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Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bridget & Gino from SMATS are a winning combination. Great service, highly responsive and most importantly always able to get the job done. Highly recommend.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great assistance from Bridget and Gino with mortgage preparation and processing.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Big thank you to Carolyn & Michelle, they made what others said 'impossible' possible!!! Managed to get our pre-approval done in record time! Such a seamless experience all the way through to the loan settlement. They were always helpful answering all questions we had as soon as possible. With Carolyn's expertise and knowledge she was able to find us a way to achieve our goal of home ownership! Highly recommend the team! Can't thank them enough!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are expats living in Dubai and have found it hard to find lenders to cater for our situation. That’s until we found Bridget/Fanny from SMATS. Not only are they knowledgeable but their response time is very fast and they always explain everything thoroughly. I would highly recommend them to anyonePosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A remarkably supportive service. Very professional in all aspects of initiating, securing and settling our transaction. I would not hesitate in dealing with SMATS and especially Carolyn and Rozita.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cannot thankyou enough Carolyn & Michelle. You have both been brilliant, guiding us through the process, being patient when the settlement pushed out several times and finally getting us to the end game.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Personable, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. The team at Specialist Mortgage helped our family secure a competitive loan with minimal stress and clear communication every step of the way. They took the time to understand our needs, explained all our options thoroughly, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with the service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for expert mortgage advice.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carolyn and John have just helped me to settle on the purchase of my second investment property. Being an overseas buyer for a place back in Australia comes with a few extra challenges. Carolyn and John have always been highly responsive, reliable, helpful and patient as they've guided me through the very detailed process of applying for a mortgage (particularly from overseas). Wholeheartedly recommend - thank you both. See you in 6-12 months ;)Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carolyn and Michelle have been fantastic to work with in the last two years. They have helped us with all our property needs. What I love is their professionalism, their communication and how they are so patient with all our concerns and questions. I could not have asked for anyone better to help us. Highly recommended!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carolyn Xaftellis handled my purchase and I couldn't be happier. She was organised, knowledgeable, efficient and responsive. The entire process was so easy. I would highly recommend her and her team at SMATS and would not hesitate to contact her again in future.
