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Darren has 220 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 12.
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Darren's qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, reliable, detail-oriented, responsive, supportive, clear communication, local expert.
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Refinanced Loan review
Outstanding Mortgage Broker – Highly Recommended!
11 months ago
Outstanding Mortgage Broker – Highly Recommended!

I recently refinanced my home loan with the help of Darren Riekie and the team at Ambition Financial, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience. From our first conversation, Darren was professional, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to understand my needs, explained all my options clearly, and made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and manageable. Darren was always responsive and proactive, keeping me informed every step of the way and ensuring everything moved along smoothly and efficiently. His attention to detail and genuine commitment to getting the best outcome for me really stood out. Thanks to Darren’s expertise, I was able to secure a much better rate and terms that suited my financial needs. I highly recommend Darren Riekie and the team at Ambition Financial to anyone considering refinancing or needing expert mortgage advice!

New Purchase review
Professional, knowledgeable and super helpful
11 months ago
Professional, knowledgeable and super helpful

A huge thanks to Darren and the Ambition Finance team who have been great to me and my family for many years now. Darren seems to always be available, he is patient, a great communicator and knows his stuff. The customer service is second to none. I highly recommend Darren and the Ambition team.

New Purchase review
Best in the business
11 months ago
Best in the business

We are so grateful for Darren’s professionalism, responsiveness and communication throughout our entire purchase journey. He worked tirelessly and navigating various challenges to deliver the best possible options for us, allowing us to purchase our dream home. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!

New Purchase review
A Truly Exceptional Broker Who Made Our Homeownership Dream a Reality
12 months ago
A Truly Exceptional Broker Who Made Our Homeownership Dream a Reality

We genuinely would not have been able to buy our home without Darren. He made our dream a reality and went above and beyond at every step. He’s the kind of broker who asks “how can I help?” rather than telling you what you need to do — and that mindset made all the difference. No job was too small, and no question went unanswered. He checked in regularly, explained every step with patience and clarity, and always had our best interests at heart. He’s incredibly personable, supportive, and driven. I couldn’t recommend him more highly to anyone looking for a mortgage broker.

New Purchase review
Best in the Business
about 1 year ago
Best in the Business

We had the privilege of working with Darren Riekie as our mortgage broker for the purchase of our new home, and we can’t recommend him highly enough. From our very first meeting, Darren’s professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for his clients were evident. He took the time to understand our unique financial situation and provided clear, tailored advice that made navigating the mortgage process so much easier. Throughout the entire journey, Darren was a fantastic communicator, keeping us informed every step of the way. He patiently answered all of our questions (and there were many!) and made sure we fully understood our options. His transparency was a huge relief—there were no surprises, and we always felt confident in the decisions we were making. Darren’s deep knowledge of the mortgage industry really stood out. He worked tirelessly to secure the best possible deal for us, even negotiating with lenders to find the most favorable terms. He explained the long-term implications of our choices, which gave us the confidence to make informed decisions that aligned with our financial goals. What we truly appreciated was Darren’s personal approach. He didn’t treat us like just another set of clients; he genuinely cared about our needs and worked diligently to ensure we were happy with the outcome. His dedication to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible made the entire home-buying experience far easier than we had imagined. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dedicated mortgage broker, we wholeheartedly recommend Darren. Thanks to him, we can now enjoy our new home without the stress we thought would come with it.

New Purchase review
Darren is very professional and approachable.
about 1 year ago
Darren is very professional and approachable.

Darren demonstrated patience and good communication during the challenging process of refinancing. He presented all options and processes clearly and responded to any enquiries quickly. He was able to explain expectations which was reassuring. I would recommend his service.

New Purchase review
Excellent Service
about 1 year ago
Excellent Service

Darren was extremely helpful in providing assistance in organising the finance to buy our new home. He answered all of our questions and was easily contactable. He gave us excellent advise and is very knowledgeable when it comes to property and real estate. We highly recommend Darren and will definitely use him again in the future.

New Purchase review
Professional and calming mortgage broker
over 1 year ago
Professional and calming mortgage broker

Darren was great to have on board helping us with our mortgage. He was very calm through what can be a stressful process. He was very attentive and responsive to questions/emails, and was always happy to take a call or explain the processes involved. We felt at all time points that we knew what the process was and what our plan was ahead. We would highly recommend Darren to anyone needing help with anything mortgage related.

Refinanced Loan review
I wouldn't go anywhere else for my financing needs
over 1 year ago
I wouldn't go anywhere else for my financing needs

This is the 3rd time I have used Darren's expertise to help us secure the finance we needed for home improvements. As usual Darren has been extremely responsive, knowledgeable, professional and effective in every aspect of our engagement. I honestly would not go anywhere else for my financing needs and can not recommend him highly enough.

New Purchase review
Highly Recommend - Mortgage Refinance
over 1 year ago
Highly Recommend - Mortgage Refinance

We recently had Darren refinance our mortgages. From start to finish the process was quick, seamless and stress free. Darren and his team are so friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They are always available to assist with any questions that we may have. We would not hesitate in recommending Darren and his team.

New Purchase review
Incredible!!
over 1 year ago
Incredible!!

Darren was our saving grace in helping us organise a last minute bridging loan to purchase our property- he was extremely helpful, reliable, efficient and professional, as well as being so wonderful to deal with. Always happy to help, take phone calls/emails at any time of the day or night, and worked so hard to help us in a timely manner. Would absolutely recommend Darren to anyone! Thankyou so much for your help Darren :)

New Purchase review
professional and knowledgable
over 1 year ago
professional and knowledgable

Darren provided a fantastic service as we were looking into mortgage options for our new home. Darren's knowledge of the various lenders made the whole process really simple. He always made time to answer our questions and clearly explain the options. When it came to securing our new mortgage, the process was made simple with Darren's help and we were kept informed throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Darren to anyone interested in refinancing or taking out a new mortgage. Thanks again!

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