Cairns
Astute Cairns is one of five offices under the banner of the award winning Astute North Queensland group.
Astute Cairns (known as the Head Office of the Astute North Queensland group) is a full service office providing Finance, Insurance, Wealth and Accounting services that opened in 2000. Owned and operated by John and Orla Watts, they and their team offer a full financial services suite incorporating home loans, commercial and business lending as well as equipment finance, personal loans and all types of insurance and superannuation.
We offer access to an extensive lending panel and pride ourselves on making the sometimes daunting process of obtaining finance as easy and uncomplicated as possible.
Previously known as Cairns Home Loans, Astute Cairns is home to over 10 Residential Brokers, 2 Equipment Finance Brokers and 2 Financial Planners.
Astute Cairns is part of the Astute North Queensland group that also has offices in Atherton, Ayr and Port Douglas
* Cairns Wealth and Insurance Pty Ltd T/As Astute is a corporate authorised representative (377873) of Alliance Wealth Pty Ltd | ABN 93 161 647 007 | AFSL 499221 | centrepointalliance.com.au/AW
What Our Clients Have To Say

Being self employed is always a bit of a struggle when it comes to home loans. The amazing team at Astute made this happen for us. Their down to earth yet professional approach is very reassuring. Excellent customer service and follow up throughout the process that made it less nerve racking. Call them or pop in, make the first step and I can gguaranteethey will do their best to make it possible. A big thank you to John, Damian and the amazing Shae- Shae who could teach a few things to hospitality people. Cannot thank you enough so I recommend you to everyone in need of a loan
Nicolas Devic, Cairns

Being newbies to town & the housing market, it was reassuring to have the guidance of Liam from Astute. We felt like one of his family by the extent of his efforts. His honesty, calming persona, knowledge & ability to explain the scary & unknown house buying process in our ‘speak’ was invaluable. Not to mention the fantastic custom home loan we have secured. I would highly recommend, and already have recommended, his services. Thank you again Liam and the Astute Team.
Raine and Scott, Cairns

John and the team looked after us on many fronts from mortgage, superannuation and even life insurance. We even compared rates on our new vehicle lease and Astute came through better than any bank.
These guys definitely have the XFactor
Colin Gilbert, Cairns

I found every time I rang the office with a query the phone was answered promptly. Gus and his team stayed in contact at all times either by email or phone just to make sure I had complete understanding of the forms I was signing and the procedures they were taking to finalise the loan. I was never left wondering what happens next.
Craig, Trinity Beach

I had no understanding of how the insurance side of Astute worked. After my first visit with Peta I was blown away with how she explained everything to me. And what I didn’t understand she was happy to take the extra time to explain them again. I felt she was very thorough and when I left I was able to think about what suited my needs to make a decision on how I wanted to proceed. Thanks Peta for advice.
Michelle, Redlynch

Prompt efficient service from the 1st phone call to make an appointment through to the loan contract. Excellent service all round. Well informed and kept up to date throughout the process . Highly recommended. Thank you.
Donna G, Cairns

Astute are very professional & helpful. Would recommend these guys to anyone looking at refinancing or purchasing. Started with this team when they were in their little office, my how they have grown. Special thanks to Verena for all her help but all the staff are wonderful and great with the little ones as well J Thanks heaps.