As a first-time home buyer, I had a wonderful experience with Ann Arbor Mortgage Companies. Brad…read morewas my loan officer, but I really feel like he could have the title Mortgage Coach. I had so many questions along the way and I was so impressed by how quickly and thoroughly he would answer them (even stepping away from his lunch one day when I accidentally called right at noon). And he wasn't just answering the questions, he was *teaching me* the why and how behind each item. By the time closing rolled around, I didn't feel that I was signing a bunch of documents without a clue what they said. I felt informed and confident in the whole process. I definitely recommend Ann Arbor Mortgage Companies.

From the owner: Our philosophy is to listen to the customer, educate them on the different types of mortgages and…read morework with them to a successful closing. We strive for "customers for life" as we believe that our knowledge and experience will ensure that our customers return again and again when in need of mortgage services. Our staff will work with you to obtain a mortgage that best fits your financial needs.

Highly recommend Amanda! Very responsive, even on weekends. Knowledgeable and patient when…read moreanswering our questions. Not pushy or arrogant like some big name lenders. You also have the advantage of working with someone local and having one dedicated person from beginning to the end, unlike some online lenders.

I can't say enough nice things about Amanda and her team at John Adams Mortgage. Amanda made the…read moremortgage process so easy. Absolutely everything went smoothly--she even came to the closing to congratulate me! I moved to the Ann Arbor area from out of state and she couldn't have been more welcoming and professional and kind. I found her on Yelp, so I want to give a little shout out to the Yelp folks for having such accurate reviews. I would unreservedly recommend Amanda and JAM to anyone!

I had my business accounts here for a few years. Everyone I encountered working there was always…read moreextremely professional and accommodating. It's more like an old-fashioned bank than the large, impersonal service available at other banks lately. I've even had the account representative recognize me outside the bank and still be friendly. I think she genuinely enjoyed her job. The only drawback was the lack of other locations. For a business account, I had to make frequent deposits, which became difficult with living further away. I'll always try to keep some of my business with such a professional bank, though!

From the owner: Michigan Commerce Bank offers a complement of services and loan options. Its deposit services…read moreinclude extended drive-thru hours, full-service Saturday banking, safe deposit boxes, drive-up night depository, traveler checks, bank money orders, cashier checks, savings bonds, wire transfers, notary public, signature guarantee services and a full array of checking, savings, certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts products. Michigan Commerce Bank also serves the financial needs of all types of small to mid-sized businesses. It offers clients loan products, such as construction lines of credit and business lines of credit. The bank also offers a full range of investment products and services, such as stocks and bonds, mutual funds, tax-favored investments and online brokerage.

Signing a lease with Gallatin Realty and you're signing your security deposit away as well as…read moreopening yourself up to be fined for every little thing ($20 fine for a dusty window sill!). Luckily, Gallatin bought the house I was renting so my original lease was created by the previous landlord. Gallatin still tried to bully my bf & I into signing his 20-page lease. Fist said we legally had to, then said he could evict us if we didn't, then physically threatened my bf. Luckily UM Student legal services helped us and said he had no grounds to do either of those things. He still tried to take my security deposit away and so I took him to court. He made outrageous claims, luckily we had proof that we left the apartment clean and no worse than when we originally moved in. The judge also knew he was full of shit. Don't bother with this guy or his shitty realty company. The funny thing is he buys houses under different LLC's then files for bankruptcy. He's a nut and a thief.

DO NOT SIGN A LEASE WITH JEFF GALLATIN. He is a foul, wretched man…read more Aside from the obvious problems with his buildings (filthy common areas and terribly maintained apartments), you will lose money, a LOT of money when you move out. He will charge you for key replacements even though you returned them to his superintendent. He will charge you a cleaning fee even though you left the apartment 100x cleaner than when you moved in. He will charge you for "additional utility charges" that come with no explanation. When you argue this, he'll laugh at you and say he enjoys court. He knows he will win, not because he is right, but because the cost of an attorney offsets the amount he is swindling from you. He is racist (and sexist) (he told me that he doesn't like to rent to non-whites). Someday he'll meet his punishment for the years of abuse to tenants, but until he does, don't become one of the suckers who signs a lease out of desperation. Ann Arbor rental options are bad, but they aren't THAT bad.

Answered the many questions we had as first home buyers and helped us out every step of the way …read more We get the keys to our new home soon but we highly recommend Dominic . He was great through the whole process made sure we got everything we needed done and was always there to answer our phone calls for every little question we had. .Thanks for everything and helping us get into our home and allowing our family this brand new start !

So helpful, so informative and I'm so grateful they called! Thanks Al and Nate for all your helpread more