My partner and I recently moved to Portland and, during our home search, our realtor referred us to…read moreClint. We met in person during one of our visits, where we talked about our needs and expectations. Clint spent the time to get to know us, and not only gave us some good advice and options for our mortgage, but he also talked about some great Portland neighborhoods to look at - he knew Portland better than the agent we were working with. Once we found a home, Clint was there every step of the way. While he prefers meeting in person, he's flexible and able to move things along electronically. This was incredibly helpful as we were not only buying a home, but starting new jobs. Clint's response time to any questions was always near real-time through secure email or text messages. The entire process went smoothly, and we got exactly the type of mortgage and rates we wanted. Once we moved into our new home, Clint was the first to visit and welcome us to the neighborhood! You couldn't ask for a better combination of knowledge, service, and personal care.

I met Clint through a referral from my real estate agent. As a first time home buyer, let me tell…read moreyou...I had no clue where to begin, what my options were and what type of loan was best for me at my age and for my situation. I was, however, savvy enough to talk to 5+ other loan consultants before settling on Clint, and here's why I did: 1. Clint was so patient with me and fielded all of my questions like a complete professional and was very respectful. 2. Clint is a relationship guy and it shows. He was extremely diligent in his follow up early on and even post close. He was always in touch with my agent and knew where I was at each stage in the looking, buying, and post close process. 3. Details. Over a month after close, he calls just to make sure I have my first payment set up ok and seeing if I need help! Come on! 4. Clint was a solid partner in finding me the lowest rate possible, which at the end of the day was extremely important. I'll be knocking on Clint's door when I purchase my next home.

Superior customer service from honest and reliable mortgage lenders…read more I recently bought my first home and thanks to Jodi White and Summit mortgage, I feel like I got a great interest rate and SUPERIOR customer service. Initially I was going to get my loan directly through a major bank and was scheduled to close near the very end of the month. At the beginning of the loan process, this major bank (who, for the sake of anonymity I shall henceforth refer to as "BANK X") also provided good customer service and a slightly higher than average interest rate in exchange for a significant credit toward our closing costs. As the end of the month neared, BANK X suddenly became incommunicado and would not return my calls or emails timely. Apparently once they figure you have agreed to use them as your lender, they have you trapped and they no longer have to be nice. I can take people being rude to me, but what happened next was just unacceptable: 1) BANK X sent me an updated Good Faith Estimate that was FAR HIGHER than the original good faith estimate and with absolutely NO warning 2) When I questioned BANK X about the massive increase, I was given the run around about "points" and "industry changes" 3) Not only did BANK X NOT apologize to me...EVER!...their tone was almost accusatory towards me as if I did something wrong! 4) After all of this, BANK X unable to close before the end of the month despite almost 3 weeks to get the paperwork together Because BANK X couldn't get the paperwork together before the end of the month as we had promised, the seller owed a penalty equal of $1,800.00...which they demanded we pay!!! To summarize, BANK X failed to close on time which had the following consequences: 1) BANK X used it as an excuse to increase my interest rate AND forfeit the credit toward closing costs 2) We had to pay $1,800 in order to make sure we could still buy the house or the seller would walk 3) We had to pay another month's rent where we were living In all, BANK X was a nightmare. I discussed this nightmare with my realtor who recommended Jodi White and Summit Mortgage. I spoke to Jodi who APOLOGIZED for my experience with BANK X and then gave me a quote which knocked BANK X out of the water. Jodi promised me that if I gave her my business, she would close within 3 weeks and that is EXACTLY what she did. When all was said and done, I got such a great deal with Summit, I still saved money even after all of the added expenses of dealing with BANK X. Bottom line, don't concern yourself with who BANK X really is, because if you are not dealing with Jodi White and Summit, you are likely dealing with your own BANK X and you may not yet know it (you soon will). Before choosing a lender, be sure to bargain shop and be sure to give Jodi White a call. I was glad I did.

