Mortgage broker in Ashmore, for big blocks, townhouses and everything in between
Tyler Auld and The Broker Society help Ashmore buyers, owners and investors find the right home loan across 50+ lenders. Whether it is a 1970s family home on a big block or a villa near Royal Pines, we structure the finance around the property and the people living in it.
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The local angle
Ashmore is a suburb of long stays and next chapters
Ashmore sits right in the middle of the Gold Coast, between Southport and Benowa, with the motorway, Griffith University and Bond University all close by. People tend to stay a long time. Plenty of the streets were built in the 1970s and 80s on generous blocks, and many of those homes are now on their second or third family.
That means the people we help here are usually at a turning point, not just buying a house.
Families on the big blocks
You bought an older brick home for the yard and the location. Now you want to renovate, extend or knock down and rebuild without leaving the street the kids grew up on.
First home buyers
A townhouse or villa is often the realistic first step. You want to know what the body corporate means for your loan and how far your deposit can stretch with government support.
Empty nesters
The four bedroom house feels too big now. Some are moving into a low maintenance villa around Royal Pines, others are keeping the family home and putting the equity to work.
Investors
Being close to two universities and the motorway brings steady rental demand from students, staff and commuters. Many of our Ashmore investors already own a home on the Coast and are buying their second or third property.
Gold Coast business owners
Tradies, salon owners, cafe operators and contractors. Your income is real but it comes through an ABN or a company, and the bank's online calculator does not know what to do with it.
Parents helping the next generation
Grown up kids who want to buy near home often need a hand. We can talk through guarantor options and what helping means for your own finances before anyone signs anything.
Our services
Ashmore home loans, from first keys to retirement
First Home Buyers
Townhouse, villa or house: deposit schemes, state-based grants and a clear borrowing number.
Learn moreBuying Your Next Home
Moving up to a bigger block or across to a low maintenance villa, with the timing planned.
Learn moreRefinancing
A fresh look at a loan you set up years ago, compared across our whole panel.
Learn moreConstruction Loans
The New Build: knockdown rebuilds, extensions and new homes on Ashmore's larger blocks.
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Structuring rental purchases near the universities and the motorway so they work long term.
Learn moreSelf Employed Home Loans
For Gold Coast business owners, tradies and contractors with ABN, company or trust income.
Learn moreLow Doc Home Loans
When your tax returns lag behind what your business is really earning.
Learn moreThe Reset/Debt Consolidation
Bringing scattered debts together into one plan with an end date.
Learn moreATO Debt Consolidation
Clearing tax debt through your home equity and getting back on track with the ATO.
Learn moreReverse Mortgages
Using home equity in retirement, with clear advice and family involved.
Learn moreMeet your broker
Tyler Auld, your Gold Coast broker
Tyler lives at Mermaid Beach and looks after clients across the Gold Coast and Brisbane's south, so Ashmore is very much her patch. She works with you from the first phone call right through to settlement. She takes the time to understand what you are trying to achieve before she recommends anything.
Like every broker at The Broker Society, Tyler runs her own business. That gives her real empathy for self-employed clients and the paperwork that comes with them. Whether you are a first home buyer comparing townhouses or a family weighing up a renovation against a move, she will give you straight answers and show you the numbers behind them.
Tyler is backed by a close team. Kate, Jeane, Belinda and Talia are brokers across Queensland, and our support staff keep applications moving in the background. Together the five of us bring more than 50 years of lending experience, and we regularly put our heads together on the more complex files.
"Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a house with a big enough backyard that nobody has to share a bedroom anymore."The Broker Society
How we help
How Tyler and the team help Ashmore buyers, owners and investors
In Ashmore, the property often decides the loan. A villa near Royal Pines, a 1980s home on a big block and a brand new duplex can all go to different lenders. Tyler Auld starts by understanding the property and your plans, then compares options across our 50+ lenders.
If you are getting your first foot in the door, our First Home Buyers service covers deposit schemes, state-based grants and what a body corporate means for your application. Families moving into more space can lean on Buying Your Next Home, and when the new place comes up before the old one sells, Bridging Finance keeps you from losing it. Knocking down an older home and starting again is common on Ashmore's larger blocks, and our Construction Loans work keeps the build, the progress payments and your budget lined up.
Long term owners usually come to us for Refinancing, because the loan they set up years ago no longer fits. Some use the review to tidy up other debts through The Reset/Debt Consolidation, and business owners who are behind with the tax office can look at ATO Debt Consolidation. If the equity is there and the timing is right, Investment Loans can turn the family home into the start of a portfolio.
The Gold Coast runs on small business, and that shapes much of what Tyler does. Self Employed Home Loans and Low Doc Home Loans are for people whose income does not fit a payslip. Commercial Lending helps you buy your own premises, and SMSF Lending helps your super fund buy property the right way.
For retirees who are asset rich but cash tight, Reverse Mortgages are one option we talk through carefully, ideally with family in the room.
