The TEAM at Northstar is the best of the best! They helped streamline a very stressful time and…read moremade it not so stressful with their professionalism, positive attitudes, knowledge, quick turnaround and overall amazing service. Always there when I had questions, quick to return phone calls and crossed every "t" and dotted every "I". I can't thank them enough for all of their help getting us into our forever home. We could not have done it without them. I will highly recommend Northstar Funding for any and all of your loan needs. Thank you again!! Cristin D. of Kinnelon, NJ

I contacted North Star funding because I am a Veteran and would like to use a VA loan to buy my…read morefirst place. When I called this place at first they seemed very happy and like they wanted to help. After I paid the credit application fee of $132 it has been like pulling teeth to get ahold of anyone or find out what's going on. When you do finally get ahold of the person assigned to you it's almost like you are being guilt tripped for trying to find out what's going on after 2+ weeks of radio silence. I feel like I just gave them my very important / private personal information and paid them $132 to get ghosted.

Compassionate, dedicated, kindhearted, perseverant, helpful and impeccable - those are the…read morequalities you should want in someone you work with in business. It is quite important to ensure you have those skills in someone when you are a first-time home buyer. You will hit the lottery if you use Bobby Papadopulos as your loan officer. There are not enough words to express the upmost gratitude and satisfaction with his services or his team. There are so many people in this industry for quick cash and possibly the wrong reasons. Bobby is the complete opposite. I was more than defeated in the home loan process. After a random yet quick search on Yelp, I found Bobby and decided to message him. I see why he has five stars. Although skeptical, because who is perfect? I have seen perfection in his abilities. Bobby allowed me to call him at 7:00 AM, through tears and disarray coming from my end, he stated, "I will help you". My situation was far from easy, he decided to still help us. Through diverse companies not explaining the process or requiring funds without explanation, Bobby held our hands throughout this entire process. From day one to closing day and beyond, Bobby does not leave you. He takes the time to explain to you what is occurring, why it is occurring and how to ensure a successful closing, organize finances and better yourself. He is extremely patient and understanding. He has worked in his personal time to guarantee deadlines would be met and satisfied. Without being local to me, he communicated with agencies near me to get the work done. Five stars does not compare to the amount that he and Contour Mortgage deserves. He has completely changed our lives for the better. Bobby is someone I wish was in every field not just the mortgage company because he brings professionalism, kindness, and perception. If you are looking for a home, find a home with a person who cares about your wellbeing above all. That will shape your mindset for your new journey- Bobby is the person to set you up on the right path. I will highly recommend him to anyone and everyone.

If you're looking for a mortgage lender who actually cares, go with Bobby. He made my first…read morehome-buying experience seamless despite a very tough market. Bobby is attentive, always available, and incredibly thorough. He never missed a call or text and was always ready with a solution to get my offer noticed. He truly listened to my needs and helped me close on the perfect home. 10/10 recommendation

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Todd and his team as first-time home buyers, and…read morethey all did a phenomenal job. We originally discovered Todd through Yelp and decided to give him a call, he was readily available to answer all our questions and get the process started. Once all our paperwork was submitted, he was able to get our preapproval quickly, little did we know we would be on a lock down due to the pandemic shortly after. Fortunately, Todd was understanding and had patience with us during this crazy time. Once things got a little less hectic, we were able to pick back up where we left off. He took the time to explain our loan options on multiple occasions and was ALWAYS available to answer all our questions. Todd put a lot of hard work and dedication into getting us the right loan that worked for us, all while keeping our best interest in mind. He was able to provide us with an FHA option as well as a conventional. We decided on the FHA since it made more financial sense for our situation. We were made aware by our realtor that the process for an FHA loan can take longer than others, but with the dedication of Todd and his team we were cleared for our FHA purchase in only 11 days!!! The seller really wanted to close by a certain date which seemed impossible at first, but Todd pulled through and made it happen. He communicated very well with our realtor and attorney throughout the process, everyone worked great together overall as a team. Being a first time home buyer can be both stressful and scary, we had a million and one questions, we would call the office throughout the day, as the phone would ring on my end I would think to myself "they probably think we are so annoying", but once they answered the phone they were very patient and tentative and made us feel extremely comfortable no matter how many times we had to call them. In conclusion, Todd took a major weight off our shoulders by guiding us throughout this entire process. I would highly recommend Todd and his team to anyone looking for a mortgage loan. His services are outstanding, and we will forever be thankful for all their dedication to get us into our first home!!!

