David is great to work with! He is very knowledgeable, patient, and hard-working. He took the time to educate me about the housing market even before I even committed to using his services. He was also available whenever I needed to talk to him and he ensured that I understood the mountain of documents that I was signing during closing. David's the perfect lender and an all-around great guy. He's very helpful, honest, and won't BS you. He also recommended me to a great real estate agent. I recommend David to all my friends and family who are looking to buy. read more

I had the best experience working with David as the lender for our home purchase. He is very service oriented and professional, yet friendly in his dealings. He worked with speed and was very helpful. He worked very diligently to make our home purchase a reality in a rapid time frame. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. read more

I visited a home, and wanted to put an offer immediately, and called David to get current mortgage rates. David was able to immediately provide very competitive rates, and provided valuable insight on the current loan and housing market. I called David a second time to start the pre-approval process, and he was ready to provide one the same day I called him (after giving him the necessary docs) = now that is amazing service!! Unfortunately, I found out that the desired home just opened escrow so I did not need a pre-approval any longer, but David is amazing in his knowledge, competitive rates, and speed of service, and would highly recommend him. read more

After much research on my own, I decided to reach out to the The Friendly Lender, David Kutner. Based on my own knowledge of FHA requirement qualifications, David was able to provide me with much for insight as a long tenured Mortgage Broker as well as give confirmation to the information I was uncertain about. An extremely insightful, informative, and amiable conversation that lasted almost 45 minutes was the outcome. If I ever have inquiries on the various mortgages available to consumers-- I'd be sure to reach out to The Friendly Lender! Thanks a lot David! read more

David is 100% the real deal. He is very knowledgeable, but also extremely good at describing the refi process in a way that doesn't make it intimidating. He really is "The Friendly Lender" too. He's so nice! He's great at communicating all of the options, explaining everything clearly and making it all happen with a neat, little bow on top. It was painless and he really worked to save us money! What more could you ask for? read more

If you're like me, and you have no idea about the mortgage lending business or how to refinance, please give David a call! He is the most caring, most helpful, most patient person I have ever met in the industry, and he helped me refinance my home a second time this year! He will make sure you get the best rates, and he will help you with any questions you may have in a way that you can understand. He is truly the best, and I feel so grateful to have worked with him! read more

Called in today and spoke with David with regarding all my questions I had regarding financing our property. He was super responsive and knowledgeable with the options that were best suited for our needs. Highly recommend giving him a call! read more

I worked with a mortgage broker for over a year trying to get my mortgage refinanced and it just never happened though that broker kept stringing me along with promises that she would work tirelessly till the job was done and that it WAS going to happen. David was recommended by a friend and within 4weeks!!! from the start I had my mortgage refinanced. Ahhhh. Sanity instead of insanity is such a nice relief. read more

David must work 10x harder than anyone to get you the best loan! His dedication to the client is unsurpassed. You are not just another number and therefore a real relationship is formed. As others have said, he really does show up at Escrow with a special congratulatory gift! That alone is indicative of his caring and thorough nature. Thank you so much, David, I couldn't be more grateful. read more

David's professionalism and good cheer made a sometimes challenging loan process (my wife and I are self-employed) go very smoothly. The final result was much better than I could have hoped for on my own and If I ever have any other financing matters I'll be sure to drop David a line! read more

We recently closed on a Reverse Mortgage. We started the process just as the FHA relaxed some of their regulations for Condos. It was a good time to start the process, but it was also very complicated as it was new to lenders and we felt like we were their guinea pigs. All that being said, David was just awesome. He was always calm, always patient, always returned calls, or more often was available to help. This was a major step in our lives, and I really felt like we had someone who cared about us and how this would work for us. Just to put the amount of perseverance required, we began the process in early October of 2019 and closed at the end of March 2020. David was so helpful at every step of a long and difficult affair. read more

I was not the easiest to do a loan for. Single income etc. But Dave made it happen! Dave made himself available to help get me thru the process in light speed. He even came to the house so we could go over all the loan terms in person. In light speed, the loan process was completed and now on my way to closing. Good job, Dave!! read more

David was great. He made the loan process run as smoothly as possible. He even spent half an hour walking me through a computer problem.

