Update 3/16/2020: I just finished my third closing with Federal Hill Mortage two months ago. As…read moreanyone who has bought knows, house buying is not always smooth sailing. However, I continue to choose Federal Hill Mortage because Tammy Saul and her team are always committed to making sure they are doing 150%. With them on my team, the home buying process is a little more relaxed and I am always confident that I am surrounded by people who are trying to help me achieve my goal. This team is well-educated on home-buying and are always ready with a recommendation and a positive attitude, especially in these confusing financial times. That's why whenever anyone tells me they are thinking about buying a home, the first thing I say is "Have I introduced you to Tammy and her team?" Five stars all the way around. What a stellar team :) ----------------------------------- First time home buyer at 26 here. And I could not have done it without Tammy and Tiffany from Federal Hill Mortage! They were always available with answers for my million questions and filled with kindness. Tammy is very resourceful and just the go getter I needed on my team to make my dream a reality. Tiffany is so sweet and worked so quickly to help my transition be as smooth as possible. Thanks to them, I am spending the weekend picking out paint colors and furniture, all with a huge smile! I highly recommend Federal Hill Mortage. If you want results, they are the team you need.

I would give 100 stars if I could! Federal Hill Mortgage is the most promising, reliable, and…read morecredible lender out there. Working with Tamm and her loan officers made this entire process easier than grocery shopping. I am an individual who requires much communication and many updates, and was never left in the dark. It was nice to know someone was taking such careful care and looking closely into all details of my file to know what I was referring to whenever I had a question. 10/10 recommend.

Brian was fantastic to work with throughout the mortgage process. He was responsive, knowledgeable,…read moreand took the time to explain every step clearly, which made a stressful process feel much more manageable. He shopped options, answered questions quickly, and was always transparent about rates, fees, and what to expect. What stood out most was how professional and steady he was from start to finish. I never felt pressured, and I always felt like he had my best interests in mind. If you're looking for a mortgage broker who is sharp, trustworthy, and easy to work with, I would absolutely recommend Brian.

Brian was absolutely outstanding, and guided us through the entire mortgage process (as buyers)…read morewith poise and humor. We would absolutely use Brian again if we needed to get another mortgage. Cannot recommand him highly enough!

The homebuying process as a first time buyer was difficult for me for a number of reasons - my…read moreagent was awful and completely unhelpful, I bought during the summer months so houses were flying off the market within days, and I was constantly disappointed by the houses I toured. Everything turned around for me once I started working with Bob (Robert) and Jessica. I called them at all hours of the day with a million and one questions and they were not only responsive, but also patiently explained every little detail that I was confused about (which was a lot). Bob came up with several different loan scenarios for me, all of which included every incentive program that I qualified for. After speaking with a number of different lenders and real estate agents, I realized that things like city-specific financial incentives are not common knowledge, even among experts in the trade. Bob knows his stuff and ended up saving me a LOT of money. He even called me once to say, "Great news - I just found a way to save you $1,500." Need I say more? I was also extremely grateful for Jessica, Bob's assistant. One time, Bob was in a meeting and normally, that's usually a sign to the client that they'll have to wait for a call back, but Jessica was so knowledgeable about my files and current situation, that she was able to help me with all that I needed herself. Bob also called to follow up after his meeting. Double win. I never even had to step foot in their office. I usually never write online reviews, but I really cannot say enough about Bob and Jessica at First Home Mortgage. If you couldn't already tell, I highly recommend!

I'm so grateful that I was able to work with Bob and his team as my lender for my home loan. They…read morewere true partners who worked to educate me and hold My hand through the home purchasing process. I highly recommend this team.

FIVE STARS!!! Top recommendation! Call Carolyn!!! I…read morereached out to Carolyn after my unexpected and ugly divorce, feeling completely overwhelmed. I desperately wanted to keep our family home so my kids could have stability in the only house they've ever known--but I didn't think I could afford a buyout. Before finding Carolyn, I had some discouraging experiences with other loan officers--one mocked me for being a federal employee and said I was a risk; another dismissed my questions with "you can Google that." By the time I connected with Carolyn, I was exhausted and despondent. From our very first call, everything changed. Carolyn's incredibly knowledgeable and knows how to navigate the complexities of loans (and divorce) - but what truly sets her apart is her heart. She is one of the kindest, most compassionate people I've ever worked with. She patiently answered every single question I had (and there were many!), never once making me feel like a burden. She kept me informed every step of the way, handled every hurdle with grace, and stayed fully engaged from start to finish. Most importantly, she gave me confidence. Instead of feeling lost or intimidated, I felt empowered--because she took time to explain everything clearly and truly acted as my advocate. To my amazement, Carolyn showed me that I could afford to buy out my ex - and helped me get a great rate! She guided me through every step of the process with care and professionalism. She came highly recommended by my financial advisor, and now I completely understand why. She didn't just help me get a loan--she helped me keep my home and create stability for my kids during one of the hardest times in my life. If you're looking for someone who's both a top financial professional AND a genuinely caring human being, CALL CAROLYN! She's a brilliant loan officer/fairy godmother - and I'm forever grateful.

Received an exceptional service from Carolyn! Always very responsive and all paperwork was handled…read morein a timely manner, particularly within a tight timeline. So appreciate all of her help!! I would highly recommend her and Main Street Home Loans.

Our home buying process was very up and down over a 3 month process. The one consistent thing we…read morealways had was Greg Carol at PRMI. He was always available, quick with responses and dependable. Between him and Rendell, we were always in the loop. I so appreciated to constant contact throughout the process. Can't recommend them enough!

