My husband and I recently closed on a refinance through Area Home Lending. I can't adequately express how incredibly helpful Christopher Lewis was every step of the way. He helped us close on the original loan over a year ago and I was so impressed at his remarkable level of service that I wrote a letter to the owner because I felt it needed to be noted. I have closed on a couple loans with other companies and I've never experienced such attentiveness from any loan representative. It almost felt as though we were using some VIP service. From his near immediate response at almost any hour of the day, to his willingness to go out of his way to do research and answer tricky questions, he makes it feel as if you are his only priority. Chris will have our business for years to come and I will definitely be sending our friends his way. read more

My husband and I used Area Home Lending for the purchase of our first and second home. Both times, Rhonda Brooks went above and beyond to make sure the process was as smooth as it could possibly be. We all know that the process of buying a home varies from one purchase to the next. In our case, our second purchase was a lot more daunting than the first. However, Rhonda Brooks was relentless, and she got all issues (none of which were any fualt of hers or ours) resolved een sooner than we anticipated. She was extremely knowledgeable and communicated with us every step of the way. We would use Rhonda Brooks again and again. read more

Jason and Dana exceeded all of my expectations during the home buying process. I don't think there are enough words to describe how great they are! The entire process from start to finish was so smooth and easy that it almost didn't seem real. They were always very quick to answer any questions I had, put in extra time to make sure I knew and understood all of my options, put my mind at ease when I would get nervous about the process, kept me informed every single step of the way, and we even closed 4 days sooner than originally estimated. They did an outstanding job and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know. read more

I just recently purchased a home. My first. I needed a lot of hand holding throughout the process, but the mortgage assistant was there for me throughout the process from start to finish. Even when she was on vacation, she would keep me up to date on everything that was going on. Erin, made an awesome impression on me, and I would use Area Home Lending again. She would explain everything to me. She has contacts throughout the industry that helped speed things up, and we closed when she said we would. I would highly recommend Area Home Lending and her if you plan on buying or refinancing a home. read more

2020 has been a crazy year with a lot of uncertainty and obstacles. The one place you will not find uncertainty and obstacles is with Area Home Lending. They were instrumental in helping me purchase my first home 3 years ago. With interest rates being so low, I did not hesitate to contact them again to help me refinance my mortgage. Nick Terito did an amazing job of explaining all my options and following up every step of the way. Communication is extremely important to me and he far exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be contacting them in the future for any other mortgage needs. read more

I recently refinanced my home in 2017 and I must say that Chris Lewis at AHL was absolutely phenomenal! I have worked with lenders in the past and had issues with communication and had no issues in this area with Chris. He was on top of EVERYTHING and often answered my questions prior to my even asking them, which shows how knowledgeable he is. I got the impression that he actually cared and was willing to go above and beyond to assist me, and for this I am very grateful. He is kind, knowledgeable, caring, and might I mention, lightening fast! I could not have ask for a better lender. read more

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Erin Pisani was amazing! From the purchase of my first and second home to the sell of my first home, she has been there every step to answer all of my questions and takes the time to listen to my concerns. I have recommended her to several of my friends who have since used Area home lending and Erin to complete the purchases of their first time homes. Thank you thank you thank you!Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. read more

Melissa Halabi with Area Home Lending is one of the nicest, most professional, caring people I have ever met. I cannot recommend this company and more specifically her enough. During the process, I made an honest but grave mistake that made her job a lot more difficult than it should have been. Melissa handled this with the utmost grace and patience. She continued to stay in contact with me, keep me calm and reassure me each step of the way. The best decision I made during this home loan process was choosing her and her company. A++++++++++++++++++++++++ rating all the way around. read more

Area Home Lending is a wonderful company!! The lender I worked with was wonderful!! She was knowledgable and efficient. I had talked to several lenders and when I came across Area Home Lending I felt like I was in good hands since this was my first time to buy a home and I had no idea what I was doing. She explained everything to me in detail and kept up with me throughout the buying process. I taught buying a home was going to be stressful but instead it was smooth and a breeze! I throughly enjoyed my experience with Area Home Lending! I would definitely recommend hands down!! read more

