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 :)

Sammy is an awesome guy! He was referred to us by one of our close friends who is a real estate…read moreagent and works with Sammy on a regular basis. From the initial pre-approval phase all the way through to closing, Sammy was nothing short of incredible. As first time home buyers, my fiancee and I were very overwhelmed but Sammy seemed to have everything under control. We had a lot of questions for Sammy ranging from advice around gift letters for our down payment and my fiancee not being a US citizen and had our never-ending list of questions answered almost immediately. This combined with Guaranteed Rate's completely digital application system made the process very stress-free. After we moved into our new place, he even went the extra mile and sent us a box of dessert, which we thoroughly enjoyed! I would strongly recommend Sammy and his team, and will continue to use them going forward.

Sammy is very knowledgeable. He made the mortgage process very smooth and seamless. I now consider…read morehim a longlong friend. Looking forward to the refi. Best Craig

Wow! Words can't describe how amazing Janine is. Not only will she make the impossible happen, she…read morewill be of service and assistance to you every step of the way. I don't usually do reviews but you truly deserve this recognition. Since the very beginning, you confidently stated that you will help me get a home no matter what and that's exactly what you did. Words can't describe how appreciative I am to you and I couldn't have asked for a better lender. Thank you a million times!!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Janine. She made all interactions with her very easy to…read morehandle and understand. I had plenty of questions and she was able to answer them all. If she couldn't answer them on the spot she was back in touch with me as soon as she figured it out. Her team is very easy to work and the systems she uses is super user friendly. Thanks Janine!

Dan is unbelievable! Prior to working with Dan I was referred to two other loan officers and it was…read morea nightmare. I was so stressed, anxious and left in the dark. Dan was able to help me in a time crunch so efficiently and explain everything to me. He is knowledgeable and provided me with the information I needed to make things happen. I am so grateful to work with Dan. He completely calmed my nerves and made this process seamless!

I second all the positive comments about working with Dan- buying a house is full of complications…read moreand challenges and reasons to be overwhelmed but Dan made the mortgage process LITERALLY seamless. I've heard horror stories of mortgage companies being careless, changing terms and making last minute demands, etc. etc. but Dan led us through the process, explaining everything [and delivering a great rate] without a hitch. I am SO glad we worked with him, and highly recommend to anyone in the process of seeking a mortgage.

A lot of people told me that dealing with a bank when buying a house is the worst part of the whole…read moreprocess. I was referred to Andrew Monticone out of the Needham branch, through the whole process. Not only did he work step by step and helped me to find the best way for me and my family to get this done quickly and without any delays. He was very good at keeping me informed of what is going on and what to expect next. Communication was terrific and understandable all through this. Even though I dealt with Leader bank in Needham I visited the Seaport branch to open my accounts. In both cases I well pleased with the service and the people that work for this Bank. I wanted to use a small bank just because I knew I wouldn't be just a number in line. And I strongly believe that even if Leader Bank grows to a large bank the service and kindness I received will not change. I would love to thank Andrew and leader bank community for a great job and the compassion on which the showed me and my family. God bless you all. Nelson Vargas.

Andrew is the best loan officer I have ever come across with several years of careful research and…read moredozens of interviews. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, articulate, responsive, and just excellent at his profession. We will always come to Leader because of Andrew M.

My husband and I really appreciated working with Rick and his team. Rick was incredibly timely in…read moreresponding to all of our requests. During our mortgage approval process his team was always quick to answer our questions. We particularly liked the online system used for gathering our various application materials, which made the process easier for us. Both Rick and his team members were very easy to get a hold of, which made obtaining our mortgage one less thing to worry about during the home buying process. We highly recommend Rick and his team!

I've used Rick twice to obtain financing for a new home purchase. I recommend him wholeheartedly…read moreto anyone needing a new mortgage for multiple reasons. First, he helps to understand your entire financial picture and recommend the best product for your individual situation. Also, his fees are most reasonable and his business model where he has partnered with an excellent real estate attorney (Ali Alavi) who discounts his fee leads to lower final closing costs for the consumer. Finally and most importantly, he and his office are efficient and very responsive and will find ways to meet your timeline demands.

From pre-approval to clear-to-close, Dan and his team operated expeditiously while communicating…read morethe why, what and when for each phase of the home financing process. My wife and I are first time homebuyers so we were admittedly on edge at certain points of the process...Dan and Jennifer's expertise kept us at ease throughout. Would absolutely recommend Dan/Fairway for anyone looking to purchase a property whether you're a seasoned buyer or a total greenhorn.

Dan guided me through the loan application process. He was very responsive and patient with my…read morequestions. The entire process went very smoothly. I highly recommend Dan and the Fairway team.

Garett and his team at Fairway have gone above and beyond to make sure we were able to understand…read morethe loan process as first time home-buyers. Garett was readily available to answer any questions and always made sure we understood the process clearly. As first time home buyers this can be a daunting and overwhelming process and we were always met with patience and a lighthearted conversation whenever a question would arise. Thanks to Garett and his team at Fairway we were able to secure a mortgage in a very quick and painless way. We are so thankful the extra time Garett put in for us and recommend him highly.

From the owner: Specialties: Fairway…read moreis one of the largest private lenders with direct relationships with Fannie Mae as well as correspondent lending with a number of secondary investors. This allows for lowest pricing, flexible underwriting, and a variety of loan programs. Since we fund the loan the loans directly you do not have to pay fees mortgage brokers would charge. Equal Housing Opportunity NMLS #2289 Home Loans in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. - Single Family Home Loans - Jumbo Loans - FHA Home Loans - USDA Home Loans - Non Warrantable Condos - Multi Family - Conforming - Non Conforming - VA Mortgages

John Donlan walked me through the mortgage process and continually updated me on the best rates…read moreavailable and the proper amount to put down on my property. I was so impressed with the work of John and his team that I refinanced with them several years later when there was a sizable drop in interest rates. I can't recommend Gold Coast Mortgage highly enough. This is the very best mortgage company on the North Shore. Thank you John and team.

I had a fantastic experience with Jessica and Matt. We had a lot of challenges in our situation and…read morethey always powered through it no matter how difficult. I was treated like family and I couldn't be more grateful for everything they have done for me. Every question I had was answered to full extent and every phone call or email was answered promptly. I can't thank Gold Coast mortgage enough for helping me find my dream home! I absolutely recommend thank you for valuing my situation as if it was your own!

This is the second time I have done a mortgage with Katherine. She is beyond knowledgeable. She…read moreand her team work with you to make it a seamless process. I could not more highly recommend her!!!

I have used Katherine's services for two home purchases, and I can't say enough about her. She is…read morededicated and kind throughout the process, and she goes being what is expected of her. Katherine answered our call and sent paperwork we needed while she was on vacation out of the country, and got us into our new home, so yes, she is superb.