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Rita Halias

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Bought 2 properties with her, she's the best broker. Will be going for our next one with her too. Personalized service and always going above and beyond to guide us through the whole process. She's a Gem. Highly recommend.

Heima
20 April 2024  

 

Great work from Rita. Highly proffessional and guided me through the whole process. Would recommend.

Alexandar
10 March 2024  

 

Rita was incredible throughout the entire process of helping my partner and I purchase our first home. She was committed every step of the way, and guided us through the entire process communicating thoroughly, calmly and was extremely reliable, going above and beyond every single time. She really cares about you, and really invests her time because she's so committed in helping you find the right property, while making the process as simple as possible.

We have recommended her to friends and will continue to do so -and she has helped 2 of my friends achieve our dream of buying our first homes. I can't recommend and rave about her enough. You're a true gem Rita, thank you for everything

Mariel
03 December 2023  

 

Rita was recommended by friends of ours and has been tremendous My partner and I were first time buyers and Rita has been our guiding angel through it. Rita is easy to talk to, and is prompt and clear in her communication. She always made time to answer our calls or emails, even in the panic of auction negotiations Rita helped us organise our required documentation and clearly laid out our loan options, including and what would work best for our situation now, and possible future scenarios.

We highly recommend Rita to any prospective buyers looking for a mortgage broker, and actually have already shared Rita's details with another friend, who went on to purchase a property before we found ours. Thanks for your patience Rita, we don't know what would have done without you.

Rhys
27 November 2023  

 

Rita was amazing for us in providing suitable finance for home loan in difficult market. I appreciate all her hard work. Thanks Rita

Greg
16 June 2023  

 

Rita is very professional and helpful. Highly recommend

Jason
02 March 2023  

 

Highly recommend Rita to help out with any mortgage venture. Always available with quick response times and would take the time to walk through everything.

David
24 January 2023  

 

Rita made buying our first house a very simple, calm and an easy process. The time she invested into us was incredible and the time she took to explain complex terminology, she's definitely to be commended for. We were able to decide on the loan we wanted as there were many options. We were never pushed into anything at any time. Rita guided us throughout the entire process from the beginning right until the end and even helped us find workers to renovate our house, after the settlement date. A really wonderful lady to work with. Thanks Rita for everything.

Andrea
06 January 2023  

 

Rita is avaliable day and night to help in any way she can. She is very thorough and will get you the best outcome.

Brendan
13 December 2022  

 

I was looking into Domain and saw a property that seems to be within my capacity to purchase. I put in all details in Mortgage choice webpage and was told someone would get back to me within 24 hrs, to my surprise Rita called me back within 10 minutes very professional but yet friendly she took me through the financials, and it became clear to me where I stood. In the next few weeks, I did a whole lot of market research and inspected few properties, I liked a particular one and on my excitement I message Rita after hours on a Saturday evening. Rita was in the middle of a family emergency but she call me right away. We talked for a good half an hour and I was very clear on what I had to do to obtain that property. Long story short I managed to settle the property soon and being my first property very exciting times ahead for me.
Rita is not just a industry professional in her field but she know the ins and outs of all aspects of a whole lot of other industry. Being my first home and my first experience, it was a bit daunting. With Ritas guidance and professionalism, I must say every hurdle has been a breeze.
When my friends say to me how difficult and daunting the whole process was for them on their first home, I smile and say to them it was easy and exciting for me and perhaps they should find a broker like Rita.

Ricky
02 August 2022  

 

Rita is the best broker we have ever worked with, she was the only one willing to deal with our unique circumstance.
Our situation was very complicated and there where many steps and hurdles needed to get to our goal. Rita achieved all this with no issues due to her diligence and hard work and amazing communication. We will be recommending Rita to everyone

Karl
10 July 2022  

 

Rita was amazing I'll be recommending her to anybody who is looking for a broker. It was my first property and I couldn't have asked for someone better.

