I was referred to Shane by a friend bc I was in a pickle with my current mortgage broker who had…read morebeen jerking me around for months, delaying our close date month after month. I presented my situation to Shane on a Monday at 9PM, and he had me CLOSED in 13 business days!! He clearly knew what he was doing, and was able to work fast w his underwriters to get the job done! I would recommend him to anyone. He was very fast replying to texts and emails, and so was his support staff. Bravo

Shane and his team did a phenomenal job! His expertise in the field of mortgages is second to none…read more He met every deadline as promised and stayed in constant communication throughout the process. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you Shane!

We came to Linda Mister-Owens on a referral from our trusted Realtor (see separate review). She…read moresaid "Call Linda. In all the 2+ years I've known her, if she says she can do the loan, she delivers 100% of the time." That was all that we needed. We called her, gave her our scenario, and she told us she could do the loan. Our home contract had gone belly up when our previous lender had missed our closing date on December 9th. Linda and her incredibly experienced team worked diligently to get us in the home in record time. They even had roadblock after roadblock with the previous lender, including ethical issues that Linda coached us through. And she still managed to close on our house 10 days later. I still don't know how she did it, but she pulled out all the stops and made it happen, with the primary goal of getting our family in the house in time for Christmas. A wonderful group, and seriously, the best Loan Officer EVER. She completely has our loyalty! THE GOOD (Not all inclusive) Very quick response time Incredibly experienced Has Underwriter experience, so knows exactly how to package your loan for the UW Digital documents (via Docusign) Cares about her customers (as does the whole team) Large team = always covered when anyone is out of the office A trusted advisor Loan types: FHA, VA, CONVENTIONAL, JUMBO, USDA, BOND LOANS, TEXAS VET and many others All types of refinances, etc. THE BAD Not a darn thing!

I had problems at 2 other companies. Not because i couldnt buy but they didn't seem to care about…read moreservice. 1 of them returned my phone call after 4 days. They changed the rate on me before closing because it wasn't locked they said. I had asked them to lock it. A friend told me to call Linda Mister and her team. Linda called me back and spent an hour explaining things to me. Then she introduced me to her very knowledgeable team. They were all very nice and really cared about my business and made me feel special. I saw Linda's wall and it had about 100 awards on it for doing a good job. I know she was very busy but I always got a call back and I understood everything that was going on throughout the process. I will always recommend Linda and her team. I want to thank them for helping me get into my home. My sales price was 400k and I was doing 5 percent down.

Cristina Calk gave us very personalized service, and returned my (many) phone calls promptly and…read morepatiently. Our loan was processed, approved, and closed in an incredibly short time. We highly recommend this company, especially Ms. Calk.

From the owner: Hi, I’m Cristina Calk, also known as Mortgage Mama. With over 22 years of experience in residential…read morelending, I help families across the U.S. buy, refinance, and build their dream homes. As part of First United Mortgage Group – Team Calk, I specialize in guiding clients through every step of the loan process with clear communication and personalized care. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving up, or building new, my goal is to make your mortgage experience smooth, informed, and stress-free. I’m known for combining expertise with genuine heart—celebrating client milestones and providing ongoing support long after closing.

Kim was very helpful and professional throughout the entire loan process. I ended up getting my…read morehouse at a great rate thanks to Venture lending.

Where do I start?? All I can say is Kim and Kristen are the best in the mortgage business!! After…read morehaving issues after issues with my previous loan, I was advised to check Venture Lending before I gave up on everything and so I did.... A month later, I closed on my home!! Thank you so much ladies!! I highly recommend Venture Lending and if you don't check them out or at least talk to them, you are missing out!!!

Mark and the team at Prime were fantastic throughout the homebuying process. My 2nd deal was a…read morecomplicated and long short sale and Mark was highly effective throughout the entire process. Easily reached, direct and clear communication, timely, accurate, and informative are all apt descriptions of my experience. Mark was able to take very aggressive timelines imposed by the sellers lenders and guide us to a fully funded closing in less than 30 days! Very impressed with the service and successful closure. Thanks Mark and Team!

