I've been a customer of Joes for a while and I'll tell you, you will not find a better one in the business. He understands the customers needs and always goes above and beyond to ensure "The Best Equity" for the customer. He's an absolute advocate trust, loyalty and friendship with his customers. I and Julie could not have been more blessed to have a friend of his caliber to come in when we needed a home and refi or whatever! He's truly a top shelf standup up guy and always consummate professional in all of our dealings! If there were more stars he would get them from Julie and I! So, since were in SD he gets 10 my own top rating! read more

Best Equity - Mortgage Brokers Near Me - La Mesa, California

Joe and his team were amazing handling our refinancing! Our situation turned interesting when my wife got admitted to the hospital early for our baby...literally the day after we started talking to Joe! Joe continued to work with us for the 3 weeks total we were in there and got the job done with minimal stress to my wife and I! Joe and his team are very knowledgeable and knew in-depth the path for a VA loan refinancing. Today the deal is done, we have a great rate and to top it off, Joe stopped by the house to check on us and meet our 2 week old baby and to thank me personally for my service! That is customer service above and beyond! I strongly recommend Joe to my friends and I hope you check him out also. read more

Loved how quick and efficient our loan process was! Joe was so prompt to answer any questions we had (and we had many!!) They even had videos with explanations for each step. Best equity made the loan processes a great experience in an otherwise very stressful home purchase. We were lucky to be referred to Joe at best equity & we highly recommend for others.. read more

I have used Best Equity twice for home loan refinancing and will continue to call on their services every time. Joe makes a complicated process easy to understand and effortless on the clients part. Highly recommended, great service read more

Working with Joe and the rest of the team was definitely a great experience. As a first time homebuyer, I had plenty of questions. They were always willing to answer my questions and expain how things work, even if it was for the third time. I look forward to working with them in the future. read more

Joe and his team were great to work with. Very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend his company and would not hesitate to use to them again. read more

My experience was amazing with Joe. He was responsive, explained the details, kept in touch and was able to close my loan in a month. He got us an amazing rate and it was so all easy. The documents were signed at our house, social distancing, with mask. The rest of the documents were signed on line. I found out towards the finishing up that Joe's house was destroyed in one of the fires that near Napa. He just mentioned it when he was returning one of my phone calls. I couldn't believe he was able to continue to finish out my loan and deal with this tragedy and all so efficiently. He's amazing at his job! read more

Joe was seriously the best for our cash out refi! He was responsive, kind, helpful and made the whole thing super quick and smooth! It is the least stressed out I have been during a refi process! read more

We have used Joe three times and plan on using him in the future. He does a great job with communication. He even challenged our appraisal when they didn't do thier job. Thanks Joe! read more

The best refinance experience ever! I was wary after my first personal mortgage experience but Joe came highly recommended from a close friend, he did not disappoint! He and his team kept me updated every step of the way, always letting me know what to expect. The process was fast, efficient, and so easy that I did it all on my phone. I am telling everyone now that I have a "mortgage guy"! read more

Joe provides top notch service! Super knowledgeable and patient, he takes time to explain everything thoroughly and answer all questions. I was referred to him by word of mouth and have since gone back twice and referred other friends (also happy with their service) read more

I bought my condo in downtown back in February of 2012. Joe was very helpful with securing my VA loan, and ensuring that I got a good interest rate for a fixed 30 years mortgage. This was my first time buying, so I was nervous about the whole process. However, Joe is the kind of guy that will sit you down & answer any questions you have. He explained the entire process from start to finish, and that put my mind as ease. There are so many people out there, that will try and rush you through the mortgage process but, Joe is definitely not one of those people. After my purchase, Joe still checks in from time to time to see how everything is going and I appreciate that. As a Veteran, I recommend him to anyone that has served. Or, is currently serving in the military. As well as anyone else looking to buy a home, refinance, has real estate or any credit questions. read more

As a first time home buyer I was really nervous about every step of the process. Joe took the time to thoroughly explain every aspect from pre-approval through escrow closing. He was easy to work with and gave solid good advice. I will be recommending Joe to friends and family. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Joe when refinancing our house. He was hands down THE BEST! Our baby came early as we were going through the refinancing process, and Joe and this team such amazing care of us during this exciting and scary time. We literally never worried about how things were going, and all went so smoothly. We completely trusted him, and knew he was acting in our best interest. We absolutely recommend him!! read more