David was referred by a friend of mine. I was in an odd situation right in the middle of escrow. I contacted David with no promises to use him as my lender but as a possibility. He answered me and treated me as if I was already a client. He was helpful and informative and in the end, I did not use David as my lender as I was in that odd situation as I mentioned. However moving forward I would recommend David or use him the next time. He was very efficient, responsive and helped me even though I was not an official client. read more

This is the 2nd loan I did with David Kutner, first on a triplex, and more recently on a single-family residence. In regards to my recent purchase, I don't think I could have done it without him. I'd definitely recommend him without hesitation. Whether for an income property or single-family residence, Kutner knows the intricacies of both. He brings a lot to the table through his experience as a loan officer, as a landlord, and as investor. He's extremely friendly, forthright, super reliable, and shows dedication to his work and to his clients. What's also great is that he handles your loan personally, making the workflow much faster, more organized and free from errors. That is in contrast to other loan companies I've worked with where a small team of Jr staff members deal with different pieces of the workflow. When that happens, I've found that at least one of them will be unpleasant to deal with, at least one document will get lost, you will get at least one contradictory answer, you will have to wait longer for getting questions answered, and you will have to be generally more on top of things than if you had just one broker handling everything Regarding my most recent transaction, I located what I thought was a good deal, and judging by the photos, I was a bit surprised that it would qualify for financing at all. The selling agent - who was also representing me as the buyer - was not that helpful after the contract was signed. Without Kutner to keep the workflow on track and to look out for my interests, I don't think the deal would have gone through, nor would I have felt comfortable enough to go through with the transaction. On top that, my personal circumstances didn't make me look so good on paper. That made Kutner's expertise even more critical. Namely, I had just bought a property not long before I was trying to acquire another one; I was holding multiple mortgages; and I had a bunch of losses on my tax returns from doing repairs to some of my properties. The lender also raised concerns about some of the leases at one of my properties. Kutner's skill in helping me address these issues is where his experience shines. For each and every item, Kutner offered at least one solution, and at least two or three stories from past clients to illustrate the finer points. He'd ruminate on what strategies would likely succeed but also explain what negative consequences may occur (more money, more time, more documentation etc.) so I could make an informed decision. Upon making a decision, he was very clear in his instructions on how I'd go about accomplishing the task at hand:: where to get the information, who I needed to get in touch with, what documents I needed, what questions I needed to ask, even what kind of wording I needed to have included on a couple of critical documents. And if I ever had a question he was just a phone call away, even at 8pm on a weekday, or on a Sunday. Due to the condition of the house, the loan underwriter required a series of additional inspections, reports, and remediation measures. Since these issues needed to be addressed ASAP, I found that my agent's responsiveness wasn't adequate enough. I asked what Kutner could do and he gladly stepped in to help, going above and beyond his role as a loan officer. I appreciated his candor when he expressed his opinion on whether or not to move forward with a decision. He helped to coordinate appointments with various craftsmen and inspectors, and also worked diligently with escrow and the the loan underwriter to make sure everything was on track. I am extremely grateful for Kutner 'dedication to his job, his expertise and experience. He has a true passion for helping his clients. Most importantly he knows what to do if you're thrown a curveball (in my case like 20). These factors, along with countless others, are key reasons why I would recommend Kutner without hesitation. read more

This was our second loan with David as our broker. The reason we went back to him is because we trust him. He is no-nonsense--totally tells you the truth about what you can and cannot do. He has a thorough understanding of not only the loan process, but also of the economics of various options available. He also is very fast--within 24 hours of contacting him, he provided the various options available to help us make an informed decision. We also closed the loan within less than a month, despite the holidays. We highly recommend him. read more

