As a first home buyer, getting into the market was an intimidating but necessary experience. Bryce was referred to me by a family friend, who also had a positive experience with him. Going with Bryce as my broker was the best choice I have made. In comparison to other home loan specialists, he was better able to break down my financials and consistently give informative advice on what home loan products suit my personal situation.
Bryce quickly prepared the home loan application when I made an offer during inspection and I had the utmost confidence in him to deliver. He always kept me in the loop on the process and was a short phone call away for clarification on any questions I had.
Overall, I am very satisfied using Bryce's services. He is informative, empathetic and did his due diligence to provide me a solid foundation in the market. I'm now more confident in exploring real estate and it was all thanks to Bryce's guidance from first meeting to settlement. I highly recommend Bryce, he is a fantastic broker with a clear plan and acted in my best interests
Thank you again Bryce, it was a pleasure working with you!.
We recently engaged the services of Bryce from Funded. We were delaying our decision to purchase our home due to uncertainty surrounding our ability to gain finance. We had all the fundamental criteria and funds but were hesitant due to our ages. We were both over 60 years of age and just not confident that we would be able to secure finance.
We’d known Bryce on a personal basis for many years after working with him in previous employment. We were aware of how comfortable it was to be around him. In dealing with him though through Funded, he just made us both feel confident, relaxed and at ease. We knew after our first meeting with him over this matter that all would work out. He listened to us and assured us that we would have no problems. He was right. He made the process so easy, I don’t know why we didn’t speak to him sooner.
We are considering purchasing another property in the near future as an investment and will definitely approach Bryce to facilitate the funding process. Thanks Bryce, very grateful.
Bryce has recently assisted me with a complex refinance and additional property funding arrangement. His vast knowledge of the financial services industry allowed him to consider a variety of products, finding and recommending those that best suited my needs and situation.
Bryce has made the process easy and reduced the stress significantly providing guidance, expertise and performing a great deal of work to ensure that my loans were processed in line with the challenging timelines my purchase required. His frequency of communication, warm and approachable interactions and professionalism ensured I was able to purchase may latest property with confidence. It is my pleasure to recommend Bryce and Funded.
I first heard about Bryce and Funded from a good friend of mine who’d obtained his own mortgage with Bryce’s help. I live in Tasmania, and happened to be in Sydney for the weekend when I was looking for a broker, so we met and discussed things in person. Since then Bryce has guided me through and worked his magic on two purchases for me in Tassie. The geographical distance between us has presented absolutely no issues whatsoever.
Bryce was able to obtain a mortgage product for me that other brokers said would be impossible, and at the same time secured me a great interest rate. His ongoing support and patience have been outstanding. When the time came earlier this year to re-structure my finances and obtain a second mortgage (again on a property in Tasmania) I didn’t even consider other brokers - I just called Bryce. Things were looking very tricky for me this time because of changed personal financial circumstances, and a very different lending climate.
It was Bryce’s years of knowledge and experience, and the effort he put in, that really enabled this purchase to come together and I could not have been more satisfied. His professionalism and focus were outstanding and the outcome he secured for me is brilliant. I recommend Bryce without hesitation and I would definitely engage him again. He’s friendly, easy to talk to and work with, he explains things clearly and with great patience and is expert in every aspect of the process. I’m very grateful for his help.
I recently purchased my first home with the invaluable assistance of Bryce, a financial expert. Navigating such a significant milestone and the associated uncertainties could have been overwhelming, but Bryce's guidance made all the difference. He walked me through each step of the process with expertise and care, providing sound advice and easing my anxieties about dealing with banks and paperwork especially with the complex pay records within the Aviation sector.
Bryce's exceptional communication skills ensured that I was always informed and confident in the decisions we were making. Thanks to his efforts, I secured a great deal with the bank. I am incredibly grateful for his support and would not hesitate to work with Bryce again in the future.
I’ve now used Bryce on 2 occasions and I honestly couldn’t recommend him more highly.
My last refinance (December 2023) had some land title issues caused by previous banking errors and Bryce was fantastic. He liaised directly with the banks, solicitors and land title office to help get a fairly complex issue resolved.
