Greg, Courtney, and Brandy were all incredible! Outstanding communication and responsiveness. You…read morewon't work with a better team through this process.

I worked with Bob and his group to finance my new home last year. To a person, they were calm,…read morethorough, professional and prompt. Hopefully this is my last mortgage, but should the need arise again (and my wife doesn't kill me!) Bob Hester and the First Mortgage Group will be the first call.

Roll out the red carpet because the Moreira Team has made my cross-country move from Washington…read moreState to Georgia feel like a breeze! So there I was, almost settling for a 'meh' mortgage deal--$400K, 20% down, and a steep 7.45% interest rate. I decided to have a second opinion and Found Moreira Team with so many great reviews, so I decided to contact them. Enter Lucky, my mortgage matchmaker. Within half an hour (no joke!), he rang me back with a deal that had my jaw dropping: $470K approved, just 3.5% down, and a 6.75% interest rate! But wait, there's more: The team had a cherry on top: They referred me to a superb Realtor named Catherine, who gave me a grand tour of Georgia homes. From there, Taylor and Amanda whisked through the paperwork, ensuring everything was ready in two weeks. For a first-time homebuyer, they turned what could've been a daunting drama into a smooth, feel-good experience. I'm so happy I found them! So if you're in the market for a great mortgage team, look no further. This team is the best!

I found Moreira Team through all the reviews here, and they were right. From the time I first…read morereached out to them more than a year ago to when I finally found a house this year, they were communicative, responsive, and honest. They worked so fast to help me meet the seller's request for a more accelerated closing period, and throughout the process I always knew what was happening and what I needed to do next. Highly recommend them.

We couldn't be happier with the loan process at Northpoint Mortgage. Paul Howard was our loan…read moreofficer and exceeded our expectations. He came highly recommended by our realtor and now we know why. He worked quickly to get the loan ready for our home closing. If you're buying a home, call Paul!

I worked with Tony and his team on a loan as a first time buyer. They are absolutely amazing. They…read moresend an email every step of the way so all of your questions are answered up front and you always know where you are in the loan process. They also gave me a great rate. I can highly recommend based on my experience and will use them in the future.

Great opportunity to make friends with those who serve or have family whom serves…read more Will Never bank anywhere else .

Horrible experience at the Kennesaw location. I'm changing banks as soon as I can!!! Service…read moreproviders not friendly at all!!

After reviewing a number of other loan provider options I decided to select Scott Shapiro. The…read moreinterest rates Regions was providing were good, but I went with Scott because he very quickly understood what I was looking for in a loan and was able to come back and answer questions regarding my special circumstances. He provided several clear/straightforward options that made my decision much less stressful. He was always detailed in his work, and he followed up himself on ensuring that all documents needed were provided. I would certainly recommend him as an option to anyone looking for a loan, he is very much on top of his game and extremely efficient.

In March 2014 we were in the process of building a home in Milton, GA, and we got a mortgage…read morepre-approval from Scott Shapiro at Regions Bank in Woodstock. It was a quick, two day process that was required by the home's builder to assure them we could afford the new home. Soon after the pre-approval we were lured into working with another mortgage broker by our real estate agent. The new mortgage broker and company (who will remain nameless) took all of our paperwork and presumably began the mortgage process for a closing four months later in mid July. Fast forward to the day before our four-month-scheduled closing date and the broker calls saying that they don't have the appraisal back and we won't be able to close as promised. Little did I know at that point that the appraisal, which was approved over a week later, was the least of my worries. Did I mention that our mover was ready to deliver our cross country household items the day after the scheduled closing? Everything had to go into storage... I was mad as a hornet, and three days after the scheduled closing the broker offered to pay for our storage in transit, and when asked if I should be considering another mortgage company he said, "I would". That's when I called Regions Bank and "Superman", aka Scott Shapiro. Scott had remained in touch since March, and really wanted our business. He said that if he received our paperwork and loan app he would get the pre-approval again. If that went well he would try to settle in three weeks. We were excited to have the word "hope" back in our vocabulary. Mr. Shapiro communicated with us regularly about our loan's processing status, and while the other guys were continuing to dilly dally processing the loan Scott became more and more confident that Regions could settle in only two weeks. What I learned in this process is that post-2008 meltdown it is critically important that you create and maintain a close relationship with your mortgage broker/contact. It is even more important that your mortgage broker/contact has a lot of experience and is tight with his/her processors to facilitate an expeditious approval. Also, while working with brokers is not necessarily a bad thing, we found that working with a direct lender like Regions made all the difference. Well, nine working days after we submitted our loan package to Scott "Superman" Shapiro and the mortgage professionals at Regions Bank the loan was fully approved. We closed the next day, on August 8th, ten days from start to finish. Truly amazing!!! The first company made our mortgage process a gut wrenching ordeal, and Scott truly saved the day. I can't say enough about Scott Shapiro, his professionalism, how accountable he is, how well he communicates and how he can execute a plan. His skills are truly exceptional, and I would recommend him and Regions Bank to ANYONE looking for a home loan.