Just finished a refi with David. Because of him, I no longer consider ethical broker an oxymoron. From the initial consultation to the final escrow signing, the whole process was easy, painless and entirely different from my previous experience with other brokers. You can really feel that David works for you and has your best interests at heart. His expertise, attentiveness and kindness made all the difference in a typically long, painful and costly mortgage journey! read more

Working with David as our loan advisor was a complete pleasure. His title of 'The Friendly Lender' really stands to be true! This was our first home purchase and David was more than happy to talk us through every step of the way, providing guidance that was super helpful and informative. I highly recommend his services! read more

Hire David! He handled our loan process amazingly. Not only was he extremely good at communicating to my husband and I about the loan process, things to expect, etc., he also made the process less stressful. Who thought that was even possible?! We're so glad we went with David. You definitely get what you pay for. He offers superb service, is very knowledgeable about what he does, and goes the extra mile to make sure you truly understand the process and are comfortable. He is also very responsive. Every time we needed an offer letter (and it was pretty of often), the turnaround process between requesting and receiving it from David was usually within a day or so. When you're putting an offer on a home, sometimes you need to get the offer in ASAP and David always got us our offer letter when we needed it or sooner. He also has a real estate license so he's familiar with the other side of the home purchase as well. This was helpful and he offered insight on what to expect from the other end during our home purchasing process. David truly cares about his clients and we truly felt that. Our loan process went smoothly and both our agent and the seller's agent commented on how great David was as well. read more

David is amazing! He made our loan experience a stress free one. He gave us great options and found some very competitive rates. We shopped around a bit and David produced the best package. We secured a phenomenal rate thanks to him. David is really responsive - we were communicating on weekends and evenings frequently, and he answered my questions in easy to understand language. Overall very happy indeed with David - will be referring friends to him. read more

While searching for a home, the realtor who was working with me at that time suggested David Kutner for my financing needs. That was the best and only advice that agent gave me. That agent was soon replaced but I stuck with David. I feel very fortunate to have been introduced to David. I had not been through the home loan process in decades. David provided a personal service that is not common these days. He guided me through the process with great care and attention that I truly needed. David was in consistent contact with me, my excellent agent, Holly Zamora, escrow and the listing agent throughout what would be a long, difficult purchase. I highly recommend David Kutner for any real estate lending needs. He is so much more than "The Friendly Lender". He answered all questions and concerns effectively, updated me on the process and was always available to give his experienced, honest advice. Most of all, David is a true gentlemen. I'm very grateful to know him and you will be also. read more

David is a great lender for anybody purchasing a home for the first time. During the time I worked with him, he was very attentive and patient, and even though I had many questions, he always took the time to thoroughly explain things to me during the entire loan process. He even showed up to my signing just in case I had any last minute questions! I've heard horror stories from friends who ended up working with bad lenders, which is why I'm so glad I found David. I feel like I found a lender I could really trust to have by best interests in mind. read more

David refinanced our home and got us a grate rate and it was all done very quickly. I would recomend him very highly.

I had few questions about loan process. I found David's contact info online and gave him a call. He was able to answer all my questions and we started the process. We hit few roadblocks with seller's loan requirements, but David was able to solve all the issues. We got the financing real easy and no problem with the lender. It is a very pleasant experience working with him. He is a true professional and a great guy. read more

So you want to buy a house? Well trying to find a house in LA is not an easy prospect, they are very expensive and anything that is really col or a good deal and you are going to have to fight with 100 other people who feel the same way. this can the be a daunting task. it took me almost a year to find the house I wanted to buy. and there come to the financing, and if you finding the house was a headache the financials are going to overwhelming and this is where David comes in. David is someone who can give you real advice and guide you through the financing of your home putting your interests first. He is honest and can put your mind at ease when all the other players in the real estate game are just out for themselves. That is not to say that he works for free, but I felt the what I paid him was well worth it. it is important to feel like I had dealt with the money side of things properly. I also worked with David to refinance my home 2 years after I bought it and that was very painless. It is also invaluable to able to check back in with David and his wife when I have questions about the finances of my home. I definitively would work with him again next time I purchase a home. read more

