Maureen was the guiding light through our entire home purchase experience. She knows this business…read moreinside and out and expertly led us through the mountains of work (and paperwork) it takes to close. We quickly found that she is smart, organized, and extremely prompt, and that we could trust her every step of the way. She was the hub and the strongest part of our team. Thank you, Maureen!

As a first time home buyer I was apprehensive about the whole process and totally clueless where to…read moreeven start. We just closed on our first house last week, and I feel SO FORTUNATE to have found Maureen!! She is a mastermind of the mortgage lending process! I don't think I've ever met someone who is so hardworking with such high standards. Even better, Maureen upholds the same high standards for every one else involved in the lending process (escrow company, lenders, realtors, etc.) and she is constantly 2 steps ahead and prepared for anything, with a back up plan "just in case" to ensure everything goes through seamlessly. As a first time homebuyer initially unfamiliar with the process, I now know I threw a couple curve balls and Maureen didn't even bat an eye. As if all that wasn't enough, I also had no idea where to start when looking for a good realtor. Maureen suggested a few she has worked with in the past that she thought were really good, and she did not disappoint. I ended up choosing Melissa Tucci as my realtor, who was just as amazing as Maureen, and the two of them working together turned into an unstoppable powerhouse that could move mountains and get a deal done! If you're looking for a mortgage broker who will take care of you like family and go above and beyond, look no further. You will not be disappointed!

My partner and I recently worked with Greg to buy our home. My partner had worked with him…read morePreviously and had a positive experience. I'm glad we worked with him again, as he worked to help us find a lender that would work our unique situation related to our VA Home loan. He was also flexible, and understanding with our process , as we were in escrow on a house, and fairly far in the process before realizing we had to cancel our escrow. We quickly found another house, and he was on it to help us close quickly. Communication was excellent, and he followed up with us after to make sure we were aware we can recast our loan if the rates go down, etc. I highly recommend him, and his team. Thank you!

Greg was a pleasure to work with and was timely on all his responses. This was my first time…read moreworking with Greg but would recommend him for anyone who is looking for mortgage assistance.

Always a pleasure to work with and refer Sarah and her team. They are consummate pros! Always…read moreresponsive and informative! Thank you. Am so very grateful! Marty

Getting a mortgage in the best of times is a terrifying prospect, but Sarah was very effective in…read morelocking us into a reasonable mortgage and guiding us through the many many documents. She was fast in her responses as we put together the various offers made until we found our home. We look forward to working with her again when the time is right to refinance.

Jesse and his team totally kick ass selling our house. Couldn't be more happy how easy it was with…read morehim. The only problem was I couldn't have him for our new house though... I'll just say not all Real Estate agents are created equal... Jesse is a real alpha, if you just let him do his thing and follow his direction y'all won't be disappointed. We had our buyer within a week of our listing going live and had several bids... in December at that... Thanks Jesse and the team at greenhouse Group -Matt/Cherie

My husband and I recently bought our first home, and we truly couldn't have done it without the…read moreincredible team at the Greenhouse Group. Our realtor, Craig, was amazing from start to finish. He helped us search for the right place and offered thoughtful, honest advice throughout the entire process. One thing we really appreciated was that we never once felt pressured to make a quick decision. Craig genuinely wanted us to find a home that we loved and that he himself would feel comfortable living in. He was also extremely diligent during the home inspection process, which gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind. Craig went above and beyond in ways we never expected. He even took the time to make a YouTube video for my husband to show him how to handle a few DIY things around the house. On top of that, he had several hour-plus phone calls with my husband just to walk through the escrow process in detail and make sure we truly understood everything that was happening. That level of patience and dedication meant a lot to us. At one point Craig had even injured his foot, and despite that he still showed up to help us view homes. That kind of commitment really says a lot about the kind of person he is. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Jeremy, our mortgage officer. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, and Jeremy did an incredible job walking us through everything step by step. Our loan situation was a bit complicated in the beginning, but Jeremy gave us solid advice and helped us get to where we needed to be in less than a year. He always made sure we understood the financial side of things and felt comfortable with the decisions we were making. Jeremy also showed us that having a strong relationship with lenders and simply being a genuinely good, personable person who's easy to talk to can make a huge difference in getting a loan approved. On top of all his professional accolades and knowledge, he's someone who is approachable and easy to communicate with, which is honestly a rare quality and something that made this whole process so much smoother for us. What really stood out to us about this team is that they're not just a realtor group. They're a group of people who ended up becoming our friends throughout this journey. They made it clear that if we ever have questions down the road, they'll always be available to help, no matter how long it's been since we bought our home. That kind of long-term support means a lot. Overall, the entire team was incredibly helpful, communicative, and trustworthy. We always felt like they were truly in our corner. The constant communication between everyone meant we never went a day wondering where we were in the process. Even though we know they work with many clients, they made us feel like we were their only ones. We're so grateful for their support and guidance during such an important milestone in our lives. And when the time comes for us to buy or sell again in the future, there's no question -- this is the team we'll be working with.

