Matt and Shannon in the Leader Bank Mortgage center exceeded all my expectations when it came to…read morebuying my first home. I shopped with 4 different lenders for an FHA loan. Leader Bank offered the lowest rate with the highest closing cost credit enabling me to buy a 3 family in Chelsea with the only out of pocket expenses being my down payment, and inspection fees. Matt was always responsive to my many, many questions/phone calls and was quick to react to issues caused by a 3rd party. Shannon is extremely thorough in her documentation, as literally not one unforeseen issue related to my finances/documentation came up, never asked for a single document I had completed a second time. I provided Matt with all my financial information up front, he told me what he thought I could get approved for and it closed. Simple as that. .

As first time homebuyers, working with Matt McCarthy and Shannon was awesome! They walked us…read morethrough the entire closing process, and took the time to explain each step along the way. Matt and Shannon were both extremely responsive and helped us get the best rate possible! I would highly recommend :)

Professional , knowledgeable and superior customer service by Shant and his team…read more Rates are competitive and Shant is always available

I'm sure if you have a simple straight forward local mortgage G-Rate will do a nice job.. Because…read morethey have so much volume they have invested in the latest mortgage underwriting technology. Unfortunately, that technology is not at all friendly or forgiving. All is fine until you add complexity to the situation and need hand holding. I've closed on 30+ mortgages in my life, have owned dozens of properties and this was by far my least favorite closing experience. When things went sideways the implementation team was literally afraid to bring in the boss (Shant) for assistance causing multiple delays all they up to the night before the first scheduled closing. We eventually got it done but the underwriting process was absolutely ridiculous. Here is one example; the underwriters required an official letter from my employer on company letterhead and signed by HR describing the frequency of my annual bonus. Really?? In summary, very nice people but not the best experience. Good Luck.

Great program with an awesome way to make homeownership possible without a downpayment. Currently…read moreworking with them now. Not easy but is helpful to have their help and support.

Currently working with them now to buy a home. The initial meeting is helpful to understand how the…read moreprogram works and how to prepare yourself. Lots of documents and paperwork but making progress. Looking forward to keep working with them as they are very informative and knowledgable.

Eric was fantastic to work with for two home purchases. He looked out for my husband and me by…read moreproactively reaching out about a refinance opportunity at a lower interest rate. His expertise really stood out, he predicted that rates would drop at the end of 2025 and advised us that they likely wouldn't change for another year and a half. As of today (3/18), that has proven to be exactly right. We're so grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy loan officer!

I would first like to apologize to Rosella for taking so long to write this review, but we have…read morebeen so busy working on our new house that you were so helpful in getting us, we haven't had time. Rosella was just the best "Mortgage Mom" anybody could ask for. She did everything in her power to get us the best first-time program and best rate we could. she made sure to put us on the right track to save so we would have the money we would need for closing. I'm not sure what other reviewers are talking about, but my wife and I had a million questions and every single one was answered in a timely manner with pinpoint accuracy. This is a very important factor as a first time home buyer and Rosella made us feel really comfortable with the entire process. And lets not forget Paul at the front desk. He has to be the nicest guy I have ever met. He made sure that if Rosella was with another client, he would get her our question or concern or message right away and have an answer for us in what seemed to be minutes. If or when we decide to purchase another home, Rosella will be our first call. Thank you for everything..................

Their APP is extremely intrusive. Requiring access to contacts, phone, location and apps on your…read morephone. This isn't security, this is an information grab. I have accounts with 4 different banks and M&T is the only one that does this. Mobile deposits are only allowed through the app so if you don't want to allow unchecked access to your phone you can only deposit in person. Also, I have my payroll going into two different accounts. Even if payroll is processed early M&T holds funds until payday. All of my and my co-workers get our money two days early with our non-M&T accounts, but M&T refuses to deposit the money.

You would never expect to find M&T BANK a cute little brick structure, surrounded by green grass in…read morethe middle of Chelsea's trucking district. I was hoping there was a bench here so I could just sit down and enjoy the shrubbery in the grass. It's so well-kept. The inside of the building is modern with a big glazed in structure for the workers that issue checks and loans, etc.. the staff I dealt with extremely professional, quick and precise. All around seems like a great little bank. Only downfall I see for this location is that it's closed on Saturday and Sunday however they open at 8:30 AM Monday through Friday and they still open till four. They have their own parking lot which is behind the building. Also, they have two drive-through windows.

