"In the Spotlight" Leanne's Insights & Recent Media
1: Non-Major Bank Lender Roundtable – MortgageProfessionalAustralia
Industry leaders gathered to discuss the evolving mortgage landscape, focusing on the role of non-major banks. Leanne Johnstone's insights into these discussions highlight the importance of understanding lender diversity when choosing a mortgage provider.
2. Mortgage Wars Reignited by RBA Rate Cut – 9 News Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent rate cut has intensified competition among lenders, leading to significant changes in home loan and savings rates. Mortgage Choice Lane Cove's Leanne Johnstone discusses the implications of these changes for borrowers and how they can navigate the evolving mortgage landscape.
3. Get Ready for Lower Rates - InvestSMART
With economists predicting a rate cut, this article explores how such a move could benefit mortgage holders. Leanne Johnstone provides insights into how quickly lenders may pass on rate cuts and the importance of monitoring your mortgage repayments.
4. Wondering How First Home Buyers Are Becoming Landlords – The Australian
An increasing number of first-home buyers are turning to property investment due to affordability challenges in capital cities. Leanne Johnstone shares her observations on this trend and offers advice for those considering entering the investment property market.
5. Single Earners Now Locked Out of Sydney Property Market – Realestate.com.au
Solo buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to afford property in Sydney. Leanne Johnstone discusses strategies such as 'rentvesting'—renting in a desired location while investing in more affordable areas—to help single earners build wealth.
🏆 Mortgage Choice Lane Cove: Awarded Top Single Operator in Australia - InTheCove
Leanne Johnstone and her team at Mortgage Choice Lane Cove have been recognised as the top-performing single operator franchise in Australia, out of over 500 nationwide. This prestigious award highlights their exceptional service and commitment to clients. The office, conveniently located in The Village Shopping Centre, recently underwent a full refurbishment, offering a fresh and welcoming environment for clients.
6. InTheCove caught up with Leanne at Nibu Cafe for a coffee and chat – her office is right across from Harris Farm & Brewmance
Getting a Home or Investment Loan? This is where you need someone like Leanne Johnstone from Mortgage Choice on your side.
Leanne is a Lane Cove local and has been a Mortgage Choice franchisee for over 23 years.
Most of Leanne’s business is generated by word-of-mouth referrals or clients looking to upgrade or downsize. She also arranges loan top-ups and refinancing – which is particularly helpful when looking to renovate or purchase a new car.
Leanne told ITC that she loves her job as she knows she gives a value-added service to all her clients:
“I’m able to negotiate special rates with many lenders and save clients thousands and often access rebates available. I can quickly advise of great options.”
Appointments are Easy to Make
The Lane Cove Mortgage Choice office is conveniently located in The Village Shopping Centre, Lane Cove (opposite Nibu Café, now Brewmance).
Link to Leanne's calendar HERE
Leanne makes it as easy as possible for you to make an appointment with her. You can meet her at her office, or she can arrange a zoom session. She has noticed that one of the benefits of moving to Zoom sessions is that couples/partners don’t have to find the time in their busy schedules to both be available for an appointment. She regularly has Zoom appointments where one person could be at work in the city while the other person is working from home.
Locals Supporting Locals
When Leanne is not working, she can often be seen walking around Leafy Lane Cove with her two dogs (one is a golden retriever – just like Mr Doggy ITC), and she regularly bumps into clients on her walks. She is also a member of the North Shore Rowing Club (their clubhouse is at Aquatic Park Longueville).
We caught up with Leanne when she was having a coffee at Nibu. Leanne truly believes in locals supporting locals – Hairsuite, her hairdresser, is located just across from her office. She is a member of Soulful Fitness, also located in The Village Shopping Centre.
If you are looking to purchase a home, make a Mortgage Choice appointment asap. As her clients regularly tell Leanne, it is easier to deal with one person rather than several different financial institutions.
