A long overdue review, but incredibly heartfelt and full of gratitude…read more When the market and rates were getting really tricky in 2023, Shannon and her awesome team helped us through a very tough time and difficult refinancing of our home so that we could buy out the other heir to the property. Not only did she help us save our home, she also helped us to consolidate our debts and make everything manageable. They never gave up on us and fought to make it all work out. We'll be forever grateful. Thank you Shannon! Thanks so much for you and your fabulous team!

Shannon and her team at Aloha Lending Services were an absolute pleasure to work with! They all…read moreare highly responsive, very communicative and wonderful at answering any questions during the process. I would highly recommend Aloha Lending to anyone! Big mahalos to the entire team!

My wife and I had an amazing experience working with Kama'aina Mortgage Group during our first…read morehome-buying journey. From start to finish, the entire team went above and beyond to make the process smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand. A special shoutout to Hayden Weighner, Taylor Kaiura, and Philip Nguyen for all of their hard work behind the scenes. Their dedication, communication, and commitment to finding us a great mortgage rate truly made a difference. They consistently worked in our best interest, answered all of our questions, and even helped cover expenses along the way, which made the entire experience even more manageable and appreciated. As first-time homebuyers, we were often times lost/confused about the process, but Kama'aina Mortgage Group made us feel confident every step of the way. Their professionalism, transparency, and genuine care for their clients set them apart. I honestly put all of my trust in their wisdom because more times than not I found myself asking "what do you recommend" and was never lead astray. I would absolutely recommend Kama'aina Mortgage Group to my family and friends without hesitation and already have. If you're looking for a team that will work hard for you, secure competitive rates, and provide exceptional service, look no further. Thanks to Hayden Weighner, Taylor Kaiura, Philip Nguyen, and the entire team for helping make our dream of homeownership a reality!

We worked with Hi Five Team Loans powered by Kama'aina Mortgage Group and specifically Preston Sims…read moreand Kira Maddox for our recent home refinance and it honestly couldn't have gone smoother. After attempting to refinance with a large company and having it go really poorly to the point we pulled the plug, Preston and crew handled us with such care. They were highly responsive and used as much of our work from the prior attempted refi as they could, including the appraisal we had already paid for. They got us a great rate and walked us through the whole process step by step, readily answering any of the questions we had and trying to make things work for us in the best way possible. We can't thank Hi Five and Preston enough! Highly recommend!

McKay Wilson was an exceptional source as well as a superb broker. Being newbies, we greatly valued…read morehis explanation of all processes involved. He was very informative regarding answering any of our questions and made us feel comfortable to the point where we felt that there were no judgments involved whatsoever. It was such a pleasant experience dealing with such a fine person, and I wouldn't hesitate recommending him as a broker to anyone. We utilized a VA loan and he knew everything about them.

Working with McKay was genuinely one of the best parts of our home-buying experience. From day one,…read morehe was responsive, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He broke everything down in a clear, stress-free way and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Every question--big or small--was answered quickly and with total transparency. What really set McKay apart was how proactive he was. He stayed ahead of every deadline, kept us updated at each stage, and made sure we felt confident in every decision. His professionalism, attention to detail, and calm, friendly attitude made the entire process smooth and surprisingly enjoyable. If you're looking for a lender who truly cares, communicates well, and delivers outstanding service, McKay is the one you want in your corner. We couldn't recommend him more highly!

I worked with Duncan at Infinite Financial on a complex investment property refinance in Hawaii…read more The building has many complications and nuances such that most traditional lenders will not want to finance it. So it was crucial to work with the right person who had all the necessary expertise, local knowledge, and persistence to find a solution. Duncan found the right lender for my situation, and did an excellent job coordinating across multiple parties (lender, escrow, borrower). Throughout the process, Duncan was consistently available, responsive, and transparent. He kept me informed at every step and made sure I wasn't charged for anything I shouldn't have been paying for, and kept the deal moving on time-sensitive deadlines. Whether you're dealing a straightforward or a complicated financing situation, I'd strongly recommend Duncan and his team.

