We recently closed on a home and Shaz helped us secure financing. Let me be very clear here, Shaz will help you succeed. The professionalism and attention to detail is second to none. Shaz is able to work with you at such a granular level that if he isn't able to secure a loan for you, it's only because the US government has defaulted and economic collapse has occured. Anything before that, Shaz is your guy. Because of Shaz we were able to be competitive in a very competitive market. He also jumped into a 25 day escrow and we closed in 19 days. That gave us an advantage to other buyers. We can't thank Shaz enough. Every place we buy, Shaz is our guy. Unless there's a catastrophic economic collapse, and even then, I think Shaz is still our guy. 100% recommend. read more

Shaz was referred to me by a high school friend who's in the real estate business. But just because he was a referred by a good friend, it doesn't mean I didn't do my homework as I usually do. Not only did a consult with Shaz but also compared his "numbers" with other institutions. I'm please to share that Shaz was able to get me better rates hands down. My experience with Shaz was extremely pleasant from day one! Not only did he make me feel very comfortable but I felt like I was dealing with family and not just another business transaction. We were in a 6--7 month "relationship" due to different offers being submitted on different properties. He made all these months fly by with ease. I can't say enough how helpful Shaz was. Always available for any questions and very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail. Thanks again Shaz!!! read more

I've worked with Shaz on multiple transactions and it's been extremely smooth every time. Shaz is organized, on-the-ball, and always keeps you in the loop. Highly recommended for any mortgage (or refinance) needs! read more

Shazim made my life so easy in my loan process. He worked with me, my CPA, and my agents to make sure the process was being completed in a timely manner and done correctly. I would get morning updates and from him every morning, including weekends on what had been completed and what he is was waiting for. He was easy to deal with and always had a positive attitude. He constantly gave me tips and ideas on best way to go about doing certain things. I had dealt with a different loan officer prior to Shazim in past purchases and he even was surprised at how fast and how great of a loan I got with Shazim. He even caught mistakes that my broker was making. Pros: 1) Communication and easy to get in contact with at 6am or at 10pm 2) Cost 3) Time Frame 4) Easy to Deal With 5) Attitude 6) Professional Cons: ZERO If you don't use his services, you are making a big mistake. Thanks Shazim for all your hard work and I'm proud to say that my case was his toughest challenge. read more

Shaz was extremely thorough and was able to get my loan funded and closed on the date we needed. The loan cost was also lower. I would recommend him to family and friends. read more

Shaz is one of a kind. My partner and I just bought our first house, and Shaz was with us every step of the way. From the beginning, his stress-free guidance put us at ease. Shaz can solve any problem that may arise in the buying process, and he goes above and beyond to keep his clients in the loop. We felt comfortable calling or texting him at any hour (he's literally always available), and his communication skills are impeccable. Whenever we had a crisis of fate, he reassured us, and he made the whole process so much smoother than it might otherwise have been (buying a house is daunting!). We can't thank him enough and highly recommend his services. read more

Shaz was initially referred by a buddy of mine to assist me with my first home purchase and let's just say I owe my buddy a HUGE favor. There is nothing Shaz can't take care for you. If he can't do it himself, he'll find someone that will. I never knew buying a home was this easy! What I loved about Shaz the most was that he walked me through the entire process from A - Z and I mean the ENTIRE process. I always found Shaz taking that extra step for me (some of them being quite inconvenient upon my request) and cherry on top, he did it with a smile. I'll be in touch with Shaz for my future purchases/refis/pretty much anything home related. I would highly highly recommend Shaz. read more

Shaz was a huge blessing. We were about to start a refinance with a big company until a friend recommended Shazim and we REALLY lucked out. We have done so many loans and refinances over the years for our properties and nobody compares to Shaz. He is friendly, smart, sharp, and a very hard worker. He was always texting or calling us with updates and never missed a beat. He got our loan done in the time he said he could and we have nothing but supremely positive things to say about him. After years of being in the Real Estate business we have never come across a loan officer like Shaz! We will never let him go and can't wait to refer him to people. read more

Shazim is amazing at his job. My husband and I recently bought our first home, and Shaz helped us with our loan. Shaz answered all questions without hesitation, he made us feel like we could ask him questions at anytime. He is very knowledgeable and patience; he made sure we understood every aspect of the loan we were receiving. The best! read more

Working with Shaz and his team was an absolute pleasure. With Shaz's expertise, responsiveness and easy going attitude, he made an otherwise overwhelming experience into a stress-free one. Very patient and a great teacher. Always available. read more

Shazim was very clear and helpful in explaining the entire home buying experience for first time home buyers like ourselves. He gave us a great deal and navigated the confusing market with ease. He helped us to get the lowest rate possible and instructed us in exactly how and what we needed to do as buyers to get that deal. We're very happy in our new home, thanks Shazim! read more

