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Mortgage broker in Brisbane for home buyers and property investorsBrisbane based. Built for your next move.

Magnus Finance is a Brisbane mortgage broker helping home buyers and property investors in Brisbane and across Australia. We map your borrowing position across real lenders first, then structure each loan so your next purchase stays possible.

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Written by David Johnson, Mortgage Broker and Director at Magnus Finance (FBAA member, Credit Representative 568398). Updated 11 November 2026.

The information on this page is general in nature and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Lender policies change often and differ between lenders. Consider whether this information is right for you, and get tax and structuring advice from your accountant before you act. All lending is subject to the lender's credit approval.

Who we are.

A Brisbane brokerage that thinks like investors

Magnus Finance is a mortgage broking business based in Mount Cotton, on the south-east side of Brisbane. We help home buyers, property investors and business owners in Brisbane and right across Australia with home loans, investment loans, equity release, refinancing, commercial property and SMSF lending.

Our team are property investors ourselves, so we structure lending the way we'd want ours structured: numbers first, then the order of purchases, then each loan set up so the next move stays possible.

Meet David Johnson

David Johnson is the Director and principal broker at Magnus Finance. He is a member of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) and an authorised Credit Representative (Credit Representative Number 568398) of Mortgage Specialists Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence 387025). David invests in property himself, runs every strategy call and personally signs off every finance strategy before it reaches you. More about David.

What we help with.

Services

How it works.

Start with a 15 minute call

  • You book a 15 minute call at a time that suits you. It's by phone, so you don't need to come into an office.
  • We talk through where you are, where you're headed and what's in the way.
  • We run your numbers through real lender calculators and send you a written strategy with clear options.
  • You choose, and we manage the application through to approval, settlement and regular reviews after that.

Local, but not limited to Brisbane

We're based in Brisbane and know the south-east Queensland market well, but lender policy, not broker location, decides what you can borrow. Everything is done by phone, email and a secure online portal, so we help clients buying in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, regional Queensland and every other state. See our Queensland guide for state costs like transfer duty and land tax.

What it costs.

Cost and commission

In most cases there is no direct cost to you. Magnus Finance is paid a commission by the lender you choose, and we disclose it before anything is signed. Our Credit Guide sets out how we're paid and our relationships, including that Magnus Finance is part-owned by Steve Palise, founder of Palise Property.

Reviews and contact.

What clients say

Read our reviews on our Google Business Profile.

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Common questions.

Do I need to meet a Brisbane mortgage broker in person?

No. Magnus Finance does everything by phone, email and a secure online portal, so you can work with us from anywhere in Brisbane or Australia.

What does Magnus Finance charge?

In most cases there is no direct cost to you. Magnus Finance is paid a commission by the lender you choose, and we disclose it before anything is signed.

Is Magnus Finance licensed?

David Johnson is an authorised Credit Representative (Credit Representative Number 568398) of Mortgage Specialists Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Credit Licence 387025. David is also a member of the FBAA.

What is the relationship between Magnus Finance and Palise Property?

Magnus Finance is part-owned by Steve Palise, founder of Palise Property, a buyer's agency. We work with clients of any buyer's agent, or none, and our Credit Guide explains the relationship.

Can a Brisbane broker help with a purchase interstate?

Yes. We help Brisbane-based clients buying interstate and clients in other states. Lender policy, not where your broker is, decides what you can borrow.

Related: Investment property loans · Equity release · Queensland guide · Contact

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