Joe Feinhandler is your go to guy!!! I don't make any decisions about property without consulting Joe first. We all get propaganda in the mail from other realtors, banks and mortgage officers whose goal is to reel you in on a deal that's probably not even possible. Joe is always upfront and honest. He does whats best for the client, and that's why I refer my friends and anyone else interested in purchasing property to him. in the past 4 years I have purchased 2 condos through Joe. One of which I am still currently residing in. Joe consistently made sure I knew what was going on through all transactions. When I needed a realtor he referred me to someone I could count on. Every step of the way Joe continuously came through and always had answers!! I can't thank him enough. I wouldn't feel comfortable working with anyone else. Keep up the great work Joe! read more

Buying a home can be scary, frustrating, and confusing....especially for the first time home buyer. Joe and his team at Best Equity (BE as I call it) are simply....AMAZING! My husband was deployed overseas and I had found THE house with the market perfect for buying and I didn't want to lose it. I am not good with financials, numbers, and had no clue of what I needed to do to purchase our first home. But Joe and BE were there to save the day! Long story short Joe and the team were with me from start to finish. No matter the time or issue if I needed answers or explanation Joe was there! I felt safe, cared for, and knew I could trust him & the team. I knew who I was talking to and never encountered a "bad" experience or poor customer service. In fact, I felt like I had my own personal equity/finance people! We ended up winning the bid on our (now) home and again, Joe was with me from the house search to navigating the confusion of home buying and all the way through to the end....and still stays in touch! Available at anytime and always ready to go to bat for us! Best Equity made sure I had all my I's dotted and T's crossed as well as made sure I was getting the best deal, APR, etc and explained everything in terms I could understand. We had previously wanted to buy a home a few years ago and the firm/company that handled us made us feel ignorant and insignificant and let's not get into the rest of the poor customer service! We stopped looking but now, when we were over the scars we found that BE was perfect! Every little detail and every negotiation or issue they had our backs and best interest in mind as well as supportive of us with my husband deployed. They knew just what to do and made sure we both knew each detail. I would highly recommend BE to anyone who needs financial guidance, information, and assurance and know that I will be going back when I want to refinance or anything else that has to do with money. :) My husband is finally home and safe and we are now in our new home. I can confidently say that we would not be as happy and secure as we are without BE and Joe at our backs! The customer service is top notch (couldn't ask for more!), they are incredibly military friendly (which is a BIG plus!), and they all do truly care about doing what is best for you without the sales or shady dealings that many others door exhibit. You cannot go wrong with Best Equity and Joe! Thank you again Joe/guys for all your amazing help and support and getting us into our home!!! Can't wait to have you come to our housewarming party! read more

We were introduced to Joe through our realtor several months ago. From the first conversation, I knew he was going to be amazing and so helpful through our home buying experience. Our search lasted months.. and months, yet Joe was patient, encouraging, and willing to help any way he could time and time again. We reached out many, many times to run numbers, yet he never made us feel like a burden... even late on a Sunday. He got us a great rate and made the financial aspect much less confusing and painful than it can be! We are now in our new home and know we still can reach out to Joe with any followup questions. Very thankful to our realtors for recommending him! He's awesome and we will pass along the recommendation!! read more

First I would like to say that today is truly Independence Day for me! Thanks to Joe! I was referred to him by my wonderful real estate agent, Rachell Lara. Joe took the time to explain things to me and listened to all my endless questions while he guided me down the bumpy road to homeownership! I wasn't sure what to expect as this was my first home buying experience. Joe made it a very pleasant one... as pleasant as it can get! I want to thank him for the way I feel today, knowing that I don't ever have to move again!!! I will absolutely refer all of my friends to him, whether they are home buyers or re-financers!! Happy Independence Day Joe, to you and your family. 5 star work for sure!!!!! read more

I've know and worked with Joe for a few years now and I can tell you from experience that he is straight up, THE MAN! Whatever your situation, Joe will help you get the loan that's right for you. Professional, Knowledgeable, and an extremely hard worker! read more

A++ product and service: highly recommend. We shopped around and confirmed that Joe was able to offer the best rate for our refinance. Our situation as borrowers was complicated, and Joe eagerly accepted the challenge. He provided the strategy and professional guidance necessary to tackle the complexities and move as quickly as possible to a successful closing. The combination of friendly approach, proactive communication, and consistent responsiveness was icing on the cake to Joe's expertise and sound advice throughout the process. read more

My wife and I had gone through 3 different lenders in search of a professional who would help us with the purchase of our first home. The prior lenders we gave the opportunity to earn our business did not give us the time or knowledge we felt we deserved. So, we decided to look on Yelp and that's when we came across Joe! Not only is he personable, but very professional and efficient in his craft. Joe made the process enjoyable and always kept us in the loop (He even sends out personalized videos of the different benchmarks of the process.) He also made sure we got the best interest rate possible! He works around the clock and will make sure you close on time. If you're looking for a Mortgage Broker to assist you in the Lending process, Joe is the man! Stop looking and give him a call NOW!! read more

