I met Steve Gilbert on the same day I contacted him here in Burien. He was punctual, knowledgeable,…read moreand very helpful in guiding me through the initial process as I was completely inexperienced and lacked any knowledge in the process of getting a loan. If you live in Seattle area, especially in Burien or near Burien, check him out. He has worked in the mortgage industry for many years, experienced and personable.

In December, I worked my THIRD mortgage with Joe Tafolla since 2017. Easy as pie. Everything is…read moredone over the internet and the phone. After the second refinance, my payment dropped around $800 per month on a $306K loan from my original. Fun to work with. Highly recommended.

I don't know that I can find enough words to describe how wonderful working with Duncan was, but…read moreI'll try. I'll start by saying I'm a first time home-buyer and the entire process seemed intimidating, stressful and overwhelming at the beginning. Once I met Duncan, this entirely changed. He made me feel comfortable. That is such a simple statement, but goes the longest way for someone who has no idea of what to expect when buying your first home. Duncan didn't just answer my questions, he created a relationship where I was encouraged to ask him anything at any time. He made himself available 24/7, I mean it. Even while on vacation, he kept the process moving and never skipped an opportunity to provide updates. On top of being extremely ORGANIZED and streamlined, Duncan was always 20 steps ahead of every party involved in the process. Because of him, we were always ahead of timelines and things moved so quickly and smoothly. I never thought that a loan process was going to be easy, and I know for certain that it hasn't been for some... But seriously, working with Duncan was the BEST part of the entire process (can you believe that...?!). He celebrated every milestone with us like it was his own. Every document sent my way was accompanied by Duncan's assistance in helping understand every single word. He is thorough, diligent, and is truly your partner. He works to ensure you feel good every step of the way. Aside from his insane work ethic and customer obsession, Duncan is kind. Genuine. Humble. And overall, one of the best and most positive experiences I've ever had. I will never work with another lender, Duncan is the best that there is.

Working with Duncan at Fairway has been a quick and painless experience. The Fairway team overall…read moreis super helpful and actually found me a better PMI program that benefited me way more mid-way through this process. I don't think other people/companies would devote that much personal worry and attention to your money as Duncan and Fairway did. Duncan was great in that aspect; very proactive. Fairway has a bunch of different loan programs with very flexible options for any situation. They also have really good pricing; they crushed my credit union's terms on the same loan characteristics and even added more benefits on top! Win all around for me! I am in the RE investment business and I am definitely coming back to Duncan for the personal attention and expedited service/closing, especially in this hot market. They got me approved through underwriting in just 2 weeks after I put in a PSA! I highly recommend Duncan and his colleagues to anyone looking for excellent pricing, flexible options, and a quick process.

I used movement Mortgage - Brad Overlin, because my Real Estate agent recommended him. I had…read morepreviously worked with Caliber Home Loans and my experience with them was excellent. First, I would like to state that it has taken me 7 months after closing my house to write this review, because I am quite sure that I am ready to write about my experience . As I wrote earlier , it was not my first experience closing on homes, but by far, this was the worst experience I have ever gone through. I had the worst experience with Brad's team, specifically his underwriter, who was extremely difficult to work with. I would have to email the same documents several times and each time, he would question each document. I owned the IRS 3k at the time of closing which I actually sent to them but the check had not processed, Brad's team made a huge deal on the closing date declining to transfer the money until they had another IRS W2 paperwork from my accountant. As I was getting ready to sign the closing paperwork, the bank informed me that Brad's team wanted me to contact my accountant right away to get the paperwork. I called my accountant who informed me that Brad's assistant Jessica, had contacted her and told her that I will be unable to close the house until she had emailed them my forms. Can anyone imagine this??? Over a payment of 3k ??? On the closing date, I received a call at 1030 am, from Brad's team informing me that I had to get to Lynnwood by 1200 pm to close, mind you this involved going to the bank to get the closing amount. I experienced several other issues that are too exhausting to write about. Anyone looking to buy a house, Please do your homework and be cautious of the company that you chose to work with.

We worked with Brad for the 2nd time on the purchase of our new build in TX back in April 2022…read more This time around we did not have a good experience with him. I didnt' give a 1-star rating because Brad did support us in getting some of our wants met. Communication was spotty throughout the 9 months process. 1. He failed to respond to emails from our builders about the closing appts. When I brought it up, he responded that he receives 100's of emails p/day. 2. Lack of communication with us about the status of the loan delayed closing by 3-4 days. I would strongly advise going with a local broker.

We found Joe here on Yelp, and if you think that having all 5 star reviews was fishy, you'd…read morenormally be right, except in Joe's case. He is a true rockstar for his clients! It probably took us 4-5 months to find and close on a house due to our unique requirements, and Joe believed in us all the way. He was able to qualify us for more than anyone else, and he was constantly trying to find ways to get us more money back. AWESOME! We signed for our new home last night and it's set to close today. The timing was REALLY tight because of the house we were selling, something totally out of Joe's control, but he spent the past two days on the phone, hounding the mortgage company and the escrow firm past their office hours to make sure we closed on time. He sticks with his clients through the ENTIRE home buying process. He doesn't drop out of the picture once your loan is approved like a lot of mortgage brokers. Best of all, he makes everything as stress-free as possible. What can I say? Don't look anywhere else. Save yourself a lot of time and stress. Just call Joe!

