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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John has helped us refinance our investment and home loans twice. Both times were easy and we were happy with the improved rates we got from our new lenders. It was therefore instinctive for us to go... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife found Money Jar online via Instagram I believe. At first I just went along with it but upon meeting John and went through his home loan masterclass...i was impressed. John knows how to commun... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We first reached out to John over two years ago. As first home buyers, we were unsure of the process but he was easy to communicate with and took the time to explain any questions we had throughout... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We wanted help with coming off Fixed mortgage and also how to navigate options that would give us better financial control. John has been an exceptional find. We found him via online search, and we a... See more

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  1. Mobile Money Agent

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I am Melbourne Inner West's favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker, with a keen interest in community engagement and social media. I'm not your average 'Mortgage or Finance Broker'. I'm definitely not going to sell 'Best rate' or 'Best service'. Every broker does that. I'm just a qualified journalist, who fell into finance while juggling a Finance Broking business. I can't wait to meet you all!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An asset for the community

We knew John as a fellow primary school parent and from his social media site promoting local businesses. So when we were looking at buying our second home, we already had a name. John and I had chatted a few years earlier when we were considering buying a house just after I was made redundant. Some great advice then and so we went back to him this time. He took the hard work out of finding the right loan. John and his team submitted all our documents and worked with our conveyancer so that everything went smoothly. John explains things in simple ways so we understood. And he was so responsive to our questions! Can’t recommend him highly enough.

April 24, 2022
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Hey Damian thank you for the kind words! Yes it's been a few years, and I'd say it's worth the wait as your family's forever home is a stunner. I'd also need to credit you both for meeting me halfway all the time, and were never too far from a joke or two. I need to drop into the new home and check out your new organic veggie patch!

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best broker you'll ever meet!

We can't recommend John at Money Jar Concept highly enough and would not have been able to buy our first home without him! John helped us navigate home loan application and approval while I was on parental leave - there's no way we would have achieved this without his guidance and knowledge of each lender's 'household policy'. John was so patient throughout our long search for a home during extended lockdowns and worked tirelessly to respond to our many, often time-sensitive questions - sharing the ups and downs with us. John's experience is invaluable and he was able to connect us with other professionals who became integral in our eventual success, including a buyer's advocate. When we finally purchased our home John provided us the option (one of many) of a great home loan perfectly suited to our needs at the time. We have seen that John is prepared to go above and beyond for all of his clients, and he has become a great friend over the time that we have known him. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge and I continue to learn so much from everything he shares on social media. Thanks so much John for everything - I don't know how anyone buys a home without you!

March 7, 2022
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Diana, this is one of the best, one of the most in-depth and one of the most heartfelt reviews I've ever read. You have clearly put a lot of thought into this. Thank you. Genuinely. I looked back at the first time you both had reached out to me on Facebook, and it was 22 March 2021. Almost a year! I looked back at that message, and you both secured a larger than expected property, for almost the the same price! The kids now have a spacious home to grow up in, and your family will form new memories within those walls.

So much, like, SO MUCH, had happened between then, and now. Working alongside you both was a breeze, and while you both think I'm awesome, it's only because you both made the process easy for me. Easy = Awesome haha :) See you both on social media!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patient and hard working broker

John is an incredible broker who put in every effort to find the best lender for our situation. My partner and I have unique employment situations that the bigger banks would not consider. Luckily a friend of mine told us about John and everything became instantly easier. He took the time to explain the process and simplify information into plain english which we definitely needed as first home buyers.

Getting a mortgage felt unknown and a bit scary at times, but once John was in the picture it became something we understood and felt confident proceeding with (with many laughs along the way). We’re looking forward to continuing our financial journey with him by our side and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John to anybody looking to buy their first home.

February 22, 2022
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Hilary! Ahhh I'll miss our funny chats! You're too kind. You both met me in the middle the entire way, even when there were unexpected hazards. So glad all the pieces fell into place, and you both now have your amazing first home to grow oldeER into. I have a sneaky suspicion you both now know the home lending procedure well enough to be brokers too haha :) I am soooo happy for you both. See you both on social media!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and Personable.

