Thank you very much David for the help our loan approved in 7 days. I will highly recommended you…read moreto anyone!!

I recently completed a refinance on my home through Advantage First Lending, and I want to express…read moremy sincere appreciation for the exceptional work of Uriel Salinas, Sr. Loan Originator, and Christina Klapprich, Sr. Loan Processor. From start to finish, Uriel demonstrated professionalism, patience, and genuine dedication. He remained in consistent contact with me throughout the year, following up as my credit improved and ensuring I was in the best position to qualify for a better rate. His proactive communication and encouragement made the process feel manageable and transparent every step of the way. When challenges arose, both Uriel and Christina went above and beyond to find solutions. Their teamwork, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills were evident in how smoothly they handled every hurdle that came our way. Thanks to their commitment and persistence, we successfully completed the refinance with great results. I am truly grateful for their hard work and outstanding customer service. I would highly recommend Uriel Salinas, Christina Klapprich, and the Advantage First Lending team to anyone looking for knowledgeable, caring, and dependable professionals in the lending process. Gregory A. Allentown, PA

Absolutely the worst company I have ever dealt with. From the beginning, the communication was…read moremisleading, unprofessional, and felt intentionally deceptive. Every step of the process came with hidden issues, unexpected fees, changing information, and constant runarounds. It honestly felt like they cared more about squeezing every dollar possible out of customers than actually helping people. The level of transparency was terrible. Promises were made and then suddenly changed at the last minute, creating unnecessary stress and confusion. Trying to get clear answers was nearly impossible because nobody seemed willing to take accountability. The entire experience felt dishonest and predatory. I would strongly recommend anyone considering working with this lender to read the fine print carefully and explore other options before signing anything. This was one of the most frustrating and disappointing business experiences I've ever had.

My experience with this company was beyond disappointing it was one of the most frustrating…read moreprofessional interactions I've ever had. What they advertise about integrity, transparency, and "family culture" could not be further from what I experienced. Communication was inconsistent, expectations were misrepresented, and accountability was almost nonexistent once issues started surfacing. Cory Tona is presented as the visionary leader and driving force behind the organization, which makes the operational failures even more concerning. Leadership sets the tone for how a company operates and based on my experience, the tone here is disorganization, deflection, and lack of responsibility. On top of that, I became uncomfortable with what I felt were blurred professional boundaries. I noticed Cory viewing and engaging with my personal social media in a way that felt inappropriate given the business context. It added another layer of discomfort to an already negative experience and came across as unprofessional. I felt misled throughout the process, and attempts to get clarity or resolution were met with delays, vague responses, or complete avoidance. That alone speaks volumes about how clients are actually treated once you're already engaged. After doing additional research, I realized I'm far from the only one who's had a negative experience. The pattern of complaints from others mirrors my own which makes it hard to view this as an isolated situation. If you're considering doing business here, I would strongly urge you to proceed with extreme caution and thoroughly explore other options first. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company to anyone. 1) BBB status + rating * BBB states "TheLender is NOT a BBB Accredited Business" and shows a BBB rating of F, listing reasons including failure to respond to complaints. 2) Pennsylvania regulator consent order + fine (licensed issue) * The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities entered a Consent Agreement and Order (July 2022) stating it believed Hometown Equity Mortgage, LLC operated in violation of Pennsylvania's Mortgage Licensing Act by engaging in mortgage servicing activity while not licensed as a Mortgage Servicer, and the company agreed to pay a $4,200 fine. 3) HUD Mortgagee Review Board settlement (FHA admin action) * The Federal Register lists Hometown Equity Mortgage LLC (Lake Forest, CA) as entering a settlement agreement that included a $5,000 civil money penalty, noting the settlement did not constitute an admission of liability or fault. 4) Litigation exists (public dockets) * A federal case titled Lender LLC v. Hometown Equity Mortgage LLC (d/b/a TheLender) appears in public docket listings (filed 2022). * Another federal case Edry v. Hometown Equity Mortgage, LLC (d/b/a THELENDER) appears in public court documents (Nevada).

I love working with Coast 2 Coast. Steve and Franco have completed three of my loans since 2020…read more Any time I have issues regarding a loan, I call them for help and it 100% never disappoints. This last refinance was saving me from a nightmare loan with Lakeview/Mr. Cooper. Franco walked me through the numbers and all my questions - fast responses with professionalism and just nice to have true human service. Nowadays with automated /AI on the other line or international call centers, finding businesses like Coast 2 Coast is so rare. Do not hesitate to reach out to them. I'd give them 10 stars if I could :)

Franco, Annette and their whole team were amazing to work with on our mortgage. They made the…read moreprocess so easy, answered all of our questions and were incredibly responsive. Can't recommend this team enough!

I have had an amazing experience doing all my taxes with Peshke Financial. The team is organized…read moreand gets everything filed and completed in such a timely manner. Makes this time of year beyond easy. Thank you!!!!

Chad and his team are awesome. Super quick, organized, and on top of everything. Chad gives solid…read moreadvice, and the whole process is smooth and easy to follow. Honestly, I'm so glad I found them.