Just closed on a condo and worked with Duncan and Darcy for the mortgage. The whole process went…read morevery smoothly. Duncan was super responsive and patient with my many questions, always with a clear answer that actually made sense. Darcy was great to work with too. Would definitely recommend and would work with them again!

Preston Sims and his "HI Five Team" are my family's go-to team for everything mortgage and…read morerefinancing. Preston and his team have helped us secure a mortgage last year, and refi'd our home when the interest rates decreased during the pandemic. Preston and his team are professional, dedicated, energetic, fun, responsive at communicating, and good at what they do. My husband and I know that he will always get the job done. If you need anything mortgage related, Preston and his "HI Five Team" are your team!

I was very close to moving forward with another lender, until a friend recommended Preston Sims. I…read morereached out to him to see if they could be competitive, and I was pleasantly surprised. I knew after speaking with him that I was in good hands. Preston and his team made my first home purchase process a breeze. They stayed in constant communication via e-mail, text, and phone calls throughout the entire process. I cannot say one bad thing about my experience and I am grateful I found them through a good friend. You can trust them to stay on top of it, and we even closed a week ahead of schedule. Woohoo!

Wayde helped us purchase our home as first-time home owners and we're so grateful for his support…read more We interviewed several brokers/lenders before deciding to move forward with Wayde as he had prior experience working with first-time home owners, was extremely knowledgeable of the market, and reassured us he would be available every step of the way. Everything Wayde said was true: he was available at odd hours, worked with us on our timeline (which was much faster than usual), and made sure we were also doing our jobs to stay on track. We're so grateful to have had Wayde partner with us during our first home-buying process!

Loan officer Wayde did a fantastic job getting us a mortgage with a decent rate considering…read moreinterest rates are pretty high. He was always available to answer our questions throughout the day quickly. Wayde has many years of experience and can assist anyone who needs help getting a loan fast. Thank you Wayde for helping us!

Always good service and family-like orientation Business friendly and looking forward to doing…read moremore business with them in the future.

I like how my paychecks come in 2 days early. My coworkers have other banks and they get it the…read moremorning of payday. Lol. Fees are pretty high ( over draft fees ) but it's cool. My bank I work for has their fees cheaper sooo that's a down side . Other then that if I compare central and the bank I work for , they both are pretty good and have different things I like that the other doesn't .

I have honestly not been using Yelp recently other than as a quick google source to see rates for…read morecheck up of the expected quality I am about to receive. Nevertheless, today after receiving an open arms, welcoming introduction to the meeting in this supposed to be quick get-to-know-each-other kind of relaxed meeting, I got to meet the legendary Jodie (and Geoff). I say legendary as I was seriously perplexed in all the positive analysis developed just from quick, focused, and efficient $$$ Jodie was able to jot down and calculate. Although I already have a house, I really feel like just a peon on this chess board of life. Thats why I do not see it anywhere close to the end of my story. I am currently 33 and genuinely not a subject matter expert in anything with mortgage, Jodie was able to translate my sloppy knowledge about mortgage processes and flip it into something I can easily understand. Likewise, she also provided me with not only one view, but actually a few different visions, but again this time with the realistic and workable matching information to my actual life/scenario rather than the poor information I sourced just from google ‍. The whole reason I took a few mins to seriously sit down and write this Yelp review was to display the equal level of respect Jodie and Geoff represented. They immediately displayed advanced subject matter expertise and soaring intellectual knowledge about the whole finance mortgage obstacles, and seriously held that standard throughout the meeting and the exact way all the way through the meeting and when we all parted ways. Seriously in the 1-2 hr meeting today, I went in there confident, but afterwards, the awe-inspired vibes and reality reassurance they both provided me gave me one of the best feelings/highs I've had in a very long time. Although I just met them, without Judie or Geoff needing to ask me to recommend them to others, I would in a heart beat share the knowledge they gave me and their contacts now to anyone who needs assistance with mortgage as I want all my friends, family or just anyone I know to surround themselves with the highest levels of respect and treatment as this will lead anybody trying to provide for their family the best they truly can do and show for their hard earned money. Respect and appreciation is all over this review but again from the bottom of my heart, my family thanks and appreciate this. Thank you.

