Blake was able to provide the most competitive rates for my refi. While developing my quote he communicated proactively and explained every step of the process. He was able to provide virtual service including a personalized video in which he broke down my disclosure and what to expect. He went above and beyond by walking through a tool he created which outlined all of the numbers and the financial impact of continuing to pay my current mortgage payment amount against the new lower monthly payment. The result was eyeopening and is going to save me a ton of time and money on the loan. For the actual signing, I was very impressed by how seamless Blake was able to make the experience given COVID and the fact that I am outside of Richmond. He was able to identify a local title company and organize a signing at my home. The entire process was seamless - I didn't have to miss work or question anything. I really appreciate the service and experience and would confidently recommend working with Blake to others. read more

We had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Blake and his team are top notch! When I had a question and would call or email, there was always an immediate response from Blake or Tim. My husband works long hours for UPS and wasn't able to do conference calls to discuss the breakdown of the loan; Blake actually made a video for us going over paperwork to make sure we understood every line and how much each part of the loan was. We received updates throughout the entire thing, so there was no question as to where we were in the process. No question, hands down, the best experience of the financial world to purchase a home! read more

My husband and I are first time home buyers and were feeling overwhelmed with the process and how to get started. We spoke to many lenders and by the end of the first call with Blake, we felt the most at ease with him and knew that he was someone we could rely on. Blake took the time to walk us through the process and answer our multitude of questions. Additionally, the online process to complete the paperwork with Alcova was extremely easy and efficient. The ease of completing the paperwork online and Blake's helpful demenaour made it easy to purchase our first home. read more

Blake is wonderful. He helped me with the financing of my new home last Spring and then with a re-fi 9 months later when rates had dropped enough to make it worth it. I was living on the other side of the country through the home buying process, so we did not meet in person until the closing. He and his team were very professional, helpful, friendly, and timely with communications throughout. He is down to earth, trustworthy, and explained everything well; and I would highly recommend Blake and Arcus Lending to anyone wishing to purchase a home. read more

Hands down the best experience I have had. Their team not only got me what I wanted but also taught me alot about the buying process. They also guided me in making the right decisions considering certain situations. There were many different ways for things to be done and were presented beyond perfection! They also kept me up to date weekly as needed on everything that was needed. Even if nothing was needed then I still got an update. If I ever buy another home Blake and his team will be the ones I will go too. Thank you for all yalls help. read more

Blake and his team have been taking care of me for a couple of years now. Blake helped me get back on my feet, on my own terms, after a nasty separation and divorce, and has always kept an eye on market numbers AND my numbers to make sure I have the best situation for my home and family. He truly cares, he REALLY knows his stuff, and his team goes above and beyond to make sure every T is crossed and i dotted and that the client understands everything. You will NOT go wrong trusting Blake Bogese with your home mortgage needs! read more

Blake and his team are very knowledgeable in what they do and genuinely want the best for their clients! Quick to respond, explains everything in detail, professional, and great customer service. They have referred me to some very great people who I needed to help me buy my home (realtor and home insurance). Blake was the first one to help me on my journey to buy my first home and was there the day of signing to make sure everything went smoothly, and I will definitely go to him for any service I need that he can provide! read more

Blake and his team provided excellent support in helping me purchase my home. As a Veteran, they were always prompt in answering questions via email and phone and the personal attention I needed to complete the process with my VA home loan. Blake and Tim were there to explain the ins and outs of all the paperwork and requirements. They helped me secure a very competitive rate and made the buying process seem painless, I highly recommend using his team! read more

Blake has helped me twice now - on a home purchase and a refinance. Each time has been seamless with no delays or complications. Blake is particularly fantastic because he is able to give you the full picture, and then provide honest advice on what route benefits you the most personally. He is a fantastic resource throughout the entire process and is an overall great communicator. I highly recommend working with him if you have the opportunity! read more

Blake was friendly and thorough; he customized a portfolio of options for me and laid them out in a tutorial video that made it so simple to make a sound decision. He was refreshingly candid and honest with me and I cannot say how much I appreciated that. I pushed off the refinancing process and Blake made me wonder why. It was a no-brainer and he made it so easy! I would recommend Blake to anyone looking to purchase or refinance! read more

I highly recommend Blake Bogese! He is professional, knowledgeable and patient. I appreciated his availability throughout the process and willingness to answer all of my questions as a first time home buyer. He and his team communicated regularly to clearly outline the steps as we worked through the process. Everything about the process/costs was clearly presented with nothing unexpected as I closed on my first house. read more

Blake and his team were phenomenal during my refinance. The Process was smooth and was relatively easy on my end. His team went above and beyond by going the extra mile and following up on some loose ends with the underwriter that ultimately should have been my responsibility. I would definitely recommend using them to all my friends and family. I'll continue to use Blake when I purchase my next home read more

Blake and the team made sure our first time home buying experience went over without a hitch and in a timely manner. We will definitely work with them again in the future and recommend to all of our friends. Blake answered all of our questions in a way that made sense to us immediately, and he took care of everything we needed without being asked twice. Thank you Blake! We love our new home. read more

Blake was incredibly helpful throughout the process. It was no-pressure; there seemed to be a vested interest in helping us understand our options and which way the mortgage rate winds were blowing. Blake and the team were always very responsive and quick to answer (or get the answers) to any questions we had. A great experience! read more

We originally had been working with another lender but felt they weren't doing their best. At the suggestion of our realtors Blake took over as our loan officer and we are forever grateful. We love our home and we are very happy with how he worked with us and got us the best interest rate possible over competitors. read more

Blake made the process simple and painless.  He was able to talk us through our best options for refinancing and walk us through the entire process.  Blake and his team were very responsive during the whole process and answered every question we had. Highly recommend going through Blake for any Mortgage needs. read more

Blake and his team were fantastic it was the smoothest purchase of a home transaction we have ever had in the past They are all very knowledgeable as well as fast replies with asking for help and clarification. They always had the answers to any questions and concerns. I highly recommend Blake and his team. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Blake Bogese on our recent home refinance! He explained everything thoroughly! The process was speedy and he gave excellent advice and listened to our concerns. I would definitely highly recommend Blake Bogese and his wonderful staff! read more

This was the second mortgage I have done with Blake. He was awesome both times, very informative & knowledgable in his field. He worked hard to get me the mortgage I needed and was honest with me the whole way through. I would refer all my friends and family to him. read more