Arash is the best possible mortgage specialist you could dream of. He takes the time to explain a confusing and overwhelming process to you step by step, and is always available to answer questions no matter big or small. He is attentive, has great communication and was a superb advocate that allowed my non-cash offer (and least competitive) bid to get accepted. He has incredible integrity that I never thought I'd find in this industry. He has an incredible team that also facilitate a smooth and stress-free process in escrow. Thank you Arash!!! read more

​I cannot recommend Arash Gezerseh highly enough. Over the years, I have worked with him on two home purchases and two refinances, and he has been exceptional every single time. ​What sets him apart is his ability to handle complexity. In all four of our transactions, we faced different sets of challenges, but his work ethic never wavered. He consistently went above and beyond to secure the best possible rates and ensured that every single loan closed on time, regardless of the hurdles we faced. ​His dedication is truly unparalleled. In my own career, I have rarely encountered a professional this hardworking, reliable, and committed to their clients' success. If you are looking for a mortgage professional who will fight for you and get the job done right, look no further. read more

Arash was the absolute best! My wife and I were first time home buyers and Arash walked us through the process step by step. He was always available for phone calls and texts when we had any questions. He was super responsive and really worked with us to get the best deal possible. read more

Arash and his Lendla loan team are truly amazing! They provide expertise, professionalism, attention to detail, patience, and this team is always available to systemically walk you through the entire mortgage process. I'd highly recommend Arash and his team, with a special shout out to Natalie and Justin, for all of your mortgage needs. read more

We had a great experience with Arash on a financially complicated transfer sale and refinance. He was a trusted partner to help us achieve the best opportunity and loan terms for our family, and there were no surprises thanks to his proactive and honest communication. read more

Arash was amazing to work with. He always had my best interest in mind and is super responsive. Highest possible recommendation.

I've two re-fi's with Arash and he was great to work with on both. His knowledge of the market and promo's is top notch. He found some good, obscure offers and deals to save on closing costs and PMI. Really love working with him and and you will too! read more

Arash is an amazing loan officer! We were first time home-buyers, and we really appreciated how communicative (and transparent) he was throughout the process. Also, we were amazed at how fast we were able to close (we actually closed a day early!). Arash was always willing to answer questions whenever we had them, and was super quick to respond. I highly recommend working with Arash - you won't regret it!! read more

Arash and his team are incredible. He's extremely knowledgable in the different programs available, really knows his numbers, and most of all - really bends over backwards for you. There hasn't been a time where I couldn't get a hold of him, he's very responsive and happy to answer any questions we have, as silly as they are. In multiple offer situations where it looked bleak, he somehow works his magic and we were able to get our offer accepted (against others with a stronger loan and bigger down payment)! They say 50% of buyers lose their dream home because their loan fell apart, but we slept great at night knowing Arash did our loan correctly and we would be living in it soon. Thank you Arash!! read more

Where's the 6th star?!? There's great, and then, there's exceptional. Which would you rather have? Personally, I have never worked with a more exceptional, professional and helpful loan officer than Arash and his whole team at New American Funding. As a realtor in Los Angeles, I work with a lot of lenders but, whenever possible, I always refer my clients to him because I know he will treat them well and, most importantly, get the deal done. But now, I can say all of this for another reason- Arash was my lender on the house I just bought and I know for a fact the sale would have been as timely or affordable had it not been for him. If I could give him 6 or even 10 stars I would. I'd highly recommend Arash and New American Funding. read more

Just used them to close on my first home purchase. I initially worked with Scott - whose quickness, adeptness and confidence at working with tons of lenders in town - is what appealed to me. That was on top of really hearing my financial goals and finding me a solid pick for a mortgage. They even went to bat for me when the seller had other offers to consider, extolling my financial virtues to the seller's team. When escrow opened, Scott had a family matter and Arash* slipped into Scott's spot seamlessly. Arash answered every question, big and small, even late at night when my brain was being loud and overactive (seems I'm not the only homebuyer plagued with this malady). Sara had her hands full staying on top of me - as I was traveling and freaking out - to keep the trains on time, and hats off to the person who looked ahead, saw a bank holiday coming up and accounted for that so I could close on time. This was pointed out to me by Sandy the notary when it came time to sign loan documents. Both she and I were impressed and apparently this rush job didn't cost me a dime. Bonus! I was bummed that interest rates crept higher, but would do all of this again with the pros at New American Funding. read more

Arash and team were very helpful throughout the home buying process! He was happy to jump on a quick call to answer any questions and provided great info for first time home buyers. I would highly recommend Arash and the team for first time home buyers. He breaks down the process very understandably and will be using him again in the future. read more

"Arash was always available and pro-active in keeping me informed on all steps of the process. He never failed to answer the phone or return messages right away. He is very knowledgeable and was patient walking me through the first time buyer experience. Very happy with the outcome. Highly recommended." read more

Arash and team were super helpful throughout our first homebuying experience! He was able to expedite the transaction to close in 30 days with no delays and hopped on a call to explain rates and the process for securing the loan. Would recommend Arash to anyone, especially first timers! read more

