How personalised lending transformed an expat family's financial journey
Expat family in Australia
Home loan & refinancing
Richard Luke, Director
Moving to a new country comes with plenty of challenges, but navigating Australia's lending landscape shouldn't be one of them. When this expat family arrived in Australia over 15 years ago, they faced a system that felt rigid and impersonal.
Despite four years of banking loyalty and maintaining excellent credit, the big bank couldn't offer the range of lending products they expected. The process felt transactional, confusing, and lacked the personal guidance they needed. They knew there had to be a better way.
That's when they discovered Ausfirst Lending and Director Richard Luke — and their entire lending experience transformed.
From the very first consultation, Richard's approach was different. He invested time to truly understand their needs, compared lenders across the market, and built a strategy that maximised flexibility and delivered long-term value.
But what impressed them most was the proactive, ongoing care that extended well beyond the initial loan settlement.
Today, this family enjoys more than just a competitive loan — they have a trusted financial ally who continuously looks out for their best interests.
The relationship has grown far beyond a single transaction. After years of exceptional service, they've referred multiple friends and colleagues to Ausfirst Lending — each one experiencing the same personalised approach.
This expat family's story highlights what sets Ausfirst Lending apart — a genuine focus on people, not just products. By blending deep market expertise with authentic care, Richard Luke and the team deliver more than loans — they deliver confidence, clarity, and lasting connection.
Whether you're new to Australia, refinancing, or buying your first home, you deserve a broker who works for you — not the banks.
Our lending solutions are tailored to fit a variety of property goals, financial profiles, and investment strategies. No matter your needs, we’ll help you find the right loan.
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