James and his team at Fairway Mortgage were fantastic. Our agent gave us this recommendation and we…read morecould not have been happier with the experience. From the initial pre-approval stage all the way through closing the Fairway team kept in close contact and diligently guided us from step to step. We will unhesitatingly recommend James to our friends and family in the future - the service can't be beat! Go local, and use James!

From the owner: Awarded #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power, Fairway Independent Mortgage makes homebuying…read morestraightforward and stress-free. As a Top Lender In Massachusetts, we offer competitive mortgage rates and diverse home loan options. From Conventional and Jumbo Loans to FHA, VA, New Construction, and specialized options like First-Time Homebuyer and Physician Loans, we have you covered. Experience our commitment to excellence and schedule your consultation today.

I reached out to BlueDoor Mortgage for a mortgage quote since it is important to me to work with…read morelocal vendors. Jonathan reached out to me on the same day. He was very honest with me and told me that he would not be able to provide a good rate for me on a new home purchase in Brookline. To my surprise, he actually refer me to another lender who may have a better rate for me. We ended up using the other lender who Jonathan recommended due to the awesome rate. Even though we didn't work with BlueDoor Mortgage directly but his willingness to help me speaks volume of the the honesty of this company.

Wonderful to work with when we were buying our first home. Jon and Sarah were always available to…read moreus and guided us through the whole home buying process. I give them my highest recommendation!

Harry Brousaides is the guy you want in your corner when financing a piece of real estate. Most…read morepeople are shopping around and splitting hairs for an 1/8th of a point on the rate, but what they seem to miss is the big picture. The total cost of the loan and the long term view are equally as important when making the purchase of a piece of a real estate. Harry builds amazing relationships with his clients and offers macroeconomic planning for all of his clients who use him for mortgages. His clients are well funded with the best loans, but also protected should there be a season of winter in their personal finance lives. As Benjamin Franklin said "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Harry is the person you should know to make planning out a real estate purchase and real estate holding plan.

Harry knows his business....since 1996 he has remain the strong straw in a very volatile business…read moreand industry...he has survived and thrived due to his integrity and brains with all the moving challenges...you cannot go wrong with your selection of Harry and his Team guiding your through the mortgage process.....

Savvas and team are FANTASTIC! Savvas was recommended to me by my realtor and I could not have been…read moremore grateful. From the very start to closing, they made the process stress-free (which is UNHEARD of). They're quick to answer emails, and they're so tenured that they know what the Underwriters would and would not look for. To put into perspective, my application was completed and submitted in ONE business day and it was approved by the underwriters in TWO business days. I've worked in banking before, and I know this is a feat. Thank you Savvas and team!!!

Very concerning experience with this lender…read more Communication was extremely poor--emails went unanswered for weeks, updates were not provided as promised, and we were often left without any clarity on our loan status. Closing dates were changed without notification, and even key details like the loan amount were updated without explanation. We were repeatedly asked for the same documents, and concerns we raised were not addressed. As younger buyers, we expected the same level of professionalism and respect as any other clients, but that was not our experience.

My husband and I first met Paul Archibald 13 years ago while in the process of purchasing our home…read morethrough an introduction by our trusted realtor, who was also a good friend. Paul and his team made what is historically known to be one of life's most stressful events, seamless. They took care of absolutely everything in an organized fashion so that it wasn't difficult for us to provide the documentation to bring us to a successful closing. Since that time, we have used Paul and his team for 3 separate properties, each with the same positive experience. We have also used him on two different occasions to acquire pre-approval status for 2 other purchase offers that unfortunately never materialized due to prices going higher than we were ultimately willing to go. On each of those occasions, we have no regrets and remain grateful to Paul and his team's work and guidance which allowed for us to be serious contenders throughout the process. If you are in the market for a mortgage to purchase a property or in need of a refinance, look no further than Paul Archibald for a 10 out of 10 experience!