Furthermore he found me an incredible deal at a time when refinancing was quite tough.
I couldn’t be happier with the service that Bryce and Funded provide and I’ll definitely be using them again in the future.
'Bryce and his team are our go to mortgage brokers. They are awesome to deal with! Bryce has assisted my husband and I with two property purchases and both times has ensured the process was seamless and stress free.
Bryce is a knowledgeable and experienced broker and just an all round lovely person. We would not hesitate to recommend Funded to all our friends and family looking for a skilled and efficient mortgage broker. Thanks for all your help!’
Bryce was an absolute super star when it came to helping me refinance my home loan, and I can not speak highly enough for all his efforts.
Due to the nature of my employment, refinancing proved to be quite difficult. However, Bryce persisted and pursued every possible avenue he could find and still gave me options.
He was patient in answering all my questions and concerns, was continually in contact with me, and kept communication ongoing in real time. No chasing up from my end to hear of updates. Bryce would already be on the phone to me to advise the latest! He is thorough and detailed in his business ethic, and I have no hesitation in utilising his services again for any future home loan needs.
Thank you again, Bryce, for all your hard work 🙏🏻 💙
Marie is simply lovely. She is polite, attentive and has a warm and lilting way about her that can't help but leave you smiling.
No problem is ever to small (or too big) for her to solve and she takes pride in listening carefully, explaining fully and taking the time to ensure that all your queries are answered. She is also aware that, for many people, we don't know what we don't know, so more than once Marie suggested we ask questions we hadn't even thought of. Our case was particularly tricky in that we had assets overseas and numerous sources of income, including mortgages for different properties and in different names, but Marie handled all our curve balls with a smile, a chuckle and possibly a glass or two of red!
I would recommend friends and family members use her if they want a confident, competent, articulate, intelligent and trustworthy person to assist them in reviewing their current mortgage and help them obtain the bet deal possible regardless of circumstances.
I cannot recommend Marie enough as a Mortgage broker. Her professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were instrumental in helping my family secure the mortgage we needed to buy our dream home.
From the very beginning, Marie took the time to understand our financial situation, goals, and preferences. She was patient, informative, and always available to answer our questions and address any concerns we had. Her vast knowledge of the mortgage market, including the different lenders and products available, was extremely helpful in guiding us through the process and helping us find the best possible mortgage for our needs.
Marie's commitment is second to none. She worked tirelessly on our behalf, negotiating with lenders and advocating for our best interests every step of the way. Her exceptional communication skills and proactive approach ensured that we were always informed and up to date on the progress of our application.
Marie is a superstar. Her hard work and expertise, we were able to secure a mortgage that we never thought was possible. Her guidance and support were invaluable, and we are now happily settled in our new home. We could not have done it without her, and we will always be grateful for her exceptional service.
Being an extremely mature borrower, Bryce was invaluable.
After having been knocked back by several banks who totally disregarded my ability to pay more currently than I would have been required after refinancing with them plus my no default record/good credit rating, Bryce was not defeated & continued to support me.
He kept me informed throughout the whole process, giving me time lines as to what stage we were at.
Nothing was too much trouble.
Bryce is extremely professional, reliable & I highly recommend Bryce for any mature borrowers having issues with the major banks who refuse to believe we are still out there working & capable of servicing a loan!
Thank you for having faith in me & my capabilities & continuing to bat for me Bryce
Bryce was recommended to me by a friend who also had an amazing home buying experience.
As a first home buyer the process can be super stressful but with Bryce’s help, things were made so much easier. He was super reliable, efficient, professional & incredible throughout the entire process.
Bryce was always available for any questions or queries I had. He always went above and beyond in assisting me in even the smallest of queries.
Without his help I definitely wouldn’t have been able to get my place & I am super grateful for all of his amazing work. I would 100% recommend Bryce to anyone looking to buy their next home!
We cannot recommend Marie highly enough! Marie guided us through buying our first home and made the financing seem easy.
Marie is highly accessible and gets the job done efficiently and graciously.
