We had a great experience working with Alex and his team. They were very easy to communicate with and extremely proactive. We had a VA loan which some lenders are not as experienced with but Alex and his team made sure all the extra steps were completed on time. Made the whole process less stressful. I would easily recommend them to anyone in the market for a lender. read more

Alex Gorodinsky was an exceptional loan officer. He made first time home buying experience easy. He kept us informed throughout and promptly answered any questions we had. Couldn't recommend him any higher. read more

Alex and his team took great care of me! The entire process was transparent and well-communicated. The closing event was absolutely painless! I look forward to working with them for a long time! read more

Working with Alex and his team at Carlson Mortgage was the complete opposite of my experience elsewhere in the process--in the best way. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a million questions, and they answered every single one with clarity and patience. They were always one step ahead, incredibly organized, and moved everything along quickly and efficiently. I truly felt supported and informed at every stage. I can't thank them enough for making the financing part of this process so smooth and stress-free. read more

My husband and I were referred to Alex and his team at Carlson Mortgage by our realtor, who has been working with him and his company for about 20 years. We are first-time home buyers and we appreciated step-by-step guidance from start to finish. Trust me when I say I called them a lot with questions! Both Alex and his processor Greg were very helpful and always available to answer our questions without hesitation. The interest rate we got was competitive--no extra fees were charged and even the lender's underwriting fee was waived due to us being first-time home buyers. Alex and his team made a very intimidating mortgage process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend! read more

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I highly recommend Carlson Mortgage for anyone seeking a top-notch mortgage broker in St. Louis. Their team, including both the loan officer and processor, demonstrated exceptional responsiveness and professionalism throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer calls and provided timely updates, which made the home-buying experience for my buyers smooth and stress-free. With competitive rates, no broker fees, and their presence at the closing table, Carlson Mortgage is a great choice if you're looking for a reliable and dedicated mortgage broker. Marina Levchinsky Relocation Specialist BHHS Alliance Real Estate read more

Worked with them on our primary residence. Worked out well. Great communication. Good value. I am def not a bot.

My wife and I just closed on our first home, buying from 1,800 miles away. Carlson Mortgage was top notch, extremely responsive, and made the whole process easy. Alex beat another lenders offer by miles, educated us along the way, connected us with an amazing local real estate agent, and Greg was great to work with throughout the processing of our loan and remote closing. Zero issues, no hidden or unexpected fees, highly recommend! read more

Professional, thorough, efficient, responsive. Will use for next purchase without hesitation.

Finding a mortgage broker or lender can be stressful! I reached out to a few companies and Carlson Mortgage was by far the easiest to work with. Communication and trustworthiness were two of my top priorities and Carlson Mortgage beat the competition in both of these areas. This is our third house purchase but I'd recommend them to anyone, experienced or first time home buyer, because of how easy they make the home buying process! read more

I highly recommend Alex and the team at Carlson Mortgage. Alex and Greg were easy to work with, organized, detail oriented, and they responded very quickly to any of our questions. This was our second purchase with Alex and we will definitely call him for our next purchase. read more

Alex and his team were so easy and friendly to work with. At closing, he even showed up with a very nice house warming gift. The deal was done, everyone got their money, and he still showed up with a gift and told us to be aware of any scam mail asking for us to send money. He also made himself very available for the future if we have any questions about anything. Those small gestures of saying thank you for your business go along way. Plus our agent highly recommended him and says she uses him over 90% of the time. read more

Alex was great to work with. He was responsive and gave detailed information especially regarding our loan rate choices.

I have now had 8 home-related transactions (purchases and refinances) with various banks and loan brokers, and 3 of those transactions have been with Carlson Mortgage. Carlson Mortgage has been the best experience for me and my family by a wide margin. Alex G. and his team have been very accessible and supportive, and Alex has been able to lock in rates that were better than the competitors. Much of our communication was conducted through email, including sending documentation or e-signing forms. Because of the number of documents we signed via e-signatures, the closings have been noticeably quicker than in my past experiences with other companies. I couldn't have asked for a better team or experience, and I plan to use Carlson Mortgage for all future purchases. read more

