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!

A Dream Realized in 18 Days - Thanks to Maureen Martin…read more Words can't fully express the gratitude I have for Maureen Martin of Homeplus Mortgage. From the moment we began our home-buying journey, Maureen showed herself to be an absolute powerhouse--a strong, focused businesswoman who brings unmatched professionalism, compassion, and commitment to everything she does. Maureen isn't just about numbers and paperwork--she's client-centric to her core. Her dedication, responsiveness, and fierce determination made us feel supported every step of the way. When I finally met her in person, I immediately felt her radiant energy and warmth. Her aura and spirit are something truly rare--she's one of the most special, genuine people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thanks to her tireless efforts, we went from placing an offer to holding the keys to our new home in just 18 days. That kind of turnaround is almost unheard of, but Maureen made it happen. We are forever indebted to her for not just helping us close on a house, but for helping us secure our dream. If you're looking for a lender who is not only masterful at what she does but also deeply human in how she does it, look no further. Maureen Martin is a godsend.

Purchasing a fixer upper foreclosure is never straightforward, but Greg and his team handled every…read moreroadblock with complete expertise. Maverick Mortgage truly understood and anticipated the needs for the project, offered endless patience, and made a complex transaction feel as seamless as possible. When it was time to refinance a year later, I did not hesitate to return to Maverick Mortgage. Not only did I have a lot of questions, Greg also diligently explained the potential for a HELOC to make my home improvement projects more attainable. Having recently worked with another mortgage company in Montana for an investment property up there, I can definitively say that Maverick's level of professionalism, communication, and client care is in a league of its own. I ended up calling Greg for options when I thought I was at a dead end with that process. I learned my lesson and next time will just spare myself the burden of going with another company and call Maverick Mortgage first. The whole process made me appreciate Maverick's exceptional service that much more. If you are looking for a mortgage team that goes above and beyond, look no further. Highly recommend!

I've known Greg Wynn for over 15 years. Greg is always available. Whether it's a quick question…read moreor something time-sensitive, he picks up or gets back to you fast. He is a broker and offers super competitive rates from multiple company's. He's friendly and positive, which makes a process that can be stressful feel a lot easier. What I appreciate most is that Greg does what's best for his clients. He takes the time to understand what you need and finds the right fit for you instead of the easiest deal for him. If you're buying a home or refinancing, I highly recommend Greg Wynn.

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.

I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience buying my home…read more From my very first conversation with Jesse, I could tell he was a go-getter and a great negotiator. He was friendly, down-to-earth, and confident without ever making me feel pressured. That was a big reason I decided to go with him. Then I met Desiree, and she was just as amazing. She was so sweet, easygoing, patient, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. I got to tour all the homes with her, while Jesse was working behind the scenes, giving us his expert advice, thoughts, and strategy along the way. I felt very safe and trusted them instantly because they really worked for my best interest. And when I say we looked at houses... we LOOKED at houses!! We toured MANY homes in such a short amount of time and they made it happen for me and worked with my schedule to accommodate my time. We submitted offers, backup offers, multiple offers, and went through all the ups and downs that come with trying to find the right home. Then one day... BOOM! The seller accepted our offer! Not only did they help me get the house, but Jesse and Desiree were able to negotiate a huge discount for me, along with credits toward closing costs. That made such a difference, and I'm incredibly grateful for how hard they worked on my behalf. Throughout the entire process, they were supportive, helpful, responsive, and always there whenever I needed something. But honestly, what stood out to me the most was that it never really felt like I was working with real estate agents. It felt like I was working with old friends and family who genuinely cared about helping me get into my home, and now they're friends to me. Much love and respect to them And when we finally got the keys , they even surprised me with some really thoughtful little gifts, and a surprise at home. Such a sweet way to finish an already amazing experience. So, thank you, Des, for being so patient, kind, and easy to work with. And thank you, Jesse, for being such a great negotiator and for always having our back throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate everything you both did for me, and I'm so happy I chose you guys to help me through one of the biggest purchases of my life. Thank you, Jesse and Desiree! If anyone is looking for a real estate team that will actually be there for you and make you feel like more than just another client, I'd definitely recommend giving them a call!

