  • knowledgeable and trustworthy
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Best for: First home buyers and families with complex financial situations who value personal attention.

What are they good at?

  • 26 years' mortgage broking experience
  • available beyond normal hours
  • handles non-standard applications
  • long-term client retention

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Clear step-by-step guidance and stress reduction highly praised by first-time buyers.
Refinancing
Clients credit her with securing competitive rates and smooth refinance processes.
Investment Property Finance
Handled non-standard land purchase for client's daughter with thorough explanation and flexible approach.
Mortgage Broker
Trusted across multiple properties and decades; breaks down complex products and options clearly.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.91 average across the 381 mortgage broker businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 97
Review volume 55
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
17
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FAQ

Is Debra available outside normal business hours?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note she responds to questions in evenings, weekends, and outside standard hours.
Can she help with non-standard loan situations?
Yes. She has helped clients with land purchases for adult children and other complex applications that fall outside typical home loans.
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Last updated 2026-10-30