PLEASE read this before you consider using this lender. This was the absolute worst and unethical experience, and hoping this review can help others avoid this unethical lender. After being approved for a loan and signing a contract on my condo, I was repeatedly provided with misleading and inconsistent information from my loan officer, which created unnecessary confusion and eroded my confidence in this lender's handling of my loan. In addition, she failed to complete basic tasks such as providing the agreed-upon weekly loan status updates to my realtor. After asking for finalized loan terms week after week, the lender refused to provide them to me claiming it was a "private lender." Then, 4 days before closing, the lender said that they wanted to raise my downpayment to 25% instead of 20%, and still no finalized loan terms. Of course, this raised red flags and I finally sought out a new lender, and thank goodness I did. After obtaining a new lender, I then learned how unethical and abnormal their business practice and this entire loan was. Extremely shameful way of conducting business and I would encourage anyone who is considering using First Choice Lending to look elsewhere. read more

this company is the most unprofessional company i have ever dealt with. Omar Garcia Machado provides AI communication and dose not follow up at all. I work in "customer service" with a degree and this person is the worst to talk to. this company will be reported to the BBB read more

Working with 1st Choice Lending on our first ever home purchase was great! They were very knowledgeable and basically held our hand throughout the whole process. We highly recommend them for a smooth and stress-free mortgage experience. read more

I want to give a lot of thumbs up for Nancy Mendoza. She has helped me my house refinance and loan for many years. Along with Gaby they are such a great team. Nancy always answers all of my questions with so much patience until they're all clear. I will not trust anyone else but Nancy and Gaby. HIGHLY RECOMMEND NANCY. Thank you for all your help read more

Many thanks for all your help Anthony! Very Professional, Communicative and fast processing! read more

I get a solicitation call every day from this company. I've never signed up for their service or requested information. Their message says I have an application pending, and they are missing information to complete underwriting. It's a total scam. read more

There's a lot of lending companies out there, but this company will always be our first choice for future purchases. They went Above and beyond any company that we have worked with in the past, my wife and I had the pleasure of Nancy and her team putting together our loan. her communication and knowledge was top notch! If you by chance came across my review look no further you will be in good hands. read more

Excelente personal muy amable Muy detallistas en su trabajo profesional Bárbara leon Patiño read more

My mom and I just closed on our first home and I have to say that although it was a tough process, Bladimir Roque made it so much smoother for us. He was very patient with us and worked extremely hard to get us here. There's no way we could have done this without him. He worked long hours and very diligently and I could not be more grateful. I would 1000000% recommend Bladimir! Thank you so much Bladimir. -Rosalyn and Bri read more

First Choice Lending has been and will continue to be my first choice when it comes to my loan needs, I share First Choice Lending with my friends who are looking for lending assistance. First Choice Lending always puts their customers first, Anthony and his entire team treat you like a real person and not like your just another number. First Choice will always retain my loyalty. Thank you First Choice for your excellent customer service and attention to detail. Tim Phillips (aka Josh M) read more

Diana Fontes. Great service here at 1st Choice working with Paula & Anthony. read more

This company is awesome ! thank you leticia yu your the best and also the rest of the team. you guys are very helpful and efficient doing my home loan refinance . I definitely recommend my family and friends Thanks again! read more

Man talking about saving our families hopes and dreams. Nancy @ First Choice Lending will be highly recommended to friends and family. Our experience with other loan officers was at its lowest and had us with no hopes, watching our dreams slip away little by little. But thanks to Carlos Portillo, who highly recommended Nancy @ First choice lending everything turn out great as she was very swift, very understanding of the situation and helped us out through the difficult tasks that we put in front of her, She was very responsive, attentive to our account and very communicative as well as provided solutions and multiple choices on how to accomplish our dreams. Thank you Nancy for all your help. Get ready for round 2 because the Gudiel family is coming for more. read more

Thank you so much JC and Bladimir!! Because of you and your team at 1st choice you were able to make it possible for my boyfriend and I to close on our first home! I couldn't have asked for a better team to do this with. You guys made the home buying process a breeze. Answered all the questions we had and took our calls at anytime of the day! Excellent service? ... I think so! Choose 1st choice lending you will not regret it! You will have the best team by your side! read more

My husband and I used 1st Choice Lending to refinance our house and we got a really good deal compared to other lenders. The staff were friendly, professional, and very responsive to our questions and needs. I would recommend 1st Choice Lending for your lending needs. Jacqueline Chavez read more