Buying a home is such a daunting process. I don't think I have ever met anyone who actually looked forward to buying a home aside from perhaps, the excitement of looking at houses they might possibly own one day. To me, the intimidating financial process takes away some of the excitement of home-buying and should be confronted first to remove some of the burdens of either questioning yourself wether you can afford a home or having enough credit integrity as well as other financial backing for a lender to loan you the amount you wish to borrow. This is where Carlson Mortgage comes in. From day 1, Alex Gorodinsky of Carlson Mortgage has been a shining light amidst the dark, terrifying alleys called facing your financial truths. He helpfully guided us through the process of pre-approval, gathered all the necessary financial paperwork and even called my employer to facilitate the process when he had an issue with my highly confusing pay stubs. He even referred a real estate agent which sadly did not work out but to no fault of his. Anyway, when it came time for the actual loan application, he did all of the leg work leaving only the hours of document reviews and e-signing of documents. He also made sure that everything went smoothly after we had our contract drawn and was working our way to the closing date. Needless to say, things went as planned and we closed on the day we had set on our contract with the least amount of issue as possible. When an issue did arise, he made sure to send an email so that it can be quickly alleviated. I highly recommend Carlson Mortgage for your home mortgage needs, especially if you have no clue where to start. Trust me, there are other institutions out there who aren't even willing to look closely through all your financials and are quick to tell you no but Alex of Carlson Mortgage was able to obtain a quick pre-approval, worked through the paperwork efficiently and offered a great interest rate. Additionally, he sent some helpful links to publications which served as helpful tools for new homebuyers after they get a pre-approval and some guides during the loan process. Overall, communication was superb and the service that Carlson Mortgage provided was beyond compare. I cannot say enough great things about them! read more

We just closed on our first house and I'm so happy that we chose Carlson Mortgage to facilitate our loan. Alex and Greg were just fantastic partners to work with from pre-approval through closing. They were very organized and communicative, staying in close touch with us and helping us keep on top of all the paperwork and deadlines. Their approach made a very complicated process into one that was low-stress and straightforward to complete. I asked a ton of questions along the way and they were super responsive and provided clear explanations, so I never felt like I was in the dark. In addition to the excellent service, we got as good of a rate with them as we could find anywhere while saving on many of the costs that other places get you on, so we had a great experience all around. Highly recommended! read more

Our realtor referred us to Alex and Greg at Carlson Mortgage with their reputation of being a local St Louis lender that often provides the lowest rates and best services. We were impressed by their level of professional and got the best deal with them with on-time remote closing. Compared to another broker that we spoke with, Carlson provided us with lower rates and fees. We signed closing docs out in CA and had no issues with FedEx to/from the Title company. Carlson Mortgage provided excellent guidance along the way as we purchased our home in St Louis from afar. We'd recommend them as a top rated, local business in St Louis. read more

Alex and Greg were great. They handled the re-fi for my Mansfield MO home Nov 2021. The process was smooth, easy and quick. We used a local title company in Ava (D&D Hamilton) so I didn't have to go out of my way. I would highly recommend them. read more

Alex and Greg at Carlson Mortgage were incredible throughout our process of buying a home. For the first offer we made, we really weren't prepared, but they were able to get us pre-approved for a loan in less than 24 hours--on a Sunday, no less. In general, as a first-time home buyer, I had no idea what I was doing, and their expertise, patience, and kindness was so helpful. Alex would regularly take the time to explain things to me to ensure I understood. They were incredibly personal and always quick to respond. Particularly in today's market, where many buyers feel pressure to take on a ton of risk, he helped ensure I had a full understanding of all the decisions I was making and made sure I never did something I would regret. All in all, I couldn't be happier. The folks at Carlson are knowledgeable and ethical, and above all, I felt like I could truly trust them. Thank you, Alex and Greg! read more

As a first time home-buyer, Carson Mortgage was outstanding to work with. Alex and Greg were organized and always happy to answer questions. I was very impressed with my interest rate and lender credits. read more

These guys were super nice and easy to work with. Really made the whole home financing process a breeze for us. Definitely would be glad to work with them again. read more

Alex and Greg were OUTSTANDING to work with!! Professional and kind--what a combo!! They were very communicative and we closed quickly! Plus, they found us an amazing interest rate with shopping around for us! Alex and Greg are your guys! read more

Truly the best home-buying experience I've ever had. Alex and Greg are amazing. I've purchased 6 homes and their service was far and away the best. I cannot recommend them enough. They've earned a client for life! read more

My wife and I recently purchased a condo, and thanks to working with Carlson Mortgage, it was a very quick and easy process! As a first time home buyer I had a ton of questions both about the mortgage and general home-buying process. Alex and Greg were always just a text message or call away, and I could count on them to get back to me with a helpful and clear answer. Alex and his team were exceptional. They were professional, reliable, and thorough with their work, and did a great job helping us purchase our home. I highly recommend working with them. read more

