As of today, I'm officially a homeowner, and I couldn't be more thankful for Steve Kim and the team at Compass Lending Group. I was introduced to Steve through a mutual friend, and from the start, he was incredibly kind, easy to talk to, and really took the time to help me understand everything. He broke things down clearly, gave honest advice, and always made sure I was making decisions that fit my budget and goals. I never felt overwhelmed or lost--just supported every step of the way. Big shoutout to Susana Lee too. She was amazing at keeping everything organized and making sure nothing slipped through the cracks. Her follow-ups and attention to detail made the whole process smooth and stress-free. One tip I'd give to other first-time buyers: don't be afraid to ask questions, even the ones that feel basic. Steve and Susana were incredibly patient and helpful, and having that kind of support made a huge difference. Really grateful I got to work with such a solid team. They made a complicated process feel manageable and even enjoyable. I'll definitely be working with Compass Lending Group again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a team that truly cares. read more

We started our home-buying journey back in 2021, and I probably asked a million random questions along the way. Through all those years, Eddie was always patient, never once making me feel like I was bothering him. He answered every call, every text, every email--always with professionalism and kindness. When it finally came time for the lending process in 2025, he invited us to his office before signing any official documents so we could review everything together in person. Even though he could have easily handled it over the phone, he wanted to make sure we fully understood every detail. That extra step gave us so much confidence and showed how much he truly cares about his clients. Fast forward to today, we are officially homeowners, and we truly don't think we could have done it without him. His guidance made the process so much less stressful, and we always felt supported every step of the way. If you're looking for someone who will be there for you from start to finish (no matter how long it takes), I can't recommend Eddie enough!!!! read more

Working with Michael Rivera was the best that happen to me & my grandfather ,he is so knowledgeable and so experienced and made this whole process seem like a breeze. He helped us close our loan with the lowest interest possible and worked with us in every step of the process. Michael was always there to answer our questions, calls text & emails , no matter what time of day. He sent us helpful reminders about the documents that had to be signed and made sure we stayed on schedule .I highly recommend Michael Rivera for anyone looking for a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable agent.  "He is the best " read more

This review is for Michael Rivera. I've been working with Michael since September to qualify for a home loan. After paying off my debts, he was able to get me approved in mid-November. Today, a month later, my loan is being funded and I couldn't be happier. He delivered what he promised and I couldn't be happier. I would recommend him to any of my friends/family. read more

I just purchased a home with them and it was easier than I anticipated. The whole process from application to funding was a breeze. The loan officer and the processor were extremely responsive and had a high attention to detail. There were no hiccups and they kept us most up-to-date along the whole process. I will confidently refer my friends to the Compass Lending Group. read more

I got a HELOC loan done for my house because time was getting tough and needed to pull extra cash for business and family. The process was kinda complicated for me but Steve, being an expert, guided me and successfully pulled through this loan. My family is grateful, thank you Compass! read more

I recently refinanced our home loan with James Kim at Compass Lending Group. The process was so smooth and easy. In comparison to when I refinanced with my previous financial institution this process was by far much less work. We didn't even go into the office until the final loan documents were ready to sign. We had strict timeline as we were going out of town and may not be around when documents would be ready and he did his very best to meet our time line. I would highly recommend James Kim for refinancing. read more

My mom recommended Compass Lending for a refi because she recently has done one for her house. Well, I have to give her the credit. She was right. My loan officer was Eddie, and he was quick to answer and even replied to my email during weekends. Also, I was surprised that a little heads up on documents I needed to prepare beforehand really shortened the process. read more

It is my second time refinancing with Compass Lending. They did not disappoint. Outstanding job! At first, I was shopping around and finally decided to work with compass lending. On my second refi? I did shop around but still ended up working with compass lending. Their professionalism is top notch! Thank you Peter and Kathy. read more

Thank you compass lending group especially to Michael Rivera for dont let me get down on my dream of purchasing a home , thank you Michael for everything you done to help me , for your support , thanks to you i didn't make any bad choice , we are really happy at our new home thanks to you and your awesome team thank you read more

The fastest safest and best ever to mortgage loan Thank you Rodrigo for your professional assistance and prompt answers I'll always thank you !! read more

