I worked with Catalyst Mortgage to refinance my home in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Catalyst Mortgage not only offered me the best financial package (rate + fees); they made the process as pain free and as fast as was possible from start to finish. I should say that I am now a year into my new mortgage and fully satisfied with my experience. From a financial aspect, Catalyst Mortgage offered me the best deal in terms of dollars out of my pocket at the end of the day which was my primary criteria in choosing an institution to work with. I had originally contacted my existing lender to refinance my home. I was 3/4 of the way through the process with them (my existing lender) when I received an ad in the mail from Catalyst Mortgage. I opted to give them a call to see what they had to offer; not even knowing if I could halt the process with my existing lender. I wasn't clear on at exactly what point I was locked into the loan. Craig assured me that I was free to shop around and change my mind until I signed the loan docs. Craig and his team ran the numbers for me and came back with a far better offer than my current lender had made. I started the refi process with Craig/Catalyst Mortgage. I also went back to my current lender to see if they could make me a better offer; not only could they not make me a better offer but they couldn't even match the Catalyst Mortgage offer. While I was on the phone, I called some other lenders who were also not able to beat the Catalyst Mortgage offer. From an overall customer service aspect, I have nothing but positive things to say about the Catalyst Mortgage team. I experienced no hiccups in the process. Their office is located several hours from my home which was in no way an issue. We were easily able to handle the whole process via phone and email with the exception of the actual document signing. For that, their title company arranged for a mobile notary to come to the location of my choice at the time of my choosing at no cost to me. Craig and Gene were also fast to respond to any questions I had via email or phone call. read more

I highly recommend Catalyst Mortgage and specifically Loan Originator, Will Harlan, for first mortgage or refinance. Great rates, low cost and excellent customer service make Catalyst the best choice for all finance options I had been working with another lender to refinance my home, consolidate a first and second mortgage and pull a small amount of cash out. The other lender's closing costs were high as was their interest rate. In the four weeks I worked with that lender, I spoke with three different people, in two time zones. When I would call with questions, I'd leave a voicemail and they'd call me back - usually when I didn't have my question or documents in front of me. We were nowhere near approval or closing four weeks after all documents were uploaded to their website. I called Catalyst Mortgage after receiving a mailer and reached Will Harlan. Will gave me a quick estimate of the cost to refinance my home. It was significantly lower than the other lender. The closing costs were roughly half what that lender was going to charge, and the interest rate was also lower. I got serious about uploading documents after Will's email on May 21. We signed the refinance yesterday, June 21. Will helped me through the whole process, from that first phone call, through gathering and uploading (or faxing, texting or emailing, my choice) all documents. Will was available to answer questions 24/7. When I reached his voicemail, he called back within minutes. He also gave me his cell phone number in case I had issues on weekends. I had dragged my feet for months, dreading the refinance process. I helped my mother and another friend through uploading documents, and it was a nightmare (neither of these loans were with Catalyst). Will and Catalyst made refinancing easy for me, AND the process is saving me thousands of dollars, even much over what the other lender was offering. read more

I was in the process of refinancing my home with SELFi a mortgage company that ending up being in L.A. I was not happy with the lack of communication not to mention where they were located. I also found out when we started the process that the 2nd on my home reported me as being late, which was not the case. The loan officer told me that we would have to wait until it fell off my credit report before he could proceed. In the meantime, I received a letter in the mail, from Catalyst. I called and spoke with Matt Masuda. I explained that I was working with another mortgage company and what I was being told, Matt listened, and told me that he would love to help me refinance my home and started working on the documents that I would need to start the process right than!!! To make a long story short, Matt Matsuda is an exceptionally motivated loan specialist who went up and beyond to make sure that I understood everything needed to close my new home loan. Matt Matsuda is the real deal when comes to customer service, because of his attention to the details, my loan was approved with a "Super" clean approval. My dealing with Matt Matsuda exceeded my expectations with his over the top 5-star customer service. I would recommend Matt Matsuda to anyone who is buying or refinance a home!!! read more

We would like to thank our amazing realtor, Denice@TriStar Home Realty and The TriStar Home Realty Team, Paige@Catalyst Mortgage and the Catalyst Mortgage Team, they are rockstars! In short, we had 60 days to move out of our rental.... stress, stressed and more stress! Could we find our home, move, in such a short amount of time? We were not prepared for this process. Denice@TriStar Home Realty immediately got into action. We were so comforted by her drive, positivity and wit. She had our backs with her expertise, understanding of neighborhoods and attention to detail. She always answered her phone and replied to emails/texts swiftly. Denice@TriStar Home Realty is a woman of integrity and compassion.... in short we could not have accomplished finding our home without her! On the other spectrum, Paige@Catalyst Mortgage worked her tail off us! Again, we were not even prepared to buy a house! It is extremely clear why Paige@Catalyst Mortgage is a leader! She is very personable and efficient. She led us all the way to closing, in a very organized and professional fashion. We are truly grateful for Denice@TriStar Home Realty and The TriStar Home Realty Team, Paige@Catalyst Mortgage and the Catalyst Mortgage Team for successfuly making miracles happen! The Thomas Family read more