My Husband and I are young, first time home buyers, which is always scary but Christopher Lewis made us feel comfortable and we were never scared to ask questions. He was informative, fast, and guided us on the best ways to start a mortgage loan. Christopher is phenomenal , nice Christian man and professional! Our Realtor was very pleased in working with him too. Everyone has busy schedules but we had access to signing paperwork electronically which was so helpful. If and when we need another mortgage loan, Christopher will be our guy and he should be yours too!!! read more

I recently purchased a house through Area Home Lending. Erin and Jason were awesome answering all my questions, and pretty much babysitting me throughout the whole process. This is my first house, and I was so nervous that everything would fall apart. But they did it. The processing team was awesome. Also, after I closed, I missed placed my Act of Cash sale and my temporary payment coupon. All I did was call up, and with in minutes, Jeff, the post closing person had emailed it to me. I would highly recommend Area Home Lending for all your mortgage needs. read more

My son and I had the best experience purchasing our homes. Our Loan Officer was Melissa Halabi. I highly recommend Melissa for all of your mortgage loans needs. Melissa is very patient and hard working. She went above and behind to ensure we were able to get the loans to purchase our dream Homes. If you are looking for a hard working, experienced and knowledgeable loan officer I suggest you give Melissa Halabi with Area Leading in Baton Rouge a call. The Loan processor Monica was great too. Thank you again Melissa and the whole team. You guys are the best. read more

Being a first time home owner and not understanding anything that comes along with this process was more than scary. I was worried that I don't know enough about this and would be in over my head. Then I met Christopher Lewis of Area Home Lending and he went above and beyond all of my expectations. He made sure to answer all my questions (many many questions) and reassured me along the way. He made my first home purchase a breeze and I couldn't be more than grateful for him. I will continue to refer anyone that I know to Christopher and Area Home Lending. read more

I am a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Services and my first client referred me to Erin thinking I could make a good contact in the lending world. You guys!! Erin is the most helpful person and I am so thankful for the relationship we have! She is always super available to my clients and she goes above and beyond to make sure that we are taken care of. I would HIGHLY recommend Erin to anyone! Thank you Area Home Lending for having such a dedicated employee! Ya'll go see Erin Pisani at Area Home Lending for all of your lending needs! read more

In response to the review from J.B. I'm very sorry you were dissatisfied. As I explained during the loan process, due to your home being in a very rural area (Lutcher) and lack of any comparable sales we had to do two appraisals to get this loan closed. This was done at our expense and we did close as promised. The buyer and Realtor were very happy with the entire process. I'm very sorry you were not happy with the sale of your home. We strive to keep customer service our #1 priority. Jason Guerin -Area Home Lending read more

I had the pleasure of working with Melissa and Area Home Lending while purchasing my new home. Melissa was so personable and attentive. She was available at any time to answer any and all questions. She walked me through the entire process and always kept me informed. She made my home buying experience smooth and extremely pleasant. She even checked in with me multiple times after closing to ensure all was well with my purchase. She truly went above and beyond! I highly recommend working with Melissa and Area Home Lending! read more

My husband and I are first time home buyers and were extremely nervous about getting a Mortgage. Erin Pisani was extremely informative and helpful. She talked me through all of the "scary" numbers I was seeing and how they applied to me. I knew she was trying to get what was best for us and trying to help us with our future finances. She was so prompt to respond to our emails and phone calls. I would go to Area Home Lending for my future purchases and would encourage my friends and family to use them. -Kathleen Anzivino read more

Working with Rhonda Brooks of Area Home Lending is the only route to go. From the first time she assisted me with the mortgage lending process, its has been an exceptional experience. She keep the guessing and uncertainty out of obtaining a mortgage. Straight forward and to the points that matters. The staff here is very knowledgeable, hardworking, trustworthy and consistently working towards the betterment of their clients. This has not just been for me, they have helped several of my family members and friends. read more

I could not have asked for a better loan officer. Christopher Lewis with Area Home Lending was with my realtor and I every step in the process from the loan pre-approval to the closing. Chris is extremely professional and knowledgeable. There were no questions through email, phone call or text message that went unanswered. Thank you again, Chris, for making my first home buying experience a pleasurable one. I look forward to working with you again in the future. read more