About a year overdue on this... We were looking for loan broker to help us with a mortgage, and had already begun the process with another broker, who was efficient and professional, but wasn't putting in the effort I hoped for to find us the best deal (he found the 1st reasonable product, then quit looking). Then my co-worker recommended Craig - and said "he drove his Mercedes to my work parking lot so I could sign papers on the trunk!" THis sounded like the type of effort I was looking for, so I gave Craig a call... a) He invited us down to his office the very first night, at 9pm b) He reviewed our credit situation - we had GREAT credit BUT had just had the first (and only) unpaid CC payment (an auto-debit from a forgotten CC) which dropped our score by 100 points. Craig said not to worry, he'd fix it in 3 days. We were skeptical, b/c our previous loan broker had told us nothing could be done about it. -------CRAIG FIXED IT IN 3 DAYS ------ and got our credit score back up in time to qualify for a significantly better rate. c) He drove to our signing (30+ minutes away) to go over everything with us (which our realtor didn't even do) d) ....the best part... Near the very end of escrow, we realized that the loan product we were pursuing actually cost more than we thought. Craig was very apologetic - it was a misunderstanding between him and the lender. I told Craig we weren't going to be able to do it... and he chipped in nearly $6000 out of his own fee so that we could go forward with it. So we ended up with a BETTER product than we could really afford, because Craig was willing to make things right for us. THAT is the kind of broker I'm looking for! Thank you Craig and team! read more

Craig was really amazing in helping in a couple of ways. First, we were looking to get a reverse mortgage for my mom's home. We were put in contact with Craig and he was able to secure this for us. It was a tedious process, but he walked us through every step of the way (and there were a lot of steps) and even came to us for document signings and getting copies of documents. My mom was able to get her reverse mortgage and this meant so much to our family as she was able to stay in her home through her final days. Then I decided to try to give him a try to refinance my own home loan. He was there every step of the way and made it seem so easy as he found a mortgage that worked for us. Again, he would come to us if it was easier for us with signings and copies. He was able to save us quite a bit of money in the end also. I would highly recommend Craig for your mortgage loans, refinance, reverse mortgage. Thanks so much Craig!!! read more

We have used CB Loans and its principal, Craig Barton, for 6 mortgage loans. The mortgage lending business is a minefield for the average person. Why we like and endorse Craig is that not only is he honest and knowledgeable but he goes the extra mile for his clients. Because of his experience and contacts he has been able to get us the best interest rates under market conditions and can solve thorny problems that might develop in the mortgage application process. The relationship with Craig is personal--he will come to your home if necessary and is always available on the phone. He knows the economics of the business well which results in excellent choices and counsel. With Craig, we have saved money and bought property to our advantage. There is no better mortgage broker in Southern California that Craig Barton and CB Loans Allan H and Cheryl Y Los Angeles read more

Well, Mr Barton made me feel like I hit the jackpot!!! I am now the proud owner of a huge home on an acre of land in Apple Valley!!! It is stunning and it's really thanks to him. When I first met with Mr Barton, I was hoping to purchase a tiny manufactured home, not joking... Mr Barton was able to direct me into a forever home to be proud of... He went out of his way to bring documents and follow through on every tiny detail with expertise that saved the day and made my biggest dream come true...I have a mortgage equal to or less then the cost of renting a one bedroom apartment in Los Angeles...( all costs included!!!) Not a renter anymore thanks to Mr Barton....joy!!!! Honesty, integrity, and a firm knowledge of exactly what the Bank needs to see.... Craig, Deborah and CB Loan Staff....Thank You!!!!!!!!!! read more

We shopped for loan folks and our real estate agent came across CB Loans. They were the only company to find us palatable interest rates. They provided regular updates during our closing process as to whether rates had gone up or down. They stayed with us until late in the evening filling out the paperwork. Our home buying efforts were extremely challenging with the exception of locking down the loan. CB Loans made it smooth so, that we could spend more time figuring out the considerably more difficult issues of our home purchase. When we buy another home, which will not be long from now, we will go to CB Loans again simply because we will not have to worry about the loan piece and can focus on negotiation. CB Loans is terrific and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

CB Loans has now closed 2 loans for us, and it won't be the last. During the tumultuous housing crisis. Craig and his team were able to do the impossible. Convert our second adjustable mortgage into a low interest 30 yr fix saving us thousands of dollars a month. Finally, this year as the housing market was in full recovery. Craig and team were able to combine our 1st and 2nd mortgage, again savings us thousands of dollars. Craig and team were always there to answer any questions, and were always respectful. Craig is an avid cyclist and has even taken my calls on the road. He truly embraces a "customer first" approach, which is not always the case in this business. The team was always dedicated to us and the end result. Great job CB Loans read more