We met Jodie through Team Lally, and I must say--it was an emotional journey, but overall, we're…read moreincredibly happy and grateful for the service we received. We worked closely with Jodie, Anna, Lisa, Kasie, and Jeannie throughout the entire process. They were all extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and dedicated--putting in long days and late nights to make sure everything went smoothly. While there were some stressful moments (through no fault of theirs), they guided us through every step and made sure we got exactly what we needed. We asked for so many estimates and had so many questions--and they handled it all like pros, never missing a beat. Thanks to their hard work, we were able to get to closing much faster than expected. Their attention to detail and commitment gave us complete confidence that not only would the job get done--but it would be done right. And that peace of mind means everything. I highly recommend Pacific Rim Mortgage to anyone and everyone. I would absolutely work with them again!

The whole Casamina gang are the best! The family enterprise got your back and it's nice to know a…read morelocal business that take care of others in the local economy. Clarice and her team of gems (Chayenne, Michelle, Geña and Marsha) all take care of you. She knows what works for my budget and is always looking out for what's best for me. The level of care is tremendous and I couldn't have gone on this journey without them. At one point I needed a car and she mentioned a Macan with availability soon (exceeds expectations) Mahalo and salaamat!!

On July 26, 2019 we got the keys to our first home. We couldn't have done it without our loan…read moreofficer, Matt Casamina of House of Finance, along with our realtors, Rowena Wong and Jay Vea of Locations Hawaii. The whole process took just 43 days!! My sister in law had recommended our Rowena Wong, as I told her we were interested in purchasing our first home. Rowena forwarded us to loan officer Matt, to help us finance our home. Initially, we planned to buy in 1-2 years, but we made it happen in less than 2 months. I met with Matt and got a pre-approval on the same day (in less than 2 hours.) While sitting in the waiting area while he was with his client before me, I found a property online and texted it to my realtor asking about it. We toured the property that same evening, and made an offer the next day. All done within 24 hours, and all thanks to Matt, Rowena and Jay. With their guidance, we submitted an offer and even beat out a higher offer. Our offer got accepted in the following week. Some call it crazy, but I say it's all in God's perfect timing. Matt, Rowena and Jay made it happen for us. I mean it when I say we couldn't have done it without them. They went above and beyond to make sure our first home buying process went quickly (really really quickly) and smoothly. Matt sure we had all our sh*t together, and our transaction was perfect! I was super nervous that it wouldn't happen, but he reassured me that we would get through the transaction without a hitch. One of my favorite things is that he is easy to talk to and relatable. He even gave me some financial advice to alleviate my debts which made a big difference in my monthly bills. I also appreciated Matt staying late hours to meet with us after we were done with work, and not minding bringing our baby to the office. If you asked me a year ago, I would not have think it would be possible to own our own home in 2019, but yet, here we are! I will definitely recommend House of Finance for anyone looking to buy or refinance their home.

I am so pleased and honored to be able to write this testimonial.  From the moment I received a…read morecall from Maryann Salt, until the very end where everything was completed with Lina Denton...I have received excellent communication and customer service, and more importantly, our loan approval!  Let's just say that I know that we were not an easy client, since we're business owners, and have other existing debts.  In fact, we did try to approach other local lenders such as Finance Factors, and other local banks that we bank with...and they could not make the numbers work or just did not have the faith in us.  It was obvious that we have the income that should have qualified us for our loan request, but for some reason or another, those other financial institutions did not assist us.  But what I always truly believe, is that everything happens for a (good) reason.  And to be honest, I am super grateful to have gone through this journey with Myers Capital, and specifically Lina Denton.  She has always been so thorough, quick and communicative.  And that only inspired me to ensure that I got whatever she needed from us, also within the same day.  So together we were able to cross the finish line.  But honestly I also have to thank Mr. Myers...since it was he that initially read my plea of help when I was searching for a local lender, and he reached out to Maryann to give us a call right away.  We will forever be grateful to Myers Capital and their team!  I 100% recommend them for everyone's lending needs in Hawai'i.  What makes them better than just going to one financial institution - they work with multiple lenders here and on the mainland, until they find the best lender for your needs.

The process was painless, effortless, and so sooth that it could not have been more professional…read more Everyone was professional, efficient and friendly making it a joy to complete.