Darren Riekie

Isabel Jacobs

Second time working with Darren and Ambition and it was easier then the first time. Darren’s strong knowledge of the market and his team support makes the entire application and approval process easy and efficient. The team were always available. I would strongly recommend Ambition. Thanks Albition

Matthew

Darren was absolutely fantastic. He was prompt in his responses and provided great context and guidance as a first home buyer throughout all stages of pre-approval, purchase and settlement. He made the experience extremely easy and would definitely recommend him for further purchases down the track.

S F

Darren saved the day . We had gone with a different broker who failed us completely but Darren really came through for us getting lending approval within a very tight time frame. Highly recommended

Ramona McIntosh

Goes above and beyond! My husband and I have used Ambition Financial to purchase two homes, one in Sydney and one in Brisbane. We couldn’t be happier with the service provided. From the very first contact with Ambition, and in particular Darren, nothing was too much trouble. All our financial options were clearly set out in tables and Darren was able to explain them all. Every time we needed more information our emails and phone calls were promptly answered. On every occasion we have been confident we were getting the very best mortgage option available. I have since recommended Darren and Ambition Financial to family and friends and they have also commented very highly on his service.

Freya Corcoran

Darren went above and beyond making the whole experience so easy and clear for us to understand.

Alex Kobras

Friendly, Knowledgeable and Extremely Helpful. I engaged with Darren for the first time on 28 November 2024 and ultimately bought on 29 November 2025 nearly exactly one year later. Over that period, Darren drew on a deep pool of knowledge to provide tailored advice for my specific and ever-changing circumstances. With a wealth of experience he was able to anticipate my needs and helped me avoid many pitfalls as a first-time buyer. I have heard that some brokers will attempt to push you to the absolute limit of serviceability, but I felt that Darren was prepared to ground my expectations and made sure that I had considered the impact of various scenarios. Darren is responsive and always made himself available to explain elements of lending and different avenues we could pursue. He demonstrated extraordinary patience as he re-answered questions that I had asked a couple of weeks earlier. He is friendly and personable on the phone, good for a laugh, and is a fortifying presence when making one of the biggest decisions in your life. In the end, Darren was able to secure a loan for more than I had expected at an interest rate that was well within budget. A great service that I would definitely use again. Thanks Darren!