My husband and I had such a great experience with Alex at Carlson Mortgage! We genuinely believe he's the best in town. From the moment we called until closing, he responded to calls, emails, and texts quickly each time we contacted him. All of our questions were answered honestly and graciously, and he never seemed to be too busy to speak with us. He even recommended a premier real estate agent for us to work with, as we were so inexperienced that we thought we could wing the first-time home buying process ourselves! As with many instances throughout our experience, he gently guided us to the most beneficial solution without pushing us. Alex also went above and beyond when it came to the financial side of the process. As novice home buyers, we didn't realize what we were getting into--the tough decisions can really make one second guess herself. However, we felt safe following Alex's recommendations as they matched other advice we got from family and friends. He also got us an amazing interest rate and eliminated our lender's fees! We truly felt that we received white-glove service from Alex at Carlson Mortgage. He is kind, trustworthy, and obviously passionate about providing top-notch client care, offering sound, intelligent advice, and brokering the best possible deals. Alex is a valuable asset to Carlson Mortgage, and we're so thankful we chose to work with him! read more

Honestly the best mortgage experience I've ever had. Alex make things impossibly seamless. He is quick to respond to questions and communicates effectively. We did a VA loan and, as usual, the amount of paperwork required by the VA is excessive. Alex explained each item with just the right amount of granularity, not overwhelming. Also, Alex's knowledge base is extraordinary. If there is anything he might not know about an obscure piece of lending, he will find out and back it up with trusted sources. We could not have asked for a better experience. When you are in the market to buy or refinance, I recommend Alex without hesitation. read more

Alex and Greg were very responsive and thorough when it came to figuring out our mortgage for our first home. Would definitely use them again! read more

Carlson Mortgage is a strikingly top-notch professional brokerage. As out of state buyers, my wife and I relied solely on Yelp. We couldn't be more grateful for their services. Communication was incredible given different time zones, and even occurred after business hours and on weekends. We also accepted their recommendation for a real estate agent. Things could not have gone smoother. Pros: Knowledgeable, Personable, Available, Highly Professional, and Thorough. Cons: None. I would finally and that if you're looking for such qualities, look no further than Carlson Mortgage. Many Thanks to Alex at Carlson Mortgage. Dennis and Cyndie Bell read more

I was first introduced to Carlson Mortgage through a friend of mine, who went through them when he purchased his first home. I got in contact with Alex and Greg, who were very helpful and available pretty much any time of the day/ week. They would call me when I have questions and also ask if I had any other questions that they can clarify or explain for me to understand. Since it was a first time for me, I had lots of questions for them. They were willing to work with my deadlines and schedules and helped me to get the best rate on the market at the time. They provided me with honest feedback and opinions which I always appreciated. My whole experience was excellent and I'm glad I went with them instead of some big bank or credit unions. read more

In November 2020 I was trying to find a mortgage lender to refinance my home. I researched several sources and was impressed by the ratings of Carlson Mortgage on Yelp. I subsequently called Carlson Mortgage and spoke to Alex. Rather than speak to me about doing a mortgage, he advised me not to refinance because he felt rates were going to go lower. He told me to call back after the first of the year. I was very impressed with this advice. This signaled to me that this was a person who was there to help me and not someone who was only trying to make a fast buck. Several months later I contacted Carlson Mortgage again I spoke with Alex. He stated that it would be a good time to do the refinance because rates were beginning to increase. I began the process and was impressed with the way Alex and Greg handled everything. They were available 24/7 and were always eager to answer any questions or help with any problems. Over the years I have owned several houses in different cities across the US, and I can say without hesitation that Alex and Greg were the most knowledgeable, most helpful and most courteous people that I have ever dealt with. I would recommend them most highly. read more