Working with Beau has always been such a pleasure. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge for…read moremyself and my clients. He is fully transparent and does a wonderful job guiding my clients every step of the way. When I work with Beau, we always make it to close on a new home for my clients and it is a joy for all of them. He is a breath of fresh air and has become a friend along the way

I didn't end up originating my mortgage through him, but I just had to come on here and say I…read moreHIGHLY recommend Drew Clemans for your mortgage origination needs. Throughout my entire home buying process Drew was generous with his time and expertise, literally every step of the way. His bio mentions that his approach is rooted in education, and that really came through in my experience. He took the time to make sure I understood what was happening and why, which made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming. His advice was thoughtful and tailored to my situation, never generic or salesy. He knew I already had a lender but he was still willing to give him time and advice with no strings attached. He also connected me with a homeowners insurance agent who ended up getting me a much better policy than what I was originally planning to sign up for. That referral alone made a huge difference. Drew is the kind of person you want in your corner when you're navigating the home buying process. Knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in helping people. I truly can't recommend him highly enough.

Hughie is a great broker. I was a first-time home buyer and Hughie did a great job of walking me…read morethrough the process and answering any questions I had. He was very patient and pleasant through the whole process.

From the owner: Coastal Pacific Mortgage Corp offers Solana Beach, CA Mortgage programs to fit your budget. For…read morepractical and knowledgeable advice and options, give us a call.

I love Sam! Okay, my wife says she loves him more (I seriously doubt it), but I can debate that…read morewith her over a glass of wine as we celebrate how much our mortgage payment went down by refinancing. We are over the moon with how easy and fast the process was, plus Sam got us an AMAZING low rate! Anyway, we had no clue about mortgage brokers, lenders, etc. We knew we wanted a 30-year fixed loan, so that there were no surprises in the future. We also knew we wanted to avoid all the big banks and lenders (they didn't have the best rates, anyway) because we prefer personal service and someone who was easily accessible to us. We asked a well-known local real estate agent in Rancho Peñasquitos (where we live) if there was loan officer in San Diego that he trusted 100% to help us refinance our home. He didn't hesitate and recommended Sam May. We're SO glad we listened! Sam was awesome from the very beginning. The loan process was easy (we could fill out the forms online from the comfort of our home) and we had Sam's cell phone number, so I could text him questions at any hour, which I did. Sam gave GREAT advice and would always respond to my questions immediately, which was perfect for an impatient person like myself who hates waiting for answers. The last thing I wanted was stress or worry during the loan process. We had ZERO! Sam exceeded my expectations. Five stars, plus two thumbs up and a fist bump. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Sam's been in the mortgage business since 2002. He's owned and operated multiple mortgage…read morecompanies, a real estate brokerage, and even an escrow company. He joined SecurityNational Mortgage in 2021 and says "the company's commitment to service, advanced technology, and extremely competitive rates and fees will provide the next level of home loan service that my clients deserve."

I've worked with Renzo Marsano three times now, and each experience has been outstanding. He first…read morehelped me purchase my home, then guided me through my first refinance, and most recently assisted with my second refinance. Every time, Renzo has been professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. Renzo takes the time to explain all options clearly, answers questions quickly, and makes what can be a complicated process feel smooth and stress-free. He truly looks out for your best interests and tailors solutions to your specific goals rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach. The fact that I continue to return to Renzo says it all. I trust him completely and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or refinance a home.

Renzo was great to work with, would highly recommend. We used Renzo again for a refinance and he…read morewas the best out there. He got us a great rate and made the process very easy.

I have used Chase twice for our purchase loan and refinance loan and he is fantastic! Incredibly…read moreresponsive and takes charge of the loan process and puts you at ease. He's very patient, answers all our questions and explains the rate, payment and what to exactly expect in a very easy to understand way. I would definitely recommend working with Chase for your home loan!

From the owner: Secure Home Financing With Expediency, Excellence, and Great Customer Care.read more

My review is not about a specific branch, but about SDCCU's unethical banking and lending…read morepractices. I had a credit score of 723 and was promised a car loan at 3.00% APR. After I found my vehicle a week later, the bank suddenly claimed their "internal percentages" had changed my rate would now be 4.5%. I felt cornered and went ahead with the loan. Nearly four years later, with my loan almost paid off, I moved and filed a change of address with USPS. My June payment was made, but I missed July's payment. By August 5th, SDCCU had frozen my checking account where my direct deposit funds were still coming in, but I couldn't access or transfer any money, even to pay the car note linked to the same account. I tried calling multiple times but was kept on hold endlessly. I assumed it was a system glitch. A few days later, I walked outside and my car was gone. After calling 911, I was told it had been repossessed with no notice, no calls, no warning. After four years of on-time payments, SDCCU repossessed my car over one missed month. When I went to the branch in shock, my account was still frozen. The branch manager only unfroze it after I paid over $600 in repossession fees, plus the missed payment. The bank has refused to provide me an itemized statement of fees and notices they claim Were sent. To make matters worse, the tow company damaged my vehicle so badly that it became undrivable. I had the dealership repair it and sent the invoice to SDCCU only to discover that SDCCU owns the same recovery company responsible for the damage. When I contacted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, SDCCU denied all responsibility. SDCCU is not a trustworthy institution. Their lack of transparency, unethical lending changes, and predatory repossession tactics show how little they value their customers even long-term members in good standing.

The Solana Beach SDCCU staff are absolutely amazing. The ones I have the most contact with are…read moreTayler and Lauren. They are so professional and courteous. It is a pleasure having my account with them. They are the best.