As a realtor, great experience working with Todd at Brighwire on a few transactions. Always a…read morebreeze getting right to the closing table!

I began using this bank after getting exhausted of big banks insane fees and rules. It's the…read moreperfect small town bank. They are extremely courteous and helpful. I'm talking way above and beyond!! Hours are spot on. I never had an issue going there and not being able to conduct business. I would admit, I am slightly nervous now that they sold to another, larger bank after being in the game for way over the 25 years I've worked in town. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things don't change for the worse.

Left TD Bank and B of A and moved everything to Atlantic Stewardship Bank. While the local branch…read moreis terrific Columbia's online and customer service ripped a page out of B of A's book of providing a poor customer experience. I'd recommend hunting around for another local bank.

My daughter is a first time home buyer. We are so grateful to the team at GRA - John Dragos, John…read moreBurckhardt and Bob Finnegan. They walked her through the process from beginning to end, taking care of details, ironing out the few minor issues that arose and patiently answering our many questions. They really made the whole process as painless as possible. We highly recommend them!

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They seem to engage in deceptive bait & switch tactics and were very deceptive regarding thousands…read moreof dollars in fees. They refused to provide a copy of the appraisal report we paid for, until we were at the closing table. They are sloppy, disorganized, rude, and have very poor customer service.

These guys, Laura Fiore and Luke Chamberlin, are amazing!! My husband and I just bought our first…read morehome and NJ Lenders Corp in Hohokus, NJ made the whole process less stressful by being communicative and on the ball throughout the whole process. They gave us a great interest rate for our mortgage and, when my husband and I experienced complications with the seller and the closing date kept getting pushed, Luke paid (out of his own pocket) the holding fee... several times! I highly recommend these guys to anyone purchasing a home in the NJ area! They will take very good care of you!

Maryanne is the best realtor and we recommend her to all family members and friends…read more You will love her as soon as you meet her and feel like you have known her for years. Most important ...she is smart! When we thought we were going to sell our home she provided us with great guidance on selling and buying. After deciding we didn't want to move there was no pressure. She was very happy for us even though she had spent many hours showing us homes and providing us guidance. No pressure at all. She is all about making her clients happy, not making a sale. We highly recommend her if you are even thinking about selling or buying.

We used to just dream of a second bathroom and a bigger home. Until one Sunday afternoon- while…read morejust browsing open houses- we met Lynne and Maryanne. And soon after they showed us that our dream could become reality. Now- I don't trust many people upon first meeting with the biggest decisions of my life. But there is something about working with Lynne and Maryanne that put my mind at ease. A no stress approach to getting things done. We weren't hit with contracts and papers to sign. There was no pressure to do anything. In fact- We appreciated Maryanne's input on homes we thought could be for us- but she knew better and moved us along. The expertise in real estate is right here. Which is why Maryanne is so at ease and doesn't make you stress. Her confidence and knowledge make this the best experience in a very emotional time. And now this- We started looking at homes and when we found the one we loved instantly put ours on the market. It sold in three days. Three days because of Maryanne's guidance on what to do. She knows the market. She knows how to price things right. And if you just trust her- the results pay off. We are still looking for a home as the one we wanted went with another buyer. (No fault of ours) Emotions high. But Lynne and Maryanne are guiding us through. Not just as business partners but as friends. The home we want is coming. And so will another raving review on my two new friends and real estate experts! Call Maryanne if you want honesty, no stress, truthful opinions and someone who knows the business better than anyone else.