Short Version: If you are considering using a mortgage broker I strongly recommend you get in contact with Dan Leonard. (562) 431-3001 or DLeonard@endeavormtg.com Long Version: When I was referred to Endeavor Mortgage by one of the real estate agents I talked to early on in my house search and I was a bit skeptical. But I reached out to Dan Leonard to see what the whole mortgage broker thing was all about and I am so glad I did. My husband and I are numbers people and none of the other individuals we had talked to about getting a mortgage could explain the numbers. Dan on the other hand sat down with us in his office (on short notice I might add) and walked us through everything. And by everything I mean the 15 or so different scenarios we came up with including: whether it was better to have one of us or both on the loan, how to access our down-payment funds given that they were tied up in an investment account, and where the breakeven point was if we accepted a higher interest rate and lender credits to avoid paying closing costs out of pocket. Once we found a property Dan was on top of our loan paperwork and stayed in contact through the whole process. (Which was super helpful considering that half of the paperwork the lender is required to provide by law makes no sense at all) At the end of the day not only did we get our loan but it was for the same terms we were quoted upfront and the cash out of pocket was within 0.01% of the amount Dan predicted. Now did we get a good deal? Yes. Absolutely. We got a better rate and had to come up with less cash out of pocket than we would have if we had gone with either of our primary banking institutions. Which I guess means we actually saved money by working with Dan. Then add to that the peace of mind that comes along with working with a professional who is willing to take the time to explain everything and answer every question... well I cannot recommend Dan enough. When you are talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars, working with someone you can trust is invaluable. If Endeavor Mortgage wasn't your first call for a preapproval or loan it should be your next call. (Side Note: Dan works out of an office in Seal Beach not the main office in Huntington Beach.) read more

Refinance anyone? I have just been working with Mr. Aaron Madonna with Endeavor Mortgage Group and it was quick, easy, very professional and effortless. Aaron talked me through each phase of the procedure with the expertise of a real professional. I have worked with Aaron before and just as promised when it was time to get a better rate, Aaron phoned. What might have been a nightmare of numbers, a sea of signatures, documents and data, was very easy. Aaron kept in touch almost daily to keep me in the loop. I knew , step by step how the loan was progressing. When it was time for the appraisal, just like clockwork. When it was time for signatures, without a hitch and I knew the day the loan funded. From start to finish, about three weeks! This is the time to refinance and in my book, it doesn't get any better than Endeavor . And, even though the loan is complete, Aaron will check back to see that everything is going well. For those afraid of mountains of paperwork, don't be. Aaron is quick and to the point yet thorough, honest, and one of the nicest guy I have had the pleasure to do business with. I highly recommend Aaron Madonna and his team. This time Aaron saved even more money. Thank you for your help and sincere concern!! Sharon Di Antonio read more

I would like to talk about a very professional employee of your company Mr. George Craig he was working with me to get a home for what it seemed to be a life time something like 4 years but he never gave up on me and kept on keeping motivated that things would work out he pointed me in the right direction to get assistance at completing all my VA requirements as well as putting up with all the negativity from realtors as well as sellers toward the VA way of doing things sometimes I was so stressed waiting for new that I emailed him from my phone not even realizing it was midnight Saturday or something like that but there it was an answer Sunday morning "don't stress Luis I will check on everything first thing Monday morning and get back with u and he always did my point is that I feel he went above sand beyond for me and any veteran I find looking for a loan I will recommend him always so I just hope he stays in the business for a long time because he is the best thank you and god bless u and your company every time I wake up in my new home I think of him. I hope you let him know how happy I am with his performance during my process and I hope he remains my friend. read more

Mr Arron Madonna is the best mortgage professional I have ever worked with in my 70 years on this earth. This gentleman works to meet and exceed your expectations. I recently applied to re-fi - my home and found my way to Endeavor Mortgage Group and Arron Madonna. After that all want as smoothly as possible. I am a nervous borrower-er and always had a lot of questions and each time Arron took the time to explain the lending process and let me know that everything was on track. Arron started the process by sending me a list of needed items and we checked them off until the list was complete - quite easy instead of the major task that I had expected.Some items I did not have at hand but we worked through these mainly with Arron's help. I would really like to thank Mr. Arron Madonna for his patience and professionalism in working with me to ensure the closure of my loan. I can assure all that If I even again need a re-fi ( probably not with a 3.8 % loan ) I will start with Mr. Arron Madonna for all of my mortgage needs. Thank you Arron read more

