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Charmain Hughes

Founder

LoanChat

5.0 ( 11 Reviews)

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About Charmain Hughes

I’m Charmain Hughes, founder of LoanChat and a finance broker with 20 years’ experience across residential, commercial, SMSF and complex lending.

I believe most lending problems begin well before an application reaches the bank. A home loan can quietly restrict your next purchase, the wrong entity can complicate a commercial deal, and an SMSF loan can fall apart when the structure hasn’t been considered early enough.

That’s why I start with the goal and work backwards. I take the time to understand what you are trying to achieve, identify potential problems early and structure the lending around both your immediate needs and future plans.

I work with home buyers, property investors, business owners, self-employed clients and SMSF trustees across Australia. I also work closely with accountants, financial planners and solicitors where specialist advice or coordination is required.

Whether the lending is straightforward or genuinely complex, my role is to make the process clear, practical and properly considered from the beginning.

It all starts with a conversation.

Reviews for Charmain Hughes

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Nataliia Gorovoi

Best SMSF broker . Charmain helped us refinance a property through our SMSF and delivered an exceptional result. She secured the best rate available in the SMSF space, which has already saved our superfund thousands of dollars. Her quick turnaround kept everything moving efficiently, and her deep knowledge of SMSF lending meant we felt fully supported and confident at every step. The entire process was seamless — clear communication, well-organised paperwork, and no unnecessary delays. If you’re looking to refinance within an SMSF and want someone who truly understands the space and delivers real savings, Charmain is outstanding. Highly recommended.

Belinda Knights

Charmain is a legend. My first SMSF residential investment property purchase was very easy thanks to her. I felt very comfortable dealing with her and would recommend her to friends

ARTG Chand

Really great service and very knowledgeable. After finding a place to purchase and going through the broker I normally deal with would have been a big mistake as it would have cost me double LVR. Found Whiteroom Finance and got a second opinion and my God Charmain Hughes was brilliant and took charge of the application through to settlement. I can't thank her enough very experienced broker. I highly recommend and will be using her from now onwards.

Beau Taylor

"Charmain is an absolute rockstar! As my mortgage broker, she went above and beyond to help me navigate the complex world of SMSF (Self-Managed Super Fund) and secure the perfect loan for my needs. Her knowledge and expertise are truly impressive - she explained everything in a clear and concise manner, making me feel confident and informed throughout the entire process. What really sets Charmain apart is her exceptional customer service. She's responsive, proactive, and genuinely cares about her clients' success. I felt like I was her top priority, and she worked tirelessly to ensure I got the best possible outcome. If you're looking for a mortgage broker who is knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated to delivering outstanding results, look no further than Charmain. I couldn't be happier with the service she provided, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for expert guidance with their SMSF or mortgage needs. Five stars isn't enough - Charmain deserves ten stars!"

Nathan Newhouse

Charmain is Amazing! My scenario was unique in the fact that I am self-employed and living overseas. Charmain "held my hand" through the entire process and found a lender; one of only a couple that would consider this kind of mortgage. …

Jaysen Carlisle

Exceptional Service. Charmain twice guided me through the complex processes of transferring a Self Managed Super Fund SMSF mortgage to another lender at a substantially better interest rate and then again with setting up a new mortgage …

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Specialties

Home Loans

SMSF Specialist

Commercial Loans

Complex structures

Memberships

MFAA

Qualifications

Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Brokering Management

Languages

English

Experience

Broker Since: 2006

Lender Count: 45