We truly felt Marie had our best interests at heart and with the depth and breadth of experience Marie brings we could not have asked for a better guide through this process which was completely out of our comfort zone.
A definite 10 out of 10!
This was my first time buying a house and Marie did a great job navigating me through the process. Marie explained all the steps, terminology, and options very clearly and it was clear that the advice provided was in the best interest for me as the client. This gave me the confidence to know what my budget was when making offers and to be making the best decisions based on my needs.
Marie was very fast and efficient, and provided excellent communication along the way. The support definitely made the house purchasing process a lot less overwhelming. I would recommend Marie and Bryce for any other prospective house purchasers or refinancers. I have now settled into my new place and loving it.
Bryce has helped our family a few times and he always goes above and beyond. He helped us get our first house and we are absolutely stoked.
Bryce is very professional and puts a lot of effort into what he does. We would recommend Bryce to anyone needing home finance.
Marie was recommended to me through a good friend. I started my refinancing journey with close to nil knowledge of the process however I was deftly supported by Marie every step of the way.
I quickly trusted Marie to independently take carriage of my refinancing application and she achieved a remarkable outcome for me. I would readily recommend Marie to anyone who is looking for a broker not only from my own experience but for her industry knowledge, drive and outcomes focus.
Marie has been amazing and we are forever grateful to have been placed in her capable hands when buy a vacant block of land to build our dream home.
Marie works very hard, seemingly 24/7, and has kept us in the loop every step of the way. Time can run a little slower in Tassie, as can the internet, but Marie patiently and tactfully kept everyone on track, resulting in us getting a great rate and with our preferred lender.
On top of that, it has been very enjoyable interacting with Marie and we will be highly recommending her to anyone we know that is buying property, refinancing or renovating.
Bryce was recommended to us and we have recommended him to a number of others. He has arranged finance for my youngest daughter and her partner to buy their first house at the age of 21. He has also arranged two mortgages for my eldest daughter, as well as 3 for us.
We live on acreage, so finding a financier is not that easy, but he managed to get us a great deal which will save us thousands.
He is amazingly patient and always does what he says he will do in the timeframe stipulated. My husband and I are not extremely confident with technology and Bryce just took all this in his stride and helped us through all the electronic signing and id’s.
He also noticed that we had been charged more than the agreed interest on one of our loans, so he got in touch with the lender and sorted it out.
We could not and would not have been able to invest the way we have without a broker like Bryce. We have had 2 brokers previously and I can honestly say that Bryce is one in a million
Marie recently assisted us to successfully and promptly refinance our home to take advantage of great rates on offer.
From the very first contact to the last, Marie was a consummate professional, never missing a beat and never dropping a ball. She had clear and concise answers to all of our questions and helped us navigate a process that is opaque and unfamiliar to people outside the finance industry with skill and grace. Marie's approach takes all of the stress out of the process and her warm, amiable manner ensures she is always a pleasure to deal with.
Without Marie's guidance, we would not have obtained such a great rate nor would we have been able to achieve a re-mortgage with a practical timeframe while working full time. She made it seem easy thou clearly there is a lot going on behind the scenes!
We could not recommend Marie highly enough for anything finance related and will not hesitate to use her again in future. Thank you again Marie!!
Finally in a position to buy our first Australian house, we took a recommendation from a friend to chat to Bryce about being our broker. After our first chat (possibly even the first text) I knew we had found the broker for us.
Nothing seems to phase Bryce, he is extremely knowledgeable, patient and happy to answer every question you have. Despite our circumstances being a little unusual and a crazy housing market, we managed to secure the loan on our Tassie home.
From the day I first spoke to Bryce to post-settlement, Bryce was truly invested in us getting the best outcome. He was always available to chat and provide the extra detail we asked for to support our decisions. His attention to detail and attentiveness to timeliness was comforting; knowing he was keeping an eye on the paperwork to ensure our settlement went through smoothly.
Bryce is an absolute pleasure to work with and we are so glad we had him on our team. We will and already have recommended Bryce.
