As first time homebuyers in a competitive area, the process felt incredibly daunting. Amit & his team helped make the financial aspect much less stressful, providing digestible bits of education, answering all of our questions, and providing reassurance every step of the way! Super approachable and worked tirelessly to help us secure the best rate possible. You can tell he really takes pride in his work and the services his company offers. Amit & his team are extremely professional, communication was top notch every step of the way. Would highly recommend Mamba and Amit to any of our loved ones. read more

We had an amazing experience working with Amit and Sonia at Mamba Capital Lending. They were always available, extremely professional, and guided us through every step of the process. Thanks to them, buying our first home in San Francisco's competitive market was smooth despite the challenges. They even stepped in to fill the gaps when our realtor lacked experience, truly going above and beyond their scope of work. read more

Marc and his team are simply the best! I love Marc's overall approach; he emphasizes education throughout the process. I felt well informed and confident at each step because Marc had taken the time to clearly explain the nuts and bolts of my transaction. As a solo first time home buyer, his clarity, deep insight, and forecasting ability were exactly the kind of support that I needed. Marc really goes above beyond. When things got tricky behind the scenes (stubborn HOA :[ ), Marc went to bat for me to resolve the issue. He made sure nothing slipped through the cracks while also keeping me reassured and in the loop. And let's not forget the team - shoutout to Albert, Uyen, and Tania! Everyone was incredibly responsive and professional, making the loan approval process smooth and stress-free for me. I am very grateful for the support they provided me and I very confidently refer any friends/family in need of a lending partner to Marc and his team! read more

Thank you again Marc and your team for another smooth transaction. This will be my third time working with Marc and his team! Marc always manages to find the perfect type of loan for me without any issues. His quick response time and communication is key. Looking forward to working with him AGAIN in the future! read more

I had an amazing experience with the whole team. They were avoe to guide your throughout the process of getting a house loan. They were always ahead of it so you knew what it was coming up next. Also, they did a great job taking care of each client as they are not just numbers but people for them. Will use them again and they are recommended for anyone, beginner or expert in the matter read more

Marc and his team are amazing!!!! They helped us through every step of the process and we are so grateful for their hard work. We highly recommend working with them. read more

I typically do not put any effort into writing reviews unless the people and/or service has made a significant impact on me. In April of 2022, I was introduced to Marc Bui and Melissa Turner by my amazing realtor, Nick Nguyen. My fiancé and I were exploring different options for a home loan. Marc and Melissa exceeded my expectations on customer service and professionalism--qualities that are actually very difficult to find nowadays. Those qualities included: 1) Valuing importance of building rapport/trusting relationship, 2) Appropriate and timely responses through email, phone, or texts, 3) Thorough [note: very, very thorough] explanation of the loan process by means of a Zoom presentation. With the climate of the housing market and interest rates, my fiancé and I ended up choosing another lender based solely on the decision of numbers. Because of the stellar relationship that Marc and Melissa brought forth, I only felt it was courteous to inform them of our decision. Marc called me on the same day to check-in. Business aside, he is just a stellar human being and I know that if I needed anything--I can reach out to them. Who knows, our paths might cross again someday in the future for other financial opportunities! read more

Albert and the entire team were exceptional. Early on in the process, Albert took the time to explain what the loan process would look like, what the anticipated payments would be and what options we had. Albert was always willing to answer questions, especially when we were worried about how the loan process would work once we closed. Albert and the team were confident in their ability to to clear the loan contingency quickly and this made our offer stronger for the house we ended up buying. During closing, the team was exceptional. Tania was patient and helped us smoothly navigate through the expected challenges in closing. While others may offer slightly lower rates, if you are a first time homebuyer or would like to minimize stress, we strongly recommend Albert and his team. read more

This review is LONG overdue (sorry Marc, you deserve better from me lol). Marc and his team are top notch and truly go above and beyond with customer service and care. Marc helped me with my first mortgage back in 2019 and I've done two refis with him since (just recently closed on my second last month). I have no complaints what-so-ever and Marc has always been helpful, informative, and responsive. His team (Albert especially! But Melissa and the others too!) are truly experts at what they do and are available to help and guide you every step of the way. I have to be honest and say, even though I trust Marc each time, I always do comparison shop. Marc always pulls through, though, and it's always made the most sense (both financially and for convenience) to work with Marc. I highly recommend the team - you won't regret it! Plus, he sends some awesome cookies when you close. read more