We met John for the first time back in late 2019 when we first started to look at buying our first house. During that time we had a second child and a pandemic start so we held off buying for a year or so. John always stayed in contact with us during that time and checked in on us regularly. We were finally able to purchase our first home at the end of 2021 and moved in last week. John was with us every step of the way and guided us skillfully through all the hoops and hurdles. We had many, many questions and John was always patient and explained things in a clear and easy to understand way. We could not thank John enough for all his help and guidance.

January 25, 2022
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Thank you for the kind words, Paul. Goodness me, what a journey it's been. Three calendar years, and we finally reached our destination. Through Covid and a new baby. #fistpump. You both have met me in the middle all the way, and I'm glad you both never gave up on your dream. Thank you for allowing me into your financial lives. So much we can do in the years to come!

- John Ng, your favourite Bald and Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional expert!

John has been a pleasure to deal with and my experience with him has been excellent. John takes the time out to explain the details and was helpful in every scenario. We are excited to have John on our team so to speak and look forward to what the future brings with his expertise and support. Highly recommended.

January 2, 2022
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Tanya! Happy 2022 and thank you for the kind words. The best decision you made in 2021, was identifying you could be financially better off by reaching out to me, and you did it! There's a lot we can do this year, and I can't wait to take the scenic financial route with your family. Thank you for being so proactive and prompt as well; it took our four hands to clap! :)

- John Ng, your favourite Bald and Bespectacled broker :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly a great man

John was highly recommended by a family member that he had helped with getting a loan in the past.
John is amazingly professional and critical with punctuation, he really went above and beyond the call of duty when it come to helping me get me home loan.
Always willing to answer the phone and have a chat with queries that I had even know it was after hours sometimes.
He helped me push my loan through in an ungodly short period of time and always had my back chasing up documents and paperwork that I needed and contacts that I needed if I didn't already have them.
All in all john is a Beast of a mortgage broker and I would 100% recommended him to anybody that i knew who needed one.
10/10 Truly

December 21, 2021
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Luke - you're too kind. I can't believe the speed we both went, from Pre-Approval to Settlement. No way this would have been that smooth, had you not met me in the middle. I think we're still missing a midnight time slot to chat (haha!). Your first home will give you lots of beautiful memories, and I'm stoked you got me involved in your journey. Can't wait to catch up, as I have a nice belated Christmas/Settlement present for you!

- John Ng, your favourite Bald and Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and friendly service

Applying for a home loan was the easiest part of our first home buying experience, thanks to having John as our mortgage broker. He was always happy to explain each part of the process and answer our questions. We experienced some hurdles and delays during the settlement period (unrelated to the home loan), and John was great at maintaining communication with us and also our conveyancer throughout this period, to help keep things moving forward. We are happy that we chose John as our broker for this experience.

December 15, 2021
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Ariani, I will miss the funny conversations we all had over Whatsapp. You both are so casual and easy to work with, which helps. Thank you for your kind words, and meeting me in the middle. It hasn't been easy for a few months with lockdown, but we got there! Always up for a chat, and I know you both will form beautiful memories in your new home.

- John Ng, your favourite Bald and Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superstar broker

Superstar. Easy. Resourceful. Friendly. Efficient. Knowledgeable. These are the words I would use to decribe John Ng and this is the exact reason I use him and recommend him to others. John is approachable and knows his stuff. He considers his client's needs to get the best result. No need to shop around when you have the best right here. Thanks for looking after me and my clients John!

December 4, 2021
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You are too kind, Lucy. You forget to mention what a superstar you are, as you more than met me in the middle. I'm so glad this worked out for you, and it happened in double quick time, without any penalties. You gave me - and IMB! - a chance and look at how much you're now saving - wow! Can't wait to see what other property discoveries we both make in 2022! :)

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experienced and super service

In working with John, it was evident we were more than numbers on a page. His knowledge is incredible and customer service is above and beyond what we found with other brokers. John is extensive in his background. He was thorough in his research to understand our situation as well as our needs, to find the right home loan for us. He educated us on the process and has assisted with setting us up to be much more informed and prepared for the future. We can't recommend Money Jar (and John!) enough.