Christopher Matsuoka at Catalyst Mortgage. Okay so this guy is the full package. He is knowledgeable, resourceful, and internally motivated to help you. I say internally because he really really provides an experience in which your friend is on the other end, on the inside helping you out because he wants to. In my 30 year career in which I have crafted a finely tuned BS detector, Chris avoids any alarm simply because there is no intent. Chris goes on to direct his excellence to your favor while keeping business business. What more would you ask for. I wrote the below to his CEO Brandon Haefele... Hello, I am currently obtaining a refi with you. I need to acknowledge the excellence I am receiving as a customer. Christopher Matsuoka has displayed all of the professionalism one can coupled with sincerity and real concern for my endeavor. I am not sure I have ever experienced the level of service I am receiving and ask that you consider this guy one of your best and all that might come with being so read more

I had started the paperwork in April to refinance our house with a national mortgage lender that was on the top 10 list for mortgage companies. But after over a month and the fees continuing to climb from what we were originally told, I was really losing hope on refinancing. Then I was referred to Joe Krebsbach at Catalyst mortgage by a friend. I contact Joe, and he was so quick to contact me back, said he definitely could help us and the fees wouldn't be nearly as much. Well in June 2021 we refinanced through Catalyst mortgage and I couldn't be happier. Joe Krebsbach was absolutely amazing. He walked us through the whole process, was quick to respond to all my questions and he was right on the money when he said he could literally save us THOUSANDS!!!! Joe truly knows how to treat his customers, be there for his customers and give world class customer service. Thank you Joe for all your help, hands down... we couldn't have done it with out you. read more

After running into some difficulties with another company while going through the refi process, I got a letter from Brandon at Catalyst saying he can beat my current refi offer. Frustrated with my current situation and lack of customer service from a national refinance shop I called and got connected with Matt. Now to the twist, Catalyst actually couldn't beat my current offer, in fact Matt said this offer I'm working through is worth sticking out if in fact it holds true. Not only that but Matt provided me with some support and advice when he could have just gone onto the next customer. I'm still not through my current refi, but I know who I am going to contact and recommend to others whenever I have to deal with this process again. In fact, if I hit one more snag in my current process there is a good change I just hit the reset button and lose out on $50 a month to ensure a smoother process with much better customer service. read more

I received a mailer from Catalyst and reached out to Chris Emery for more information. I had started a refi process with our original lender but decided to see what Catalyst had to offer. I soon realized the process with them was so easy when the other was so stressful, always asking for more documents and often the same ones. Sarah DeVore sent an email with a requested list of documents. I supplied them and that was it. They were both extremely upfront and honest, I was very comfortable in all the dealings. The last lender took several months and this time on a refi it had already been two months. It took over a month for the appraisal. Catalyst finished the loan in record time and the appraisal was done in a week. I would highly recommend them. I've dealt with numerous lenders over the years and this was the best experience I've ever had. Catalyst will be the company I recommend to my friends and family. read more

Paige De Kleer is an exceptional loan officer. I can go on and on about how great Paige and the whole Catalyst Mortgage team, but I'll try to make it short. :) She went above and beyond to help me refinanced my home from the moment I inquired about refinancing my home. I couldn't find anyone who could provide a loan, or even willing to look into my financial situation until I called Catalyst Mortgage and was transferred to Paige. She guided, coached, and updated me during the whole process - and made sure that I got the best deal and that refinancing my home (+ paying off some cc debts) actually saved me money. I'd highly recommend Paige for your loan needs as she is extremely knowledgeable, professional, sincere and simply a kind soul. She was such a pleasure to work with, and provided the best customer services. I keep saying to myself through the whole process that Paige is my angel on earth. - Fey read more

We just had an outstanding experience in refinancing our home with the expert help of Phillip Edwards at Catalyst Mortgage, Roseville. Early on, in our shopping around, we came across Phillip. He was one of probably a dozen suiters each from differing companies. We then took a look at Catalyst's Yelp reviews and noticed one from 9/23/2022 specifically praising him. It was certainly a factor in our decision to stick with him as we went about crossing names off. Let me state, here in May 2023, everything Jeanine A. said about their dealings with Catalyst in general, and Phil in particular, are just as true today as the day she wrote them. We look forward to re-engaging Phil if/when rates start returning to pre-pandemic levels. My wife and I highly encourage you to ask for Phillip, but we have no doubt that should his slate be full, Catalyst will find you a fine alternative. read more

I used catalyst mortgage to purchase my very first home and I cannot express how happy I am with this company! They went above and beyond to help my fiancé and I get our dream home! I just have to give a shout out to Joanna Perry. She was absolutely amazing to work with. She made what I thought was going to be such a hard process so smooth easy! She actually cared so much about our purchase. I'd say she cared a lot more then our real estate agent. She warned us not to sign some paper work that would have been bad for us signing which really saved us in the end! Joanna definitely knows her stuff and I would highly recommend this company and Joanna help with any home purchases! They definitely treated me like family and not just a $ sign. I wish I could give you 10 stars Joanna perry! Thanks again for all that you did! read more

