Some of the most nicest and caring people. I was helped by Jerry. And to say he isn't helpful is an understatement. He's with you 24/7 every step of the way never leaves a question unanswered and was always ready to jump into action for you. 10/10 would recommend to anyone read more

I am writing to express my immense gratitude to Jerry for his exceptional assistance throughout our mortgage pre-approval process and securing a VA loan for my husband and I. From start to finish, Jerry demonstrated unparalleled helpfulness, thoroughness, and an extensive knowledge of VA loans that made the our first home buying experience smooth and stress-free. As first time homebuyers, Jerry took the time to thoroughly explain each step, from the the pre-approval process to closing of escrow and he was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had even after business hours. We are incredibly grateful for his support and would not hesitate to seek his assistance again in the future. Thank you, Jerry, for going above and beyond to help us achieve our dream of homeownership. P.S We would highly recommend American First Home Loans and Jerry's services to anyone in need of mortgage assistance, especially VA loans as not many lenders are familiar or want to work with this type of loan. read more

Working with Jerry and his team was a breeze with ease. The American First Home Loans helped us sold our townhome then went through the journey of finding our new home. The entire process was easy and simple. Provide Jerry and his team members with all the required documents then they took care of the heavy lifting. In addition they know and honor the VA home loan which was a bonus because not all realtors knows the in and out of the new VA loan that all Veterans deserved to use. Jerry is well spoken and a positive representation of his clients. He didn't sugar coat anything and was honest. When asked for input on a property, he gave his honest opinion and thought on the home. When asked, he would us an idea of an okay, good and competitive offering price as well as any counter offer suggestions but end the end he left the ball in our court for us to decide. This is extremely helpful since he knows the current market and what homes are supposed to be selling at. Jerry and his team was also very responsive and answered all of our questions and concurs. They are also available nearly all time of the day and night as well as 7 days a week. This is nice when your searching for that right home. Lastly it's a one stop shop which is amazing. We didn't have to find a lender, escrow company etc. Jerry and his team did everything since they're a broker. They helped us get the lowest interest rates as well as a good rate on home insurance which was helpful since it was part of our monthly mortgage payment. With all said and done, we will definitely use American First Home Loans again and we recommend them to everyone especially Veterans. Thank you American First Home Loans and keep up the excellent customer service. read more

For any real estate needs, Broker Lohman is the MAN! Jerry provided excellent service, displaying high level knowledge of the business. As a first time home buyer, Jerry ensured a stress free process with purchasing my first home. Jerry was accommodating, immensely professional and was a very proficient communicator. We viewed 10 homes on a Saturday afternoon, made an offer on the house I requested, and shortly after, Jerry closed the deal. If you're searching to purchase real estate, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Jerry. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I stumbled upon American First Home Loans while searching for a broker on Yelp. Based on the positive reviews I contacted Jerry and made an appointment to discuss my options in purchasing an investment property. Upon meeting Jerry, he was very professional, thorough, and informative. Jerry ensured my wife and I the process would be seamless, and indeed it was. Jerry made himself available whenever needed (even after business hours). Jerry kept my wife and I informed throughout the entire process from submitting our offer (on multiple properties) until after the close of escrow. Jerry and my Real Estate Agent worked very well together! Even my agent commented on how he loved working with Jerry. Most importantly, Jerry was able to assist in closing escrow a week earlier than expected. Truly a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend American First Home Loans, as I will be using them again in the near future. read more

I am first time home buyer, initially I had gone the traditional route, getting preapproved at a traditional bank. The traditional bank did not allow as many options for what I could purchase. I was referred to Jerry through a friend that had just purchased his first home with him. After meeting with him, I decided to work with Jerry after he showed me that there were a lot more options the traditional bank did not provide. There are a lot more lending/financing options out there than I initially thought. After working with Jerry I was able to close on an income property. The entire process was smooth because Jerry stayed in constant communication with me and answered all my questions promptly. I closed on the first property I made an offer for. Selling agents liked working with Jerry because he brokers the financing and helps with the search, essentially creating a one-stop shop. If you are a first-time buyer, I recommend that you give Jerry a call. read more