Super Helpful! Many many thanks to Barbara,Angela and the team! They make the process so quick and easy (well as easy as loans can be at least). What can be a stressful process is made so much better by Barbara's knowledge and help. I've worked with Barbara several times over the years and all I can say is there's a reason I choose to work with her and her team. I can't recommend 1st choice lending enough! read more

I purchased my first property back in October, the whole process was a new learning experience for me. When you do something for the first time it can be a little nerve wrecking, as the process moved forward JC and his team continued to help guide me through every step of the way. They stayed on the phone with me until all my questions were answered, they went above and beyond to help me. I am so grateful I decided to use their services, it made all the difference in the world. Several months later, I'm here again, I just closed on my second transaction with them! Thank you JC and team for your professionalism, respect, and looking out to help manifest my desired results. I will be back soon for more closed transactions. If your looking for an honest team with integrity, knowledge and one that delivers results, contact JC! Highly recommended read more

A very complicated process was made super easy thanks to Barbara and her team. My husband and I had spoke to a different loan officer at another company and we're turned away with our spirit broken after we were told we couldn't afford to purchase. My first conversation with Barbara was extremely helpful she went out of her way to help us create a plan to lower our debt and start our home buying experience. We absolutely got what we asked for and more! There really aren't enough good things that I could say about her and the entire team. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. Muchas gracias Barbara y Angela. read more

First choice lending is amazing especially Barbara she has helped both my sister and I to do a refinance. The rates were way better than any bank had to offer and her turnover time was fast. She's quick and efficient and I would definitely use her in the future and refer her to all my friends and family. Huge thank you to her and all her staff for doing such an amazing job!!!!!! read more

Super Nancy took care of everything for me after my bad experiences with Wells Fargo and home point financial she stepped in help me with the paperwork it was efficient fast she got me more than I was expecting and was super nice along the way. Suggest you ask for Nancy but I'm sure anyone can help but she did kick ass. Highly recommended oh well worth it. Thank you so much Nancy. Anybody that sees my reviews sees I take them very seriously. As a very busy businessman I don't have the time to waste and she made sure nothing was wasted. read more

Very unprofessional girls that work there. Wait 2months to tell me that I don't qualify for this loan. They greet you with a FAKE smile.Always in a meeting, never return phone calls.Letrica Yu and her assistant are so phony they were not expecting me to get qualify. They kept my personal files,pretending that I didn't give them to them.Not a threat but a promise, please don't hesitate to give me a call or send the rest of my files in the mail or I will report you all to the board. Wait until the last minute to say that I have to many jobs,what about my income, the longest I've been on a job,you all never question me about other income or 401k.I will not refer anyone to this company and the one refer me JESUS, JESUS, JESUS. ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER ONE OPENS UP.VERY UNPROFESSIONAL .IT IS WELL.GOD BLESS,BEST WISHES. read more

I would definitely recommend 1st choice Lending for your refinance or home buying needs.

As a first time home buyer, I had no idea what my partner and I were getting into as far as applying for a loan. Thankfully, Chris was able to assist us and coached us through the loan process step by step. With the help of Chris and his team, we were able to lock a great rate on our first home. Chris was very attentive and prompt when we had questions, and left us with no doubts after providing us with answers and results. I would reccomend anyone to have Chris and his team at 1st Choice Lending help and assist you with your home loan. You will not regret to have him as your loan officer. read more

Made our Refinance Super smooth and Fast! Totally recommend they work awesome, for you to have a great service very communicative with documents, emails , calls .. due to our schedule we couldn't go to them , they came to us :) ! Don't hesitate to call them. read more

Everything went smooth for the most part. There were a few hiccups along the way during escrow proceedings but nothing detrimental toward the process. Everyone was nice, passionate, and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in the market of buying a home. read more

Thank you to the First Choice Lending team for taking care of our refinance and closing before the holidays! We've referred many people to them and they always come through. We're very appreciative of all their help. Thank you! read more

Great team that always made sure we understood what was going on . Make you feel like more than just a client . Definitely appreciative of all of their efforts in helping us by a home . read more

Thank you JC, David & Bladimir! I firmly believe that my dream of owning a home would not have come true without their help. Everyone was beyond attentive, courteous and available to talk at anytime that I needed them! I couldn't have asked for a better experience and I will recommend 1st Choice Lending to all of my friends and family. If you are looking for a team that will go the extra mile for you and your needs then you've found it with 1st Choice Lending. read more