Where do I begin...Marc was our lender that helped us with our first home purchase 5 years ago. At that moment I knew I could rely on his team's help always. Marc just helped us fund our new home that we purchase about 2 weeks ago. This time, it was for a new build so we had to wait a few months before closing. Marc's team was there the whole way, they answered all my questions within hours. They have great knowledge rate lock, appraisals questions, documentations, and many more. I have referred a few friends to Marc and will continue to do so. Marc provides more value than just helping us fund our house, he educates us on how this whole thing work. I'm sure I'll reach out to Marc again hopefully in a not too distance future. Thank you Marc for your help! read more

Marc, Albert and the rest of the team were phenomenal from the start. I was incredibly nervous as a first time home buyer and they were professional and personal from start to finish! They were able to close the loan in about three weeks!! My parents and in laws were in tears. This was above and beyond the best experience ever. Thank you guys again for all your hard work! read more

Marc's team is one of the best I've ever met. I went in for an educational piece since I wasn't looking to buy now but then he sold me. He even found out that I qualified or additional tax benefit! I'm a first time buyer and I had no idea what I was doing until I sat down and talked with Marc. He wasn't pushy at all, it was just to see what I could afford and what the going rate was. I saw their acceptance rate was pretty high (which is difficult in this market since everyone's buying cash)! It worked out for me since I got accepted very quickly when there were other offers on the table! I submitted the required paper work which was super easy to do. Melissa, Albert, and team was fantastic. If i had any questions they would reach out to me and answer all my questions and concerns! The paper work was super easy and they gave me a little summary of things to sent me to help me understand better as well. Overall the experience was fantastic. They will do an annual review with you around your purchase date to see if that's still the right loan for you! If you're paying PMI they'll see how much your place is worth and if it's time to remove off PMI. I've heard stories on how most lenders just leave it so they can collect the extra money, but not Marc's team! If you were scared like me and don't know what you're doing. Just go! it's 1 hour and you'll feel like a family member is helping you out WITH all the right knowledge and guidance. No pressure at all, they just arm you with knowledge so you're prepared when you're actually ready to purchase! I will definitely be back and will try to send all my friends and family to Marc's team! read more

First Time Homeowners! My husband and I had the most amazing experience with Marc Bui and his team at Fairway (Thrive). I first met Marc in 2012 when a good friend (and amazing realtor, Bonnie) introduced us. I wanted to get an idea of the home buying process and see where I needed to focus my attention in order to make it happen. Marc laid out everything I needed to hear and so our journey to own a home near the beach began. Fast forward almost 10 years later, a couple career changes, a marriage and a cat named Buddy, and we finally did it. We are so thankful for Marc and his team for putting in all the hard work to get us approved. We started looking at homes late February 2021 and had our keys March 28th. It was absolutely insane but also thrilling, exciting, at times frightening, and in the end the most rewarding and exhilarating feeling of accomplishment. We highly recommend Marc and all the wonderful partners at Thrive. * * * Thank you for being apart of our very first home purchase. read more

Marc and his whole team (from Angilla, Terri, Melissa, etc. - referred by our realtor Grace Mangalus of ReMax) made our first home buying experience so pleasant and easy, and most of all they worked with us to be flexible with the mortgage rate (of course we understood that this is only possible during this volatile market times). They have guided us what to look out for in buying a home, and taught us which deal is better for our budget. It made us feel cared for and not just as 'another client'. read more

These guys were great. The communication was solid and the results were what we expected. We got into our first home (ever) and through the process of underwriting, there were a couple bumps in the road, but the Bui team helped us navigate through them. I recommend Fairway to anyone looking to buy a home. Also, they give you these cookies as a gift that are to die for. Soooooo good. Thank you Marc and team. We really appreciate sticking this out with us. We love our home!!! read more

We worked with Marc Bui and the team in Dec 2019 and are now immensely happy in our new home. This was my third time purchasing a home, but our first home here in CA as we are new to the area (after living abroad for 12 years long). Having worked with other real estate agents from big firms, we can say with confidence that the service from Fairway (Marc Bui team) was excellent. They toured us through homes on our schedule, and shepherded a relatively complicated sale through to completion, keeping us in the loop along the way. If you want a good group of people who know real estate to handle all the technical details, show you homes, give you advice, prepare all the paperwork, and close the deal for you on your new house - we highly recommend Marc Bui and his team. We'd be happy to be a reference for the Marc Bui team. Thank you.... Marc, Albert, John, Melissa and the rest of your team read more