My husband and I just closed escrow on a home and David made the mortgage process completely painless, which is really saying something! He chose the right moniker when he settled on "Friendly Lender". It couldn't be more true. David moved the process along quickly and easily while still being thorough. So grateful we found him and would definitely use him again for any future mortgage needs. read more

Being a first-time buyer, I had no idea of how prominent a role a loan broker would play in the procedure. I can't imagine what the experience would have been like if I had attempted to shop for my own loan and deal directly with lenders. David's intermediary role alone was invaluable, and his close communication with my realtor helped all parties stay on top of things every step of the way. David patiently brought me up to speed on the overall process. Our first meeting was a long one, only because he took great care to make sure that I had a clear understanding of all the options. Subsequent conversations provided further clarity and sometimes much-needed repetition. As daunting as the process seemed at times, I never felt as though I was signing any document without full understanding of its meaning. David's experience as a realtor also contributed to the success of my purchase. Connecting me with a notary who also worked as an escrow officer not only saved me money but provided an additional source of expertise. In the end, I got a great interest rate, low PMI and surprisingly low closing costs, all delivered with extremely personalized service. I consider myself very fortunate to have been given David's name, and hope to be able to pass it along soon. read more

David helped my husband and I purchase our first home. We came to him after being disappointed at a Wells Fargo bank, who told us they could not approve us for the amount we wanted. We then looked up other options and found David. From the initial phone call to signing the loan documents, David and Sue were there for us for every step. David spent several hours on the phone answering every question we had thoroughly. He made sure that we understood all of the fees and everything we were signing. He was always available to talk even on Sundays and evenings since we both work FT. Sue, who helped with the loan processing, was also super helpful and diligent in letting us know what the lender needed and updating us every step of the way.The entire process was a little stressful since we've never done this before and it was a lot of money we were spending, but David and Sue were there for us the entire time. We were able to close escrow sooner than originally expected and David was there at the escrow company to ensure no problems occurred when signing the closing documents. He even gave us a congratulatory basket as a "thank you!" I truly appreciate all of their help and would no doubt recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a home. read more

David helped us with a refinance that turned into a long and complicated process with a totally bogus appraisal, but he persisted, found another lender and we got a fair appraisal that enabled us to complete the refinance and lower our monthly payment by eliminating our property mortgage insurance. I know this was a lot of work, but David kept us updated the whole time and worked very hard to get us the right loan. I highly recommend his services. read more

David was great in every way possible. We've gotten two income property loans and a refinance through him. That we went back to him twice should say it all. David bent over backwards for us on a loan that proved tricky to get. He worked with us several months before the purchase to be sure it was the right loan for us. It ended up being a terrific loan at a great rate and cost. As I said, he truly bent over backwards for us and went beyond the normal loan officer duties, even going so far as to help us with our offer and working directly with our agent to make sure the sale transaction went smoothly. He was always clear and thorough in his explanations, and genuinely looked out for our best interests. He was always available by phone or email to answer my questions, even following up on things well after our close. I couldn't recommend David more. read more

If you are researching mortgage brokers, look no further you found THE broker. Dave was awesome. He stood by us in an escrow that took over 4 months. We had quite a few issues with the seller in the beginning and took a long time to put the deal together. Due to the issues Dave had to be on top of a lot of changes in the escrow and getting that data to the bank. Then he really shined at the end of the close. When we were about to close I made a mistake that really threw a monkey wrench in the loan. Dave helped and negotiated with the bank to get the loan closed. He really helped get us out of a tight spot. Those are the types of actions that really "seperate the wheat from the chaff" in the type of broker you use. Don't hesitate, use Dave. read more