My boyfriend and I recently purchased a house together. In the beginning, we had no idea where to start. I looked up some Zillow reviews of mortgage brokers and picked Alex because he had fantastic reviews and his website seemed organized. On a Friday night, I sent him an email inquiring about a pre-approval. TEN MINUTES LATER, he responded. Not a robot "Thanks for your email; we will call you tomorrow" email...an actual response. Since then, everything went very smoothly. My boyfriend and I are both very busy with work, so meeting in person was not always an option. We literally sat down with Alex one time before our closing, and that was to go over our loan once we were under contract on a house and sign papers. We had some minor hiccups along the way (as with all house purchases). When a clerical error on the real estate agent's part moved up the loan commitment date by almost two weeks, he rolled with the punches and almost pulled it off (luckily, until our real estate agent revised the deadline--whew). He was present at our closing too and went through all the papers with us in detail (instead of the title company just handing us papers and telling us where to sign). Overall, I would definitely call on Alex and Carlson Mortgage again if I ever needed to refinance (which I won't, because he also got us a ridiculously low interest rate) or move. If any of my friends ask for a recommendation, I would not hesitate to send them Alex's way. read more

After being in the real estate business for over 13 years, I have never been apart of a smoother transactions then what we experience with Alex and his team. The most recent file he worked on had a little hair around the edges, my client had recently been turned down by a different mortgage broker. However once Alex got her file everything fell into place, great quick communication from his end, no surprises from the underwriter and hit the closing time frame with no problem. Trust me when I tell you he is the best out there, do yourself a favor and shoot Alex a message, you wont regret it! He has my business for life! read more

I've only ever spoken to Alex, and he definitely knows what he's doing. I've been looking into purchasing a second home for myself. (I currently own a duplex and rent out half, looking to turn it into an investment property.) Alex is very responsive, professional and was able to communicate clearly what I needed to do next. He gave me advice and walked me through the entire process. He obviously understands the business very well, and was very patient while answering all of my questions. I will definitely be using them for my next mortgage. I only wish I had used them when purchasing my first home! If you're looking for reliable, professional mortgage lenders with low interest rates and great customer service, I would highly recommend giving these guys a call! They will not disappoint. read more

I've been wanting to buy my own place for a while, but wasn't sure if I could qualify for houses in the neighborhoods I'm looking at. I knew several people who recommended Carlson Mortgage, so I contacted them. Alex and Greg were super easy to work with. Very responsive, clear about what information I needed to send them, and patient in answering a lot of questions from a first-time home buyer. After getting a loan estimate, my plans changed and I realized that I'm not quite ready to buy. However, it was nice working with a broker who walked me thru the loan application process, and who wasn't pushy about trying to get me to buy a house that I couldn't afford. Highly recommended! read more

Alex and Greg were very kind and patient with me. Both answered every question promptly and honestly - both were fantastic to work with!

I met Alex, one of the loan officers of Carlson Mortgage, thru mutual salsa dancing friends. Over the past few years, he helped me with analyzing my credit report and with the pre-approval process as I was looking at various homes. He was always very responsive and provided me with detailed scenarios for various loan options. I had to put off buying a home for other reasons, but I will keep Carlson Mortgage in mind for my next home. Also, about a year ago, a friend of mine bought a house. I wanted to refer him to Alex, but his other friend was a loan officer as well and promised him the best deal in town. By the time that I checked with Alex, it was too late, since the other rate was already locked with the other bank. Had he gone with Alex and not with the other lender, he would have saved $750 in upfront closing costs. read more

I was directed to Carlson Mortgage by a friend who told me they had the best rates. I checked around and couldn't find a lender that could even match what I was offered. When they heard the rate I was getting people insisted there had to be lender and broker fees behind that rate. There weren't. In addition to the awesome rate and lack of junk fees the service I received was fantastic. Alex is incredibly good at what he does. He worked closely with my agent and title company to get everybody to the closing table on schedule and was always ready with the answer to any question. His attention to detail and level of responsiveness are second to none. He made the process of obtaining financing far easier than I imagined possible. He attended my closing and explained all the mortgage paperwork I was signing. I really appreciated that, it was the perfect end to an amazingly stress free experience. read more

Greg and Alex made the whole house buying process a breeze! They were very communicative and organized throughout and offered me a competitive rate and no lender fees on the mortgage. If you're looking to buy a house I highly recommend Carlson Mortgage as your mortgage broker! Seriously, it almost felt too easy. read more

I have worked with Alex and his team at Carlson Mortgage many times over the years and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to all our clients. Alex is a trustworthy mortgage broker, very reliable and provides great service. Easy choice for any home buyer. read more

We've been using Carlson Mortgage as our mortgage broker several times over the years, when we purchased our home and also when we refinanced our existing mortgage to get a low interest rate. Their rates have always been lower than interest rates quoted by online banks and brokers. They are very detail-oriented, thorough and responsive. We could not have asked for a better experience. read more