Giving five stars and a glowing review is simply not enough to express how happy we were to work…read morewith The GreenHouse team. As first time home buyers, we had no idea where to start. We were also out of state which made everything that much more difficult. I'm a big Yelp user and relied on the hundreds of other 5-star reviews to look for a real estate company. I was so impressed with Craig and Jesse from the start. The initial call was SO organized, thorough, and personal. Not only did they give us a incredibly detailed step-by-step guide of the buyer's process, but also spent the time to learn more about us as people and what we were looking for in a home. I was surprised my how much time and energy was invested before even signing any contracts with them. After meeting with a few different teams, we chose the GreenHouse Group and 100% stand by our decision! Communication was consistently strong and we were always in contact with someone/the entire team along the way. We worked with Lori & Alexa who also helped us navigate documents and important deadlines. The GreenHouse Group has a well-designed platform to track the home buying process--making it easy to see deadlines and to-dos. We worked with Craig for our Kick-Off Tour. The GHG evaluation system for homes captured everything important to consider when purchasing a home and we learned so much about what to look for when checking out a home. Craig was straight-up, incredibly knowledgable, and clearly looking out for our best interest. He took us to see quite a number of homes that day and even had snacks and waters to keep us going! Unexpectedly, and uncommonly, we found a home from that weekend's trip we wanted to put an offer on. Craig jumped right in and guided us through the 'make-an-offer' process. He worked incredibly hard to negotiate on our behalf and was able to coordinate inspections and video walk-throughs for us when we couldn't be physically present. We were always promptly and transparently well-informed and advised. We never felt pressured or persuaded to make any decisions. Craig and the GHG team presented the facts and gave recommendations based on 20+ years of company experience--always looking out for our best interest. They were 'real' and weren't out to "sell us" on anything. Even during the rent-back process, the team coordinated with the other realtor to work with the sellers on transitions and key dates. It was super fun when Jesse and Lori were already at the house when we arrived to pick up our keys--what a thoughtful surprise! To top it off, they came with a whole container of new home goodies and essentials for us to use while we settled in (and even had some for our dog!) The care box was super useful, especially when we didn't have any of our kitchen items yet! Even after the sale and getting our keys, the GHG team is still there to answer your questions and help you out--including a list of recommended contractors and other services you might need when moving into a new home. I'm sure I am forgetting something here, but needless to say, we 10/10 recommend the GreenHouse Group to anyone looking to buy (or sell!) a home. We have no regrets and could not have asked for a better team. Thank you GHG!

I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Beau Hodson and team. I found Beau as a…read moreresult of a Yelp search and he definitely delivered. Just like you'll note his responses in Yelp reviews, Beau is super communicative throughout a stressful process. He is calm, rational, and strategic in landing the best possible deal. He was quick to pivot and find alternatives but ultimately landed the best scenario for me. We worked together for about 3 months and his approach was consistent throughout. We have long-term goals that he's kept in mind throughout and already considering for the next move. Thanks to his expertise and my experience with him, I am confident that we'll be successful in achieving our goals.

Beau and Kiley were excellent in helping us navigate through our loan process. They are extremely…read moreknowledgeable and really worked hard with persistent diligence to make sure we had a smooth process from start to finish. They are patient and strive to educate there customers along the way to make sure the customer understands there options. His team also worked very hard to make sure we closed on time and we sure did! Thanks Beau and Kiley for all your efforts, time, and planning!

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.

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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."

Highly recommend Renzo for your loan officer when buying a house! He was very effective, timely,…read moreand always available for questions. We will certainly be referring him to friends/family who are looking to get a loan for a house.

Decided to finally due a refinance and was dreading the process but Renzo helped make this so…read moresmooth and easy given my busy schedule. We did everything via email and everything was so fast and efficient. Would definitely recommend him he gives a lot of options and breaks it down when you have questions! Thank you so much for all your help making this a smooth process.

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!

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I have been a member of SDCCU for a number of years and am accustomed to good service. I have…read morerecently applied for a home mortgage loan and the service I have received from Thomas Bartling and The manager Adriana Felix is beyond every expectation I ever had. They never hesitated to go the extra mile to make sure all my needs were fulfilled to the highest level of quality,speed, and respect. I consider myself very lucky to live in the Solana Beach neighborhood to receive amazing service in comparison to other banks in the area. -MEN

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.