Mortgage Broker Melbourne (MBM) is a Melbourne CBD brokerage operating from 11/456 Lonsdale Street. They've been arranging mortgages for Melbourne locals since 1999, with founding broker Marc Barlow having spent 28 years in lending. They sit at 5.0 stars across 570+ Google reviews, and all their mortgage consultants hold a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.
MBM is an MFAA-accredited firm operating as a Credit Representative of NewCo Financial Services Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence 385054). The pitch is that one consultant project-manages your file end-to-end — same broker from initial enquiry through settlement and beyond. Service is free to most borrowers (the lender pays on settlement), and they carry Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Six mortgage brokers cover Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs. Marc Barlow has 28 years in lending, including 18 as a broker, and works extensively with first-home buyers and first-time investors. Kristen has 14 years across personal and commercial lending. Ben came from financial planning, FX and consulting and specialises in investment loans, complex refinances and restructures. Anne joined in January 2021 after eight years inside Australian banks. Edward focuses on first-home buyers and investors in Melbourne's north and west. Simon worked inside the banks before broking and concentrates on home loans, refinances and construction loans.
What clients say: brokers tend to be named in pairs across reviews — Ben and Rae, Simon and Roan, Kristen and Inah, Anne and Eddie, Edward and Rachel — suggesting each client gets a primary broker plus a loan-coordinator partner. Communication speed and weekend availability are repeatedly singled out, and several reviews mention proactive market-watching that secured better rates mid-application. Strong fit for first-home buyers, refinancers, investment-property buyers and construction-loan borrowers. Less of a fit for clients wanting suburban Melbourne face-to-face appointments outside the CBD.
The team
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Mortgage Broker
I have been a professional lender for 28 years. After beginning my career in 1990 with a UK Building Society, I moved to Australia where I held several different retail banking roles. In 1999 it became clear to me that a mortgage broker would eventually become an obvious choice for someone looking for a home loan so I took the plunge and became an independent broker and I haven’t looked back!
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I have lived and breathed the lending industry for 14 years. During this time I have worked closely with both individuals and businesses to achieve their financial, personal and career goals. What I love most about what I do is the relationships. Helping people buy their first homes is a privilege. Fast forward a few years – helping those same valued clients grow into a bigger home as their lives progress is an honour.
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Ben has a wealth of experience in the finance sector having previously been a financial planner, foreign exchange trader/broker, financial consultant and now a mortgage broker – he brings a lot of knowledge and advice to the table.
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After working in various Australian banks and mortgage firms, I joined Mortgage Broker Melbourne in January 2021 seeking a refreshing challenge and to continue what I love doing. My work experience entails of multiple home loan support roles and direct home lending teams within the banking & finance industry for over 8 years.
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A specialist in helping people buy their first home or investment property. With a young family, I understand how challenging it is to buy in your preferred suburb and get ahead in life. This is why I am passionate about educating and assisting people with buying their first home or investment property.
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Simon has been working in the finance industry previously in multiple Banking and Finance roles and switched to become a broker to have a greater impact with his clients by offering more flexible products to suit the customer’s needs.
View profile →Recent verbatim reviews. See the firm's Google profile for the full set.
Ben and Rae were extremely easy to deal with throughout the entire mortgage process. Their communication was clear and they always responded to my questions very quickly. They helped secure a very competitive interest rate and went above and beyond to submit my application before an RBA rate rise.
With Simon as my mortgage broker, I knew everything would be taken care of from start to finish. He was always just a phone call away whenever I needed him (day or night - even weekends!) and made me feel like a VVIP client throughout the whole process.
My experience with Anne and Eddie was fantastic. Anne was thorough, attentive and worked very hard to get us the best deal and made it unbelievably easy. She was great to deal with, and I'll be recommending her to everyone.
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