SHOUT OUT TO JC, BLADIMIR AND THE ENTIRE TEAM!We're extremely thankful and beyond grateful for having the opportunity to work with such a great team and helping us accomplish this milestone! My mother's first new home! Nothing would of been possible if it wasn't for First Choice Lender. We truly appreciate you guys and words can't describe how truly thankful we are for all of you! First Choice were always answering our questions, easy to reach out and quick to respond. No words can describe the satisfaction we have for this team and would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IN A HEARTBEAT for anyone that is looking to purchase their first home! read more

... Did I just become a first time home buyer?! Yes I did thanks to Letty, Bobby, and the rest of the team at 1st Choice Lending. The process was very seamless and the communication was absolutely on point with updates every step of the way. Purchasing a property can seem like a daunting task but thanks to Letty it was wonderful first time experience. I would definitely go back to 1st Choice for my next home loan. Everyone is very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Thank you to everyone for making us feel like part of the family and for all your help with our new property! read more

I went through Barbara because my agent knew her and was close to her. He recommended me the best and my experience with her was great. She was helpful and gave us advice as first time buyers and staying within a budget that suited us. She was able to get us a great rate. She is now heping my parents refinance their home. Great overall service. read more

Barbara at 1st Choice is the best loan officer in LA. She gives real answers real rates and real value , thanks Barbara for helping with my home purchase and with my refinance. read more

Excellent Refinancing Service, Reliable and Professional ! A special thank you to Barbara Patino , who was recommended by a friend. I was up against many problems making it impossible to refinance my home, I talked to Barbara and explained the problems. I asked her if she would be able to help me, she quickly looked up the info needed and responded YES I can help you. She was very clear on explaining what would be needed. I quickly went from being stressed to feeling relaxed knowing everything would be okay. I was amazed on how easy it was to refinance with Barbara, she is quick at getting all info processed. Also she keeps you updated. It's a pleasure to have 1st Choice Lending team work with you, it's a great feeling knowing you can trust them. I definitely recomend Barbara and the team at 1st Choice Lending. read more

Amazing service. JC was definitely an intricate part of the process and worked our magic in every situation we faced. I was very scared and nervous about purchasing my first home but he made the process feel so easy and smooth. Very thankful :) read more

My husband and I worked with Juan Carlos and his team at 1st Choice Lending earlier this year and purchased our first home in Southern California! Thanks to 1st Choice Lending we had the best home buying experience! Juan Carlos and his team were very thorough, efficient, detailed, professional, and meticulous in all of their transactions with our home. They were always available to answer questions via phone, email, text, at all hours of the day. The team listened to our questions and provided information about the process as needed. We are so happy with the level of service we received and recommend them to anyone who wants to buy a home and work with the best lending team in Southern California! read more

Great experience as a first time home buyer. We were always up I date with what we needed and our questions were answered in a timely manner, would definitely recommend. read more

Thank you Barbara and her team for helping me purchase my first place I can call my home. I am happy I ended the year with this purchase, December 2021! I greatly appreciate all your hard work and the long late hours you put in! Thank you for answering all my questions and your quick response.They got the job done and were honest. I appreciate you and your team! I will definitely recommend Barbara at First Choice Lending with my family + friends. read more

Great service by 1st Choice Lending. I worked with JC and he and his team made it happen. All went through with much success and glad to have worked with a winning team! read more

Just purchased my first property! David was extremely helpful and insightful during the whole process. Any time I had questions, he was very quick to respond and set time aside to assist in explaining all of the different documents. In a, generally, very stressful and complicated process, First Choice Lending and David made it a much easier experience than expected. read more

I had a wonderful experience working with 1st Choice Lending. I sought out their help with going through a refinance and I was not disappointed. From the very first call I was impressed at how everyone there handled themselves and how involved and friendly they were. I had the pleasure of working with Juan Carlos (JC), Bladamir, Mac, and Monica. I had the most amount of contact with JC and Bladamir, they were both great with getting back to me with answers to my questions and with sending me requests for anything and everything they needed from me. I never had to call in and ask what was going on because someone always kept me in the loop. They were also all great at explaining things to me so that I always knew what I was signing. I am glad that I chose them to go through this refinance process with me and I will definitely be using them again! read more