Smooth process, great communication, always kept us informed! Definitely recommend Jerry Lohman, great man! He was very responsive to our requests and needs. We needed a review of our financials to obtain a home loan. They were able to quickly review the documents needed and responded very quickly, allowing us to close on our home loan on time! Thank you once again, Jerry Lohman. read more

As a Realtor, I've had the privilege of working with Jerry and Marco Antonio for the last 15 years. They are my "Go To Guys" to get my clients the best deals in home loans. Whether my clients are buying or refinancing, my first phone call is to them. They make themselves available to me and to my clients 7 days a week! They are very knowledgeable and often think outside the box in order to make things happen. This is why I called them when I bought my own home. Best wholesale lenders I've ever worked with. Luis M. read more

I highly recommend using American First when buying and selling your home. Jerry sold our townhome within a month. We were so happy with his professionalism and communication that we decided to use him to buy our next home. With all the competition against other buyers, who offered more than us, Jerry was able to get us our absolute dream home! Thanks Jerry! read more

We just completed a refinance with Jerry. We had a great experience, overall everything was very transparent from the beginning. He was very good at explaining all the details. My husband is very good with numbers as well so both of them together we able to come up with a loan that is perfect for our budget. We learned a few things we didn't know so for me that's always a plus, I don't ever want to stop learning. I do have another home that I will soon refinance with Jerry. I recommend anyone that is in need of a loan to contact Jerry, I've already recommended him to a co-worker. Thanks Jerry !! - RM & JM My husband and I completed another transaction with Jerry & his team a few weeks ago. It's a pleasure to work with him. read more

A perfect fit that radiates a warm sense of comfort describes both my wonderful new home and my experience working Jerry and American 1st Home Loan. I reached out to Jerry in April and after using applications he recommended for my phone to research homes, I was in Escrow by July. I was worried about qualifying when I saw the home of my dreams but Jerry helped every step of the way to qualify and relieved a lot of unneeded stress. At no point did I have trouble getting ahold of him to talk about offers and bids for the home because he was constantly on top of everything. He was looking out for mine and my family's future and gave me daily updates through my purchase. His experience assured me that I made the right decision and from the living room of my new home I can tell you that I did. read more

I just wanted to say thanks Jerry for all the help that was provided step by step in our search for our new beautiful home. I have heard horror stories about first time home buyers and the agents that make that experience miserable. That wasn't the case on our end, I really appreciate your help and knowledge you provided. I will definitely be providing your information to anybody that I know that is looking for their new home. read more

Worked with American First on my first purchase and Jerry made the entire process easy. In a situation that's supposed to be stressful, Marco helped calm my nerves. I recommended them to my brother for his purchase and he was not disappointed! read more

Thanks Jerry for being hands on, and answering questions. For a first time home buyer you made the process easy for us! I will recommend individuals to you whom I work with and etc. read more

After trying to refinace our home through another bank(Band of America) we were denied a few times and frustrated. We met with Jerry Lohman and gave us hope. The whole process took 30 days. If you are looking to refinace your home, please don't hesitate he will walk you through the process and make you feel at ease. read more

It was a pleasure to work with the American First Home Loans team during the buying process. Jerry and Dikris assisted us with the purchase and made it a breeze! They were available after hours to accommodate any questions or tasks. Definitely recommend read more

I am a first home buyer and the process with jerry is the best he explained every detail to us. He is super patient and goes out of his way to make sure we understand everything and made our first experience the best! Highly recommend his services hands down he knows what he is doing very knowledgeable. read more

I can't say enough good things about Marco. He was very thorough and always made himself available for any questions I had. He is definitely a hard charger and gets things done! He still keeps in contact with me and making sure I'm happy. He's the man! read more

I work a lot of hours and many times the grave yard shift. Jerry and Marco easily accommodated my schedule, and many times, well after 10pm. They beat out the big banks in rates, and their service is exceptional. I've worked with American 1st in more than one occasion and will work with them again. read more

I was really nervous about the process of refinancing my home but Jerry and his team made everything really easy for me. I have a high stress, high impact job and they worked with my hectic schedule to make sure I got everything done on time. He was always available to answer any of my questions and concerns. I highly recommend his services. read more