Helped me get a great rate on a refi. Were extremely helpful with any and all questions that I had…read more Whenever any documents or items were needed on my end, they clearly explained what was needed so that I could do my part. TJ and everyone else did a great job and they were really easy to work with. Thanks!

Sam gets it done! No matter how complicated the loan is, he makes it easy. He always keeps me…read moreupdated. I know that when my clients are using him, I can be sure that settlement will be On Time. Gili Gueter , Realtor.. Long & Foster. 410-258-0277.

What can I say, theses guys at Academy Mortgage are just amazing! What I accomplished in six (6)…read moreweeks with Brian and the team over at Academy Mortgage, could not be accomplished in over six (6) months with Lending Tree!!! Before I found these guys, I was thoroughly run through the ringer at Lending Tree. This is the story, trimmed down: I spent literally six months trying to get a refinance through Lending Tree. I wish I'd read the reviews first cause I would have never gone that route (and never will again). Trying to get a loan from Lending Tree was quite possibly the worst experience I've ever had in over 30 years and I remember quite vividly as a child getting my loose teeth pulled out by my mother with a bloody towel. For one, Lending Tree is notorious for employee roll-over. I had three (3) different agents, working in two different time-zones, sometimes with 2-3 weeks going by before I was assigned a new agent. You know it's game-over when you call the agent's extension and received "Welcome to Microsoft Exchange!". Which meant another agent got the axe. Once the new agent was assigned, I had to resubmit parts of lost information, and re-establish a relationship with the agent which was unbearably stressful. Long story short, I was in my last few months before an Interest-Only loan I was locked in on went terminal (a decision I poorly agreed to at one time due to lack of capitol and other reasons, too much to go into at this time)... I talked to my Real-estate guy and he said I should have hit him up to begin with, he knew just the group to work with, they're local, they're nimble, they stay on-top of it; and man was he right. I was provided Brian N.'s cell phone # over at Academy Mortgage... That right there closed the deal for me. Communication with Lending Tree was atrocious, I would place a call or send an email/fax and not receive word back for three (3) *business days*... Imagine communicating with someone and it taking 12-15 business days to get one issue resolved because if you had one 't' that needed crossed or an 'I' that wasn't dotted, you had to resubmit; pulling your hair out in the process. When I called Academy there was a real human voice at the end of the phone every time. I was able to communicate w/the folks at Academy in real-time and they were completely understanding of situation, in-fact, they even went out of the way to follow up to my emails over the weekends. As I stated above, what I accomplished in six weeks with Brian and the team over at Academy Mortgage could not be accomplished in over six months with Lending Tree. These guys will be my lender for life. Regards, Tom

Mike Mandis and his team were amazing, caring professionals…read more From the moment I made my first inquiry about a mortgage to my closing last Friday customer care was the Mandis team priority. The entire team including Craig and Karen specifically went out of their way to be sure my home buying process was a success. It is rare today to find a company that is true to their mission and vision and takes care of all people. This mortgage broker does just that! I highly recommend.

I cannot begin to say enough great things about Alliance. I recommend them to all of my clients…read morebecause we share the same level of professionalism, courtesy, and work ethic and most importantly the commitment to ensuring our clients are satisfied. They go above and beyond on the regular, a trait that is all too missing in today's commoditized mortgage business. Innovative in their approach to obtaining the best terms, conditions, and pricing, they are my go to lending partners. Give them a call today.

I just got a Reverse Mortgage thru South River Mortgage. My broker was Austin Short. Austin did a…read morefantastic job of putting me in a more financially secure position. Within two months Austin Short got me into a new Reverse Mortgage program that allows me to stay in my house for the rest of my life without worries. I could not be more satisfied with the end result. Austin walked me through the entire process. He kept me informed through every step of the way. South River Mortgage is fortunate to have Austin Short on their staff. Thomas Engelberg

Two weeks ago I called SOUTH RIVER MORTGAGE for info. I told them that I was not interested in…read moretheir loan offer. I have been barraged with calls from them ever since. ON Wednesday May 13 I received 12 calls from SOUTH RIVER MORTGAGE BETWEEN 6:45 AM and 10:30 AM. Four additional calls in the afternoon. I blocked their number but they just used another one. I blocked six numbers.

I cannot say enough good things about our experience with West Bart and his team at Affordable Home…read moreMortgage. We were in an unusual starting position, but West handled our situation with on-point knowledge, excellent advice, and a refreshing and consistent level of stellar customer service, as well as a hefty amount of patience. He truly held our hand through this buying experience (my first), and was always up front with what to expect and how things would work out, while also keeping a vigilant eye on market conditions and potential impacts to the interest rates at the time, as well. Despite being a busy broker, we were not once ever treated as though we weren't his most important client, and truly felt he was personally invested in our home purchase and buying experience. West Bart is very good at what he does, and if you're considering the differences between a regular bank and a Mortgage Broker, I urge you to choose Broker and call West. He is patient, takes the time to truly make sure you're comfortable and educated throughout the entire process, and helped make our dreams of home ownership a reality. He even recommended an insurance agent that helped us save a tremendous amount of money, as well!

Working with West Bart to obtain a loan is a smooth process. He is thorough and personable. Being a…read morebroker, he can work with many different lenders giving one an optimal chance of obtaining a desirable loan. I recommend West very highly for anyone with a need to obtain a loan.