Solomon Kim was honestly almost too good to be true! We were super skeptical and cautious and didn't really receive the information well initially. Through patient consultation with Solomon our family was able to eliminate a higher interest rate and get into a much better percentage rate through a refinance! In addition he also showed us a way to decrease our debt load in order to create more breathing room for our family budget. At the same time we're now better able to do some remodeling and reinvest back into our family home! Thank you compass Lending Group for introducing us to Solomon Kim and for finding a way for us to arrive at a win/win loan!!! We highly recommend Solomon Kim for all your lending needs. I look forward to working with Solomon on future deals. Be Blessed and a Big Malo 'Aupito Christian Ma'umalanga read more

They are not one of them big dogs, but I guess that's why they are able to look closely and advise every step of the way. Purchasing my dream home was quick and easy! Of course, I was a little concerned because it was my first home. Now that I'm a new homeowner, I would definitely consider going with Compass Lending with refi when the time comes. read more

My family was looking for someone to help us refinance our loan, and we came across Compass Lending since it's located near our home. We were helped by Steve, who was a rock star the whole time. Steve gave us some really great advice on how to raise our credit scores so we could lock in a good rate - with how much rates are rising lately, this was super-helpful! With him, there are no silly questions or concerns: he'll walk you through the whole process, patiently explaining the details of what you're signing. I learned a lot about what to expect with home appraisals, interest rates, and escrow through this refinancing. If you're looking for honest, transparent folks to help you with your finances, Steve and Compass Lending is right for you. read more

It's been a pleasure working with Steve and his team. This was our first experience and we had a lot of stress looking for a lender. Steve honestly explained how the process works and what are our options. He described every step of the home buying process in details and we are very glad that we selected him as our broker. Steve ensured that all documents were collected on time and we had no issues with getting a loan and closing the deal on time. We had a very smooth transaction and can't thank enough for guiding us through the process. Thank you! read more

Called in for some counseling and questions, Steve (seemed like the guy in charge) was very informative and professional in helping me sort through all the complexity of getting refinancing my home loan. Great guy and very patient in answer all of my questions. read more

when I received the mail advertisement from Compass Lending Group, I thought about calling for about a week. I was a bit skeptical and worried "I hope this isn't a scam." I took a chance and made the call. George Arechiga answered and from that moment he made me comfortable speaking to him. We worked with George Arechiga for our mortgage refinance. George was so patient and honest with everything having to do with our loan. Any time I called or emailed him, he answered or replied right away. Anyone needing an honest, knowledgeable loan broker, ask for George. He will become like a family friend and fight tooth and nail for what is best for your loan needs. We've bought 4 homes and went through several refinances over the years and George was the BEST that I have dealt with. I wish I found him sooner. I even recommended him to my sister who he is helping her to find the best loan to buy her first house. Thanks George for not giving up on us and getting us the best refinance for our needs!!! Albert and Jennifer read more

I've started the financing process with eddie song on July 2020. It is now Dec 2020 and I have not gotten the loan refinanced. All I keep hearing back is that the loan is being delayed. I have provided all the necessary information promptly, but as the loan keeps getting delayed I have to keep providing updated entries of utilities and paystubs. The lack of communication from eddie and his team is irresponsible and stressful for the client. It should not be up the client to check in all the time. I have friends who refinanced months after I started the process and they have all been approved and finished their refinance process. Never use this company. If you try and call to speak to their agents or their branch manager you are always met with "they are out on lunch" or "they are out for the day". Not surprised my loan is taking so long. THEY DON'T DO ANY WORK. read more

I went through Compass Lending for my home. I worked with Grace and she was FABULOUS! She was professional, friendly, and attentive. I did not get the assistant's name but she was also nice. After this great experience, I am having her also refinance when I'm eligible. I will be more than happy to refer Grace to my friends. read more

Every time I talk to different mortgage lenders, I am stressed about how difficult it is to get hold of them. But that was not the case with the compass lending. The communication was seamless and they were quick to follow up. I prefer communicating with texts, so once I let them know, it was really convenient. I will recommend them and work with them again. read more

Steve was a pleasure to work with and really took the time to take care of me! Much appreciated!

