If it weren't for Bill, who founded Community Ladders, my family would still be drowning in debt…read more He helped us refinance our house and still keep lots of equity. It's not an overstatement that he saved our lives. I can't recommend him highly enough. He's honest, tenacious and accommodating, taking my phone calls anytime of the day. He was very encouraging, which helped us immensely. We were able to get the refi done in a matter of a couple of weeks. To put it in perspective, we tried to refinance with Washington Home Mortgage about a year ago and it was the most horrible experience we've ever had. The process lasted over four months, the mortgage officer was rude, constantly complaining about how long his commute is (uh, not our problem??). He once YELLED at me over the phone. His boss, Diego Calderon, who is the president of WASHINGTON HOME MORTGAGE, was impossible to get a hold of. The paperwork was endless and the lender was miserable and in the end, we walked away when we discovered over $18,000 in hidden fees. There are a lot of nasty people out there. Bill's one of the good ones. I can't recommend Community Ladders highly enough. If I could give a million stars, I would.

I'm not even technically a Community Ladders client yet, but Bill has helped me more than all of…read morethe people who actually stood to make money off of me combined. I recommend them wholeheartedly. I'm in the daunting process of trying to buy my first house, and my personal finances were a hot mess. A friend from the dog park referred me to Bill when my first deal started to go pear-shaped. I was blown away by how much time and energy Bill devoted to advising me, running different scenarios, researching, and generally talking me off a few different ledges. Everyone else in the process was just yes-ing me to death -- my agent, the various mortgage brokers -- but Bill gave me the much-needed dose of reality. I ended up killing that deal (oh, and p.s. Bill was right: he worried that my contract price was too high, and the house immediately sold for $30K less than my contract price). In the meantime, and thanks to Bill's advice, I've worked on reducing my expenses and fixing a lot of Bad on my credit report. I'm in a much, much better financial position now, just a month and a half later, and just about ready to try that whole homebuying thing again. Thanks, Bill! Oh, and the only reason I'm not yet a Community Ladders client is that they have a waiting list. They're that good. So you should sign up now -- but I'm first!

Amanda worked around my insane schedule to set up my homeowners insurance on short notice in time…read morefor my closing. She gave sound advice about the coverage options, and wasn't looking to just sell me the biggest ticket package. She kept me involved every step of the way, letting me know exactly what I needed to do, and what she was taking care of, as she coordinated with my bank and settlement company. I appreciate Amanda's professionalism and integrity!

My meeting with Amanda was originally just to quote a price and that was it. However, upon seeing…read morehow much we could save by switching, we signed up that day! Amanda was great to meet with. She is professional yet personable, and she looks at your needs when creating a plan for you. We were with another company, and she managed to get us more coverage for less money. Not to mention, I had to call her on our first day of coverage and she set up the necessary roadside assistance claim and followed through to make sure we were taken care of. She is a great agent to have on your side!

I have had the profound pleasure of working with Greenway and its most trusted mortgage banker…read moreDanny Ko on two properties and I cannot recommend Danny and his team enough! Through our collaboration on a new purchase as well as a re-finance on my rental property, Danny demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and knowledge. His experience, punctuality, accompanied by his warm and considerate personality, make him the most effective professional I have worked with. Purchasing a new home is never an easy ride with many moving parts all of which must work together for a successful and timely closing, I am extremely grateful to Danny and his team to have made my home purchase nearly effortless! Go with Danny and you will not regret it!

Danny and the Greenway team was amazing and helped us purchase our first home at a great rate in a…read morevery challenging market. Highly recommended!

My wife and I have been continually pleased and impressed with the service we have received from…read moreAra Abrahamson in dealing with our finances. We began with Ara and Matt over a decade ago, and couldn't be happier with our choice to use Divergent Planning! Highly recommended for honesty, integrity, and brilliance in financial strategizing. I especially love that we pay one flat annual rate and can call or text or email Ara anytime for any financial advice...Awesome convenience! Superior service yet warm and friendly. These guys are the real deal!

I've been using Divergent planning since its inception. Ara and Matt are great advisors (I deal…read moremostly with Ara). I've know them since their early career at Ameriprise where they were the two best in their region. I'm glad they started their own firm since it provides more flexibility for their clients--more investment vehicles and not restricted by Ameriprise policies. They've worked with us every step of the way from when our careers just got going to having kids to buying our houses. These guys know that they're doing and they genuinely care about their clients. Even at our relatively young age, it's never too early to think about retirement, college educations, more homes, etc. I cannot say enough about Ara and Matt.

I've been both a customer and an employee, so I hope my review will provide a different perspective…read moreof the company. The McKays (and team) are fantastic. My family has worked with the McKays on two purchases thus far, and we plan to continue working with them more moving forward. They were a major reason our offers were accepted in both cases. They took the time to reach out to the listing agent to communicate why we would qualify and close on time. Their knowledge in addition to their ability to communicate it is evident to all parties involved throughout the mortgage process. The McKays success all starts with the fact they are simply good people who work effectively. The McKay team is always focused on serving those around them in the best way. I was privy to many conversations where they decided to go out of their way to do what was right for the customer without expectation of anything in return. They celebrate each new year of business by rounding up all their friends and clients to go volunteer at a local charity, followed by an after party. They offer up their time and energy locally in numerous organizations. Before you work with any other lender, see if they have nearly as strong and long lasting ties as the Mckays do to other local businesses. All of this is in addition to the fact they know the mortgage industry and all its intricate guidelines like the back of their hands; they've been in the industry for decades. Lastly, they're simply a fun group to spend time with. Hopefully I'll see you at their next event after you've worked with them!

Worked with Brendan, Tina and Matt on both my purchase and a refi over the past year. Simply the…read morebest mortgage team in the DMV area. They are amazingly communicative, timely and fun to work with. After my purchase, Brendan kept tabs on rates for me and reached out when the needle had moved in my direction. I ended up dropping my payment by $400+ within 1/2 year of purchasing my condo in DC. They made the process painless and made sure I understood what was going on every step of the process. I'm a real estate investor, so I deal with a lot of financing teams. They get the job done at a great rate and go above and beyond to make sure your buying experience is as stress-free as possible.

FBB is a fee-only wealth management company. Fee-only portfolio management is generally preferred…read moreto commission management. Finding an honest and competent financial advisor can be difficult. Kathleen Hastings while at FBB has done excellent managing my mother's portfolio for the past 15 years.

I have been using CTS for more than 12 years. They are very knowledgeable in the complex and ever…read morechanging tax laws, and are able to explain these laws in terms that I can understand. They are always helpful and prompt, making the whole process much easier. I highly recommend CTS.

My family has been clients of Lois and Seymour and their company the Comprehensive Tax Solutions…read morefor over ten years. They do outstanding work. Trusted advisors, intelligent and excellent customer service. We highly recommend them.

Mindy Aquirre has been my agent for about 10 years. No matter my request, her team always comes…read morethrough. I'm glad to be one of her satisfied clients.

Veronica was quick to respond, understood my concern/question and said she would take care of it…read moreright away. Couldn't ask for anything more.