We had 3 loans to refinance before our interest only loans expired. We were told by our lender 2 times that we did not qualify for a refi - EVEN after doubling our income they still did not qualify us -even with perfect credit. I was desperate and decided to see if I could use Yelp to find a mortgage broker. David's company stood right out with all his great reviews. I called some others but he was the most responsive and positive. Even after telling him about being turned down he did not hesitate and was willing to look and see if he could help. David is the most patient man. He made a very stressful situation calm and reassuring. He was able to get us 3 loans in a couple of months. We could not be happier with his customer service and willingness to go the extra mile. I cannot recommend him enough. You will not be disappointed if you give David a chance to win your business. read more

This was the first loan I have ever applied for and David made it as easy as I could ever imagine. I work as a freelance filmmaker in LA and it makes it very difficult with the inconsistent paychecks and employers for lenders to understand. David was able to guide me through the process and also get the lenders to understand how it works for a freelance person like myself. We had to jump through some hurdles but he was always a phone call or email away if I had any questions about the process. I would recommend him in an instant to any of my friends looking to secure a loan in the future. read more

My husband and I just closed escrow yesterday on our new home and David made the whole process of getting our loan very simple and pleasant. He answered all of our questions (of which we had MANY) throughout the entire process, and he explained everything to us in a way that made us feel like we really knew exactly what we were doing and committing to. We were a bit nervous about the loan process because my husband and I own a business together so all of our income is self-employment income. We actually met with David prior to doing our tax return this year and he gave us great information to help us properly prepare for the loan application process. Because of the preparation and his tips on other aspects of the loan process, we were able to easily qualify for the house we wanted. Also, he personally came to our house during the final escrow paper signing to ensure everything was in order and that we understood what we were doing during that final key step. Both the notary from the escrow company and my real estate agent commented that they had only seen one other lender show up for that type of meeting in all their years in the business, and they were both very impressed that David was there. I highly recommend him! read more

David is a straight-shooter who gets the job done. I love his availability and meticulousness. As a real estate agent, I look forward to working with him again and again. read more

David came very highly recommended to me and he was excellent. I needed to refinance to get myself out of debt quickly and he found a lender that could best work with my complicated and tricky financial situation. We worked entirely in email and the occasional phone call and he made the refinance completely smooth and very easy. It wasn't nearly as difficult as I expected it to be. AND I was traveling across the country by car with my kids during most of the process, but somehow it was no problem at all. I really did appreciate his help tremendously and highly recommend David to anyone refinancing. He is very professional, an excellent communicator and is extremely well connected with lenders and all needed resources. read more

David The Friendly Lender provides excellent customer service! On the rare occasion that you get his voice mail he calls back within minutes. He took the time to crunch numbers and run various mortgage scenarios for me over the phone and I am not even technically a client. I am currently too deep in the process with another broker, but based on customer service I wish that I had contacted David first. I know that in the future if I need to refinance again David will get the call. read more

I had some questions about a potential mortgage and called David based on his good reviews from others on Yelp. We spoke over the phone, and he assisted me above and beyond what I expected, while he knew full well that he wouldn't be able to administer the actual loan as it was out-of-state. He was clear, knowledgable, thoughtful, and a pleasure to talk to. I thouroughly recommend him. read more

David Kutner is just simply amazing! I called him for help not knowing that he does not cover Arizona. However, even he can't help me, he took the time to educate me on finding the best rate and steps to be taken to achieve the best mortgage rate. Mr. Kutner is extremely knowledgeable and honest with what a borrower / lender can do and cannot do. I was amazed at his professionalism, ethics, knowledge, and kindness. I highly recommend Mr. Kutner to all your mortgage needs, I am originally from California, and I can tell you his business ethics is rare! read more

David was extremely helpful in finding an FHA construction loan specialist for me. His communication, research and recommendations are second to none. I recommend David to anyone looking for a friendly, reliable and helpful mortgage lender in the L.A area. read more