Hello. Let me be straightforward. Interest rates are falling. I needed to refinance because you can save thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. I reached out to Matt Matsuda again. We have a professional business relationship. It was even easier and painless this time. Customer service. Prompt, efficient and knowledgeable personnel. Email, text, and phone made this streamlined process very easy. Matt provided me with options for my refinance. We agreed on the best loan option that fulfilled my needs. Work with Matt Matsuda at Catalyst Mortgage for your first, refi or second refi loan like I did. You will not regret it. You will walk away absolutely satisfied knowing you have a friend in the mortgage industry. Thank you Matt and Catalyst for providing me with exceptional service. Another satisfied client! read more

I am going through a difficult life situation and have been facing a lot of tough choices when it came to my house, my finances, and moving forward. Discouraged by my options, I contacted Joe Krebsbach at Catalyst Mortgage to see if there was any possibility of refinancing my loan to lower my payment. Not only was Joe able to considerably lower my interest rate and my payment, he was able to close and fund my loan in a few short weeks. Joe was extremely knowledgeable and professional in guiding me through the entire process and was always available to help and answer all my questions. In dealing with my sensitive situation, Joe went above and beyond to make every step smooth and easy with the least amount of stress for me possible. Thank you Joe and team for everything you did to make this happen! read more

I was in discussions with my current lender about refinancing when I came across Duc-Hanh Nguyen, who reached out with professionalism and a sincere desire to earn my business. I'm so glad I gave her the opportunity--she made the entire process smooth, transparent, and stress-free from start to finish. Duc-Hanh's attention to detail, clear communication, and genuine care stood out every step of the way. She not only earned my business--she earned my trust, and that's why I'm leaving this honest review. The refinance was completed quickly, with better terms than I expected. If you're looking for someone truly dedicated to your financial goals, I highly recommend Duc-Hanh Nguyen from Catalyst Mortgage. Exceptional service, genuine trust--Duc-Hanh delivers both. - Orlando C. read more

We came to catalyst mortgage after waiting SEVEN months for our current mortgage company to try and refinance us. This was so frustrating because we have excellent credit and had sent everything to them that they'd asked for. To say we were discouraged was an understatement. Enter Catalyst Mortgage. We worked with Jeremy Castro at Catalyst mortgage and he was able to get our refinance done and funded in a matter of a few weeks! We were so happy with the prompt service. Jeremy always made sure to tell us what stage we were in, how long it should take, and what to expect next. With his help, we were finally able to get refinanced quickly and save ourselves over a point on our mortgage interest. Catalyst mortgage is simply awesome! read more

I am a first time home buyer, catalyst mortgage reached out to me after I had inquired on a new home purchase, I had the the pleasant opportunity to have Duc-Hanh Nguyen as my loan officer. I told her my situation and she found the loan that best suited my needs. After receiving my loan approval letter, the search was on! Luckily I found a home within a couple of weeks and put in a offer! Duc-Hanh was so efficient, kind, and knowledgeable. She took care of EVERYTHING from start to finish and was very active in communicating with my agent and myself. 30 days of escrow and my home was closed with no issues at all!! I highly recommend catalyst mortgage, and more importantly refer you to request Duc-Hanh Nguyen as your loan officer! read more

Looking for a mortgage loan?!!! Paige De Kleer is your person. I received a random text from her while I was shopping for a loan and she was my BLESSING in disguise and I needed up with the BEST OFFER, way better than my current mortgage company Loan Depot. Paige is sooooooooo KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPETENT, THOROUGH, INTUITIVE and HONEST. She walked me through the process every step of the way and was ALWAYS A CALL OR TEXT away though in different state and time zone. And let me not forget her assistant Kristin, maaaan she complements Paige well. Them two are like ANGELS, very PROFESSIONAL, AND CUSTOMER driven for sure. I am definitely looking forward to spreading the word and future business with Paige, Kristin and this company. read more

I'm a first-time home buyer and didn't even know where to start on a loan, nor was I even sure I would qualify considering my fixed income. Gene and Craig got me approved in no time at all (with a great, low rate!), and held my hand through the whole process. I was praying that escrow could close in 30 days, but because it was the Christmas holidays, I was aware there might be delays. Gene stayed on it closely, and despite some timing setbacks because of the Holidays, I DID get the loan and house closed in exactly 30 days! I am so grateful to Catalyst Mortgage. And now Its nice to know that, If it would be wise to refinance in the future,they will give me a call, and I would trust them completely to handle that for me. read more

We almost went with another mortgage company but when it came time to sign the final papers, there were blanks on many of the pages and we knew that was not right. So, we stopped the process. The very next day my husband and I called Catalyst Mortgage. Brandon Haefele and his team were excellent! What they said in the first meeting was the very same when we signed the final papers - as were the numbers. And there were no blanks on any of the paperwork! We wholeheartedly recommend you call Catalyst Mortgage. It's a great company with people who care about doing the right thing. Thanks to Brandon and his entire team! We would definitely use them again. ~Amy & Stuart Lewis~ read more