Arash was AMAZING! Arash went above and beyond and was diligent, professional and personable. Arash handled the loan and complexities of a second home in Palm Springs and guided me through all the challenges that came with it. Thank you Arash and I'll be using New American and Arash when I plan to refinance my home in L.A. read more

I'm a Real Estate Agent, and I worked with Arash on several offers and, happily, a closed deal for one of my clients recently. The setup at Movement Mortgage is great, as underwriting is done up front. That means there's a much higher degree of certainty and confidence that I and my clients have when offering on properties that have multiple competing buyers. In fact, we were able to compete with and win acceptance over competing cash offers in large part due to our ability to close in a very short period of time. Those things were huge pluses, but the true icing on the cake was the quality and timeliness of Arash's service and communication. Whenever I or my client had a question or needed help, Arash was there. We were conducting this home search in a hot market, and on multiple occasions we would see a property that was new on the market and visit it within hours of it going on the MLS. In some of those cases, the decision was made to write an offer right away (I'm talking *that same night*), and Arash was always able to provide the approval letter in time to submit everything together to ensure that my clients would have a shot. Thank you Arash, and I look forward to working with you again! read more

It's hard to put into words how grateful I am for Arash getting our mortgage but I will try my best. A few years ago my wife was 7 months pregnant with our first child and we were in a horrible apartment situation with an insane landlord. We needed to move bad but the market was crazy and every house had multiple offers. Also, I'm self employed which is always tougher to get a loan, but luckily my wife was working for a company at the time. On top of that we didn't want to put 20% down and have hardly anything left in the bank but we also didn't want a crazy PMI payment either. Arash found us a mortgage that was 5% down with a great low interest rate. It was amazing. He totally held our hands as I went completely insane throughout what a stressful process for me with everything go on. He was always realistic and honest with us about every step through out. I tell everyone I know to use Arash for a mortgage and I cannot recommend him enough. read more

Arash and his team did a great job on a cash-out refinance I just completed. The whole process took approximately 1 month even though we are in the middle of this health crisis. I was able to easily submit documents that they needed to review on their web portal and everyone I dealt with was a pleasure to work with. Very professional and straight forward and I received everything I was told. I would highly recommend Arash and his team at New American Funding. read more

Arash took the time to look at my unique financial situation, walk me through all the financial details of buying a home, and secure loans for me at rock bottom rates with less than 20% down. He is extremely responsive (responded within an hour at 8pm on a Friday when we decided to put an offer in at the last minute). By far one of the best professionals in the real estate business. I have already recommended him to my friends and will go to him again when it's time for me to do so. We were able to close in 30 days when most lenders are requiring longer timelines due to volume from low rates. read more

Arash really knows this business! He was always very helpful throughout the whole process of getting a home loan. He was always there to answer questions, and calm me down when I was freaking out about one thing or another. Buy a home and you'll know what I mean. And make sure you have someone like Arash in your corner! read more

Arash is truly the best! I was looking to buy my very first home, which is a very nerve-racking process, but Arash was with me every step of the way. He's always readily available in answering my questions and needs. If there was a slight hiccup along the way, he always came with a solution with the goal of helping me get through the escrow process as smoothly as possible. I had complete confidence because of his team, which made the buying process that much more enjoyable. Arash and his whole team at New American Funding are truly exceptional, I highly recommend him and his team! read more

We worked with Arash as our lender on two different properties and had a fantastic experience on both occasions. We approached Arash at the 11th hour and he was able to get our loan underwritten and secured to meet our tight contingency deadline. We are forever grateful for his immediate responses and collaborative work with our realtor and escrow company. I've referred Arash to my friends and family because I know for a fact that he'll get the job done. Thanks so much for making this process painless!!! read more

As a first time home buyer I couldn't tell lending from lentils. Arash walked me through the process and helped me avoid extra interest charges and locked me into a rate before it went any higher. The process was fairly painless and I felt like he had my back. Because of this I've decided not to T.P. his house. read more

Arash was our lender for our first home purchase and our refinance. It was amazing to work with him and his team. He was available to answer any questions and went above and beyond to explain the process to us step-by-step. read more

Arash was absolutely amazing to work with. His professionalism and attentiveness really stood out. I have worked with other brokers in the past and Arash's integrity and diligence was incredibly impressive. I would not recommend anyone else for your purchase or refinance loan but him. Arash made my refinance transaction seamless and quick. 5+ stars 100%!! read more

Arash swooped in with his amazing team and saved us from almost losing our dream house due to the negligence of the original loan officer we were working with. I'm amazed at how quickly Arash worked to secure us an excellent loan. He's calm, professional, experienced, kind and transparent. We always felt like we were in good hands. My husband and I are forever grateful to have met Arash at a time when we were in crisis. He's made our dream home a reality! read more

Arash was extremely honest, efficient, and diligent with securing funding for our very first home! Him and his team are extremely personable, always available for any questions or concerns, and made the whole process super easy. On top of that, he offered very competitive rates, and I would recommend him to anyone without any reservation. Thank you, Arash!!! read more

