I've begun to think about my future and the prospect of buying a home. As I will be a first-time…read morehome buyer, I had a ton of questions about the process and was eager to sit down with someone knowledgable in the field of purchasing a home. I was given Jeff Rolke's name through a friend who had used him in the past with great success. Prior to our meeting, I didn't realize that a mortgage broker is different than a bank that offers loans independently. Jeff and Goldcoast Mortgage work with six different banks in order to acquire the best rate. I found Jeff to be very comfortable to speak with, as he is friendly and down to earth. At the same time, he was very professional and had a lot to explain about the process (the percentage that needs to be put down initially, etc.) He explained how mortgages work and elaborated on the different types of mortgages (and why some people run into trouble with their mortgages). He also explained how he works in collaboration with a skilled real estate attorney to make sure my that my best interest is made a priority throughout the process. After our meeting, I called Goldcoast with a few more questions about the process and I was surprised that they knew me by name, and as they are a small group, were already familiar with my particular situation. I know my dream home is one day going to be a reality and look forward to Goldcoast Mortgage being a part of that process!

John Donlan walked me through the mortgage process and continually updated me on the best rates…read moreavailable and the proper amount to put down on my property. I was so impressed with the work of John and his team that I refinanced with them several years later when there was a sizable drop in interest rates. I can't recommend Gold Coast Mortgage highly enough. This is the very best mortgage company on the North Shore. Thank you John and team.

This is the second time I have done a mortgage with Katherine. She is beyond knowledgeable. She…read moreand her team work with you to make it a seamless process. I could not more highly recommend her!!!

I have used Katherine's services for two home purchases, and I can't say enough about her. She is…read morededicated and kind throughout the process, and she goes being what is expected of her. Katherine answered our call and sent paperwork we needed while she was on vacation out of the country, and got us into our new home, so yes, she is superb.

Dan is unbelievable! Prior to working with Dan I was referred to two other loan officers and it was…read morea nightmare. I was so stressed, anxious and left in the dark. Dan was able to help me in a time crunch so efficiently and explain everything to me. He is knowledgeable and provided me with the information I needed to make things happen. I am so grateful to work with Dan. He completely calmed my nerves and made this process seamless!

I second all the positive comments about working with Dan- buying a house is full of complications…read moreand challenges and reasons to be overwhelmed but Dan made the mortgage process LITERALLY seamless. I've heard horror stories of mortgage companies being careless, changing terms and making last minute demands, etc. etc. but Dan led us through the process, explaining everything [and delivering a great rate] without a hitch. I am SO glad we worked with him, and highly recommend to anyone in the process of seeking a mortgage.

I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Roger Odoardi from Blue Water Mortgage obtaining…read morenumerous mortgages over a 15 year period. He is exceptional at getting to know your financial needs and finding the best mortgage for your needs. He consistently has gone above and beyond to help our family purchase our homes. He is incredibly responsive, extremely resourceful and always has been dedicated to help. I end every home buying experience or refinancing with him by telling him that it never feels like a business transaction with him. Working with him always is like having a very close, trusted advisor who has my best interest in mind helping guide me through the process. I highly recommend him to all of my friends and family for over a decade now. Thank you Roger!! -Lynne T.

Joe Gagnon at Blue Water was responsive, offered valuable insights and wonderful to work with, I…read morehighly recommend him!

In a jam because our initial mortgage broker fell asleep so Tony was recommended to us. I was…read moreadversely affected by an erroneous derogatory report from a creditor and my credit dropped 100 points and we didn't have a lot for a down payment. What seemed simple got complicated. Tony was honest with assessment of our matter, he was clear in his instruction throughout the lending process, his team including Meagan are fantastic, and they literally worked late into the night and on weekends to get our deal done on time. He got us a great rate and delivered EVERYTHING he said he would. Tony is a rising star and the best I've ever worked with, OUTSTANDING

I've worked with Tony many times in the past and he's always been a fantastic resource to me and my…read moreteam. Anytime I need to call him, day or night, I know he'll be there. He has always been diligent and committed to his work so I know my buyers will be in good hands. I'd recommend him to any client.

