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.

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.

Third time we've used Aragon. Closed in record time. Her team is always always on top of…read moreeverything. I'll be back for a fourth time.

Our family can't speak highly enough of our experience with Cubie, Jon, and Gigi. Earlier this…read moreyear, when the housing market was particularly tough, they went above and beyond to ensure our home was sold quickly and at a great price. From the very start, the team demonstrated an impressive knowledge of the market and a keen eye for detail. They helped us stage our home and got us a new home. Throughout the process, they were consistently communicative and always available to answer our questions or address any concerns. They negotiated effectively on our behalf and kept us informed at every step. In a market where many homes were sitting unsold for months, the team's dedication and expertise truly made all the difference. Rarely, you might find a realtor who focuses more on high-volume sales rather than personalized service. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to sell or buy a home!!!

I used Mares Mortgage to purchase my home. They made the entire experience so easy. They explained…read moreevery step of the process, helped me find vendors like the home inspector. The whole home purchase and loan approval process with Mares was effortless and gave me peace of mind that I was in good hands. I highly recommend the whole team at Mares. Monica helped with so many questions and Cutberto helped explain many details in finalizing the loan. Thanks again! I will definitely use Mares for my next home loan.

Beau and his team helped me in refinancing my mortgage. I can't say enough about how Good they were…read moreto deal with. They made the whole process very efficient and kept me informed of the status on a regular basis. The costs were very fair and transparent from the start with no delays or surprises before closing. I would highly recommend them. -Edward W.

We just closed on a HELOC arranged by Beau. He made the process as easy as possible and was…read moreextremely knowledgeable about rates, terms and underwriting. He returns messages quickly and stays ontop of the transaction until it is done. I recommend him highly.

This is a very much needed firm for anyone seeking a mortgage on a Laguna Woods co-op…read more My experience was positive with this group, from interface with the CEO to individual staff members. Carolyn Behrens went to bat for me when the lender insisted on a 25% down payment instead of 20%, which I actually put down. From start to finish, this group is professional, efficient, and best of all, on your side.

Responsive & Helpful. THE place to call if you're looking for financing on a Co-op - especially in…read moreLaguna Woods.

I'll start by saying that I'm typically cynical of real estate agents due to some bad experiences…read morein the past. However, Bob completely changed the way that I view real estate agents (and the value that they can provide). We just moved into our dream house in Aliso Viejo thanks to Bob's experience and strategic thinking. Bob is a highly-skilled and experienced agent who understands the pulse of the market and is able to provide expertise during the search. When we started our search, he showed us a house that was at the upper end of our budget. At that point, we were ready to move forward with an offer and considered canceling the other scheduled viewings later in the day. Bob insists that we see the other homes before making a decision. It was extremely good advice as we ended up falling in love with another house that happened to be priced $200K less. Any other agent would have jumped to close the deal, especially with the potential of high commission on an expensive house. However, I felt like Bob was constantly looking out for our interests. When it came to presenting an offer, Bob worked with us to structure a unique offer that allowed us to compete on a hot property (and ultimately win). Afterwards, we learned that we were not the highest offer either (among the 28 submitted offers). However, due to Bob's networking and strategic thinking, we were able to construct a compelling and persuasive offer that allowed us to stand out. Lastly, Bob is a relationship person who has a strong network and presence in the area. This can be extremely helpful when in a hot market, and can honestly "make or break" the situation. Bob is also extremely responsive and dedicated. There were several times during the process when we were anxiously waiting to hear back from the selling team, and Bob would proactively contact us with updates. He even drove over to speak with the selling agent when he wasn't getting a clear response. That was above and beyond our expectations. Again, Bob broke my perception of real estate agents -- he provided so much value to our search. I honestly believe that his expertise, experience, and emotional intelligence helped us to get our home. Long story short -- don't hesitate to hire Bob for your next home search. He is an honest and trustworthy person who has your best interest at heart and is willing to think "outside the box" to help his clients get their dream home.

The Inspira COBRA group are amazing! I never thought I'd say that about an insurance company,…read morehowever, Elizabeth (AKA Ashley) has impressed me with her caring, thoughtful service. She understands my position, is supportive, kind and communicative. I wish I had 10 stars for her, I honestly can't articulate how wonderful she is.

Just closed on a HELOC with the best rate I found (by far). The process was super easy- I kept…read morewondering what the catch was. Justin was very responsive and easy to work with. I highly recommend this company!

Great team and very professional They are really…read moreinformative too and quick to follow up

Son un grupo de personas muy profesionales,amigables y muy respetuosas…read more Son muy flexibles siempre dispuestos a atender y ayudar a sus clientes! Me encantó trabajar con la señorita Suzie. Siempre me explicó las cosas de la mejor manera y paciencia! Muy amable,carismática y buena persona !!!

horrible service. impatient guy that didn't understand the value of customer service. seemed like…read morehe hated his job. they use the same IP address to artificially inflate their business with positive reviews to give a false impression that their business is trustworthy, see warning message screenshot from Yelp attached**

Mike was awesome to work with during my home refinance. As a new homeowner (and one that is always…read morelooking to save, yet doesn't know exactly how to do so), Mike was incredibly helpful all throughout the process. He educated me on the pros and cons of doing so and also made it very applicable to our specific situation. It's important to note that this all happened during the first six months of the pandemic where there was just so much uncertainty. All in all the process took maybe 3ish months from start to finish and we have been happily locked into our new rate the last year and a half or so. Throughout this time he was incredibly responsive, sending text replies within minutes of me sending off any questions (but not so responsive that it became unmanageable). Communication is so important and doing it right means you always earn my business. I plan to continue discussions with Mike for future similar inquiries. Thanks, Mike!

Our amazing financial journey with Mike Lee began in the first quarter of 2021. He was referred to…read moreus by an amazing Real Estate company, Livingstone Realty Group. We were looking for ways to reduce our debt. Mike was and is very professional. He guided us through the process and offered personal professional assistance at anytime of day and the few times that we needed questions answered late into the night, he was there for us both times. Yes, that's not a typo. He facilitated our cash out refinance and the last quarter of 2021, he facilitated a refinance to further reduce our interest rate!! He is an amazing mortgage broker and we highly recommend him for anyone who needs an honest, thoughtful, professional, and genuinely caring person whom you can trust has your best interest at heart. As we move forward into semi-retirement, we are relatively debt free thanks to Mike and his guidance while facilitating our financial needs. He is simply the best of the eight mortgage brokers we have used in our property purchases and refinances. Gail and Rufus Thompson

Spencer is awesome!He got me a great interest rate,he's Very responsive to messages,Emails and…read morephone calls.He took the time to answer all of my questions.Everything happened the way he said it would and within the timeframe he promised.I highly recommend Aware mortgage!

Spencer was great through the whole process. We were in escrow on a home out of state and had some…read moreissues with the lender we were originally with. We got ahold of Spencer and his team with only 10 days to close. They went above and beyond to make sure the closing costs were where we wanted them to be and to close on time. I cant recommend Spencer and his team enough!