I've worked with and have known Gerald Chamblin over a decade. I've experienced many loan…read moretransactions with him that have gone quite smoothly, contributed to his product knowledge, attention to details, and thinking outside the box. Gerald has always provided top notch service, a very professional demeanor and a warm friendly attitude towards his clients. I would certainly recommend Gerald to any home buyer or investor looking for mortgage financing

Townhome is wonderful but their WARRANTY dept is trash! I had to spend $500 to have my handyman…read morecome by to reinstall my clothes racks in my primary bedroom! ALL of my clothes fell on the floor at 3am in the morning because they weren't installed correctly! SD warranty dept told me it wasn't covered under my one yr workmanship warranty because I exceeded the weight limit! The rack wasn't even all the way full when it fell!! All good though, I got it installed correctly this time with better materials & an extra rack. Even my handyman said it was installed with cheap materials! My townhome is great, but the warranty dept avoids any responsibility if anything goes wrong! Thank goodness I had the extra $$$ to have it repaired!

How come Smith Douglas has a 4.7 rating on thier website and a 1.0 rating here?…read more I have lived in my Smith Douglas home for two years, and what began as disappointment with the landscaping has grown into serious buyer's remorse. I have already spent about $6,000 trying to correct the yard and landscaping, and I am still only partway toward having the kind of property I expected when I purchased the home. It started as disappointment and has grown now into deep regret. The larger issue is not just landscaping. Our declarations included no meaningful cap on rentals, and today roughly 33% of the homes in Laurel Park are rentals. That level of investor ownership has changed the character of the neighborhood. While some may argue that rentals do not significantly affect property values or community standards, our experience says otherwise. In our neighborhood, the rental homes appear to account for a disproportionate share of HOA violations, including neglected yards, trash, beer cans in the street, speeding, loud profanity, and other disturbances. Law enforcement has also been called to the neighborhood multiple times, and as far as I am aware, those incidents have been tied to rental properties. This is not something that should surprise anyone. A neighborhood with a high percentage of rentals is simply different from a neighborhood primarily made up of owner-occupied homes. People who plan to work 30 years to pay for a home should know exactly what they are getting before signing a contract. My advice to buyers is simple: before purchasing from any builder, obtain and carefully study a certified copy of the Articles of Declaration and HOA documents. Pay special attention to rental restrictions, investor ownership limits, enforcement authority, and architectural standards. What is missing from those documents may matter just as much as what is included. If you want to stroll around here and see what I am talking about feel free to contact me. We are on the fence about moving, if we move now, we lose around 70K, if we move later - who knows. Buying a home should not be a crap shoot, watch for the details. Pro tip: If the agent tells you no rentals or limited to 10 % get a copy of the declarations and bylaws, have the agent sign beside the language that shows you are protected. It could save you 100K in the short term.

Very dissatisfied with his service. He was more than happy to list us as a client in selling out…read morehome, but we received nothing in return. He would not return out texts, calls or emails. After two months of trying to get in touch with him we decided to terminate our business relationship with him.

Please look elsewhere. If you are looking for an Agent who truly will protect your best interests…read moreon the buying and/or selling end please reconsider working with David. Unfortunately, my Husband and I put all of our trust in David and he led us to purchasing a home with mold and termites. To date, he's done nothing to assist us and we've been left with over $20k in repairs following closing. All he cares about is making money. There are so many other Agents and Brokers available in Metro Atlanta to assist you.