Divya
26 June 2022  

 

Rita is by far the best broker I have ever worked with
Rita made sure I was comfortable and everything was explained and discussed in a clear and simple way. Rita was able to find the perfect product that suited my situation and provided thorough updates throughout the entire process. Rita made sure we were always communicating and ensured everything fell perfectly into place within a very tight timeline. Many thanks and I will definitely be returning for the next one and would highly recommend you to others.

Alex
18 May 2022  

 

We have enquited to a few brokers before we were referred to Rita by a good friend of ours. Took us by surprise how professional and helpful she is. Rita is easy to work with and genuinely care that she went above and beyond even with complex situation. Communication was seamless and always giving us updates promptly. Many thanks Rita, we really do appreciate all your hard work and glad that everything fall into place. Without doubt, we would highly recommend Rita for all your lending needs

Jennifer
17 April 2022  

 

I recommend Rita to anyone with a difficult situation to navigate. she worked hard to find the right product and supported me to collect the paperwork needed and did everything quickly and professionally. She is knowledgeable, respectful, non judgemental and caring. I highly recommend Rita.

Janine
18 March 2022  

 

Rita - the only broker I will ever use or recommend.
Rita was referred to me by my sister, who raved about how amazing she was when securing their mortgage. So, I thought I'd talk with Rita about my situation. That was the best decision I made as Rita was outstanding at explaining the process, rates, options and obstacles I may face.
Many brokers can explain the lending process, but what makes Rita so exceptionable and trustworthy is she tells you how it is. She laid out what I could and couldn't do with my financial circumstances and provided numerous avenues for me to achieve my goals of owning my own home. No amount of questions was ever too much, and I always felt comfortable asking what may have been silly questions. There was no smoke and mirrors, everything was clear, and I completely understood my options, position and what I could look for in the market.
Rita doesn't stop there. She is with you throughout your journey or roller coaster from start to finish. Having arranged my pre-approval Rita was available to give me advice and pep talks when putting in offers on houses no matter the time. These chats weren't a quick 2-minute conversation. Rita cares and understands just how big a decision this is and helped me navigate the world of real estate agents and strategies to secure my house.
Her problem-solving ability is second to none. I faced challenges left right and center from banks and Rita went to bat for me against two banks, ensuring I had the best deal, which I can only describe as the mortgage broker version of an elite SAS soldier.
I could not be more grateful to have met Rita. She is not only a phenomenal broker but an amazing, kind and wonderful person.

Anna
18 March 2022  

 

Thank you Rita for all of your help. You have been outstanding and really helpful in this new begining.You have been very much flexible with our time schedule and was readily available in our desired times. And, you were very professional too. Me and my partner is very grateful with your work and service. Thank you again.

Sumina
17 December 2021  

 

Rita made the process of purchasing simple and stress free. She spoke in language we could understand. The apartment we purchased ended up being more than we applied for. Rita took care of this with the bank. She liaised with our solicitor and when the loan was progressing well she suggested we bring forward the settlement date which meant we were not rushed and stressed on moving day Her attention to detail and responsiveness was impressive. We felt we were dealing with a friend. We will certainly be using Rita for our next loan.

Mark
17 December 2021  

 

I would highly recommend Rita Halias to anyone looking for a Mortgage Broker. Rita was professional, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure we fully understood our options. She was very patient with us and took the time to ask plenty of questions to understand what we wanted to achieve in a new loan. We moved our loan and received a great rate and are very happy that we had Rita manage this for us.
Regards
Scott

Scott
16 September 2021  

 

Rita is the best in the market by far for the local market. She's very attentive and provides more than just the home loan process support. She makes sure you get the best result possible for the situation you are in. There's never any pressure, just choices with added assurance that you are choosing the best option.

Long
16 September 2021  

 

I would highly recommend Rita to anyone looking for a mortgage broker. She expertly guided us through the whole process and was always available to speak to when needed.
Rita is extremely knowledgeable and went out of her way to provide great quality service.
Rita made what at first seemed to be a daunting task a very stress free and pleasurable experience.