Thanks to Shazim my parents were able to keep their home. My parents tried to refinance directly through their bank with no luck and even went through a couple of sleazy mortgage brokers who tried to charge ridiculous high fees. After almost 6 months of trying, my parent had almost given up on their loan which was due to adjust to a ridiculous rate!! Luckily, we had a close family friend introduce us to Mr. Shazim Gheewalla just in time and he was able to walk us through the entire process and explain what everyone else had done incorrectly when submitting our loan. It took some time and effort to meet all the lenders terms and conditions, but in the end the job was completed on time and exactly as Mr. Shazim Gheewalla had promised. Thank you so much Shazim. We're definitely calling you next time and sending all our family, friends and fellow Yelpers to you first!! Trust... read more

As a first time house buyer, I was quite nervous and didn't know what to expect. Shazim Gheewalla is a professional individual who is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. His communication skills are on point. If I had a question, he would answer it immediately. Never did I have to wait more than an hour to get a response from him. Shaz kept me up to date with everything. He was recommended to me through a mutual friend who had worked with him before. It's one of the best recommendations I've had to this day. Shaz was able to close everything within a short time frame, which is a miracle. I would highly recommend Shaz. I most definitely will recommend him to my friends when they're ready to buy a house. read more

Shazim and his team have been very responsive and really good and and it's been a pleasure working with them for our first home purchase and subsequent refinancing. I highly recommend their services! read more

Shazim did an excellent job with out mortgage. I would highly recommend him to anyone shopping for a home loan or refinance. He explains complicated topics in easy to understand language. During the process he kept us updated and let us know what needed to be done ahead of time. There were no surprises and he made the process work efficiently. If your looking for a new loan or refinance do your self a favor and give Shazim a call. read more

My husband and I refinanced our home with Shazim. He was very quick and responsive! His interest rate was the best out of all the other loan officers/brokers I called! He communicates very clearly and makes it easy for us to understand the process. He used an online system to manage all of our documents. He made the process easy for us. Thank you! We are so happy that we refinanced! read more

I had worked with Shaz for several occasion, he is not only attentive, he GIVES his best to his clients. As a real estate agent, it is important to have the right loan officer to refer the clients to. And I refer all my clients to Shaz because he is responsive and responsible as a loan officer. Him and his team ensure each loan gets approve on time if not earlier! From the last transaction, the loan was approve a week and a half easier than expected. Before the seller even finishes his repairs!! Go to Shaz!! read more

I would like to personally give my recommendation to Shazim if you are looking at getting a mortgage. I contacted him when we were looking to refinance our home a little over a year ago. The experience was absolutely amazing! He is very knowledgeable and provided us with such valuable information. Once we decided we were ready to move forward he walked us step-by-step through the whole process. My favorite part was that it didn't feel like it was overwhelming. Shazim was good about knowing what the next steps will be. He basically helped us stay one step ahead of the process which didn't make it feel like we were racing against the clock. Another great thing Shazim did was stay in touch with us after we closed on our loan and closely monitor our rate. He noticed a few months ago that rates went down and offered to provide another refinance at no cost to us! What could be better than that?? Thank you Shazim for your hard work and putting me in a better position to provide for me and my family! read more

My wife and I are first time home buyers. We met Shaz through a referral and I'm so glad we did. He helped us by answering ALL of our questions and he's always available to talk. I can remember talking to him at 10pm sometimes! He understood that this is the biggest financial transaction that we've had in our entire lives, and obviously nerves and stress kick in. This is why it's good to have someone like him on your side to calm you down and make sure that you understand everything before getting into contract on a home. He made the whole process seamless which speaks about his expertise and professionalism. Thank you Shaz for everything you did for my family. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know! read more

My wife and I had a fantastic experience with Shazim. We had literally gone off some of the great reviews he had online during our search and couldn't have found anyone as great as Shazim. Firstly, he understood our needs in detail as well as our circumstances. He was always honest and real about everything, including potential obstacles. He assisted us with purchasing a great property. Like anything, timing is everything. This is where Shazim was just on top of everything, especially during the closing stages, where the timing of documents needed, proofs, statements etc., we had to be on top of. We could not recommend anyone better as a Mortgage Broker. Awesome guy. Don't forget to ask him about his Golf game! read more

Shazim did an excellent job on my home loan and I would highly recommend him to others! Communication was great the entire time and he was so ready to problem solve and get me the loan I wanted. Other loan officers I looked at thought inside the box, while Shazim was creative and willing to go the extra mile. I bought a condo in a building that I had been warned by others would be difficult to get financing for, but Shazim closed with weeks to spare and encountered zero issues leaving me confident that I would be in my new home soon. Outstanding experience overall!! read more