CB Loans is the right place for your mortgage needs. Craig and Deb were great to work with on our home refi. We had some challenges and some wait time due to our current circumstances but Craig walked us through it. He and Deb are true professionals and their goal is to make the experience as simple and successful as possible for the client. We appreciated the personal interest in our situation and willingness to listen and find the best route for us. They were available for phone calls and always provided clear accurate info. We highly recommend their services and will not hesitate to work with them in the future. read more

Craig has helped us get re-financing not once, but twice over the years. Craig and his staff were professional, and guided us through the long process, overcoming any issues that came up. The most recent re-fi was especially challenging as new requirements were levied on us, all in the name of stricter compliance to the new rules. This included getting more than usual documentation from our HOA, and other sources. Again, Craig and his staff saw the process through completion, and this all while they were in the process of an office move!, incredible. We would not hesitate going back to cb Loans, thanks again Craig! read more

My husband and I went to look at an open house on St. Patrick's Day. Next thing we know we are putting in an offer. We needed to be pre-approved. Our realtor called Craig and that evening we were in Craig's office going through the process so our offer included a pre-approval letter. That is service! CB Loans (team) are great to work with. They have great attitudes, are knowledgeable and efficient. We even got to sign our final escrow papers in their office instead of the escrow office which was great. I would highly recommend working with CB Loans. read more

To sum up Craigs services in 3 Important words: Comprehensive, Guidance and Execution. We were first time homebuyers, and we are extremely thankful Craig navigated us through this process. He is intelligent, Caring and most importantly confident. He did what was best for us and not himself. He helped us through credit issues. He was very patient with us and ultimately made it possible when we thought otherwise. That speaks large volumes for us, we are his clients for Life!! Thanks for everything Craig!!!! keep it up ! Thank You, Temur & Nida read more

We highly recommend Craig Barton at CB Loans! Every aspect of working with Craig was exceptional. He is extremely knowledgeable, has incredible follow through, very easy to communicate with and was very responsive to our phone calls, emails and/or text messages. He brings an entire new level of professionalism and first class service. We have bought several homes in the past, yet no other broker have we ever worked with have we experienced this level of expertise. Craig is extremely proactive and we will definitely use Craig for all future loans! read more

My wife and I started using Craig Barton of cbloans back in 2008. We were trying to refinance a condo and the banks at that time were not even returning calls about loans. After months of futility, a friend recommended Craig. Within a few months he had completed the refinance with no hassles. We have used him for several purchases and refinances since then, everyone handled professionally, rapidly and well. He and his team are excellent. I recommend him to everyone I hear who is buying a place or considering refinancing. read more

Craig Barton at CB Loans is exceptional! This is the second time within three years that we have worked with Craig, first on our original home loan and again on our refinance. He makes the entire process very easy, works hard to get you the best rate and to close on time. We feel very fortunate to have found Craig the first time around. We had many choices to chose from and we hands down wanted to go with Craig who we can trust and depend on. Thank you Craig! read more

Asher K. Craig has helped refinance our house three times. He is honest, helpful and knows his business. He is organized and therefore efficient and can get through the paperwork with incredible ease. One feels they are in the hands of a competent professional which always puts us at ease. There has never been a problem with any of the refinancing that we have done with Craig and with each refinancing of our house we have saved money. read more

Craig helped us get our refi even though we are self employed and have a fairly low stated income, took a few tries and lots of work on his part, but he got it done. We tried 2 brokers before him that gave up pretty quickly once they saw our financials, glad we hooked up with Craig and let him spend the time to make it happen. We live in Redondo Beach and it was nice to do business with a local guy, would use him again in a second. read more

I've just completed my first refi and I must say it was a great experience working with Craig. He and his staff are very professional, easy to contact and kept me constantly up to date on how things were moving along. They were willing to work with my crazy schedule in getting loan docs signed. If there was a chance to add more than 5 stars I wouldn't hesitate. I highly recommend using CB Loans. Thank you!!! read more

CB loans has done a fantastic job handling refinancing for us for several years now. Craig is fast and the personal service you receive is top-notch. Having tried to work with the big banks directly vs. working with Craig, there's no comparison. Don't waste your time with a faceless company that will waste your time, when you can work with a professional small business that cares about their customers. read more

Craig has held my hand through several mortgage loans...There is nothing to hard for him to handle. He's availble 24/7, and always puts me at ease. I was even able to keep my equity line even though I had refinanced, when many times, you need to pay it back....This is the 3rd time he's helped me though the difficult process of getting a home loan, especially a jumbo.........he's the BEST!!!!! read more

This was the fastest, easiest, friendliest, and most efficient business I have ever dealt with. Craig knows the market and the best rates available and truly wants you to get the most for your money. He came to the house and had hands on service in this electronic world. He answered every question posed and was honest in doing so. He and his staff are top notch!! Sincerely, Julie A. read more