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Garland Finance

Updated 2026-10-30 · 6,797 reviewed · 451 listed · Scored from 11 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(11) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mortgage BrokerRefinancingInvestment Property FinanceCommercial & Business FinanceConstruction & Building LoansCar & Personal LoansFirst Home Buyer Loans
Garland Finance
Services
Mortgage Broker, Refinancing, Investment Property Finance
Reviews
11
Ranking
#239 in Mortgage Broker
Best for
First-time home buyers and existing clients seeking stress-free refinancing guidance.

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?

Ten reviewers over five months consistently praise Crissa for turning mortgage and refinancing work into a manageable, stress-free process. She explains options clearly, responds quickly, and supports clients through every step-whether first-time buyers, refinancers, or long-term customers handling construction loans.

Garland Finance holds an Australian Credit Licence (391237) and states it has operated since July 2018. Their website lists services across first-home, refinancing, investment, commercial, and vehicle finance. All recent reviews are five-star, with particular strength in first-home-buyer guidance and multi-year client retention.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and clear explanations
  • responsive and supportive communication
  • stress-free, simple process
  • goes above and beyond
  • builds confidence and trust
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Best for: First-time home buyers and existing clients seeking stress-free refinancing guidance.

What are they good at?

  • Crissa's clear explanations and patient guidance
  • responsive, quick communication
  • handles first-time buyers through multi-year clients
  • makes complex finance feel manageable

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Crissa's clear explanations and supportive guidance make first-time mortgages far less stressful.
Refinancing
Multiple clients praise stress-free, simple refinancing processes over years of working together.
Construction & Building Loans
One client reports construction loan managed with the same clear, straightforward approach as mortgages and refinances.
Mortgage Broker
Consistent five-star feedback on responsiveness, knowledge, and ability to simplify complex processes.
Investment Property Finance
Website claims investment loans offered; no review detail available on this service specifically.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.91 average across the 381 mortgage broker businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 96
Review volume 47
Review recency 90
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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11
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FAQ

Does Garland Finance work with first-time home buyers?
Yes. Multiple recent clients describe Crissa making their first mortgage far less overwhelming by explaining each step clearly and guiding them through the entire process.
Does Garland Finance handle refinancing?
Yes. Several clients report working with Crissa on refinances across multiple years, describing the process as stress-free and straightforward.
How quickly does Crissa respond?
Reviewers describe her as responsive and efficient, though exact response times are not stated in reviews.

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Last updated 2026-10-30