Ryan Young from Summit Mortgage Corporation helped me in what I thought to be a very daunting…read moreprocess of purchasing my first home. While I was extremely nervous at first, Ryan walked me through every step and was very accommodating to my multitude of questions and concerns. In the end, it was a walk in the park. I found my condo, closed and moved in all within a month. And of course at a rate and term that I am very very pleased with. Ryan Young and the team at Summit Mortgage have exceptional customer service. You never get the feeling that they are too busy or that they have heard your questions a million times before. Purchasing my first home was never daunting because of Ryan Young and Summit Mortgage Corporation. It was exciting, rewarding and one of the best decisions I've ever made. Thank you Ryan Young and the team at Summit Mortgage!

Ian helped my wife and I purchase our first home, and more recently, helped assist with deciding…read morewhether or not we should be refinancing that same home. Throughout both instances, Ian was excellent at explaining a number of confusing things for first-time home buyers, and made us feel comfortable and well informed, which is a feat, as he basically had to explain this to a 5-year old. Ian is very thoughtful, working hard to understand your individual situation and provide advice and guidance during the mortgage process for what works best for you and your family. The entire purchase was smooth and he worked step by step with our Realtor to make sure nothing was overlooked. I'd recommend him to anyone I know!

We would highly recommend the team at Root Mortgage. We were fortunate to work with Juha, Heather,…read moreAlex, and McKinnley each who provided us with an excellent loan and home buying experience. We appreciated their attention to detail, exceptional communication with us and our broker, the teamwork and helpful information they provided made making important choices throughout the process easy. If we need services again in the future we will certainly return to the Root team for their support.

Did not have a good experience with these guys. Needed to go the NQA route and they were not good…read morelisteners, attentive or creative at all. Seemed too cozy shooting fish in a barrel in a high-demand market to really need to advocate for an unconventional loan candidate.

The consultation support we received regarding our financing options from JJ and Christine was…read moregenerous, thorough, and very professional. We were very pleasantly surprised from our first introduction to JJ and team at how prompt and effective their communication was. This process is one that from our experience can feel daunting and overwhelming very quickly, but thanks to JJ and the Two Rivers Mortgage team we feel confident and informed about our options and next steps.

Nikole Potulsky is an absolute dream to work with. She is prompt in her communication, breaks…read morethings down in a way that I am never struggling to keep up, and I can tell she truly cares about me on a human level. I have been navigating some difficult life circumstances and she has never hesitated to make time for me. She knows her business inside and out and still I NEVER felt like she was treating me like a sale pitch. I've had a quite a few experiences with loan officers and she is a GEM. She's not just great at what she does, she's also real - and that's (sadly) hard to find.

Probably the best financing experience of my life and definitely the quickest. If you have a…read morenon-conforming need, NW Private Lending is your key to success. Note the word PRIVATE in the name. That means they don't answer to Fannie Mae or Freddy Mac. They make real decisions based on the viability of the project. It's my opinion (and one I plan to follow, God willing), that you run your project by Eric and NW Private Lending. If it's in his area of core products and he accepts and finances it, go forward. If he refers you to another group he trusts that specializes in your project-type, check that group out. If it's within NW Private Lending's sweet spot and Eric determibes not to approve it, consider backing out. If he doesn't like it, maybe you shouldn't iether. :)

The Vantage Mortgage Group was referred to us from our realtor and I'm glad I took her…read morerecommendation. Todd and the team made us feel as though we are the only clients and made our first home buying experience a breeze. Every conversation (whether in person, over the phone, email, txt) they gave us options and clearly defined guidance on how to proceed with every step of the process.

My experience with Vantage was awesome. A friendly knowledgeable staff, prompt response to all…read morequestions, and locally based. Tia and her team at Vantage made the entire refinancing process completely painless from start to finish, and the whole thing only took about 3wks. I would highly recommend Vantage, and I will be using them again.

David does a amazing job counseling his borrowers through the whole process…read more He has closed many loans with me over the years and I find him to give great attention to detail and he is great with his communication. If you are looking for someone to help you buy a home or looking to refinance I highly recommend David Steinbrugge.

David Steinbrugge is a one-of-a-kind professional, with decades of experience in mortgage lending…read more Having worked with him, as an appraiser, since the 1990's, I know he honestly delivers his financial products with the utmost fiduciary care, and personal service.