Peruz Jelveh truly earned his nickname, "The Fixer."…read more He came highly recommended by my personal lawyer, and now I understand why. He helped me buy my forever home in Danville, the very home I had been renting and dreaming of owning. Because this was a jumbo loan, the deal was anything but simple. My previous broker had the file for three months and could not get it across the finish line. Peruz stepped in at the final hour, brought in his incredible team, and got to work immediately. What had been sitting for months, Peruz completed in just four weeks. He probably could have closed it in three, but he pushed it out one more week because he found a way to save me money. In the end, he saved me over $25,000 in closing costs. Peruz fights for your deal like it is his own. He works around the clock, thinks through every detail, and does not back down when things get complicated. I have worked with many brokers over the years, and Peruz is the one I plan to call for every future deal. When you find someone this committed, capable, and willing to fight for the best outcome, you keep them on your team. If you have any doubts about how to structure a complex transaction, Peruz is your guy. I am forever grateful to him and his team for helping me become the owner of my dream home. There is a reason people call him "The Fixer." Now I know why.

We were referred to Peruz by a longtime client and friend of his a highly decorated, retired…read moreContra Costa County first responder who served over 30 years. As a first responder myself, that referral meant a lot. After working with him, we completely understand why he was so highly recommended. Peruz made what could have been a stressful process feel a lot more manageable. He took the time to walk us through everything, answered all of our questions, and made sure we felt comfortable with every decision. We never felt rushed or pressured. What really stood out was how hard he worked to find the right loan for our situation. He wasn't just trying to close a deal -- he genuinely wanted what was best for us. Because of that, we ended up saving a significant amount of money. You can tell he truly cares about serving first responders and veterans. We're very grateful for his guidance and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for someone honest, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.

I was referred to Karen and team by a friend who had a great experience working with her for his…read morehome purchase the year prior. He had nothing but great things to say, so I scheduled a call with Karen when I wanted to get my own home buying process started. After our initial call, I felt much more knowledgeable about the financial portion of the home buying process, and knew that I wanted to go with Karen. She walked me through the process and let me know what was needed and what to expect. Once I found my real estate agent, I put her in contact with Karen as well so they could align on how quickly we could move if I did find a property I was interested in. My agent recommended I get fully underwritten in advance because of the highly competitive market on the peninsula, and Karen made it happen. When I found the property that really felt like home and I wanted to submit a competitive offer on, Karen worked closely with my real estate agent so that we could offer a 15 day close. Karen also called me during the offer process to help me understand the financial implications of contingencies (or lack thereof when the seller countered and asked me to remove the appraisal contingency), so that I could understand what kind of money I would need to come up with if the property did not appraise for purchase price (it did appraise at purchase price, by the way!) Thanks to Karen's guidance and incredibly fast work, I was able to purchase my first home as a single mom - a place that I was proud to surprise my son with once I got the keys. We closed a day early even with our short 15 day timeline. My real estate agent was initially concerned that I was going with a mortgage broker in the East Bay as the market in the Peninsula moves very quickly and is highly competitive, but after the initial call with Karen my agent was put at ease, and once the process was done she mentioned that she really loved working with Karen and could not believe how fast she got things done. The escrow officer also mentioned how great Karen was to work with and asked how I had found her. Karen and Anna on her team were a pleasure to work with. They helped me understand every step of the process, answered all my questions, and got me set up to make the strongest offer possible with a short close and underwriting in advance. I can't thank them enough, and highly recommend them to any prospective home buyer.

Karen is awesome. I was trying to refinance our mortgage and look at buying a second home and we…read morehit some unexpected issues and Karen was all over it. I would highly recommend Karen - she is smart, focused and reliable. I am happy to be working with Karen!

Chris is an extremely detail-oriented and professional. He carefully reviews every document you…read moreprovide to ensure it fully meets the requirements before submitting it to the underwriter. Because of his thoroughness, the underwriting process moves very efficiently, with little to no additional documentation requested. He explains each step of the loan process clearly and patiently, making sure you understand what is needed and why. His communication is transparent and organized, which makes the entire experience much less stressful. Thanks to his careful preparation and proactive approach, my loan was approved very quickly and smoothly. I truly appreciate his professionalism, efficiency, and dedication. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable loan officer.