My husband and I recently purchased a home with the help of Byron, Jinny, Derek and Russell. I…read morecould list a hundred reasons why I love this group so much, but a few that stood out are: 1. From day 1, they've been very honest and transparent and there was never any surprises that could push back our escrow. If they thought that we would have possible issues, they told us upfront and so we were always prepared for anything. 2. If it's your first time purchasing a house, terms and numbers are confusing. But they've explained everything to us so well. And if we found a house that we liked, all we need to do is send Byron the address and he would email us with the numbers which really prepared us for anything! 3. They're all easy to reach. I could email now and get a response in less than an hour, and if it's important, I could get a call back in minutes. 4. Customer service skills is unparalleled. 5. They give you cookies from Cravory cookies (which is to die for). And once Russell found out that we loved the cookies, they sent us another box! So if I could give them 10 stars, I would. We've had such a great experience with this team, and would highly recommend them to our friends and family.

Came here on a Monday evening to discuss and start to understand the (first time) home buying…read moreprocess. I had been receiving detailed instructions and assistance from Byron Watson and his team on how to find the place - and they're located across from the Irvine Spectrum, on the 7th floor of the Smile Brands building in Irvine! As I was ushered into the office, I quickly saw that they were ready for my visit. I was greeted pleasantly by the staff and noticed a welcome board with my name on it - wow, impressed already. After some pleasantries, we got some water and got to work. Byron was extremely helpful and patient when explaining every detail of the home buying process that we could get to in our two (2) hour time frame. This meeting definitely increased my confidence and willingness to buy a home, and I'm glad Byron and team were there to show me the first step! Will remain in contact with Fairway and Byron throughout the purchase and financing process. A very professional and informative experience that is really valuable - definitely recommend to anyone that's new to this stuff as well :)

I received the best customer service with Noor Zaher. Her 25 year experience, it really showed.I…read moredid a cash out loan to pay off my debt in doing so.She found out I had a warranty on my vehicle that I had forgotten.I purchased she saved me $6000 on a transmission rebuild, I needed for my car. She was very pleasant to work with kind caring. Considerate I would recommend coming here to orange county's credit union for any of your loan or debt consolidation needs.Speak with Noor, you will be very happy

I had an amazing experience being assisted by Anthony Tomassetti. Made an appointment on the…read morewebsite & was assisted right away. Anthony helped me get the best rate on my auto loan. Highly recommend Orange County's Credit Union in Lake Forest.

Rating of 0. We talked to the owner Ian Isaacson several times for a cash out refi. He kept telling…read moreus he could get us what we needed after giving him all our pertinent financial documents. After several days of back and forth Ian told us he would get back to us a couple days later with results. He never called back and he wouldn't answer our calls. My partner finally got hold of another associate of Ian's and he assured us Ian would get back to us. Phone call, text or email never happened. He is a fast talking sales guy who seems like he knows his stuff but very unprofessional. He wouldn't even be man enough to call and tell us he couldn't help us. I kinda think his glowing credentials might be a bit embellished.

From the owner: USAloans, Inc (USAloans.com) is a direct lender that specializes in FHA, VA, Conventional and Jumbo…read morehome loans. Our primary focus is helping consumers achieve the financial goals, with an emphasis on accountability and superior service.

DO NOT go with this company if you are a first time home buyer. At first I thought my loan officer…read morewas looking out for my best interest. Instead she was looking out for herself and the company. She was very nice in the beginning. My loan officer couldn't get my loan amount correct. I even asked her 4x times to fix it. She lied about points and cost. She quoted me $1k. When I looked on my loan worksheet she charged me $3k instead of $1k. Also, she said my PMI was gonna be under $100. On my worksheet it was $191. Finally, I felt enough was enough. I need to look for a new lender. Time is ticking, my offered got accepted and no time for this back and forth mess. This loan officer was trying to take advantage of first time home buyer,like myself. Thank goodness I did my research and found another company who charged me 8k less for closing cost! Btw once I told her I was going with another company, she corrected the loan amount and lower the cost of the points. By then it was to late. My loan officer initials at S.Z.

I applied for a loan to refinance my house. I was offered a very good rate. But at the end I was…read moretold that by Loan officer Eliu Lopez "sorry not enough time for our underwriters to review your documentation". We won't be able to complete the review on time. He said "If I try to give the same rate will cost you around $14K. more for closing cost". I provided all documentation requested more than one time. I wasted my time and money I trusted and didn't deliver. He didn't even apologize. I won't recommend We lending very poor customer service. They are not reliable.

Thank you, Mike Miller, for working with us. I had a conversation with my carpool buddy and asked…read moreif she knew of any lenders, she immediately referred you. She said so many positive things about you, and so when we reached out to you at the very end of January, and you immediately replied back with answers to our many questions, along with estimates and rates, we knew we could trust that you would get the work done. You funded us in less than a month and while we were on emergency leave, the paperwork was set to be recorded. We liked that you thought out of the box, yet explained to us what we needed to do on the more complicated items We appreciate your honesty and integrity in working out a loan for us that we are extremely happy with. JK Chang

Matt Wright and Jen Madden are a dynamic duo! They got us a great loan, worked efficiently and…read morequickly and had terrific communication with us throughout the process. From start to finish was under 2 weeks and we were thrilled. Will definitely use there services again and highly recommend them!