Marie recently completed our refinance on our owner occupied and 3 investment properties. I would highly recommend working with her and will 100% be using her in the future.
She was a pleasure to work with, a first class human being. Our situation was complicated and we had quite strict requirements. She navigated this and even when the rates started changing rapidly she was on the ball, moved very quickly and made the process seamless.
Thank you Marie, looking forward to working with you in the future.
Marie Costello and I have known each other for many years, and it wasn't until I had a chat with Marie about buying property with an inheritance I had received that I thought it would actually ever be possible to do it on my own. Marie made it possible.
From talking me through each step in the process and coaching my negotiations with agents, to then dealing with the most complicated and time heavy Company Title purchase. It was a learning experience for us both but Marie never dropped the ball. I was so confident in the process knowing I had her support. Marie definitely went above and beyond to ensure the property was ready for settlement despite needing signed paper documents being sent interstate over the Christmas period.
I am super excited to start this new chapter in my very own home!!
I am very pleased to write this recommendation for Marie Costello who assisted me in securing a SMSF loan to purchase an investment property in another state.
I was under time pressure to sign a contract and Marie was super responsive and very helpful with the paperwork which is not my strength!
She was quickly able to broker a great finance deal with a reputable SMSF lender, is highly professional and a delightful person in general.
Initially met Marie at Tempe Tyres grabbing a coffee while doing some work. Many months later I engaged to see what potential options existed for our family finance needs, and Marie recalled the key details we touched on previously. Marie provided constructive feedback with no pressure to formally engage. Marie was always helpful, courteous, knowledgeable and responsive. We ended up with a product I wasn't even aware existed in the market and it suited our needs perfectly. Looking forward to doing future business and would highly recommend Marie and Funded to others.
Bryce is the best in the business! His professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to help with financing options are exceptional. I thoroughly recommend his services! Thank you for a great experience.
I was put onto Bryce from a mutual friend of ours, and I couldn’t have imagined that contact would have changed my life by helping me buy my first home.
Bryce was an incredible broker, from the very start he was happy to help me, even through a trickier situation than normal.
Even faced with the stresses of covid and all communication done via email and phone. I never felt I had to try and do anything on my own. Bryce was supportive and calm throughout the whole process. He was also ALWAYS contactable, which is beyond any other broker would be. Even just to answer I tiny question.
Every house purchase is difficult, but I definitely wouldn’t have bought my house without Bryce’s help. He got me a great bank, that supported what I had to offer and how I wanted my purchase to go. He advised me through things I didn’t understand being a first home buyer. All in all he is someone you need on your team when going through one of the most stressful times in your life.
Thanks again Bryce!
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bryce to anyone who are looking to buy a property. He is very patient with me to answer any questions throughout entire process to make sure that I am comfortable with every steps and confident to make informative decision. He is always available to assist , very professional and great communicator!
Bryce was recommended by some mutual friends who knew I was looking for a house.
I had sought advise from another broker before and wasn’t quite happy: lots of vague information, jargon terms that I didn’t really understand and not many viable options... that’s when Bryce contacted me!
I am so happy Bryce helped me: I bought a beautiful house in a Hobart suburb that I really like; Bryce gave me the confidence that I needed to put a solid offer on the house.
Every step of the way Bryce would call me, send me a text or an email to explain things in plain English. There are so many things that I wasn’t familiar with, Bryce had the patience and knowledge to give me all the facts to make informed decisions. I felt I could trust in what Bryce was advising, in part because of his experience but also because the way he communicates.
I am about to move in to my new house and couldn’t be happier with the process - in the most part because of Bryce’s help. I would not hesitate to recommend Bryce (and already have!) to anyone.
Bryce helped us out with refinancing our investment properties in April 2018. The amount of information the bank wanted at the time was crazy - but Bryce patiently got us through all the hoops, and saved a bundle in the process.
Not only was his help fantastic at the time of the re-fi, he has maintained contact, and today called to notify that he had negotiated a rate DECREASE with the bank today.
Now that is great service, a mortgage broker who keeps working for you.
Thanks Bryce, looking forward to doing more business with you in the future.
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