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

Morene Rumble helped my partner and I get our finances in order with a personal loan to start saving for a house. I would highly recommend Morene to everyone, she’s very easy to talk to, friendly and makes you feel very comfortable with any situation.
Coryn Drane, Bentley Park

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 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

I was very impressed with the quality of service and support. Jasmin really went beyond to ensure my equipment loan went as smooth and quickly as possible which took a great deal of stress out of setting up my new business. I would highly recommend Astute’s EF team Donnie, Morene and Jasmin for any car or equipment loans.
Matthew, Edmonton

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

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

We recently had an appointment with Astute to help us sort out our mortgage needs. From the moment we stepped into the building we were made to feel welcome. From Shae on the front desk to Damian during our appointment. Damian went above and beyond to help us with our needs, explaining things simply and offering further support. It all makes so much more sense when you have someone who knows what they’re talking about! Thank you so much.