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Schedule a call Enquire NowEXCELLENT Based on 87 reviews Posted on Google Carly ErichTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An expert in the field with great communication skills . Joel and the team are great at finding the right home loan for your circumstances, while making it an easy process through their excellent communication and willingness to explain everything along the way.Posted on Google Jesse GleesonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would recommend accession finance! Joel and Rhea were great in helping us getting finance to renovate our house!Posted on Google Jasmine VTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Joel and his team was excellent. He answered all of our questions and guided us seamlessly through a process that was very new to us. He was a pleasure to deal with and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage broker! Thank you Joel!Posted on Google Adriana PurlijaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’re so grateful to Loren and her team for all the hard work and support throughout the whole process of securing our investment property loan. Our situation was quite complex, but she took her time to understand our needs and to find us a lender and structure that suited us best. Loren and Rhea were always so helpful, patient and easy to communicate with. We really appreciated how much effort went on behind the scenes to get us the best possible outcome. The whole process felt so much less stressful knowing we had their guidance. Thank you again. We truly appreciate everything you did and would highly recommend you and your team to anyone looking for a broker.Posted on Google Grace DobinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joel is a fabulous mortgage broker, especially for first home buyers! He was very helpful with his advice and generous with his time as my partner and I navigated our first property experience. Thanks for everything, Joel.Posted on Google Jayde TooleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional Service and Support Joel and his team recently helped us purchase our home, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. From our very first interaction, Joel was friendly, approachable, and incredibly professional. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, which made the whole process feel far less overwhelming. The team acted quickly, always with our best interests in mind. Even when unexpected issues arose that were outside their control, they handled everything promptly and professionally, keeping us informed the whole way through. Joel and his team were truly amazing to deal with, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. If you’re looking for a mortgage broker who genuinely cares and delivers exceptional service, look no further.Posted on Google Annalise MoylanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Joel and the team at Ascension Finance. Joel brought so much expertise to helping us through buying our first home. We had a million questions and really appreciated how thorough Ascension was throughout the process, providing clear guidance and exceptional advice on what to do and what not to do. Thanks Joel and Rhea!Posted on Google Katie RobbinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Seamless expeience. Joel and the team great to work with. Understood our needs and delivered what was required.Posted on Google Suzy LucasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joel and his team were great to work with to refinance our mortgage. He was very helpful and easy to talk to.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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Am I in a position to buy an investment property? Why can't I make sense of this First Home Buyer jargon? Does my current home loan still stack up?
Finding and securing a mortgage can be a confusing and complex process, and you likely have many questions. We’re here to educate you on your options and what’s achievable, do the heavy lifting and present the best products to help you achieve your property goals. We don’t push and sell. We’re here to help lift your home loan game.
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We specialise in three home loan options
We love helping existing homeowners navigate the process of buying their first investment property. We’ll help you understand what’s involved and how to structure your loan appropriately.
Cut through the jargon and get the facts. We make understanding the process of securing pre-approval and buying your first home easy.
Who are Ascension Finance?
We’re a small but trusted team located in Newcastle, NSW, headed by licensed mortgage broker Joel Archer, along with licenced mortgage broker Loren Manthey. We listen to your property and life goals, provide personalised advice and education, deliver strategic product choices—and make the process hassle-free.
We're more than just home loan brokers. With access to over 35 lenders, we ensure your loan structure suits you now and into the future
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