I am an Realtor and send all of my clients, family and friends to Joe. His service is far superior to any other lender I have ever worked with. He walks buyers through every step of the process. He works hard for every client making sure the process goes as smoothly as possible. I can always count on Joe to provide the same level of service that I provide my clients, which is nothing short of the best! Not only is he a 5 star lender in regards to customer service but when clients shop lenders for the best rates and loan programs, he always prevails. Refi? Buying? Joe is your man! read more

I'm very grateful to have found Joe! He was personable, informative and patient throughout the entire refinance process. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and made sure to take the time to explain and review important documents and decisions that we needed to make. We could really tell that he had our best interests in mind and he went above and beyond to maintain communication and answer all of our questions. That's not an easy task given one of us was out of the country throughout the refinance! We really enjoyed working with Joe and I would definitely work with him again! Thank you Joe! read more

Joe and his team did a super job of closing my loan. We had several obstacles, but worked through them. His communication was great, and was highly transparent. Fees were less than expected. read more

I was referred to Caliber Home Loans for a refinance and I couldn't be happier with my choice to use them! Joe was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive through the whole process. His assistant Cheryl was always available if I had any questions as well. They both kept me informed of the next process and what to expect. This was my first refinance experience, but it went smoothly. I'm already planning to use them again for a near future home purchase. I would highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Great experience, Joe really knows how to get a mortgage through the process with the least amount of pain as possible

Joe Feinhandler with Best Equity is simply the best in the business. I don't ever write reviews but had to write one for him. It's a long story but worth sharing so you make the right choice and go with him. Back in 2012 we used Joe when we bought our first house. He explained every step of the process and even has videos he sends you while going through the mortgage process to help you understand what is happening and what to expect. Given this was the first house we bought, we had lots of questions which he answered and wasn't bothered by them all. A few years later, we refinanced with him and the process was again seamless. Fast forward to August 2020 and the interest rates being at record lows. We wanted to refinance again and a friend told me their husband's best friend was in the mortgage industry and could get me a smoking deal. Against my better judgment I opted to go through him with Guaranteed Rate Affinity. I should have known from the beginning I was making a mistake. I was dealing with someone high up in the company and they were less than responsive. It took them forever to lock in my rate and every time I asked what was going on, I got the vague answer: Things are taking a long time because of historically low interest rates. I started the process with them in August and they finally sent me my final documents in late November. When the documents arrived, the closing costs had more than doubled from the original quote and our cash out was was next to nothing. The whole point of the refinance was to get a lower rate and cash out for the remodel we are in the middle of doing. The loan was unacceptable. Their explanation for all the changes was lack luster as well. In a panic, I reached out to Joe for help. I explained what had happened and instead of being irritated with me he offered to review the documents they sent me to see if he could figure out what happened. After reviewing the documents, Joe advised me he could do better and worked up numbers while I was on the phone with him. Joe got me a lower interest rate, lower closing costs, and more cash out. I started the process with Joe the first week of November and I signed closing documents the day before Thanksgiving. He got our loan done in less than 30 days. As always, joe explained everything that was taking place, quickly responded to all my questions, and even made changes to the loan in the middle of the process for more cash out without batting an eye or getting irritated. I was signing the closing documents at 6 pm the night before Thanksgiving and had a question about them. Knowing it was the night before Thanksgiving I didn't expect Joe to answer but he did and quickly explained what I had a question about. The loan closed on December 1st and I had the cash in my account the next day. Trust me when I tell you to go with Joe Feinhandler with Best Equity. You will not be sorry and will save yourself headaches and heartburn. Fortunately I learned my lesson before it was too late and will ALWAYS go with Joe for my mortgage needs. SIMPLY THE BEST Brian B. read more

Great rates, excellent customer service, smooth process. We used Joe for a jumbo refinance and it was the best experience I have had dealing with a loan! read more

Joe, really made this process super easy and the process in every aspect was effortless. He kept me informed throughout the process and was available to answer any questions I had. I would recommend his services to anyone that needs financing. read more

Started working with Joe about 10 years ago on a refi in La Mesa - which he handled across the boarder as I was working in Canada at the time - he smoothed over all the added complications. When I moved back to Santa Barbara - I again reached out to Joe - and my SB real estate agent was really impressed w/ his response time and ease of communication. Just a month or so again when the interest rates dropped - we did a refi on this house. Highly recommended ! read more

Excellent service all around! I found Joe and Cheryl at Caliber Home Loans with a simple online search because I wanted to find someone local to help with refinancing my home after jumping through hoops with a large company and getting nowhere. Right from the start the process was smooth, fast and hassle free. I plan to use Caliber Home loans in the future and will recommend them to anyone looking for help with a home mortgage. read more

