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Locale Financial

Updated 2026-10-30 · 6,797 reviewed · 451 listed · Scored from 80 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(80) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Construction & Building LoansRefinancingFirst Home Buyer LoansInvestment Property FinanceMortgage Broker
Locale Financial
Location
Subiaco
Services
Construction & Building Loans, Refinancing, First Home Buyer Loans
Reviews
80
Ranking
#48 in Construction & Building Loans
Best for
First home buyers wanting a patient, hands-on broker

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-30). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-30.

What do recent reviews say?

Reviewers say the team keeps clients informed and explains each step in plain terms. Many describe brokers who answer calls quickly and stay patient with nervous first-time buyers. The overall tone across the 80 Google reviews is strongly positive, with a 5 average.

Recent reviews cover first home loans, refinancing, investment property loans and house and land packages linked to Locale Homes. Several people name a single broker who guided them through approval. Newer reviews also mention weekend and after-hours meetings, which the team arranged around busy schedules.

Praised for
  • Patient with first-home buyers
  • Clear explanations of the loan steps
  • Quick, friendly replies to questions
  • Helpful on refinancing and investment loans
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Best for: First home buyers wanting a patient, hands-on broker

What are they good at?

  • Patient guidance for first home buyers
  • Clear, step-by-step explanations
  • Refinancing and investment loan help
  • Links with Locale Homes for house and land buyers

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
Reviewers praise patience and clear help through first home loan approval.
Refinancing
Reviewers praise quick replies and clear guidance on refinancing and equity access.
Investment Property Finance
A reviewer praises flexible help with an investment property loan.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.95 average across the 216 construction & building loans businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 99
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
80
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

FAQ

When is Locale Financial open?
Google lists Mon-Thu 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-16:00, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do they help with first home buyer loans?
Yes. Many reviews describe first home loan help, and the website lists First Home Buyer Loans as a service.
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Last updated 2026-10-30