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Lionel Lye

Founder / Mortgage Broker

at Lionel Finance · Sydney

SMSF lendingComplex applicationsInvestment propertyFirst-home buyers

About Lionel

Lionel Lye founded Lionel Finance and remains the broker on virtually every client file. Reviews describe him as patient, transparent, and unusually willing to take on complicated applications — SMSF refinances, multi-state purchases, and files previously declined by other brokers feature heavily in his recent client testimonials. He works with a small support team (Yit on documentation, Ash Buenaflor on more complex matters) and personally responds to nearly every Google review, often referencing the specific transaction.

What customers say about Lionel

Recent verbatim Google reviews of Lionel Finance that mention Lionel by name. Author attribution per Google Maps Platform Terms.

Lionel Lye and his team, especially Ash Buenaflor, were instrumental in helping me achieve my home ownership dream. As a first-time home buyer, I had countless questions, and Lionel patiently guided me through every step of the process. My case was particularly complex, spanning two states, and I had already been turned down by two other brokers. Lionel took the time to thoroughly understand my situation, research all possible solutions, and present…

— Victoria Lee · a year ago

. Lionel Lye Has always explained the reasoning behind his recommendations.He stands out for his integrity and ethics. In an industry where trust is everything, he is refreshingly transparent.I feel confident in recommending him He is also incredibly patient and supportive.

— Me Smi · a week ago

Best mortgage broker. I reached out to Lionel with the intention of purchasing a new single bedder apartment on 6th April. He put me in touch with excellent housing agents to find something within my price range, competent and honest lawyers to complete all legal formalities and worked with his team to complete the mortgage financing without any delay. Settlement was completed by 6 June which was also my move in date. This is an amazing outcome (2…

About Lionel Finance

Lionel Lye works at Lionel Finance, a mortgage brokerage based in Sydney.

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