My husband and i decided to finally started the journey to purchase a house and we were both a little nervous about the process. A friend referred me to both Steve and Eddie. They were both amazing. Steve was so patient with both of us as we were searching for our first home. He was always available to answer any questions that we had. He was the best agent that we could've asked for. Eddie helped us get approved for a loan for our dream house. I've heard horror stories from other people on the process for getting approved for a loan for the house. Honestly, Eddie made the process so smooth that my husband and i did not feel like the process was a nightmare. He was always in contact with us regarding the process of the loan and helped us get the best rate out there. Thank you Steve and Eddie!! We love our first home and couldn't have done it without the two of you. read more

Mine was a cash out refinance for my mortgage. I went to other lenders for this but they all could not give me a pre-qualification. Compass Lending reviewed and advised what I needed to fix and patiently waited with me. I'm grateful that they were able to close with more cash back than I initially thought. They are professionals but also really friendly and easy to talk to. read more

Compass Lending was great and all but the underwriting took longer than mentioned. Technically it was not their fault, but it was a frustrating experience for me. Good thing they were fast with the other process and able to close on time. read more

Had my mortgage loan refinanced by James Kim at Compass Lending recently. I've had few experiences with mortgage refinancing in the past but Compass Lending surpassed all my expectations! James was swift and prompt in every stage of the process. His professionalism was top notch! I give them a strong recommendation! read more

The service I received was above and beyond anything I have experienced in the past. I have had numerous real estate ventures in the past and this was by far the best experience I have ever had. Eddie Song took very good care of me and my needs. Thank you very much read more

Compass Lending did a great job on my home purchase. i would use them again!

As a first time home buyer I was pretty stressed out about finding the right lender. I shopped around but eventually settled on Compass Lending. Steve helped me through the entire process and never missed a beat. He was patient and thoroughly explained the process to me despite all of my questions. In regards to processing - I was very impressed with his turnaround time; requests for more information and responses were very fast. Steve also made himself available at all hours. As a result of his hard work, we were able to close ahead of schedule and move into our new home early! read more

I've always been skeptical about refinancing. When I applied for a cash out refinance. They were informative and helped me throughout every way. Speedy process and closed on the time they said they would close. Thanks a million for your excellent service!! read more

Raphael assisted me and my family with the refinance of our property. From the very beginning he took his time to explain everything without using real estate jargon. Not only did he lay out the options, but he helped us to analyze what options made the most financial sense. In the end, we were able to eliminate our FHA insurance and we are now on track to paying our home 5 years faster. He's now assisting my sister with the purchase of their first home. Thank you for everything! read more

My wife and I used Compass Lending Group for refinancing our mortgage in November, and we were fortunate indeed to have Solomon Kim as our Loan Consultant. He was the perfect man for us, patiently steering us through a mountain of paperwork, professionally and politely answering our every question - and there were many questions - and got the Re-Fi completed to our satisfaction with a fantastic interest rate. He delivered every inch of the way. This man is a total professional, and beyond that, he is a wonderful human being. He treated us like a family member rather than as a client. Honestly, he was too good to be true. we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in our family in need of a Re-Fi. and we will surely call on him again in the future. Mr. Kim's expertise resulted in our paying off all our debts. We are totally indebted to him and Compass Lending Group, and give him the highest marks. Sincerely, Tom and Jill Henneberry Concord, CA read more

Eddie at Compass lending group was so helpful with purchasing my first home! I got quotes from a few places, and Eddie not only offered me the best rate that the other companies couldn't beat, but also helped me through my first home-buyer loan confusions. He was very quick at the loan process to make sure everything went smoothly for the closing of my escrow and followed up with me for any after-purchase loan confusions. Definitely recommend Eddie for all loans & refinancings:) read more

Eric Ko is very good at what he does and I would recommend him to anybody that needs help refinancing. I am very appreciative of him and how much he helped me! read more

Was a pleasure with working loan officer Steve Kim. I was originally going to use a different lender but I am glad I chose to switch to Steve. He was very informative in helping refinance our house. Gave us excellent rates and was helpful in every step of the process. Will definitely have my business for a lifetime. read more

I just bought a home and went through Steve for the financing. At the time I had zero knowledge on loan industry. He was great to work with and patiently explained every steps to me multiple times. he made the stressful process of buying a home much easier on me! He took care of everything in background while my real estate agent and I were busy negotiating with seller. Very prompt, informative, and helpful along each step that I took. I had lots of questions, and He was always available nights and weekends. Before making any offer, Steve, my real estate agent and I had a conference call which made me more relaxed and confident to see both of them available to support and help in timely manner. Everything ran smoothly and I got into my house on time. I couldn't be more pleased with my choice to work with Steve and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a true professional. Thank you! read more