Mark is truly the best of the best. He will shoot you straight and make sure you are fully informed…read morewhen you are making the largest (and most stressful) purchase of your life. If you are looking for a true advisor through the entire home buying process, Mark is your guy. He has tons of experience and an excellent team. I've called on hundreds of loan originators throughout my career in mortgage and no one compares to Mark Raskin. He is a wonderful human being who truly cares about his clients and does everything he can to get you the very best deal. I have worked in the mortgage industry for 15 years and have seen every type of loan originator there is. Mark sets himself apart with his service, experience, and expertise. I can count on one hand the loan originators I would recommend to my family and friends and Mark is number 1. If you are thinking about buying a home, call Mark. He will be helpful, he will be kind, and he will advise you every step of the way.

TLDR: The Tuttle Group utterly astounded us with an effortless, friendly, speedy, and (believe it…read moreor not) FUN refinance as self-employed individuals when no one else wanted to help. We decided to refinance our home to make some improvements and clear out some high-interest debt. We assumed (erroneously) that our credit union, which had held the current mortgage for 15 years plus our bank accounts and car notes, and a flawless history of payments with them, would have no trouble refinancing us, even though we are now self-employed, and making 3x what we made when they initially approved us. ***WRONG!!!*** After literally MONTHS of asking for documents, changing rates, long delays waiting for info from underwriting, and unanswered questions, we finally abandoned them in search of unconventional financing routes. We looked specifically for brokers in the area who specialize in self-employed people, and found a few. Some seemed a bit "green," some sounded less than friendly or just weren't interested in a smaller refi. But Tatiana with the Tuttle Group was super friendly when she reached out, and helped us arrange a video consultation with Andy Tuttle, the wizard of the Tuttle Group. During the 30 minutes that Andy spoke with us, it was like a crash course in financial planning. Everything he said made so much sense, and we learned more about mortgage refinancing than MONTHS of online research and questions we had asked to our credit union. Andy was up-front and told us that our best option might, indeed, be to go with the offer our credit union had finally extended, and that he might not be able to beat it. Still, he took the time to explain how refinancing in this "terrible Fed-rate" era could be financially advantageous to us, and told us to check once more with our credit union to see their final terms and if they were still locked in. I was astounded that he would take that kind of time to talk to a customer he likely wouldn't get any money from. We decided to proceed with the Tuttle Group, even if they couldn't offer us a better rate, simply because it was a PLEASURE dealing with them, they treated us like family, and everything Andy said made such good sense. Throughout the 2-ish weeks that ensued, their awesome mortgage gal Annie checked in with us regularly to make sure all our questions were answered. They seemingly required FAR less documentation than anyone else. But their stated tactic was to present a perfect, iron-clad package to underwriting up-front, so that there would be an instant approval and there wouldn't be a need for further questions or documentation. (Imagine that???) In what seemed like the blink of an eye, we were approved and ushered through closing. We simply could not be more impressed with the Tuttle Group. We've helped numerous friends and family through the mortgage process, and it's always like being put through a medieval torture device. This is the first time getting approved and closing was a PLEASURE. We NEVER had to contact them for questions, because they were always checking in to make sure all ours were answered. They were super friendly, familiar, informal-yet-professional, and we always felt like they had our backs and had everything under control. We actually looked forward to their calls and emails...imagine that??? Even though were were looking for a silly, small refinance and shouldn't have been worth their time, we felt like we had called up a dear family member who gave us the "hook up" our situation clearly didn't warrant. Astounded. Impressed. Thrilled. Grateful. These are some of the things we feel after our experience with the Tuttle Group. And I have absolutely no doubt your experience will leave you feeling the same.

I was referred to The Tuttle group by my friend and realtor that also had a good experience…read more Everyone at the Tuttle group made me feel comfortable and put my mind at ease. They made this experience less stressful and was very informative. They were so kind always checking on me via email or phone during the whole process. Even after I've purchased my home they have still called to see how the move went and if there was anything they could help me with. Thanks to all the staff at The Tuttle group I really appreciate you all. Many blessings :-)

If you're looking for a Home it is always best to be pre-approved before looking. This is a great…read moreplace to start when looking for a new home.

From the owner: From the Garden State to the Lone Star State, my journey from New Jersey to Texas has shaped my…read morepassion for helping others achieve homeownership. As a proud graduate of Texas Tech University, I've called Texas my home for years. With an understanding of the local real estate market and mortgage financing, I'm committed to guiding individuals and families on the path to their dream homes. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, I provide personalized solutions tailored to your unique needs. Follow along as I share my expertise, industry insights, and valuable tips to navigate the home buying process. Together, let's turn your dreams of homeownership into a reality.