My husband and I really appreciated working with Rick and his team. Rick was incredibly timely in…read moreresponding to all of our requests. During our mortgage approval process his team was always quick to answer our questions. We particularly liked the online system used for gathering our various application materials, which made the process easier for us. Both Rick and his team members were very easy to get a hold of, which made obtaining our mortgage one less thing to worry about during the home buying process. We highly recommend Rick and his team!

I've used Rick twice to obtain financing for a new home purchase. I recommend him wholeheartedly…read moreto anyone needing a new mortgage for multiple reasons. First, he helps to understand your entire financial picture and recommend the best product for your individual situation. Also, his fees are most reasonable and his business model where he has partnered with an excellent real estate attorney (Ali Alavi) who discounts his fee leads to lower final closing costs for the consumer. Finally and most importantly, he and his office are efficient and very responsive and will find ways to meet your timeline demands.

Was a 5, until they sold my loan. Mortgage Network was wonderful and made everything smooth and…read moreeasy. The closing was a breeze. But now this. They sold it to a 1 star, shady loan servicer with terrifyingly horrible reviews, no accreditation at all, not even the Better Business Bureau. I had no idea this was even possible, and now I am stuck with a loan through a company that will likely harass me, mess up my escrow and mess up my payments. I would go to a bank directly next time. This has really disturbed me.

Deborah Lynn Bodnar was AWESOME. I frequently have heard horror stories about the home buying…read moreprocess, BUT Deb made everything so easy for us. Zero stress. We went into this process as first time home buyers and didn't really know what to expect. Deb walked us through everything and answered any and all questions we had extremely fast - not once did we feel nervous or confused. She asked for the necessary paperwork and did the rest. She honestly made us feel like VIPs. Everything was done quickly and accurately which ultimately led us to the home of our dreams. I cannot say enough good things about Deb, and I will be recommending her to anyone I know that is looking to buy a house.

Andrew is the best loan officer I have ever come across with several years of careful research and…read moredozens of interviews. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, articulate, responsive, and just excellent at his profession. We will always come to Leader because of Andrew M.

Great bank very friendly wonderful bank to deal with pumping more satisfied thank youread more

Hidden costs, dirty practices, and an owner who has been fined for illegal practices and still…read moredrives a Bentley. I recently closed with them and they have quite a "system" working here. They matched me with United Wholesale Group and told me that the mortgage would be sold BEFORE the first payment was made... Well, it was sold by United Wholesale Group to a subsidiary of theirs Shore Mortgage. Look up Shore Mortgage, I think my 7 year old could design a better, more complex and secure website and they charge you $7.50/mo to make a payment on the internet unless you fill out paperwork for withdrawals the same date each day of the month. I have left many messages with Shore demanding the loan be sold to a "real institution" and I have not had any resolution as of yet. The closing attorney was supposed to HOLD the check for 3 business days, rescind clause in New Hampshire but deposited the check the same day as the closing. Calls to his office, 2 of them to figure out what was going on were surprisingly never returned. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!! Here is just one example of the nonsense: http://www.ripoffreport.com/mortgage-companies/shore-mortgage/shore-mortgage-delayed-process-e6896.htm

Spammers. These people keep calling. Never yes never do any kind of business these bottom feeders…read more Stop calling. I have reported with the better business bureau.

I brought my daughter here (to the Essex branch) to open her first bank account. Although she is…read moreonly 16, customer service supervisor Connie treated her as if she was a potential blockbuster client - took the time to explain the details of her new checking account to her, and even treated our dogs, who came in to "help" us, as minor celebrities. BG is truly a special "Neighborhood Bank". Highly recommended.

we applied for a conventional loan and after submitting our information it took 2 weeks of calls…read moreand e-mails daily for the loan officer, Mackenzie, to finally run the numbers just to tell us we didn't qualify and no further follow up. Lack of care caused us to miss out on other opportunities that we were looking at during the 2 weeks we were pushed off. I applied to Cape Ann Savings and was able to get a pre approval the same day.