As first time homebuyers, we knew nothing about the loan process. Mina was recommended to us by our…read morereal estate agent and many of our friends used her when purchasing their homes. Working with Mina was a dream! She explained everything simply for us and showed us different options to financing our loan that could help us save money up front. Mina is quick and responsive. She turned around our preapproval within 24 hours! I highly recommend working with Mina and her team fo your mortgage needs! We will be referring her to our friends and family.

Mina was absolutely amazing to work with. We were referred to her by our agent, which turned out to…read morebe one of the best decisions we made. From our very first call, we were extremely impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She took the time to truly get to know us and understand our homebuying goals. As first-time homebuyers, the process was entirely new and, at times, overwhelming. However, Mina has a calming and reassuring presence that helped alleviate many of our concerns. She was able to help us close on a very tight timeline, which made our offer stand out. She also turned around mortgage scenarios quickly for multiple properties we were interested in, with varying financing options--sometimes even multiple times in a single day. Every time we spoke with her, she was transparent about the process and clearly communicated next steps. Thanks to her diligence, she was able to lock in our rate just before they increased significantly, which we are very grateful for. She was always available when we needed her, and we truly could not have asked for a better lending partner. We look forward to maintaining our relationship in the years ahead as we settle into our new home.

Julie Aragon and her team are simply exceptional. I've had the opportunity to work with Julie on…read moremultiple transactions, and every single time I walk away impressed, not just by the results, but by how she gets there. Her professionalism is top-tier, but what really sets her apart is the way she builds relationships. Julie brings a rare mix of creativity, energy, and genuine care to her clients. People don't just feel "handled"...they feel understood, supported, and confidently guided through what can be a very complex process. She's honest, communicative, and relentlessly hardworking. You always know where things stand, and you always feel like you have a true advocate in your corner. If you're a first-time buyer, especially, Julie is a no-brainer. She has the ability to simplify the process, remove the stress, and actually make it an enjoyable experience.

Julie and her team kick a$$! Mike helped us with a HELOC and I'm glad to say from the moment we…read moreconnected it was a wrap. Not only was the process made easy to understand, it was completed from the comfort of our home and our schedule.The team is flexible, quick, knowledgeable and most importantly explained it in a way that made sense to us. Our HELOC closed in a little over a week. Mike was in communication with us which felt like 24/7. If anyone is looking for a reputable lending team look no further.

I recently purchased a home and used OC Mortgage Solutions services. As a first time home owner,…read morePam worked with me and provided amazing service and high quality of work. She was able to answer every question I had and helped make the most of my money. Even a month after closing, she still answered any other questions or concerns I had. 10/10 would recommend

Pam was absolutely wonderful to work with. In my experience, there are only a few people I've…read moreencountered who are truly amazing at their jobs, and she's one of them. Working with her felt personable from start to finish. She made it clear our best interests were her priority the entire way through. She was incredibly helpful, guiding us through every step of the process and making it as simple as possible. She was always readily available to answer questions and lend a hand whenever we needed it. If anything, she works too hard! If I could give her 10 stars, I would. I highly recommend her.

John and Lily were the best people I've every worked with on a home mortgage! The communication,…read morecare and concern were Above and Beyond! Lily has the word HONEST under her email signature. She and John were ALL of this and more! Hardworking Obsessed with the client experience No loan left behind Excellence in Execution Servant Heart Teamwork

Outstanding Mortgage Advisor and team - Truly the Best in the Business!…read more Working with John Farrell and Lily Pena was one of the best decisions we made during our home-buying journey. From the very first conversation, it was clear that I was in expert hands. Their response time was nothing short of amazing--no matter the time of day or the complexity of the question, we always received a clear and timely reply. It made a potentially stressful process feel incredibly smooth and manageable. One of the things we appreciated most was how well they educated us throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain every detail in plain language, ensuring we felt informed and empowered to make the right decisions. We never once felt rushed or brushed off--just genuine support and expertise at every step. Their availability was also remarkable. Whether it was after hours or over the weekend, John and/ or Lily consistently went above and beyond to be accessible and responsive. It truly felt like we had dedicated partners who cared about our goals as much as we did. And last but certainly not least--their personalities! Friendly, professional, approachable, and calm under pressure. They brought a personal touch to the experience that made a huge difference. We always felt heard, respected, and confident that we were being looked after by people who genuinely care. We can't recommend John Farrell and Lily Pena highly enough. If you're looking for a mortgage advisor and team who are knowledgeable, responsive, reliable, and a joy to work with, look no further. These are the people you want on your team! Clients for life.

We are so grateful to Adriel for the work he did to get us into our new home! We had a very…read morecomplicated situation going into this purchase and had already tried working with 2-3 other lenders unsuccessfully before we were referred to Adriel. Adriel faced the challenge head on, gave us the facts at each step, and never promised more than he knew he could deliver. In the end his plan worked out exactly as he laid out to us and we closed on our new home with a great interest rate. We couldn't be more thankful or happy to refer him to anyone no matter their situation. Thank you Adriel!