My wife and I were about to refi our house with a big name bank and were told by that bank and a few other lenders that the lowest APR we could lock in to was 3.875. Being first timers we assumed that was correct. But we were recommended to Aaron via family member and were told he was our guy. Not only did Aaron beat it significantly, but he was able to get the whole transaction completed in a third of the time with less paperwork than the other banks. We experienced none of the filling out of the same forms multiple times and the redundant questions. Very honest and upfront with the whole process. Like I said before this was the first time we have refinanced and it is our 1st home so we asked a lot of questions and were very nervous about the whole process. Aaron was very patient and explained terms in language we could understand. We will use him again, and without any hesitation recommend him to any friends and family members. Thanks Aaron!! -Tim and Sara read more

My Husband and I just finished our second refinance with Aaron Madonna and we couldn't be happier. We had a terrible experience when we first bought our home so I was nervous about refinancing the first time. Aaron came highly recommended by a family member so we gave him a shot. He has definitely restored my faith in mortgage lenders. He made the process so simple and painless. Of course it was a no brainer when we decided to refinance the second time. He lays out all your options, makes sure all your questions are answered and you never have to wait for a response.He also keeps you informed along the way which is awesome. It's the worst when you feel like you are in the dark. I felt like he had our best interest in mind both times and worked to get us the best deal. I absolutely would and do recommend Aaron to all my friends and family who are looking to refinance. Thanks again Aaron! ~Sara & TIm read more

I reluctantly took a chance and picked from numerous mortgage brokers online for the first time to do a refinance on my home and luckily I ended up working with Aaron Madonna at Endeavor Mortgage. Aaron was wonderful and the entire process was so easy I could not believe it. Everything was done by email therefore I didn't have to take anytime off of work to go and sign paperwork. Aaron got me excellent rates and everything went so smoothly and fast. I would highly recommend Aaron if you are interested in refinancing. I refinanced about a year ago and Aaron kept me updated over the next year with the rates and informed me when it was beneficial to do another refi, so I did and I just finished doing my 2nd refinance with him. Give him a call at 714-846-2225 if you want excellent service. read more

I had a great experience using Endeavor mortgage buying my first property in Orange County, especially working with devin knitter. The whole process was fairly easy and smooth as I used my VA loan with a no money down deal and didn't have to pay for closing costs either! Devin was able to get me 100% financing with no cost out of pocket or any hidden fees. He made the whole process very comfortable and easy to understand being a military veteran this was a huge lift off of my shoulders. I highly recommend using this company and asking for Devin Knitter as he is a professional and more than willing to help get the best deal for his clients. Because of this company's due diligence to satisfy their customers I'm officially a home owner in Southern California. Thanks for the help and support!!!! read more

If you are interested in refinancing or purchasing a home I would suggest that you contact Aaron Madonna at Endeavor mortgage. I have been working with Aaron for many years. Working with Aaron makes it very easy to accomplish what you want to accomplish from the easiest to the hardest tasks. He helps you find the right direction for your needs and follows through to the end and beyond. He is honest, he explains everything in detail, even when you don't understand, and is always there for you. I appreciate his honesty and thank him for his help. In today's world it's sometimes hard to trust somebody which is a sad state, but that is not how I feel about Aaron. He is very professional, but also compassionate to who you are, andI feel that I have gained a friend in Aaron. read more

I desperately needed to refinance my personal residence and I wanted to get it done before interest rates would rise. I received Endeavor's flyer in the mail and it was the best piece of mail I ever responded to. Dan Leonard and his loan processor, Melissa Standering, are a very professional team to work with. Dan came up with a great low closing cost loan that fit my needs. Melissa made the loan process go smoothly. My loan locked before rates went up and the loan closed when it was supposed to. This loan process was very efficient and low-stress. On top of all that, I received a $500 refund for a free appraisal, just in time for Christmas shopping! I highly recommend Dan and Melissa at Endeavor Mortgage Group! read more