If you're looking for peace of mind and constant communication as you navigate towards the most expensive purchase in your life, there is no one better than Shazim. He made my recent purchase so easy, it felt as though he held my hand throughout the entire process. He promised me a 2 week turn around for my loan because I was leaving the country as my offer was being processed and delivered with a few days to spare! It truly was an amazing experience working with him. I got to go on my vacation knowing that my loan was closed and came back to a set of keys for my new home! If you want efficiency and honest communication regarding your loan process, you owe it to yourself to contact him the moment you decide you're buying real estate. read more

Shazim made my first-time home-buying experience a breeze! From the start, he explained every step of the process thoroughly and responded to questions and concerns almost immediately-- even on holidays and weekends. He was easily accessible and clearly communicated with me in the most professional way. He is truly a class act with impeccable work ethic. I enjoyed working with him and would recommend his services to anyone in need of a loan officer. read more

Shazim is a very professional hard working loan officer. Just recently I worked with him in buying my first home. Not only did he teach me all about the loan process but he also made sure to be available whenever I needed him. Even on vacation in Canada he responded to my phone calls. If you ever need a good loan officer pick this guy. He's not like one of those 8am-5pm 5 days a week workers. read more

"Shaz" helped me obtain finance for my new place in a fast and incredibly efficient way. He was extremely professional and even offered me a free appraisal. It was my first time financing a home and thanks to great communication (I spoke to him no less than 3x a day), I was able to get all of my questions answered. If you're looking for someone to help you with your loans and also ease any concerns you may have, I would highly recommend Shaz... he'll guide you every step of the way. read more

We recently purchased a home and Shaz was very helpful during the entire process. He kept us in continuously informed and worked hard to keep everything on track. Prior to even finding a home to put an offer on, Shaz helped us get qualified for the price range we were looking at. As soon as we found our dream home, Shaz was on top of things in getting our mortgage approved and funded. During the process, the buyer on our condo was using a different lender which fell through, but Shaz was able to hop in and save the deal, ultimately allowing us to sell our condo and get in our dream home. If it weren't for Shaz, we wouldn't be typing this up from our beautiful home today! We will definitely reach out to Shaz if we are ever looking to purchase again. read more

On a family referral, my wife and I worked with Shazim to secure a loan to buy our first home. For the most part, we had no idea what we were doing, being our first home buy experience. It can be pretty nerve-racking. Shazim was very patient with all of our questions and really helped make the process less stressful. He has deep knowledge of the ever changing rates and was right on target to secure us a great loan rate! Thanks Shazim!! read more

Shaz you're awesome! If you are need of a loan officer -- refer to Shaz. He is not only quick and top of his work, but he does it with a smile and truly goes above and beyond. He worked throughout his European vacation and always promptly responded to ever email and call. He drove out of his way to meet me (very last minute) due to my super tight timeline. Thank you for your hard work and for being the best. read more

Shazim was a huge asset for my wife and me as we purchased our first home, a duplex in LA. He was more knowledgeable about the different options and programs available to us than any of the other brokers I contacted, and was by far the best communicator. Shazim always answered my calls, texts, and emails quickly, even if my questions were outside his responsibility. All of the options were transparent and clear and Shazim always honored his word to us. He worked hard for us and really worked his lenders to get us a great deal. I will work with Shazim again when I look for my next property. read more

I contacted Shazim when my wife and I were looking for a home. I was referred to Shazim by another friend who told us he had a great experience using his services. My wife and I were first time home buyers and did not really know much about the process. Shazim helped us by coming to our house and answering all the questions that we had. He explained to us how the whole process worked and made us feel more comfortable about everything. He guided us through the finances behind getting a mortgage and got us pre approved for a mortgage that we were comfortable spending. After we found our first home and got our offer accepted, Shazim went through the process again and updated us every step of the way. Not only did he do this, but he also offered us a FREE appraisal!! I honestly couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you Shazim and your whole team for being so supportive and answering our million questions in such a timely manner. Not only will we be going back to Shazim when we need him next but I will be sending anyone I know his way as well. read more

Shazim did a great job refinancing my loan. The rate he offered was good but overall he was outstanding in knowledge and service facilitating to complete the process in a minimum time. He assisted and helped 24/7 responding thru emails, texting or calls. I do and will recommend Shazim for financial needs. He is enthusiastic with excellent personality and easy to work with. read more

I was referred to Shaz by a family member and had him facilitate my refi. Shaz shares the same qualities of a nagging bf/gf but in a good perspective. He is always on top of his stuff and does not let anything slip to through the cracks. Like anything I do, I like to understand step by step of what exactly is going on and he is very knowledgeable and could answer any of my questions without hesitation. I would recommend Shaz to anyone looking for a broker to help assist in any of there financing needs. Laslty, Shaz treated me like a family member and was always looking out for my best interest and am sure he will do the same for you! read more

