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Your Gold Coast Mortgage Broker
Esteb & Co is a locally-operated mortgage brokerage based in Ashmore, servicing home buyers, refinancers and investors across the Gold Coast — from Coolangatta to Coomera. We're independent, AFG-accredited and compare loans from 105 lenders so you don't have to.
The Gold Coast Property Market
The Gold Coast property market has grown approximately 52% over the past 5 years, making strategic lender selection more important than ever. Gold Coast buyers typically face higher LVR hurdles on apartment purchases, stricter servicing on holiday-rental-zoned properties, and lender-specific postcode restrictions for off-the-plan stock.
Why Choose a Local Gold Coast Broker
- In-person meetings at our Ashmore office or at a Gold Coast café of your choice
- We know which lenders have postcode restrictions for Gold Coast apartments and off-the-plan
- Local QLD stamp duty concessions applied automatically to your serviceability calculations
- Accredited with Australian Finance Group (AFG), Australia's largest aggregator
Suburbs and Areas We Service
In addition to Gold Coast, we service borrowers in:
- Broadbeach
- Burleigh Heads
- Surfers Paradise
- Southport
- Robina
- Palm Beach
- Mermaid Beach
- Runaway Bay
- Helensvale
- Coomera
Loan Types We Handle for Gold Coast Clients
First home, upgraders, refinance Refinancing
Lower rates, cash-out, debt consolidation Investment Loans
IO, equity release, portfolio structuring First Home Buyer
FHBG, FHOG, stamp duty concessions Construction
Progress payments, owner-builder Bad Credit
Specialist and non-conforming lenders
Frequently Asked Questions — Gold Coast
Is Esteb & Co a Gold Coast local mortgage broker?
Yes. Our office is at Unit 21, 74-76 Hillview Parade, Ashmore QLD 4214. Richard Esteb is a credit representative (ASIC CR #574071) based full-time on the Gold Coast.
What's the average home loan size on the Gold Coast?
In early 2026, the average Gold Coast home loan is approximately $712,000, reflecting the CoreLogic median dwelling value of around $890,000 minus a typical 20% deposit.
Which lenders are best for Gold Coast apartment loans?
Several lenders restrict high-density apartment lending in specific Gold Coast postcodes (notably Surfers Paradise 4217 and parts of Broadbeach). We match your loan specifically against each lender's postcode policy so you avoid rejection.
Do you help with Queensland first home buyer grants?
Yes. We factor in the First Home Owner Grant (up to $30,000 for new-build QLD homes under $750,000) and QLD stamp duty concessions (full exemption up to $700,000, concessions up to $800,000) into every first home buyer strategy.
Can I meet Richard in person on the Gold Coast?
Absolutely. Book a strategy session and choose Ashmore office, video call, or a coffee meet-up anywhere on the Gold Coast from Coolangatta to Coomera.
Ready to Talk to a Gold Coast Mortgage Broker?
Book a free strategy session with Richard Esteb. No obligation, no cost, no pressure — just clear answers and a plan that fits your situation.
Book Free Strategy SessionLast reviewed: April 2026 · About the author: Richard Esteb is a Licensed Mortgage Broker and founder of Esteb & Co (ASIC Credit Representative #574071). Based in Ashmore QLD, he holds MFAA membership and operates under the Australian Finance Group (AFG) credit licence #389087.