Tegan
16 September 2021  

 

I recently retired after working many many years - most recently I worked overseas and returned to Australia due to the Covid and border closure situation. I am writing this positive review and hope that others in a similar situation as me will not give up obtaining a Mortgage for the right reason. I am sure that for most people who are working and have a regular income - its easier to get a mortgage . However, its not that easy for retirees , with no regular income , even though you have assets .
Working with Rita on the mortgage journey at this stage of my life was a comforting and positive experience . She is an expert in the field and was able to guide me with advice and options appropriate to my situation.
All through the process Rita acted very professionally , yet understood the personal circumstances to tailor the solutions. I may have given up if I had not engaged Rita She was persistent and followed through with all parties until the final settlement . It was a very smooth process - and I know Rita did all the hard work behind the scenes to make it feel so seamless .
I would definitely highly recommend Rita to anyone who wants to be successful in obtaining a mortgage and be confident that they will be in good hands.
Thank you again Rita , and I wish you all the best

Ayichi
17 July 2021  

 

Rita was amazing, she went above and beyond to secure us a home loan that worked for our situation. She was patient, friendly and always took the time to explain things so we understood. Would recommend Rita to anyone needing support in finding the right loan for them.

Renee
17 July 2021  

 

Rita is absolutely fantastic to work with. She helped us twice and we will definitely use her in the future. At every step of the way, from finding the best and most suitable product through to post-settlement. Rita was always proactive and available to answer our most simple or complicated questions. She is also very quick to follow up on any doubts or problems we had. Thank you Rita

Zuzana
17 July 2021  

 

Rita is simply great, we have used her services twice and would definitely keep in touch with her in the future. She is very responsible, punctual and professional.
Thank you Rita

Miroslav
17 July 2021  

 

Rita is a fantastic mortgage broker, who really goes above and beyond to ensure everything from start to finish runs as smoothly as possible.
Rita has been an absolute treasure for our recent purchase, and it couldn't have gone smoother.
Rita was our first person to call, and boy was she the best place to start. We didnt know where to start, how much we could borrow etc.
Evidently very experienced, everything was explained clearly along the way, questions were always answered, expert advice was provided helping us making informed decisions. Rita really took all the guess work away from us - she worked directly with our existing bank, our new bank and our solicitor from start to finish.
Everything appeared to be completely seamless - and we are so indebted into how much support we received personally from Rita.
Thank you again Rita, we so appreciate everything you did for us and all the headaches that came along with it over the past year.
Sam and Diti

Diti
17 July 2021  

 

Rita helped my partner and I on our first home buying journey and we could not be happier with her help. She made the process clear, and was always happy to answer any questions we had. You can trust her advice and we would and have recommended her to anyone who needed assistance with their home loan.
She especially has a wonderful knowledge of the St George area and gave us some great tips. Thank you for all your help, Rita.

Sarah
17 July 2021  

 

Rita is an exceptional mortgage broker with a great knowledge and wealth of experience in her field.
Rita is very professional. She took her time to understand our personal circumstances and gave us a sensible solution to our problem in buying our property during this heated property market. She explained the whole process clearly in details from the beginning, which distinguish her to other mortgage brokers I have dealt in the past. She proactively communicated to us on every progress and very responsive to our questions with reasonable, honest and realistic answers, rather than sugar coat it to what we wish to hear. She make sure that she is just a textcallemail away 247, literally.
She did her magic to get my pre-approval very very quickly, in time for my first auction, which is critical in this environment. She has a great attention to detail to all documents, so we did not have to resubmit anything.
She went above and exceeded my high expectation, as I have a finance background. She is trustworthy to the point I can worry less about my financial matters and focus on getting a property. Without a doubt, I will look for her for my next property and would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Mike
17 July 2021  

 

Parul
17 July 2021  

 

I highly recommend Rita as she's been absolutely critical as we navigate with lending options as first home buyers. With a wealth of experience, knowledge and insight into market trends, Rita has guided us through every stage of the process, including those confusing forms from the banks to complete and read over.
What really sets Rita apart from other brokers is the attention to detail to processes and documentation, fantastic communication with regular timely updates and transparency into each lending option that's available based on our situation. Rita always put our best interests first. She exceeded every expectation we had as a Mortgage Broker and therefore wholeheartedly recommend her

Cameo
17 July 2021  

 

Rita was very responsive throughout the process of home buying. I would highly recommend her service.