Thank you Marc and his awesome team for helping us closed escrow on our first home. They are very professional and work on a timely matter. I would highly recommend Marc and his team to anyone who's trying to buy the their first home. Thank you! read more

If I could give Marc and his team 10 stars, I would. This was my first time buying a home and everyone told me what a headache it was. Marc and his team made it seem so simple. They mapped out the process in detail before we started so we were informed about the steps we were going to need to do. We worked with Melissa mostly and she was so attentive and the line of communication was always open. From the first initial contact to the final signing, they made us feel so comfortable and so at ease. If we ever buy another house, we wouldnt use anyone but Marc Bui Team. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL TYPES OF BUYERS - EXPERIENCED OR FIRST TIMERS! read more

EXCELLENT! Professional, friendly. Marc and his team go above and beyond! They are the best! A special thanks to Albert for always being there for me! xoxo, Rosanna read more

Marc and the team at Fairway Mortgage helped me out so many times over the past 5 years, I've lost count. When I first was looking for a house many years ago, I required assistance and Marc referred me to someone else that could help me better than keep me at his place just to make a buck. After many years I was finally able to purchase a house, and Marc, Albert, and the rest of the team made everything go so quickly and smoothly. We started up paperwork and were able to close in about a month. They were always available at all times, and whenever I asked for something or requested something, I got an answer back almost immediately. The communication was very good, and I have nothing back to say about them. They also gave me a congrats on home purchase gift, which was amazing of them. I closed my place with help from both Marc and Elizabeth Do realty, and they did everything so quickly, efficiently, and professionally; I am still at a loss for words. Thank you all!! read more

I would give them a 6 out of 5 if I could. They exceeded our expectations and needs. Marc Bui and Fairway Mortgage were recommended by a friend when we needed a fairly quick home loan pre-approval. Marc went above and beyond to serve us, and although we thought we were going to use our Credit Union for our home loan, we could not deny the impeccable customer service, communication, industry knowledge, and reliability that Marc and his team exhibited. Listening to our instincts proved to pay-off. We had a 14 day escrow - 14 DAYS - and Marc and his team made it one of the most organized, painless, and exciting 2 weeks of this whole year-long packing, moving, and house hunting process. Even when the interest rates dropped 5 days before we were set to close escrow, Marc and his team made it happen! They hustled to notify us, worked around our busy work-lives and made sure documents were updated so that we could notarize documents before the weekend ended. We secured our LOWER INTEREST RATE and still closed within the same 14-day goal. It truly was a blessing to find Marc Bui and Fairway Mortgage. We could not have pictured a more pleasant, organized, easy, and enjoyable escrow process. Do yourself a favor and use them. You will not be disappointed. read more

Our family owes Marc and his team for what they did for our family. Without them, we would not have heard those magical words "they took your offer" or "your loan has been approved." Marc not only connected us with our agent that was at that time listing a perfect home for our family, but he helped us with our loan process. He has little kids too so he knew what was important to us. Him and his team kept us well informed throughout the whole process that closed so fast I don't even know how (jk yes i did actually know how because there was always a call, a text, a message, or video that walked us through every single step of the way) but they did it and because of each and every hard working, kind hearted person in that office that we worked with, we can now be the owners of a beautiful house with a big yard/land, and location where our family can grow together. Thank you Thrive Lending. We are forever grateful and i will do better than just a few words on a review, I will help send anyone I know over to you guys! read more

Great company. Really easy to work with and really thorough. There was alot of information I didn't know as a first time home buyer and they made sure to educate me. Marc and Albert have been really great with communication and they found the best loan ideal for me. They also work close with your real estate agents to get the job done. I'll be using them again in the future and referring people as wel. read more

Marc and his team are absolutely the best that I could have ever hoped for. I felt as if I was receiving a truly elite level of one-on-one concierge service from a lender. They were able to answer every question I had as a first-time homebuyer, and were 100% in my corner when it came to trying to get the deal done. I hear stories about the issues that people have when shopping for the cheapest rate from a faceless online lender. The truth of the matter is, if you can't get an offer accepted, and a deal done, then it doesn't really matter what kind of rate you can get in the first place. Marc's team knew me on a first name basis and were in constant contact, even outside of normal business hours, because that's the kind of personalized attention that makes them the best. If I'm ever in the market again, I know exactly who I'm going with! read more

