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Bernard Desmond

Mortgage Broker

Blank Financial

5.0 ( 269 Reviews)

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About Bernard Desmond

Bernard Desmond is an experienced mortgage broker based in Mount Eliza, VIC. They say there are two guarantees in life, but Bernard securing your mortgage is now unofficially the third. His confidence comes from 14 years of experience and an unequivocal desire to provide you with the most opportunity from your mortgage. But don’t just take our word for it; Bernard’s strike rate from application to approval is awarded as the best in the industry.

In recognition for his great service to clients, his awards include:

• 2020 Best Customer Service Adviser
• 2019 Residential Broker of the Year
• 2018 Australian broker of the Year.

Supportive yet honest, Bernard has your best interest at heart and a blank piece of paper in hand, ready to fill it with plans and possibilities.

Bernard Desmond sees opportunity getting to understand you and your financial goals better than the rest. He’s personable and tenacious, giving you the ability to take your money further — like that ocean villa in Hawaii.

Reviews for Bernard Desmond

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Alisha Dodge

Bernard and his team were absolutely fantastic to deal with. After another broker told my partner and me that securing pre-approval wasn’t possible at this stage, Bernard’s team took the time to understand our situation and worked incredibly hard to make it happen. They went above and beyond throughout the entire process, keeping us informed every step of the way and making what felt impossible become a reality. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, we’ve now secured our pre-approval and are so excited to start looking for our first home. We couldn’t be more grateful for everything they’ve done and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bernard and his team to anyone looking for a broker. Thank you so much!

Bella Pav

Bernard was fantastic throughout the entire home loan process. He worked incredibly hard to get our finance approved on time, kept us updated every step of the way, and made a stressful process so much easier. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a broker who genuinely cares and gets results. Thank you Bernard & the team!

Anna Molinaro-Kelaart

Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The team at Blank Financial went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand for my Husband & I. A special thank you to Bernard, Lavinia, and Catherine — your professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care truly set you apart. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every question was handled promptly and thoroughly. It’s rare to find a team that combines expertise with such a warm and personal approach. I couldn’t recommend Blank Financial highly enough to anyone looking for reliable and exceptional financial services. Thank you again for everything!

Maddy Goodwin

As first-time home buyers, we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Bernard and his team went above and beyond every step of the way. They were always available—even after hours—which made the whole process so much less stressful and easier to navigate. Their knowledge, patience, and willingness to help really stood out, especially since this was all new to us. We felt supported and confident throughout the entire journey. We can’t thank them enough and would 100% recommend Bernard and his team to anyone looking for a broker!

Thịnh Ngô

Calvin and Bernard (and the whole team) are really professional, helping me through the whole process as a first home buyer. Their dedication and advice helped me a lot to be able to land on a property after 6-month long looking and inspecting. Highly recommend their service!

Annabel Coen

Bernard and Lavinia were both so lovely to deal with during the entire mortgage brokerage process. Going into buying our first home we had no idea of the process however they made it so simple and were available for all/any of the questions we had. Would highly recommend Blank Financial all the staff that we dealt with were incredibly helpful and made our life so much easier. Thank you so much again for all your support, and for making it such a seamless experience we appreciate it so much 🙏🙏

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