Tyler is the Ashmore lead, but you get the whole Broker Society behind her. Our five brokers and support team share knowledge every day, so the tricky files get more than one experienced opinion.
What to expect
What working with Tyler looks like
Meet your way
Sit down with Tyler face to face on the Gold Coast or meet online, whichever fits around work and family. Bring your questions, your plans and any paperwork you already have.
See the numbers
Tyler shares her screen and walks you through the visuals: what you can borrow, what the repayments look like and how different lenders treat your property and income. Nothing is hidden in a spreadsheet you never see.
Choose and apply
Once you are comfortable with the plan, we prepare the application, deal with the lender and the valuer, and keep you posted at every step.
Settle and stay in touch
After settlement we keep an eye on your loan and check in when life changes, so your finance keeps up with you.
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Ashmore FAQs
Questions Ashmore borrowers ask us
01Is Ashmore a realistic place to buy a first home?
For many people, yes, because Ashmore has a wide mix of property, from townhouses and villas through to older houses on larger blocks. That gives first home buyers more than one way in. We work out your borrowing power first, check whether you are eligible for government deposit schemes and state-based grants, and match you with a lender that takes part. Not every lender on our panel offers the scheme.
02What should I know about buying a townhouse or villa near Royal Pines?
Lenders look at the strata or body corporate details as well as the home itself. They may check the size of the complex, the sinking fund and any special levies. Some are stricter with smaller units or resort-style complexes. We review the details with you before you apply so there are no surprises at valuation.
03Does a large block or acreage-style property change how a lender assesses it?
It can. Some lenders cap the land size they will accept on a standard residential loan, and valuers may treat a big block differently from a typical house. We know which lenders are comfortable with larger Ashmore properties and set up the application to suit.
04We want to knock down our older Ashmore home and rebuild. How does the finance work?
A knockdown rebuild usually involves a construction loan secured against the land, drawn down in stages as your builder reaches each milestone. Lenders will want a fixed price contract and approved plans, and you will need a plan for where you live during the build. We map the whole timeline out with you before you sign anything.
05Can we renovate or extend instead of moving?
Often, yes. Depending on the scope, you might use existing equity, increase your current loan or take out a construction loan for larger works. We look at what the finished home is likely to be worth and how the repayments fit your budget.
06We need a bigger home. Can we buy before we sell?
Bridging finance lets you buy your next home before your current one sells. It suits families who do not want to rent in between or miss out on the right property. We work through the numbers carefully, including what happens if the sale takes longer than you hoped.
07Can you help us refinance a home loan we set up years ago?
Yes. We review your current loan, your equity and your goals, then compare options across our 50+ lenders. If switching makes sense we handle the process for you. If your current lender is still the right fit, we will tell you that too.
08Is Ashmore a good spot for an investment property?
We leave the property choice to you and your advisers, but we can make sure the finance is set up well. That covers how much you can borrow with rental income included, how to keep the investment loan separate from your home, and which lenders treat rental income more favourably.
09Can I use equity in my current home to buy an investment property in Ashmore?
If you have built up equity, you may be able to borrow against it for the deposit and costs on an investment purchase. We calculate your usable equity and show you how the repayments and rental income would work together.
10I run my own business on the Gold Coast. Will a lender take my income seriously?
Yes, if you go to the right one. Lenders differ a lot in how they read business financials, add-backs and recent trading. Tyler runs her own business too, so she knows how to present your income clearly, whether you use a sole trader ABN, a company or a trust.
11What if my tax returns are not up to date?
A low doc loan may be an option. Some lenders accept business activity statements, business bank statements or an accountant's declaration in place of recent tax returns. Terms can differ from a standard loan, so we explain the trade-offs before you decide.
12Can my business buy its own premises?
Commercial lending can help you buy an office, shop, warehouse or workshop, either in your own name, a company or your self managed super fund. Commercial lenders focus on the business, the property and any lease, so a well prepared application makes a real difference.
13Can I buy property through my SMSF?
A self managed super fund can borrow to buy property under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement, as long as it fits the fund's investment strategy and super rules. We work alongside your accountant or financial adviser so the lending side is set up properly.
14We have debts everywhere, including the ATO. Can a refinance help?
If you have enough equity, refinancing can bring personal loans, credit cards and tax debt into one manageable repayment. It needs a clear plan, because spreading short term debt over a long loan can cost more over time. We help you set that plan up and stick to it.
15I do not live in Ashmore. Can I still work with Tyler?
Absolutely. Tyler looks after clients across the Gold Coast and Brisbane's south, and The Broker Society helps people all over Australia. We can meet in person or online with screen sharing, so your postcode is never a barrier.
16Do you meet face to face or online?
Both. Meet Tyler in person on the Gold Coast or online, whichever suits you. Online meetings include screen sharing, so you can see the visuals and numbers just as clearly as you would across a desk.