My husband and I had an exceptional experience working with Brian and cannot recommend him enough…read more He flawlessly navigated every step of the process with professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail. Brian is reliable and extremely responsive. No matter the question or time of day, Brian was always available, patient, and ready to explain everything clearly. The entire process felt smooth and stress-free because we knew we were in capable hands. Brian was genuinely pleasant to work with, kind, and supportive throughout what can otherwise be an overwhelming experience.

Brian and his team did it again! We got Brian (and team) to process our loan for our first home,…read moreand for my family's property, and refinance our home. Yep we used him/them quite a bit. With experience, we trust and know Brian and his team will help secure our forever home--And they did--with a letter of recommendation we got our offer accepted. We closed escrow within the perfect timeframe--everything went smoothly and quickly. They are quick, efficient, helpful, and skillful. We are so glad we trusted Brian, Shant, and the rest of the team at HouseAmerica!

Julie Aragon and her team are simply exceptional. I've had the opportunity to work with Julie on…read moremultiple transactions, and every single time I walk away impressed, not just by the results, but by how she gets there. Her professionalism is top-tier, but what really sets her apart is the way she builds relationships. Julie brings a rare mix of creativity, energy, and genuine care to her clients. People don't just feel "handled"...they feel understood, supported, and confidently guided through what can be a very complex process. She's honest, communicative, and relentlessly hardworking. You always know where things stand, and you always feel like you have a true advocate in your corner. If you're a first-time buyer, especially, Julie is a no-brainer. She has the ability to simplify the process, remove the stress, and actually make it an enjoyable experience.

Julie and her team kick a$$! Mike helped us with a HELOC and I'm glad to say from the moment we…read moreconnected it was a wrap. Not only was the process made easy to understand, it was completed from the comfort of our home and our schedule.The team is flexible, quick, knowledgeable and most importantly explained it in a way that made sense to us. Our HELOC closed in a little over a week. Mike was in communication with us which felt like 24/7. If anyone is looking for a reputable lending team look no further.

An absolutely fantastic experience with Full Circle Home Loans. My first person of contact was…read morewith Tiffany who was incredibly informative, authentic, and responsive. After talking with Seth, there was zero doubt in my mind this is the team I want to be a part of. The group has been outstanding from beginning to end with getting the second home loan. It feels incredibly personal and they are most definitely there to hold your hands and encourage you. I had a bit of a panic attack one day during the process and reached out to both Seth and Tiffany. They were able to bring me back down to Earth, reassure me, and bring me back to feeling excited. This was exactly what I needed. Short term rentals are still very new to me but if you need a team to get you through this, this group is the one. Cannot wait to continue to do work with them.

The only mortgage lender I would use from here on out. Seth is honest, knowledgeable, and truly…read morecares for his customers. He spoke to me about some concerns about the deal to make sure I was aware, and I don't think any other lender would have done that because they would just want the deal. They have competitive interest rates and even matched the fees I quoted. His team, Summer and Bernie, were organized, communicative, and so quick that we were able to close in 21 days. Can't thank them enough.

Andrew and his team are lightning quick professionals at their work. US Direct Lender are by far…read morethe most professional and speedy team we have worked with throughout the years. Refinancing can be a challenge with all the documents and paperwork involved. However, the team is extremely patient and helpful throughout the process. Our problem with most other loan companies are the frequent surprises and poor estimates of time but we received realistic estimates of turnaround time and a lot of help to make sure we got through the document submission process as quickly and accurately as possible. They made things easy for me.

Andrew is the best. He helped me with my first home. I learned so much and felt confident in the…read moreprocess with him and his team.

David Kutner helped my husband and I with refinancing our HELOC. He was knowledgeable, provided…read moreinformation about several options, let us work through those options without any pressure, answered all of our questions in a timely and respectful manner, and stayed on top of all of the endless paperwork that made us feel well supported throughout the entire process. Thank you, David.

I have worked with David on residential mortgages 3 times over 20 years. He always listens to my…read moreneeds, is very responsive and helps find me the best deal while taking a lot of the administrative burden off my plate. I highly recommend him as a mortgage broker.

Araz is incredibly knowledgeable and was able to guide me through my entire loan process when we…read morewere purchasing our home. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend doing your next loan with optima lending.

Great service by Lilit! She helped us from day one in getting all our documents ready for our…read moremortgage and guided us through the process until closing. As first time buyers, she helped us navigate the complicated process of applying for a loan. Would definitely recommend reaching out to Lilit for anyone looking to buy a home!

I applied for a loan with Mickey Paraeghian at Wells Fargo. I never had such a good service. Mickey…read moreand his staff delivered on everything they promised me and more. The professionalism is second to none . I would definitely recommend Mickey to all my friends and family .

I have know Mickey for many years from his days at Washington Mutual. Mickey has a top notch staff…read morewho are constantly redefining the term customer service to levels that most can only dream of. Mickey is one of the best!

Today I was at the bank. Josie was very helpful. At the Credit Union. She is always professional.read more

My credit union of 40 years has really gone down hill in the last few years. The customer service…read moresucks--it's being run by a bunch of 20-somethings who lack social skills and aren't very interested in helping customers. Too often, no one answers the phone and customers are promted to leave messages, but calls aren't returned. I no longer live in the Glendale area, but have kept and used my accounts there, but I am seriously considering closing them and going with Schools First CU.

I had a great experience working with Nick Bronsozian and his team for my home mortgage. The entire…read moreprocess was painless from beginning to close. Nick was professional, responsive, and made everything easy to understand. His team was efficient, organized, and stayed on top of every detail to make sure we closed on time. Buying a home can be stressful, but Nick made the lending process smooth and straightforward. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy lender.

Nick & his team helped us with our mortgage needs to get into our first home! Now 2.5 years later…read morehe helped us refinance. It's not easy when you are self employed to get a traditional bank loan, but Nick and his lenders helped succeed in getting our first home. Thank you so much!

Parsh was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Definitely recommend him and these guys!read more

As first time homebuyers, the process can be extremely stressful and confusing. Luckily, my fiancé…read moreand I were able to surround ourselves with the best team-- including our reliable mortgage consultant, Patrick Akopians. In the most unprecedented time of COVID-19, Patrick was able to close a loan to our Pasadena dream home! From our first conversation, Patrick always went the extra mile and he explained each and every option that was available to us with patience. He was professional, knowledgable and processed our loan in a short period of time despite ALL the bank's extra precautions. We were able to secure a great interest rate given our credit score. We are so grateful for a smooth, stress-free venture and Patrick truly looked out for our best interests within our budgets. Thank you to Patrick, your team and Allied Lending Group for making our journey so special, taking care of us and giving us the best first experience! We both thank you from the bottom of our hearts.