October 18, 2021
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Hey Katrina, thank you! In less than four months, we went from cafe catch up to Zoom chats, and all along you both met me in the middle. I'm so happy that you both are now in a much better financial position, ready to attack 2022 with your new goals. Always love our chats and jokes. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon.

- John Ng, your favourite Bald and Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The One and Only One Broker You Need

John is one of those few brokers who are more interested in their clients than making a quick buck. We have found John as a very pleasant person with a willingness to listen to our needs and explained what he might be able to achieve for us. Our dealings with him were pleasing and he was willing to go the extra mile for us in a very professional manner. We can honestly recommend John as your next broker. Thank you for being an honest broker!

October 15, 2021
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Hello Ivy and Gilbert, you both are too kind. Thank you for the nice words, and also being so patient and open to my process and recommendations over the last month or so. The most important thing was achieved, and you both now have clarity and a sense of direction in the years ahead. Love our conversations, and your unique sense of humour :)

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended for first time buyers

We contacted John as first home buyers with no experience. It was very important to us to go with someone independent and community minded. John was very patient with all our questions and helped us through every step of the way. There is no way we would have been able to purchase our dream home during a lockdown in a pandemic without him. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a broker. He's also just a really nice guy!

September 16, 2021
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Javla! You and Ben have just been the best to work alongside with. Every call, email or text message was greeted with a smile. You talk about I getting things done over lockdown, but you forget how easily accessible you both have been. Takes three pairs of hands to buy your dream home! From your first email to me in late-October 2020 to settling this month - thank you both for trusting my process.

We MUST catch up soon!

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great to work with

We have been working with John for the last 9 months or so and his enthusiasm is hard to beat. Whilst we did have one hiccup with one of us being on WorkCover at the time, we were able to work through it and are moving into our new place this week. No question was too hard, and he did his best in, at times, very difficult circumstances to ensure the right outcome for us as his clients. I would recommend John for all your broker needs.

August 20, 2021
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How time flies Kathryn. I am now responsible for two important milestones in your life - finding you a wonderful hairdresser, and finding you a home loan. :) Thank you for trusting my process, even in the months where tighter Covid restrictions raged all around us. Will miss the laughs from you both. Can't wait to see you both in your new forever home.

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top mortgage broker!

I’ve known John since 2015 when he completed my loan application at NAB.
5 years on, we have remained in contact and now establishing his own venture with Money Jar, I didn’t have to think twice about using him as my mortgage broker. With John you get peace of mind that he is working with you to the find the best solution for you! He is a pleasure to deal with and is there to explain every step of the process. He looks after his clients, even as far as personally delivering mortgage documents straight to the bank to avoid potential delays.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart John, you saved me from my financial woes.

July 8, 2021
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It's been a beautiful 6 years and there's been so much positive stuff happening since! You're now in a much better position and it was only possible because you met me halfway all the time. All those early morning or afternoon catch ups, workshopping and crunching numbers - all worth it! Thank you for trusting my process, and here's to many more years of friendship! :)

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John is professional, trustworthy and friendly broker

The whole loan process with John from identifying current financial situation to desired loan amount, planning and documenting loan options are very clear and thorough. John is super responsive with high knowledge on loan products and his advice helped us pick the loan that suitable and has a high chance of approval for our self-employed circumstance. Even when we had the hiccup from the bank side on our settlement day, John was calm and quickly helped us to resolve the problem in a timely manner to help the settlement went through. Big thanks to John to help us secure our long awaited apartment! We would highly recommend John to our friends for a professional, friendly and honest broker! Emmet & Trang

June 12, 2021
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Hello Trang, what a ride it has been! Lots of thrilling downhills and nervy uphills, and at the last minute the ride threatened to derail! Thank you for your kind words, patience and trusting my process. You both have met me in the middle all way the way and we finally got there, Covid19 or not. Can't wait to see where your business goes from 2022 and beyond. See you in the neighbourhood! :)

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with John…

We had a great experience with John helping us to arrange the mortgage for our new build home. Very was very open and honest throughout the process and kept us well informed with our options and the status of the process with the Lenders. Would certainly recommend using John.