Let's start with my initial decision to go with Marc Bui at iMortgage in Newport Beach California. He has been providing profession mortgage loans for 20 years. This would be my 3rd transaction with Marc Bui. He and his office staff Albert Ngo was always so helpful with getting us prepared for the required documents that were needed to process the loan. This 3rd transaction, we had purchased a new build and there were about 5 other buyers who's homes were release the same day and were due to close at the same time we were. It is such a great thing to have as bragging rights to be able to say we moved in before anyone due to Marc's extreme dedication to deliver and have the loan fund first and on time (according to the builders). For the shop itself, the iMortgage office is very nice in appearance and was very modern looking. It was great to walk into a professional setting when I had to hand Marc some documents. It was a good first impression on the building. When buying or refinancing I am sure you think about the rates. We got a great rate from Marc. We were able to lock in the rate early in our process in case the rates went up. That saved us some money. Ask Marc if this option still is available and is applicable for you. Does yelp have a 6th star to give to Marc and the iMortgage team? I'd give it to them! I have recommended Marc in the past, I will continue to recommend him. The loan went so swiftly that my parents should be using him soon. If you are a new home buyer, you'll love Marc. If you are buying your 2nd home and use him, you would say, "why didn't you find him sooner". Get your loan processed by an experienced professional who delivers. Call Marc Bui ---- I did! read more

Let me start off by apologizing to Marc and his team for the late review. They did an outstanding job and I can't thank them enough. Marc was not our first choice. We actually didn't find Marc until after being turned off by several other lenders I won't name but rhyme with chmase and fells wargo, among others. I am sooo glad we found Marc tho. From the moment my wife and I sat with him we felt very comfortable. He will answer any question you have and make sure you understand the process. We closed escrow Dec 24...YES, xmas eve. As you might imagine we were nervous we wouldn't close due to the holidays. Marc and his team were on top of it tho. They pushed hard on their end to get all documentation to escrow ahead of time. Leading up to closing week he called me with weekly updates and on the week of closing we spoke pretty much every day. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to be able to get a hold of your lender in the last few days of escrow. Talk about stressful times. Let me apologize again for bugging him so much...we had a lot of questions. But he was great about it. And he probably won't like me advertising this but I called him pretty late on a couple occasions and again, he took my calls. I couldn't even get a returned call from chmase and fells wargo. We had such a great experience with Marc and we will definitely be using him again. I wouldn't say we're BFF's (yet) but I do consider him a friend. Coincidentally his daughter and my son were born a couple months apart and like proud pushy dads we exchanged a few baby pics. haha If you're looking for a lender do yourself a favor and contact Marc...you will not be disappointed. read more

Before I met Marc, I knew nothing about how a mortgage works. After working with Marc and his team, I feel like I know everything there is know. He answers all questions clearly and will explain anything as thoroughly as possible. He's also very honest and sincere and will give you straight answers. Marc will never "back peddle" like the big banks because he has nothing to hide. He will offer you the best rate that he can and he will give you an honest comparison vs the big banks. Highly recommend Marc and his team. They made my life a breeze compared to the big banks and I'll never look back. thank you Marc and team! read more

First off, I don't write reviews. I only write reviews when I really like the business or service and I like them enough to promote want to promote. Actually... I have to REALLY like a place/service to write a review. With that said, I would give Marc and his team 10 stars if I could. I bought my first house recently and had a horrific experience with the lender. I'm a project management professional... I practically planned everything I could to "prepare" my self for my first home. I got pre-approved.. did all of my homework, had all my ducks lined up and was beyond excited to buy my first home... long story short, my first lender absolutely screwed me over. My agent recommend Marc and his team and from the very first day I immediately knew that I can rely on them and that this was going to be a MUCH better experience than the one I had previously. Marc was very thorough and walked me through the entire process. He took the time to understand my needs and went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable with every moment of the transaction. I was able to close escrow in 13 days!!! Even after funding, Marc called me twice to ensure I was satisfied with the entire process... talk about above and beyond! People may not think so but I know from experience that going with the right loan agent makes a word a difference. read more

As first time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions. Marc and his team at iMortgage made the whole home buying experience easy and fun! They're very friendly and professional. They responded to all of our inquiries in a timely manner and the weekly updates are a plus! My mom and sister will be going to Marc for their home refinance, because I know they will get the same awesome service we received! Thanks again Marc, Albert, and Melissa! You guys rock! read more