I would completely recommend Shazim to any of my family members and friends! He was very professional and very good at communicating with my husband and I. Even when we were waiting for escrow to close he would communicate with us the status and walked us thru the process; He made buying a house painless and he was very good at getting things done. I never found myself wondering what the status of things were he would always give us updates of what was going on. Now, I am happy homeowner! Thanks Shaz :) read more

Shaz is great! Purchasing a house is a stressful process and he was there every step of the way for us. He is reliable and always responds with any question I have. Thanks for getting me the great rate and for helping me with such a huge purchase. read more

Shazim was so wonderful during the entirety of our loan process. He's informative and communicative and works so quickly. As first time home buyers my husband and I had so many questions and Shaz was always available to answer. He got our loan taken care of so quickly and made the entire process a breeze. I'm so happy we found him. read more

Working with Shaz was an amazing experience. He was referred to me by my real estate agent to help me secure financing for my first home I was trying to buy. I thought at first that he was going to be one of those guys who I can tell was only in it for the sale, but when I spoke with him I could tell that he genuinely cared about putting me into a great financing situation. He took about an hour on our first call to educate me on the process and answered all my questions. Best part was he works really late to cater to my needs as I have a full time job throughout the day. we spoke past 9pm which I felt was so helpful! Once I found a home and got into escrow Shaz worked super quickly to make sure that we meet all of our target dates and even closed the loan a week early! He also communicated with me throughout the process so that it was not too overwhelming. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home. You won't be disappointed! read more

We recently bought a house and Shaz was our loan officer. He was great! - attentive, responsible, and easy to get along with. The whole process was really tough, but it was great having Shaz on our side helping us through it step by step. read more

Shaz is a good friend of mine who I reached out to a little while back to seek a refinance on my home. We discussed it for a few months and finally he called me when the market took a nice turn and rates came down enough for it to make sense to pursue. So we began the process and I was able to secure an incredible interest rate from him which will end up saving me thousands and thousands of dollars in interest! Shaz is always available when I had questions, day or night. It's one of the best things I enjoyed while working with him. It's good to know that someone is out there looking out for my best interest, especially when that thing is the single largest financial transaction in my life. I would recommend giving him a call if you need anything mortgage related! read more

Shaz is the best broker you can get for a loan. He helped me navigate through the tedious process of getting a mortgage loan. I have purchased three other houses on the past, and have dealt with both, brokers and banks, and I also have a side small business and some rental income. My debt to income ratio was also really high and my financial situation was convoluted to say the least, yet Shaz was able to get me a great loan with only 3.5% down and almost nothing out of pocket for loan origination fees. Shaz was always welcoming to my ideas and concerns and was able to provide me with advice and alternatives to my loan. He entertained different scenarios and advise in the best option to proceed with. He stays on top of the loan and yourself to make sure the process keeps moving forward. Even during weeks where there was no progress and nothing to report, Shaz will touch bases and let you know what is happening. Pros Professional, very knowledgeable, fast responsive Cons ...maybe too much coffee? Really recommend Shaz to anyone!! :) read more

I was referred to Shaz by my real estate agent when my wife and I were thinking about buying our first home. Not going to lie - I was a bit skeptical at first because you hear all these stories about how loan officers can be a little shady. Shaz is definitely not this type of person. From the first call I had with him, I could tell he had our best intentions at heart. For example - we looked at a few houses before even contacting him. When we told him that - the first question he asked was "Are you sure you could afford that?" I responded "What does that mean?" He said "The #1 thing that people should understand is not what the home is worth, but what the monthly payment will be." He went on to further explain that yes buying a home is going to be your biggest asset and responsibility, but you don't want to stretch your budget too thin where all you can afford every month is a mortgage payment. It was important for my wife and I to understand this as we like to travel and go out for nice meals once in a while. Furthermore - we intend on having children in the near future and those little people can get expensive! So he said let's start the free pre-approval process and based on our income and scenario he can recommend us a payment where we could feel comfortable. Based on that information is the home price we should be looking for. Sounded like a great idea so we did it. Within 24 hours of getting Shaz our information he provided us with a Total Cost Analysis that went into great detail the different payment options, property appreciation statistics, tax benefits, and how much principal and interest we would be paying over the life of the loan. It was very professional.  When we were done with that, we went shopping and found our perfect home. Shaz worked very closely with our real estate agent to help our offer get accepted. After that Shaz became a machine making sure our loan closed on time. He was so responsive anytime we had a question. He sent out an email every Monday to us with expectations throughout the week so that we could understand where we were and what we needed to do. Buying a home can be extremely stressful, and it's good to have a guy like Shaz on your side to ease some of the anxiety. I would HIGHLY recommend Shaz and his services next time you are looking to buy a home! Thanks for everything Shaz! read more