Hasan
17 July 2021  

 

In one sentence - We would not have been able to purchase our first home in the current market with any other mortgage broker than Rita. Rita has been a tremendous support in our buying journey. Her proactiveness and thoroughness clearly stands out compared to other brokers we have dealt in the past. She goes above and beyond to make sure we understand the process clearly without getting inundated with so much information as first home buyers. Definitely recommend using Rita's services for anyone looking to purchase a house as she ensures to work in the best interest of her clients.
Cheers, Parul Dhaval

Dhaval
17 July 2021  

 

As a first home buyer with 0 experience, Rita has been exceptional with giving advice, providing feedback and making sure our finances were ready on time.
She is proactive, responsive, has great knowledge and went up and beyond her way to make sure I got the best option in the market.
I can trust her judgement and feel secure knowing she is looking out for me and my partner. It has truly been a blessing to have her guidance and support throughout my property hunt.
Cannot recommend her enough, and will definitely be reaching out to her in the future.

prakriti
17 July 2021  

 

Rita is very knowledgeable in the field. I was applying for my first home loan and am so glad that she was able to walk me through the process. I really appreciate the transparency and her level of communication throughout the whole process. Rita works very efficient and was great at keeping me updated as soon as information became available. I would highly recommend her service

M
17 July 2021  

 

It was wonderful and pleasant experience to work with Rita. She is honest and open with her suggestion. She has made the whole journey smooth with her guidance. I would recommend dealing with her was the best experience in the whole buying process.Thanks Rita I could not have done it without you

Biplob
17 July 2020  

 

Thank you so much Rita
You were extremely helpful throughout the entire process.
We loved working with you to gain our home loan and ultimately being able to buy our first home
We can't thank you enough for all the time effort you have put into assisting us with this massive milestone in our lives.

Chloe
17 July 2020  

 

Rita was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to help me with securing my loan, finding a property and navigating through the whole process. She was also happy to answer any questions I had at anytime. Thank you for the excellent service

Patricia
17 July 2020  

 

Rita provided an amazing and smooth experience with my first home loan.
As you can imagine your first large loan and property purchase can be quite daunting but Rita made it an easy and comfortable process.
She prepared and helped me through every step and I cannot recommend Rita highly enough
She even found me the lowest interest rate on the market


17 July 2020  

 

Our Mortgage broker, Rita Halias was absolutely excellent. You should be really proud to have such a dedicated person representing Mortgage Choice. No problem was too difficult for Rita. She offered good advice, was impeccably honest and we were able to put our complete trust in Rita. Rita personifies excellent customer service

Simone
17 July 2020  

 

Rita went above and beyond the call of duty in servicing us. She was reliable, professional and a true credit to Mortgage Choice.

Damien
17 July 2020  

 

We can not recommend Rita highly enough. She is very knowledgeable and always available to answer any queries we had .. we had MANY. She guided us through a period of 6 months or so as we sold off an investment property and brought our home. She was there to guide us through the complex process of buying selling real estate and also made the process of dealing with banks many times easier. She was kind enough to accompany us to our first auction as well. Suffice to say , we could not have done this without her

Gaurav
17 July 2020  

 

Rita was professional, thorough and informative across all interactions. She ensured myself and my partner understood the information she presented to us and maintained communication and provided thorough support throughout the whole process. We highly recommend Rita.

Ronald
17 July 2020  

 

I appreciated that you kept communicating with us and were clear in your instructions. There were some unexpected issues but you kept us in the loop and these issues were resolved due to your actions.

Jonathan
17 July 2020  

 

Your market knowledge and prompt response to our requirements made it easy for us to choose a home loan. You did everything to ensure that our loan was approved on time considering we had a very tight time frame. You were more than willing to answer every question and guide us along each step of the process. Thank You so much for helping us and I would definitely recommend you to family friends.