Working Marco has been so easy. Buying a home, finding someone to give me a loan, as a first time home buyer, can be very overwhelming. Luckily I was recommended to work with Marco and he has made this experience as easy and smooth as possible. He is professional and very knowledgeable and has been very patient towards answering all of my questions. I would highly recommend working with Marco at American First Home. read more

Jerry helped me refinance my house and helped me get a lower monthly payment. He made the whole process very seamless and was always a phone call away. I highly recommended American 1st Real Estate to anyone that wants friendly, prompt and professional help. read more

I ran into Marco on a chance visit to an open house and I am so glad I did because he and his company First American home loans have been an absolute blessing. As a first time home buyer and someone with only a small % available for down payment, I was apprehensive about the whole mortgage process but Marco not only educated me on the various steps but got me a better rate than some of my friends got with a 20% down. Marco and Bernie have great knowledge about the whole house buying process and kept guiding me at various steps. Marco has taken my calls on weekends and odd hours and has always been very responsive to my queries and needs. I will recommend First American home loans to everyone without a single doubt. read more

I was referred to Jerry while I was shopping around to refinance my house. I ended up choosing Jerry because if his stellar customer service and professionalism. He made everything flawless!! I had absolutely NO headaches or problems during the process, in which he made so easy and convenient for me. I am extremely happy with how he took the time to patiently explain terminology if I didn't understand. I highly recommend Jerry, as you will find that he is on top of things, thorough, and on point! Thanks Jerry for everything! read more

Buying home for the first time can be very nerve racking but luckily Jerry made things a lot easier. Any questions I had he was able to answer in a prompt and timely manner, very professional. I would highly recommend going to here for all your real estate needs. read more

Jerry Lohman went above and beyond! After interviewing with other banks and lenders American 1st Home Loans was able to help me with the financing I needed, get me the best deal & most importantly they delivered my keys on time! I had such a pleasant experience with Jerry. He's a Real Estate and Mortgage Broker so he was able to assist me no other bank/lender can do! From property searching down to my home loan program, he was able to orchestrate everything which made this home buying process very simple! The agent that accepted my offer loved the fact that Jerry was able to represent me as the Real Estate Agent/Broker and the Loan Officer/Banker because the agent didn't have to deal with multiple hands in the transaction which created a direct clear communication for closing quickly! I highly recommend Jerry Lohman if you're looking for a Home Loan or a Property or even Both such as me! read more

Jerry helped me refinance my loan. My own bank wouldn't help me so I was happy when Jerry was able to help me refinance at a lower rate. I'm satisfied with the attention I was given and I highly recommend the people at American 1st Real Estate. read more

For the second time around we had used Jerry to refinance our home, sell it and purchased another one. Jerry has made the process easy for us, and is very knowledgeable in walking my husband and I through the whole process. I highly recommend Jerry and will use him again when time comes. Thank you Jerry for your help. read more

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Jerry and his staff were easy to work with. They were able to sell my home with ease to the highest bidder. Great job!

Being a first time home buyer i was dreading the whole home buying experience but Jerry walked us through the process with his expertise and knowledge, now we're in our new home and enjoying it to the fullest. read more

Jerry you are the best. Wow I never thought purchasing a home would be easy until I meet Jerry. He was really helpful and attentive to our needs. He would meet up with us at any time and was very flexible with his time. All our questions were answered in full detail and every single paper we singed was explained in full detail. Call him you won't be disappointed trust me he is the man. Thank you Jerry. read more

What can I say! Marco and his team are outstanding. They helped me and my family find what we were looking for. Not only are these guys detailed oriented but they will help you every step of the way. You won't be disappointed. read more

These guys are amazing! Marco and Jerry are an awesome team. I worked with Marco extensively for a few months while I house shopped. I was not sure as to what I was wanting to settle on but Marco was there for every step of the way. He remained patient and professional while I looked at almost every house on the market. Marco made a point to go to every single house viewing and even took it upon himself to view some others houses just to get a better feel for the market. He really helped me make an informed decision that I felt happy with. I love my house! I really appreciate the customer service I received. I am customer for life and honest to god plan on only using Marco, Jerry, and the team at American First Home Loans! read more