We are closing on a house this week and had to share our fantastic experience working with Chris!…read moreFrom start to finish, he made the entire process feel easy and seamless. Chris was always responsive, communicative, and proactive about keeping us informed at every step. He answered all of our questions quickly and clearly, which gave us so much peace of mind during what can be a stressful process. Beyond that, he's just a genuinely personable and kind person, just an absolute pleasure to work with. We're so grateful for his expertise and support, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a smooth, efficient home loan experience!

First home buyer here! Jay has been absolutely helpful in our journey in home ownership, not just…read morethe securing mortgage part. He was my go to person for all things financial related to home ownership and he knew i could count on his honest advice. He always delivered the honest feedback regardless whether or not we'll end up with his services or not. He also did fair price and rates comparison with other providers and was always available to answer any questions or take those lengthy calls if needed. But not just that, he also offered the best rates in the town which always helps financially. 10/10 from us. I'd highly recommend working with him and his team!

Great job with our initial loan and refinances. Clear, proactive, professional, and helped educate…read moreus along the way.

When my wife and I were looking for our new home, I wasn't sure who I'd ask for the loan. In the…read morepast, I haven't been too excited about the loan officers I worked with on a purchase/refi, as they seemed very "salesy" or like they were in a rush and didn't want to make time for me. I was recommended to David at CMG Mortgage by a co-worker who had glowing praise for him, so I decided to give him a call. Right from the start, David was friendly and professional and patient to answer all of my questions, even though I was probably a little demanding or seemed skeptical of the whole deal, based on my past experiences with loan officers. He put me at ease through the stressful process and was very responsive. He would tell us what information/documentation we'd need to make everything go smoothly. Our home buying process was stretched out over about five months, with us putting several offers on houses before finally being accepted. David was always reassuring and had some great ideas for us in a situation with an extended close of escrow so that we could be assured of the best rate possible. When we finally did get our offer accepted, everything went without a hitch. Through the whole home buying process, David was in contact with our realtor to make sure that no ball got dropped. He walked me through all the documents and even was able to be at our signing, which was an added bonus! He was even able to explain a concept to the title company officer that no other loan officer had explained to her before, demonstrating again his level of expertise in his field. I'd definitely use David again for a purchase or refi and I can recommend him without hesitation! If you're looking for a mortgage or refi, give him a call!

I've been using David DiVecchio from CMG Financial for all of my mortgage finance needs for many…read moreyears and highly recommend him. Never have we had better service from any other company. David makes it simple and easy and offers many options. He is a honest man that has many years of experience behind him. If you want the best, call Dave DiVecchio and will always be happy like my husband and I am.

Jeanine's service is defined as "excellence as the only standard"! She assisted me on my first…read moremortgage and this time the refi. She is very honest and transparent. Look no further, she is the real deal! I highly recommend her. Thanks Jeanine for all of your help!

If I could give Jeanine more than five stars, I would…read more Buying my first home at 63 years old after a lifetime of renting felt exciting, overwhelming, and at times downright terrifying. From the very beginning, Jeanine was so much more than a mortgage broker, she became a trusted guide through every step of the process. No question was ever too small. She patiently explained things I didn't understand, kept me informed every step of the way, and somehow made a very complex process feel manageable and even possible. Whenever a new document, underwriting request, insurance issue, or unexpected question came up, Jeanine was there with calm reassurance, knowledge, and practical solutions. What impressed me most was how deeply she cared. I never felt like just another client. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes, coordinated with my realtor, escrow, insurance broker, and lender, and always had my best interests at heart. I truly not only felt, but knew she was advocating for me throughout the entire process. Thanks to Jeanine, I am now the proud owner of my very first home. Looking back, I honestly don't know how I could have navigated this journey without her expertise, patience, encouragement, and unwavering support. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, responsive, compassionate, and willing to go far above and beyond, I recommend Jeanine without hesitation. She helped make one of the biggest dreams of my life come true, and I will always be grateful.