My experience with Melissa Turner and the rest of the Marc Bui team at iMortgage was nothing short of outstanding! This was our first time purchasing a home and I am extremely grateful to have worked with them. Throughout the entire process Melissa was extremely helpful in answering the many questions I had about the mortgage process. All of her responses were quick and knowledgeable. It was very easy to reach Melissa or another member of the team anytime that I had a question of any kind. I also really enjoyed the helpful videos that explained each step of the mortgage process. I would definitely recommend Marc Bui's team, and specifically Melissa Turner, to anyone going through the mortgage process. They went above and beyond helping us purchase our first home and exceeded my expectations! read more

This was my 2nd time purchasing a home and I must say that Marc and team blew my 1st experience out of the water. Marc's team was very informative through the entire escrow process and was very responsive to every call, email or text I had. The biggest thing that won me over was how we connected on a personal level, so it made it easy for me to ask dumb questions or to just call whenever i wanted. I would totally recommend them to anybody looking for a new home. read more

Marc Bui and his team are fantastic. I used them three and a half years ago when I purchased my first home, and I was extremely happy and impressed by their professionalism, communication, and overall customer experience. When I was ready to refinance my loan, I contacted Marc again, and I was glad that I did. Just like with my initial loan, Marc and his team went above and beyond what I could expect. I would like to also mention Albert Ngo. Albert was always available when I had a question or concern during the loan process, replied back to my requests very quickly, provided me with updates over the phone and email, and was overall a pleasure to speak with. Marc and Albert, thanks again for providing me with high quality lending services. I will definitely use Marc and iMortgage again for future mortgage needs. read more

This is our third time working with Marc's team, and if we decide to sell our house or refinance it, it won't be the last. What I like the most is that they are so attentive and quick to respond to any question I have. read more

I can't thank you Marc and Albert enough for all the work they put in to make my home loan transaction so seamless. Their prompt responses via phone and email, quick turnaround time and detailed attention at every step of the way really helped to drive to fund our loan and close on the home earlier than expected and we tremendously appreciate the effort they put forth. I would highly recommend Marc's team to any and all of my friends and family! read more

We are really appreciative for everything Marc and his team did to make our home purchase happen. They were available to us every step of the way and made the process go as smoothly as possible, especially on tight deadlines. From start to finish to follow up, we felt that we were in capable hands and are thankful to have them support us. read more

I just closed escrow and wanted to write a review of my smooth experience with this team. I consulted with 2 different lenders that were recommended by my agent before I chose this team. I ended up going with this team due to a tax credit program they offered first time home buyers. I was told lenders rarely do this program because it takes some work and they do not get anything for it. Even the other lender seemed hesitant about it when I asked him. Marc Bui's team is super friendly and informative. Every teammate treated me like their only client and were always available. I actually almost had 2 full experiences with them because I went into escrow on one property but backed out of escrow 10 days in. One day I reached out and asked if they could run numbers on two properties I was about to see and they did it that same night! It was a good thing too because I quickly realized one property was out of my league so I didn't waste my time. I ended up buying the other property and received a GREAT rate (they locked in that great rate both times actually)! They have a nice little online link they send you that breaks out all the numbers. Marc Bui even called me for a post escrow discussion, which I heard is really rare for lenders to do. He gave me some great info and tools for home owning and let me know their post closing agent would be in touch with regular check-ins to help with me with things like estate planning, and letting me know if rates have dropped for a possible refi. I highly recommend this team! read more

Marc & his team went above and beyond for us, and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. After starting our mortgage process with another lender, and experiencing less-than-stellar service, working with the iMortgage team was a huge relief. We were first time home buyers, so we needed a lot of guidance, and communication. They were always quick to respond to emails, and kept us in the loop on our loan process. We also have other family members that have worked with iMortgage in the past, and their experience was equally positive. read more

Throughout a very unique transaction and an influx in the mortgage market, Marc and his team persevered through and we closed! Happy to have succeeded together and looking forward to working together again. Having worked together on multiple occasions I am always pleased with Marc communication. I appreciate Marc's approach and his honesty. read more

Marc and his team are the best I've worked with! I highly recommend using them for your mortgage needs! They make sure you are informed of your options and update you on the status of your loan application. What a quick, smooth transaction! Thank you Marc and Albert! read more

Marc is a very knowledgable and sincere loan consultant. I always felt like he was looking out for my best interest. He was also very patient when it came to answering the questions I had, and I had many! Marc continues to answer my questions in a prompt manner. As a first time home buyer, I had many questions and concerns. Marc helped put those concerns to rest. He even followed up to ensure I was updated with the loan process. I had a very positive experience with iMortgage. read more