Two months ago I remember reading Yelp reviews about mortgage brokers and feeling somewhat ashamed…read morebecause for something as important as buying your first home, you almost certainly didn't do it based off Yelp reviews, right? My wife and I just bought our first home and we're so happy we took the time to find Joe on Yelp. If you're a first-time home buyer like we were, forget what you think you know about mortgage brokers. Don't bother going with a credit union or bank. Joe is the person you need to talk to. Regardless of your situation or where you're buying or what you're buying with, Joe can not only make it happen but he takes the time to explain to you how it all works and what your buying power really is. The best parts? He's just a genuinely nice, great guy and he works SO FAST and at all times of day and night. You can text, call or email Joe and he's always there. After a while it didn't even seem like we were talking to our 'mortgage broker' -- we were just talking to Joe. He weathered several possible housing situations with us and was always there to advocate for us. Many times he knew a listing agent or knew a broker or someone else on the other side of the transaction and reached out to them to help make something happen. Eventually we found the home we wanted and extended an offer, won and closed on the home. Joe was extremely fast -- we closed 22 days early! Here's the part where Joe proved how great of a person he was: at one point, the lending program Joe hooked us up with had changed their criteria resulting in reduced closing cost credit to us. Joe emailed us and said he's a man of his word and stands by his quotes, so he gave us a check out of pocket to cover the reduction in closing cost credit from the lender. What bank would do that? He even met us to help the papers at escrow. We really cannot recommend Joe enough, especially if you're a first time home buyer and you're wondering how it all works.

I cannot recommend Wave Lending Group enough to friends, family and all who may read this review…read more The entire team is with you from start to finish. Specifically Anthony Lundberg who answered every question I had whether big or small. Anthony's care for his clients are always at the forefront of his mind. Even after closing, I still receive the support from Anthony and the lending team 3 months into becoming a new homeowner.

OUTSTANDING! Is the 1 word to describe Joel and the entire team at Wave Lending Group…read more Communication is top notch, my wife and I were never left waiting or wondering what was going on. Joel was patient, understanding, confident and incredibly knowledgeable, something at only a true professional with decades in the field can deliver! Hands down, the greatest lender we have ever worked with. The Highest recommendation we can possibly give, if you are in need of a lender, look literally no further then WLG. A huge thank you to Wave Lending Group for making our recent home purchase a reality!

Kevin was amazing in helping us to buy our new house! We're on a VA loan, and in today's real…read moreestate world that is over saturated with foreclosures, bank owned, etc, negotiating VA terms is tricky to say the least. But Kevin went to bat for us in every possible way. He took the time to explain every nuance to us, which really helped to put us at ease in such a major purchase. He also worked with all the representatives of all the moving parts to make sure we were getting the best rate possible. I cannot recommend Kevin high enough, he is a true family man, very honest, and the kind of caring that is rare to find in business today. Thank you Kevin!!!

When looking for a mortgage broker I had talked to some without feeling like I was just another…read moreloan. Kevin delivered on everything I could ask for in a mortgage broker. He was patient, easy to get ahold of, and explained the mortgage process step by step. Worked beautifully with my realtor and title agent and wrapped the whole thing up for me. He was available for calls on weekends after we had a horrible problem on a pending inspection. If you're looking for a mortgage broker who navigates the VA lending process and is professional I can't recommend anyone more than Kevin Tinsley and All Tech Mortgage.

Keith and team are amazing. They are fast and creative when problems pop up. I've worked with Keith…read moreon 3 loans/refinances now. I will only work with him from now on. Keith's team got my mortgage refinance finished in less than a month during the pandemic when the first bank failed to get it done in 6 months... I tried refinancing with a promotional offer during the pandemic. It was a disaster. The 1st appraisal had at least a 3 month wait but failed because the appraiser didn't feel experienced enough. I waited another 3 months for the "expert" appointment and he couldn't complete the appraisal either - The expert spent the entire time using the restroom and I had to clean it after... After 6 months with the first company and missing out on the lowest interest rates, Keith's team got it done in under a month!

Couldn't recommend Keith enough! His consultative approach is very thorough, thoughtful, and…read morenon-pushy - providing peace of mind throughout the stressful home buying process. Keith has a deep understanding of the mortgage market dynamics and was always willing to hop on a call to share insights and perspectives on the best approach throughout the process. Keith was able to secure a highly competitive rate while delivering top-notch service and closing couldn't have been smoother.

We have no better here in W Seattle, than Rob,he helped me 31 yrs ago,theh helped a friend of mine…read moretoo. I plan to see him again returning for the 3 Rd time for help. Rob has been around here with us for long time ,helping people and West Seattle residents .No matter how complicated stuff is  ,he will make you understand and help you all the way to the end and support you to do get to the end.

We worked with Rob to get our townhome, and he was just excellent. Super easy to work with, so…read morepleasant and open and knowledgeable. He walked us through our options, and when we found our house and it was time to lock in on interest rate, he checked with us and pounced -- saving us a lot of money. He was referred to us by friends who'd used him on their mortgage, and we'll use him again if we refinance. Highly recommend.