We just finished refinancing our mortgage with Arash and his team. This was the first time we'd gone through the process and they were great. He walked us through options and helped us make the right decision. I would highly recommend Arash to anyone. read more

I just purchased a new home and could not be happier with the help and assistance I received from Arash and the mortgage company. I was traveling for the majority of escrow, and could not have done it without the help of Arash. The best part of all, was that we were able to close escrow before my birthday, December 25th. Thanks again for all the help! read more

We refinanced our mortgage with Arash. He was super knowledgeable and easy to get ahold of every step of the way. He answered all of my questions and worked on the weekends and nights. We got a great rate and it was a fast and easy experience. I highly recommend working with Arash and would use him again in an instant. read more

I just closed on my refinance loan with a much lower payment than I had before! Arash was professional, transparent, courteous and responsive throughout the whole process. I felt confident from beginning to end that I was getting the best deal available. Thank you Arash! read more

Arash is a true professional. A lot of people shop for interest rates when it comes to a home mortgage, but they don't realize when you are buying a home selecting the right team-- both lender and realtor, to protect your interest is what is truly priceless. Arash makes the process easy, and with the innovative way of his company does upfront underwriting, and can close in 14 days or less, your offer actually stands a chance of getting accepted in this super competitive Los Angeles market. You need a competitive lender and loan officer like Arash. Thank you for making the process easy and caring about the community. read more

First time homebuyer and Arash and the Movement Mortgage team made our loan possible! We had an issue with another lender with condo approval and that's where Arash stepped in! We didn't believe what he was offering us in terms of a very short (less than 2 weeks) close process and questioned him multiple times. Ultimately, with the detail information we provided, we got the condo approval from him and finally our loan was approved! Thanks Arash and his team for making it happen. It was truly a Christmas miracle. read more

After speaking with several banks and mortgage brokers who couldn't quite understand what I was trying to achieve or said it couldn't be done. We were fortunate to find Movement Mortgage. We Initially came to Yelp to search for a good Mortgage Broker, and after going through the list of brokers here and on other sites we ended up going with Arash Gezerseh and we're so happy that we did. Arash and his team were very helpful and professional throughout the entire process, and really stood up for us when we needed to get things pushed along, or needed a quick advice. After working with Arash and his team for sever weeks we can honestly say the experience was great. If you in a market for a Mortgage Broker we can't recommend Arash enough. Thanks for everything Arash. read more

I was a first time buyer who was very green when it came to the buying process. Arash was patient and very communicative, standing by me and having my back throughout the process. After dealing with numerous brokers throughout this process, Arash was the first one who was able to communicate to me a game plan and get me in to a house. I highly recommend him to anybody looking for a mortgage. read more

If you are looking for a lender your search is OVER. Arash was a true partner, advisor and friend through this entire process. We needed a very complicated loan and he made magic, moved mountains and worked long hours to get us the loan we needed. I don't think another lender would have been as successful. He held our hands through it all and we will be forever grateful. He's helped us start our future and we can't thank him enough. Arash is the man! read more

Arash is a life-saver! I was in a pretty dire situation, in need of a loan rescue when my original lender decided at the 11th hour that they wouldn't approve my loan -- for reasons I would later learn would not be an issue for most other lenders. I had only two weeks left before I was to close escrow, and closing another mortgage seemed virtually impossible. However, Arash said he could do it, and he delivered. Plus he's a great guy, and the whole process with him was very smooth and efficient. Very happy customer. read more

Arash and his team got me and my wife through a challenging jumbo loan mortgage. He needed a lot of financial information from me and our corporation but always gave me the tools to get him what he needed. We had challenges with locked down credit reports , irs reports , appraisal problems , everything under the sun . He kept the ball rolling by asking colleagues for advice and we got over what felt like insurmountable odds. He took my feedback professionally when I told him he needed to be available all the time if he was going to be making such huge asks from me about accounting, and various complex paperwork requests . Loan funded and Dream house we have read more

A complete MIRACLE worker - that's the ONLY way I can describe Ashar & his amazing team!!! They literally made our loan process the easiest one we have EVER experienced (and this is the 5th loan officer we have worked with over the years). Everything was so automated and communication was fantastic! Not to mention that they were able to close our loan in about 20 days.... Unheard of! Thank you again Ashar for being so awesome to work with!!!! read more

People don't get any better than Arash. When I first contacted him, it was a casual "hey, my credit is crap, let's work together in two years when I clean it up", but he had bigger ideas. He searched my credit, informed me that since I'd paid a lot off, coupled with accounts dropping off over time, I actually could qualify for a loan. Ummm... NEWS TO ME! From that moment on, Arash was a powerhouse and made things happen. Within one month of our introduction, I had a loan, and within two months, a gorgeous little condo in Santa Monica. Every single step of the way, Arash was with me. I'd ask him questions that may have been glaringly obvious to him, but I was never made to feel that I was bugging him or should've known the answer. Aside from being great at his job, he's a really good guy, so that's the main reason I will refer him to others as long as words can fall out of my mouth. Five stars to Arash! read more