Aditya
17 July 2020  

 

Extremely well prepared, knowledgeable and gave prompt response to my inquiries. Handled well giving me right time to think without feeling pressured
Keep up your great work Rita You are miles ahead of any competitor

Paula
17 July 2020  

 

This lady rocks
I have applied to my first investment loan with her and I am very glad that I did She is not an ordinary broker. She knows what she is talking about and not only she does everything she possibly can to get you the best deal from the banks, she also makes sure you get it fast and on time She is prompt, she attends to all of your questions immediately, and in the process she becomes your friend. Just like a real friend, Rita's priority is helping you and not the commission she will get. I am not even exaggerating and you will see what I mean when you apply with her. I don't think I could ever find a better mortgage broker. Thanks for everything Rita


17 July 2020  

 

A huge thank you to Rita for helping us get into our first place Things happened a lot quicker than we expected and Rita went above and beyond to help us make the right decision with our home loan. Being first home buyers we were overwhelmed with all of the information out there however Rita was quick to respond to any of our questions and kept us updated throughout the whole process. Rita was patient, flexible and absolutely wonderful to work with. I would recommend Rita to anyone who is looking to purchase a place.


17 July 2020  

 

Rita has arranged two mortgages for us over the years and I would recommend her highly. She is very professional and responsive and gives solid advice.

Julia
17 July 2020  

 

Rita was on the ball from the very first minute Knows her stuff, and delivered all that was promised ... would recommend in a heartbeat

raddis
17 July 2020  

 

 

Rita - I appreciated that you kept communicating with us and were clear in your instructions. There were some unexpected issues but you kept us in the loop and these issues were resolved due to your actions.

Mr J Morris
26 February 2020  

 

 

Your market knowledge and prompt response to our requirements made it easy for us to choose a home loan. You did everything to ensure that our loan was approved on time considering we had a very tight time frame. You were more than willing to answer every question and guide us along each step of the process. Thank You so much for helping us and I would definitely recommend you to family & friends.

AG
30 September 2019  

 

 

Rita has been really helpful and supportive in the process of my first home purchase, it has been a great experience!

RH
20 May 2019  

 

 

Our Mortgage broker, Rita Halias was absolutely excellent. You should be really proud to have such a dedicated person representing Mortgage Choice. No problem was too difficult for Rita. She offered good advice, was impeccably honest and we were able to put our complete trust in Rita. Rita personifies excellent customer service

Michael and Simone Golbach
24 April 2019  

 

 

Rita was fabulous to deal with. She is very efficient, professional and friendly. She anticipated and followed up on all potential issues and did everything she could to make settlement go smoothly. We really appreciated her help and support.

KS
21 January 2019  

 

 

Rita was on the ball from the very first minute! Knows her stuff, and delivered all that was promised ... would recommend in a heartbeat!!

C.Coombe
06 November 2018  

 

 

Thank you Rita, always on top of things and made sure everything was in order!

G & L Hamer
27 May 2018  

 

 

Thank you so much Rita ,you were extremely helpful throughout the entire process.
We loved working with you to gain our home loan and ultimately being able to buy our first home!
We can't thank you enough for all the time & effort you have put into assisting us with this massive milestone in our lives.

J&C Kavanagh
04 May 2018  

 

 

A huge Thank you to Rita for helping us get into our first place! Things happened a lot quicker than we expected and Rita went above and beyond to help us make the right decision with our home loan. Being first home buyers we were overwhelmed with all of the information out there however Rita was quick to respond to any of our questions and kept us updated throughout the whole process. Rita was patient, flexible and absolutely wonderful to work with. I would recommend Rita to anyone who is looking to purchase a place.

P.Pennisi and R.Pavone
30 April 2018  

 

 

Rita provided an amazing and smooth experience with my first home loan.
As you can imagine your first large loan and property purchase can be quite daunting but Rita made it an easy and comfortable process.
She prepared and helped me through every step and I cannot recommend Rita highly enough!
She even found me the lowest interest rate on the market!!!

JT
27 April 2018  

 

 

Rita was very proactive in seeking to identify the best options and rates for our new home purchase. Having Rita involved made the process much smoother due to her always being available and being proactive on any items we may have missed.