First time home buyer and working with Jerry was a great experience. He takes his time to explain all processes thoroughly. He is very patient and doesn't push you to make a purchase. He is always available if you have any questions. Even on weekends. Buying a new home or opening a loan can be a very stressful time, but Jerry takes care of you. read more

I have refinanced about 4 times with other brokers. This is the first time that I have refinanced through American 1st Home Loans, and I'm so glad that I did! Jerry made the whole process a breeze! I really liked the fact that he responded very promptly with my concerns. That is, when ever I had to contact him, if he was not available at the time, he would give me a call back within a couple of hours at most. I believe that this was the best experience I have had refinancing in the past. He walked me through all my possible options and gave me advice on what would be best for my particular situation. I felt very comfortable talking to him about any of my concerns. He is very professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend that you contact Jerry if you are considering refinancing or buying/selling a house. I hope to do business with him again. Thank you, Jerry! read more

Jerry was super helpful during the very stressful time of buying our house. One convenient thing which we really appreciated was his willingness to work at all hours of the day to accommodate our work schedules. There were many times that I had questions and Jerry was never too busy to answer my calls. He helped us immensely and we really appreciate all he did for us to make the process go as smoothly as possible. We will definately recommend his services and will use him again if we ever refinance. read more

What can i say Jerry you are the man. Not only did he help us purchase our first home he did everything possible to get us a great rate and the exact home we wanted. The process on his end was painless and easy his explanations where on point and made perfect sense. Every time we got in a jam with the seller he was quick to clear it up and make sure everything stayed on track. The second we found the home Jerry was quick to act and began working his magic the seller took our offer based on Jerry and his professionalism even when things looked bleak Jerry was able to salvage everything even though it had nothing to do with the work he put in he made sure we did not lose this deal. It took some time and patience and major trust in Jerry but I'll say this I'll never use another person for home loan matters. As a matter of fact my in laws needed to process a refinance and Jerry made it easy and painless for them too they loved his services and his ability to quote them awesome rates they went with him over every other bank. Thank you very much for all your help. read more

I had a good experience with American 1st Real Estate and Home Loans. Jerry Lohman is very professional. He was on top of everything at all times and always updated me. He cares about you and wants to help you fine the best home. He goes out of his way to make phone calls to make things happen. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a home. He's the best. read more

I have worked with Marco and Jerry on both my purchase and loan side of things. I trust them with my eyes closed. Having been a first time home buyer, I was worried about the fine print in everything. The fine print is the first thing they go over with you. They are in this to help you make the best choice for your family. They don't worry you with the little things going on in your transaction, they just make sure to get it done and fast. I remember asking how my loan and home purchase were going, Marco said "I get paid to worry, you go back and spend time with the kids". Like everyone I shopped around and tried to see if they could be beat. I went to US bank, BOFA, Wellsfargo and no one could touch their rates at the time. Marco even encouraged I go and check them out. Now that is confidence and integrity in what you do. I am now enjoying my home in San Diego, 4 kids and wife have never been happier. Thank you guys. Call them!! read more

I had a great experience with American 1st Real Estate purchasing my home. I was undecided where i wanted to buy but had a general idea something that would be close to work. I was referred to Jerry by a friend of mine that worked with him in the past and from the beginning of the process he made me feel like i would be taken care of. Jerry soon after introduced me to Marco who work closely together and made the transition very smooth. Just like I take care of my customers in my job and provide them with answers and results Jerry and Marco provided the same for me. They grabbed the bull by the horns and ran with it. Something I expect when I entrust someone to overlook all the details in purchasing a home. I'm really busy at work and Marco always updated me and kept me in the loop which was great because I was always tied up and as weird as it sounds I didn't want to worry about buying my home and they did all the worrying for me. They got things done and done right which was a huge worry of my shoulders. Both Jerry and Marco keep in touch to see how things are going and once I'm ready to purchase a second home or have friends that are looking they'll get my business again. It was a pleasure working with American 1st Real Estate. These guys take care of you and do all the worrying for you as well. read more