I had the best experience working with Aaron Madonna from Endeavor mortgage! It was my first time buying a house and he made what seemed like a stressful and intimidating process easy and straightforward. He was with me through the whole process answering all the questions I had and giving me all the info I needed. He was prompt and available at all times even on weekends and late in the evening. Along with the amazing customer service he was also able to get me a great rate and set me up for success going forward. I am so happy to have had him as my loan officer and will be using him for all other lending services going forward and highly recommend him to anyone looking to get a mortgage or refinance! read more

Aaron Madonna helped my wife and I get refinancing we needed, due to the fact that we were on a ARM and with interests rates going up, he got the fixed mortgage we needed. He was even willing to call my wife when she started to balk on the deal.But I was able to explain to her that even though the fixed was higher than the ARM our payments would be almost the same. And also that fixed rates were going up. So if we had deceided to stay with ARM when those rates went up fixedrates could be a lot higher. Aaron was also able to wirk around our schedule for the appraisal. If I had any friends with homes in our situation I would highly reccomend him and his company. Stanley C. read more

I am thrilled to have been able to find Aaron Madonna. After being turned down by a few other agents as my credit score was just ok - Aaron insisted he could help us - I was skeptical as the others said I would have to pay PMI - but Aaron persisted and assured me it would not be a problem. He was right!! He was persistent and I am so happy! Our mortgage payment is now 800 dollars less a month, because of course he found us a much better rate. The entire process was fast, efficient, and smooth. Trust Aaron to take good care of you. He will save you money and he will be out there doing his best for you! He is the best! read more

Endeavor Mortgage has got to have the VERY BEST OF THE BEST in their managerial team, Devin Knitter. The QUALITY, PROFESSIONALISM, and COURTESY given by Devin can NOT be surpassed by anyone. Devin's proficiency in the processing of our refinance was beyond EXCELLANT! With our son, he stuck by him WAY BEYOND what person in Devin's position would have done. HE NEVER EVER gave up on finding the very best loan for our son. We are eternally GRATEFUL to Endeavor for the quality they bring to their industry through their manager, Devin Knitter. Devin, you don't deserve 5 stars YOU deserve beyond 5 THOUSAND stars!!!!! read more

Luckily it was Aaron Madonna who responded to my request about refinancing our home in San Diego. He was so easy to work with - friendly, professional, responsible, and down-to-earth. He worked with us all the way through the process, and was patient and informative along the way. He proved himself and Endeavor Mortgage to be capable and responsive. We just closed, and have already received all final documentation. It all happened so quickly and efficiently! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you or anyone you know is looking to re-fi or purchase a home - call Aaron! read more

Aaron was referred to me by a co-worker whom refinanced their home through Endeavor. He told me the process was as simple as it gets. My expectations were set high at that point. I must admit that Aaron not only met but exceeded them. In all my years of home purchases and re-fi's, this by far was the best experience. If you are a busy guy such as myself and have very little time, Aaron is your man. He is very dilligent thoughout the process and lets you know daily where things are at. Litterally took less than 3 weeks from my first phone call to funding. read more

This is my second time refinancing through Endeavor Mortgage Group. They have relationships with many lenders and a large portfolio of products to meet anyone's needs. Both times I have worked with Aaron Madonna who's professionalism and knowledge of the market have helped me save thousands of dollars and helped me during my time of need. The process was easy and painless on both occasions, loans closed on time and the outcome was awesome. Aaron Madonna is definitely the man you want to work with for your next loan. Thanks again Aaron. Martin V. read more

If you need to refinance or any type of mortgage assistance, Aaron Madonna is your guy! He was able to assist me in a refinance and break down every step of the process.Not only did he help me save Money he made the process extremely smooth and informed me of every step along the way. Also was prompt to my calls and emails to help me with any questions that I had. I have recommended Aaron to 2 more family members and friends and I'm sure the process will go as smooth as mine with Aaron's assistance. Thank you Aaron you Rock! read more

Have working with Aaron Madonna on several refinances and he has helped a great deal through the whole process and made sure that everything completed as planned. He is always courteous and professional. He handles the situation all the way through with no surprises, keeping in touch through the whole process. It has always been a pleasure to work with him and I would highly recommend you contact him if you need a mortgage refinance. You can contact him at (714) 846-2225, think you will be pleased. read more