TF
16 April 2018  

 

 

Rita was incredible.She was competent, diligent, and was very fast to get back to me. A pleasure to deal with and a credit to your franchise

D&M Pang
26 March 2018  

 

 

Rita, Thanks for all your help. It wouldn't have happened without you.

SL
16 December 2017  

 

 

Rita was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to help me with securing my loan, finding a property and navigating through the whole process. She was also happy to answer any questions I had at anytime. Thank you for the excellent service!

P.Kalligas
16 December 2017  

 

 

Rita's service exceeded my expectations and I would definitely use her services again in the future.
Rita acted with great professionalism, was very easy to contact, prompt, committed and willing to go the extra mile. Would definitely use her services again. Great work!

D.Tambassis
16 December 2017  

 

 

Thanks Rita ,it all ran smoothly .Everything was great, response times to questions, information given etc.Thank you so much

S&W Musulin
16 December 2017  

 

 

Every thing was done perfectly - thanks Rita
Your advice was spot on and you were patient while I was making my decision.You went above and beyond when you negotiated my $1000 cash back and also the dropping of the interest rate by .1% - this was done purely because of your commitment to delivering a great service for your Clients. Thanks Rita - I will always recommend you to my friends and colleagues

Cyrus Nanavati
16 December 2017  

 

 

I am very satisfied with my services provided by Rita. All things went smoothly and she kept me posted on events at they progressed.

I. Chai
16 December 2017  

 

 

Extremely well prepared, knowledgeable and gave prompt response to my inquiries. Handled well giving me right time to think without feeling pressured!
Keep up your great work Rita ! You are miles ahead of any competitor!!

P. Vieira
16 December 2017  

 

 

Thanks Rita for all your help above and beyond the normal process!

D.K.Nicolai
16 December 2017  

 

 

Everything went very smoothly thanks to your expert advice. The loan was approved in a matter of days and the interest rate was the best available at the time.
I will be recommending you to my friends in the future.

G.Davis
16 December 2017  

 

 

I was very happy with your service and there is nothing at the moment that I could think of improving as we were are very happy with the outcome.Very reliable, professional and prompt service at any time of the day, thank you.

M&J Kuzma
16 December 2017  

 

 

I was very happy with the way everything was conducted. Was also very happy with the time frame of the whole process. Very easy my end.Thanks Rita

H.Skews
16 December 2017  

 

 

Rita is extremely responsive and professional. I am so pleased with the outcome Rita has achieved for me. Thankyou Rita, I could not have done this without you!

Kylie McCully
16 December 2017  

 

 

Excellent customer services!! Rita supported me all the way through the process.

VB
16 December 2017  

 

 

Thank you. You made the process very simple .You're guidance was invaluable.

K.Stamoulos
16 December 2017  

 

 

We couldn't believe how fast and smooth everything was and we loved that you communicated with us every step of the way. You were very professional.Thanks so much for everything.

E&K Kilismanis
16 December 2017  

 

 

It was wonderful and pleasant experience to work with Rita. She is honest and open with her suggestion. She has made the whole journey smooth with her guidance. I would recommend dealing with her was the best experience in the whole buying process.Thanks Rita I could not have done it without you!

B.Banik
16 December 2017  

 

 

According to my knowledge there is nothing that could be improved in relation to dealing with difficult cases such as mine.
There is no doubt I would come back in the future to ask Rita for help again.Im very happy with the service and these are the few aspect of it:
Very professional approach;
Resourceful;
Helpful;
Quick solutions for the problems;
Rita went above and beyond to provide me with desire outcome
Thanks again Rita

Robert Gonerski
16 December 2017  

 

 

You were so easy to deal with and so happy to take a call or text at any hour! It really eased the burden of being a first time purchaser! Thank you again for all your support throughout the entire mortgage and sales process - offering to come to the auction too for support was above and beyond what I expected.

E.Davis
16 December 2017  

 

 

Rita , we would like to thank you on everything you have provided us to see this loan through.
You have made the experience easy & care free & definitely exceeded our expectations by far. Thank you.
We will definitely be passing on your details to whomever is in need.

J and A Jankov
16 December 2017  

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