Joe has been fantastic and we are already planning on using him when we looked for our next house. Joe helped us in 2013 to purchase our first house and it went as smooth as can be given the enormity of the situation. He explained every detail, went back over it again when my wife and I had questions or concerns, and was always available via e-mail/phone whenever our anxiety would show up at strange hours. But the best part? Joe has continued to answer our questions over the last 2+ years about re-financing, second mortgages, and bills that show up from the state/city out of the blue. His average response time must be about 5-6 hours. Fantastic! read more

Integrity, honesty and professionalism are loosely used within the business world as if no thought is given to the definition of the words. However, Best Equity consistently practices and epitomizes integrity, honesty and professionalism. My first experience with Joe (Best Equity) was cold-calling him to cash in on a lower interest rate for my mortgage. Joe crunched the numbers while on the phone with me. What I didn't know, and what Joe explained to me, was that the cost of FHA went up and didn't go away when you hit the 20% mark. Due to my ignorance, there was an opportunity to cash in and make money off me while saving me nothing and putting me in a worse off position. Instead, Joe educated me and gave me the information necessary to truly understand my position. He talked me out of giving him business because it was the right thing to do. That's honesty, integrity, and professionalism in practice not just written as a random business motto. Years later when I sold my place and purchased a new one, l reached out to Best Equity for my loan. Joe was with me 100% through the ENTIRE process. Again, his professionalism was above and beyond "professional." He was always available to answer questions and to guide me through the process. Even to this day he still answers random questions that I have. The last thing I'd like to say about Joe is that he met me for the move in, but the movers did not. I was going to be without all my stuff for a few days and Joe let me borrow his vacuum cleaner so I can sleep on a cleaner carpet. Did he have to? No. But he did, because that's the kind of guy he is and that reflects in his company and daily business model. read more

Joe and Best Equity is as good as it gets! Extremely professional and accessible and helped answer any questions we had. First time home buyers and knew nothing of the process and type of loans we qualify for but Joe truly made it easy. He was referred to us and without question, we'd gladly refer him! read more

We went with Joe Feinhandler as our mortgage agent after a great recommendation. Joe was open, honest and forthright. This was not our first home purchase so we knew what the process was and Joe is very knowledgeable. The loan he found for us and locked us into was a great rate with several substantial credits. He will email you with witty but informational updates throughout the escrow process. The best part is that Joe is an avid supporter of local law enforcement, fire and military. You can definitely trust him and his team. Use him and you won't regret it. read more

I met Joe at a golf tournament. Joe was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the loan process and answered all of my questions. I eventually purchased a new build and wasn't able to complete the loan process with Joe but despite that, he assisted me by providing the documents needed for the other lender thus expediting the loan process and reviewed my loan package with the other lender to insure I was getting the best deal. Joe's willingness to asssist me knowing we would not be able to conduct business this time says a tremendous amount about his character. For that reason alone I am committed to using him in the future and referring him to all my friends and family. read more

Joe is a fraud, after weeks of assuring us we could refinance, he then proceeded to lie to us, steal our application fee, a real creep. Avoid this jerk, dishonest, full of himself and does not know what he is doing. read more

We were referred to Joe because he has experience and knowledge of VA loans. This is our second home and the second time around had many challenges. Joe was there for us every step of the way. He was in constant communication with us. He shopped for the best loan for us and now we are so happy with the end results. Thanks so much Joe, anyone would be crazy to go with someone else. read more

If you are searching for a hard working mortgage agent, I strongly suggest Joe Feinhandler with Best Equity. Through working with Joe on my recent purchase, I came to appreciate his knowledge, experience, honesty, fairness and willingness to walk the extra mile. Joe is a man who strongly believes the success of his clients is his own success as well. I was referred to consult with Joe after all my unsatisfactory and failed attempts with previous lenders. I have to admit meeting Joe and having him take care of the mortgage process was worth all the failed attempts and suffering. Great rates, lowest fees and excellent sense of customer service. So, pick your place and call Joe. I highly recommend. Cheers. read more

I am so happy that my friend recommended Joe. He was nothing but helpful and really took the time to help us out and listen to all of our questions. My fiance and I were really pleased with everything he did for us. He had our interest rate for a loan at one rate and then ended up lod king our interest rate even lover! He is pretty down to earth while getting all his work done you can tell that his customers are a priority to him. He accommodated to my fiance and my schedule to meet up and never said no to a time we suggested. If you want things taken care of the correct way while feeling welcome and that none of your questions are dumb, than I definitely recommend Joe. read more