May 24, 2021
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Hey Michael, thank you for the kind words. What a journey it was - from your initial email, to the delays that were out of our control, and finally getting across the line - and what a journey it was.

Your family has consistently met me in the middle, and the communication was open and transparent. You have a seriously beautiful home. Enjoy it!

Hope to catch up for another coffee soon. #fistpump

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5-Star

5-Star - It’s all about Supporting Local

We are overjoyed with the results from working with John Ng of Money Jar Concept.

Wanting to support local, we engaged Money Jar Concept to assist with securing a SMSF loan to purchase our first commercial property. John Ng really surprised us! John co-ordinated some very early starts (6:am) to work through the necessary paperwork, some late nights (9:30pm) to collect the signatures of the loan applications and he continually kept us up to date on the lenders progress. John’s service was exceptional, as is his smile, and he kept patient & calm throughout the process. There were some tough conversations through the first lender’s rejection. But we quickly learned to trust John and, true to his word, he helped us secure a loan with ThinkTank.

Thanks John!

Ken & Angela – Maple Leaf Meats

May 15, 2021
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Thank you Ken. What a journey it's been. There were indeed some early starts and late nights like you've reminisced about, but we finally got the result we all wanted. I can't wait to see some Inner West food truck domination in 2022!  

#fistpump #supportinglocal

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and lovely to deal with

Super happy with John’s help to buy our first home! He was able to explain everything simply so we could understand it and was very helpful every step of the way. Highly recommended!!

February 1, 2021
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Hello Mel! Thank you for your kind words! I still remember you both reaching out to me over Facebook just before Stage 4 lockdown, and you both had so many questions! So glad you both now have a home - and space for your bikes! - to grow into. You two have been awesome to deal with. Hope to see you both around the Western suburbs soon.

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Money Jar Concept 2 thumbs up!

It was such a pleasure having John from Money Jar Concept as our mortgage broker. Before we spoke to him, it was all so daunting to us, especially since we were first home buyers. He is professional, very knowledgeable and patiently took us through the steps of securing a mortgage with not just a great rate but one that also caters to our needs. Highly recommend him. Thanks John!

January 25, 2021
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Morning Dipti! Can you believe it's exactly a year ago TODAY when the three of us caught up at Grill'd? You two have been so easy and wonderful to work with, and still trusted my process, right through the middle of Covid craziness. Thank you for your kind words. You both have so many dreams and memories to build within those four walls!

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honesty & peace of mind

John came highly recommended by a friend because I needed advice about the best way forward to purchase a new car. John was at all times patient and clear Even though he earned nothing from my final decision (mortgage redraw), he was happy to put this on the table with the other loan options, and even affirm it. My benchmark for a good financial advisor of any kind is that I don't put down the phone with my head spinning; rather, that I feel empowered about my finances and peace of mind about big decisions. I now have my new car (yay!). John was one of the first to congratulate me. I really like his community spirit - as evident on his FB page. He cares about his clients and clearly loves what he does.

January 18, 2021
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Thank you April for your kind words. It was important you knew all your options + your interests are best met. Starting 2021 with a Vrooom, I see!

It's a really nice family-sized car! Lots of happy dogs and owners going ahead, as we have one Happy Car Owner on the road!

Hoping to meet you one day!

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John is a great broker!

John has been (and still is!) such and awesome broker for us! He organised all our finances in a way that makes us save money but more than that, he has educated us and given us the best advice in how to manage our fiances for the future. He always has our best interest and his honesty and transparency has made it very easy for us to trust him even more! Thanks for all your hard work John!! :)
- Charitha and Viranthi :)

January 12, 2021
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Ahhhh you two!! Too bloody kind!

Thank you, genuinely. It wasn't just a simple and straightforward process in the end, with a few hoops that we needed to jump, but you both trusted my process and three months later, here we are!

Really happy you both are in a better spot now, after all the uncertainty and fogginess you both have been through.

We have so much to do in the coming years!

- John Ng, your favourite Bald & Bespectacled broker.

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