Adriel has been handling all of my financial needs since the year 2000. From doing my taxes to…read morehelping me get my very first home loan to refinancing my home to getting a HELOC, he has done it all and done it well. He is reliable, honest, devoted, committed to helping you, and tries his best to get you the best solution for your financial needs and concerns. He will continue being my go to man for all my financial needs for the years to come

Mai Thank you so very much for all your help always!…read moreI am recommending her to everyone she is always helpful,nice, on time and very friendly and professional!

I had the best experience going through the process of buying my first home. 10/10 recommend Mai Tairead more

Well, if you read all the 1 star category horror stories, I too fell into that category. The first…read moreloan officer didn't do his job properly, misrepresented himself and ghosted me. I complained to his boss and that stooge ghosted me after a few weeks. I called again for the third time being extremely frustrated and having sent over all the required documents several times... I finally got a wonderful guy named Trey Alvarez to help me out with my loan. I would hope that he finds another company to work for because he is amazing,he listenes and is with you 100% all the way. It took 4 months for this to get funded. Trey was only with me for a few weeks. However he did his job the way he knew it should be done. So this review is absolutly not for Sovereign lending, it's only for Trey Alvarez. Job well done Kiddo. I would leave 5 stars, but that would make Sovereign look good and They were hard to deal with. SO choose Trey, YOU WILL BE IN GOOD HANDS with him.

This company seems desperate. Makes me wonder if they are about to go out of business. They are a…read morepest. I've been getting regular spam emails from them and 3 phone calls just this week with VERY PUSHY people on the phone. They start out asking for me without first introducing who is calling. I ask who is calling and they say Sovereign and that they are calling because I expressed interest in a loan. NO, that was 3 years ago, and your information is very old. But quickly they say there are changes in the market and do I still live at xxxxxxxx. I tell them.... Look, I didn't use you 3 years ago because you were terrible during the initial phase, so I used someone else, so I don't need a loan and there is no possible way you can beat my interest rate since rates are now triple what I have. So leave me alone. They then say, but we like to give you a "free" review. I have to say again, take me off your spam list and stop calling. You are too pushy and rude and not listening to what I am saying, so I will never use you in the future. I hang up. Next day another idiot from their company calls. I have to block their calls. I suggest not using them. This desperation is a big red flag to me. They were terrible 3 years ago and still are today. Also agree with other reviewers that they are clearly very disorganized.

We just closed our first transaction with Scott and ended up closing early. Scott is very…read moreresponsive and is unique in the sense he processes his own loans which means you will have immediate updates and if something is at a halt Scott is able to correct the issue quickly. As a real estate professional we work with multiple lenders and Scott is by far at the top.

Scott is smart, reliable and efficient. He's a numbers guy, but an excellent communicator, and…read moresuper accessible. I've done two mortgages with him and each time the process was seamless. It went exactly as he predicted, and he saved me $700/month on my recent refi. Highly recommend!!

Absolutely amazing! Very communitave and answered all of my questions in a timely manner and got me…read morea beautiful rate on my home. Would absolutely recommend Steven

My wife and I are first time home buyers and we had a great time consulting with Steven! From the…read morestart, he was very responsive, professional, and courteous. He also took all the time to answer our questions and explain any loan concepts that we were confused about. Working with him really does feel just like working with a friend who has your best interests in mind. We did end up proceeding with a lending branch in our hometown of Irvine, but we want to say that Steven offered us the best rates and service out of any loan officer we spoke to and we would highly recommend his services!

Erik Board understood from the beginning that we were well-qualified buyers that were going to shop…read morearound for the best rate, as this was not our first home purchase. Erik was willing to compete to provide the best rate, terms, and guaranteed on time closing. He provided a quick pre-approval letter that was needed to make a more competitive offer to the house sellers. He was transparent on budget and the money down that would provide the pricing. Following the home inspection and our intent to proceed with staying under contract, he provided the best loan estimate and fixed rate with no points from a pool of five different lenders that were all in competition for my business. Optimum First won out with a loan estimate that the other lenders couldn't beat. Everyone at Optimum First was very responsive, even at odd hours or weekends. We were moving from Virginia to Texas and with Optimum based out of California, the time zone difference played to our favor since we could email and contact them after work on the East coast and they would respond the same day with the three hour time zone difference. Make sure they lend in the state you are considering on buying. They are CA based and cover a lot of states, but I am not sure if they cover all of them. After we committed to using Optimum First as our lender, we generally had no issues with loan processing and providing necessary documentation or follow-up info for underwriting. However, one word of advice is I would recommend as soon as you know you want to stay under contract (likely after your home inspection) and proceed with the house you want to purchase, obtain your final, bound homeowners insurance policy with your preferred provider (not just a quote, the policy) as soon as possible. This will be needed with Optimum First for your clear to close letter and any buyer financing requirements stated in your contract. It will help make sure you close on time to make sure the policy is in place as soon as you can get when you commit to Optimum and go into underwriting.

The loan officer who assisted me in obtaining my mortgage did an adequate job. Not great, not…read morebad, adequate. I was notified by Optimum several months after the mortgage was written, that they had failed to secure my identity and financial data, putting me at risk for credit fraud. Given the a voluminous amount of financial & identity data which mortgage processors require, its very disconcerting that Optimum did not take adequate precautions to ensure the security of my data.