Dino and Mario are fantastic! l've done multiple loans with them, and had great experiences every…read moretime. They're very knowledgeable and honest, and are very good at explaining the loan process. they're also very nice people, and are extremely patient. I highly recommend them!!!

Dino and Mario are simply the best. I can't imagine a Southern Californian lender offering a…read morebetter customer experience. When you combine the most knowledgeable, the friendliest, the quickest... the list goes on. So helpful in guiding us along the way and making the home buying experience easier. THANK YOU!

Nathan is exceptional, very attentive very professional took care of all my needs and even got me a…read morebottle of water. I recommend the Mission Viejo branch to everybody and see Naethan.

Horrible horrible customer services as a company. I travel to the border they did not autorice my…read moretransaction I was trying to pay to the dentist so I call them. 99% of time they do not answer the phone or call back I was beyond embarrassed I had the funds and the bank did not approved the transaction I call them Multiple times they did not answer the phone and did not return my phone call is not the first time so after 20 years as a good customer I will close my account for good. You save money with fees but customer services is horrible. I want to Rate them minus ~5 stars

The only mortgage lender I would use from here on out. Seth is honest, knowledgeable, and truly…read morecares for his customers. He spoke to me about some concerns about the deal to make sure I was aware, and I don't think any other lender would have done that because they would just want the deal. They have competitive interest rates and even matched the fees I quoted. His team, Summer and Bernie, were organized, communicative, and so quick that we were able to close in 21 days. Can't thank them enough.

Full circle home loans was an absolute joy to work with. The transition of buying a home was so…read moresmooth and easy. My wife and I would definitely use there services on our next home. Thanks everyone at Full circle.

Jason is an expert at his craft. He will comb through all the possibilities and present you with…read morethe best approaches to consider. He is very detail oriented and very easy to get a hold of. I would highly recommend Jason and will work again with him in future opportunities. - Wilson

I don't even know where to start. Paid double for an appraisal that took months to happen. The…read moreagent I worked with, Matt Winkle, told me that Ladera Lending only works with one appraisal company, which charged me an obscene amount and again, didn't assess the property for months. I followed up constantly and Matt would always say he was just about to reach out. Then in the end, they couldn't offer us a loan because our house was an older structure. A couple thousand dollars later we had no loan and had to start from scratch with BofA. We almost missed the lower rates we were trying to secure with a refinance. BofA came through. Ladera was a massive waste of time and money.

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.

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

What a great team to work with. Thank you Armin Afshar. You have made the process go very smoothly…read more Your professionalism was beyond words. Armin was always available to my questions. He provided excellent updates and status reports throughout the whole process. He communicated with me on a weekly basis and kept me in the loop on every step from first day to the closure. Thank you again

As a first-time buyer, I had the pleasure to work with Armin (Guardian Capital) regarding my…read moreproject. I have exchanged probably 40+ emails,Calls and SMS (my preferred communication method) with him asking a lot of questions, and to run different scenarios over 3 months! Armin went above and beyond to always provide top quality responses. As most (first-time) home buyers, I have inquired to various mortgage lenders (banks, brokers, etc.). I did send the exact same email - to introduce myself, describing my project and asking questions - I can tell you that I was deeply shocked by the contrast between the responses... some banks were clearly unprofessional: did not respond to the questions... and even worst... providing their opinion about the real-estate market and their own preferences for various neighborhoods ... some always had excuses to postpone a detailed answer (broken laptop, business travels, etc.).... Armin was simply amazing... always spot on in all his responses, explanations... always suggesting what would be in my best interest... always responding... he was simply outstanding...! I cannot stress enough how satisfy and lucky I was to have chance to deal with Armin regarding my project. Armin is a great, friendly, and honest person... if you have chance to work with him... go ahead, you wont be disappointed!! As far as I am concerned, and I was able to witness a lot while shopping for lenders, Armin is a gold-standard reference in terms of Loan Officer and best advisor..., he's in a league of his own! Highly Recommended! Thank you Guardian Capital (Armin)

Cory is very knowledgeable about the market and can help you secure a loan at the lowest interest…read morerate available at the time.

Cory and Tabatha are the absolute best in the business! They closed my purchase loan in under 2…read moreweeks with an amazing rate. They are so knowledgeable and answered all of my questions quickly. They made sure the escrow went smoothly and kept all parties informed throughout the process. They are the only lending team that I trust, this was my third transaction with them. 100% recommend!

Our real estate agent referred us to Franklin Direct, and we worked with Justin Walsh…read more We thought getting a loan would be super stressful--tons of paperwork, digging up old documents, slow responses... just a lot of back and forth. But Justin made the whole thing way easier than we expected. He answered all of our questions fast, kept everything moving, and helped us close in just 15 days. What we thought would be a headache ended up being the smoothest part of buying our home. We're really glad we got connected with Franklin Direct and Justin. We'll definitely recommend them to anyone buying a home.

From the get-go (the pre approval process) to the actual loan process and finish and even now AFTER…read moreloan closing and escrow, Justin and Christel have been there every step of the way. They gave us a checklist of items they needed, when they would be needed, when the next steps and process would be and were great at keeping track of, following up and just to answer all of our questions. Could not have asked for a smoother loan/escrow process with them and our realtor. They explained everything and gave us all our options even if they were time consuming for them to research/formulate, just so we could go with the best loan for us. Christel especially... you were amazing to work with and so thankful for always checking in and making sure this was as stress-free as possible.

I've worked with JJ and his team for over eight years, and there's a reason I continue to…read moreconfidently refer my clients to them. Real estate transactions are rarely perfectly smooth -- and it's in the complex, time-sensitive moments where true professionals stand out. Time and again, JJ and his team have navigated difficult files, solved problems before they escalated, and delivered results when it mattered most. They communicate clearly, anticipate challenges early, and remain steady under pressure. More than once, they've stepped into situations that required creative structuring, tight timelines, or last-minute adjustments -- and they've simply handled it. My clients consistently feel informed, supported, and protected throughout the process. That level of consistency over eight years is not accidental -- it's a reflection of expertise and integrity. I trust them fully, and in this business, trust is everything.

We had a great experience with Zach, John and everyone we dealt with in The Mazzo Group throughout…read morethe whole process. Timely communication, accurate information and swift execution were the highlights of our transaction.