We have worked with Michael on the purchase of two homes and a refinance. Michael and his team are…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, responsive and completely on top of their game. Special shout out to Rebekah who is extremely detail oriented and made sure we got all of our paperwork in correct and on time. Michael clearly loves his job and interacting with homebuyers. We recently bought our dream home and Michael and his team made it happen.

This review is overdue! My husband and I closed on our first home with Michael Haig and his team at…read morethe end of last year. As a realtor, I've worked alongside many mortgage brokers and lenders with my clients. When it came time to purchase my own home, I felt 100% confident in choosing Michael and his team. Michael and Rebekah are extremely knowledgeable (like only veterans in the industry can be), they're efficient, and think outside the box to get their customers the best rate/loan for their individual situation. They were super responsive by email/text/phone and clearly laid out what needed to be done to close on time. We even closed earlier than expected which is rare! I would work with Michael again without hesitation and continue to refer my clients to him and his team.

Michael was amazing and thanks to his assistant on my loan…read more I used Michael as my backup, even knowing that, Michael still put lot of effort on my case. He even help my primary loan agent with outstanding issue which is definitely out of his responsibility. Highly recommend!

If we want to make something happen we go to Michael Coyler. He is amazing at what he does. We have…read moreworked with him three times and always got very good rates. His team does a good job of taking care of your work. They are reliable and working with him three times means he has done an extraordinary job in our case.

Stephen went above and beyond during mine and my boyfriend's first home purchase. He was super…read morecommunicative and even connected directly with my agent to ensure everything went smoothly. We recently had the opportunity to refinance and without hesitation, Stephen reached out directly to us as soon as he noticed rates were coming down. We did not need to chase him for it nor constantly inquire about it--he just felt like it was the right time and reached out! I'm very grateful for Stephen and his team and will definitely be referring him to our friends and family.

Based on his numerous good reviews, I messaged Stephen early last August about the possibility of…read moregetting a United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) 15-year fixed home loan at 1.99%. This was a new program announced by press release, which I read about in a Yahoo! Finance article, through a link on Google News. Having worked previously in real estate and finance, I knew what the key points were to our situation, so I included those in the message to Stephen, asking whether he would be able to do the loan. Stephen responded abruptly by saying that he would have to talk with me by phone, to discuss "details." After I called him, he proceeded to try to browbeat me into accepting a different program at a higher interest rate. His approach was to use old-fashioned psychological pressure tactics, along the lines of: "Are you so naïve that you think you could actually get such a loan? That rate is just a teaser that you would never actually get." He was crude, demeaning and even insulting. I informed him, politely, that I had a background in real estate and finance, so I was not naïve about these things, offering him one last chance to do business with us, if he was so inclined. But he insisted that the loan would not be possible for us, so I thanked him and said goodbye. Shortly thereafter, I found a straightforward loan broker who in fact did the loan for us, on exactly the terms I had in mind: 1.99% 15-year fixed, with a reasonable fee. We closed in less than three weeks and none of the things that Stephen said were obstacles turned out to be an issue. I am pleased to report that my wife and I are now enjoying substantially lower monthly payments. BOTTOM LINE: If you want someone with an "old-school" approach to sales--involving psychological games, pressure tactics and absence of transparency (resulting in your not getting the best deal that you could)--Stephen Wong may be a good fit for you. Anyone interested in connecting with the straightforward broker we ultimately used is welcome to send me a private message, as I'm not allowed to include that information in my review.

I have nothing but good things to say about Hal and his team! We were first time…read moreHome buyers who knew very little about the process, but he listened, explained and answered every question with the upmost professionalism and patience. He walked us through every step and even got us the lowest interest rate we could get. People have often told me to shop around for different lenders, but every other lender that I reached out to, was too pushy and eventually I would have to owe more money even though they claimed they would save me 5k plus! Hal is an honest and genuine person who I am lucky to have met and I cannot thank him enough for helping us get our first home! It's hard to recommend anyone unless my experience or trust in an individual is nothing short of 100% and I would 100% recommend Hal to every one of my closest friends and family! That explains how much I trust and thank this individual.

Worked with Hal through the home buying process in getting a loan. Hal is super knowledgeable and…read morewas able to guide us step by step in terms of what is needed and expectations. I highly recommend working with Hal!!!