Julie and her team are hands down the best. From the very beginning, they were incredibly…read moreresponsive, easy to approach, and made us feel completely comfortable discussing our budget and finances. There were many times we felt like we were asking "silly" questions because of all the mortgage jargon, but her team always took the time to explain everything clearly and made the process feel simple. Beyond their great communication, Julie guided us through a fast 21-day escrow that successfully closed--something we truly appreciated. This team doesn't mess around; they genuinely work in your best interest and go above and beyond to get the best outcome. Even after closing on our home, Julie continues to be just as responsive and helpful, answering our questions and proactively guiding us as we start thinking about refinancing. The Aragon Lending Team is always three steps ahead. It was such a pleasure working with this team during one of the biggest milestones of our lives. Thank you all so much!

Julie Aragon and her team are simply exceptional. I've had the opportunity to work with Julie on…read moremultiple transactions, and every single time I walk away impressed, not just by the results, but by how she gets there. Her professionalism is top-tier, but what really sets her apart is the way she builds relationships. Julie brings a rare mix of creativity, energy, and genuine care to her clients. People don't just feel "handled"...they feel understood, supported, and confidently guided through what can be a very complex process. She's honest, communicative, and relentlessly hardworking. You always know where things stand, and you always feel like you have a true advocate in your corner. If you're a first-time buyer, especially, Julie is a no-brainer. She has the ability to simplify the process, remove the stress, and actually make it an enjoyable experience.

It is with great pleasure to recommend Irina Dyakun of ID Mortgage for all your mortgage lending…read moreneeds. We just finished up my second time seeking mortgage financing with ID Mortgage Brokers and I just can't see myself ever going anywhere else for financing. Irina does such a great job securing the best deals and has many and very great resources to get the job done. I was having a difficult time securing funding for my latest project because of it's unusual nature, and because Irina and team worked as hard as they do, she was able to change course and secure a great deal for me with another loan company after the first one failed to fund me. If you ever need mortgage financing and you want a broker who is hard working, who actually cares about what she does and always keeps you in the loop as the project progresses, Irina Dyakun of ID Mortgage Brokers gets the job done. I will use ID Mortgage Brokers again in the near future, because in my mind, no one could do what Irina Dyakun can do. I'm very convinced of that and there's no changing my mind.

We used Irina multiple times for the purchase of our home and for refi. Each was completely…read moreseamless. From the first call to the closing we had an amazing experience. She was able to take care of everything and we only had to do the essentials. So much easier than any other lenders we have used in the past. We closed on time and all the paperwork was consistent to our agreements. No surprises and the best professionalism. I highly recommend this company!!

My personal experience working with Tressa was horrible. I was the agent on a deal for a buyer I…read morebrought to her, and everything felt fine prior to acceptance, but went downhill immediately after. To start, Tressa became upset with me for allowing the buyer to open on a Friday instead of the next Monday saying we just lost 3 critical days, but then proceeded to change both the loan amount and the down payment assistance amount without notifying me or my client! We both (the buyer and I) only found out about it 2 weeks AFTER opening (so that time gone) because I had requested an estimated closing statement. She made the correction, but continued to, in my opinion, purposely keep me in the dark about the status of our file. So when we didn't receive CTC one week like she said we should have, I asked her about it and to my horror found out: 1) She sat on my client's file for the first 12 days, as in didn't submit the city reservation request at all, blaming it on issues with the buyer. One of these "issues" she told me had been resolved in 5 days, and the other "issue" she never brought up to me at all, all while leading me to believe everything was moving as it should be 2) She held off for 15 days to submit my client's info. to another DPA program, even though she knew about it the first week in escrow. She again tried to blame the buyer saying it was sprung on her last minute, when it was not. 3) The city can actually take up to 4 full weeks! to send their check after CTC, something she never told me about (up until then she had told me 2-3 weeks) even though I had directly asked her about it. When I then adamantly requested to know okay how much time do we really need since clearly we're behind, Tressa - refused to provide an answer - proceeded to blame me once again for allowing us to open on a Friday - used info. she found on my Instagram to INSULT me multiple times - complained about barely making any money on this deal - lied about requesting a document we needed to get us up to speed (when she hadn't) - then called the listing agent without my knowledge asking why the closing date had been changed (when it had not been! Tressa had misread the contracts). I ended up having to set up direct points of contact with everyone involved -- the underwriter, the city, her broker, etc.; watch over her like a hawk daily; and corroborate every piece of info. she gave me to get this deal done. To say that I was beyond disappointed, in my personal experience, would be an understatement. Please note again, this was my own experience working with her behind-the-scenes, not as a buyer.

As a first-time homebuyer, I felt like there was A LOT of trust that I was just being asked to put…read moreinto other people's hands to get through this process successfully. Living in California, this is especially terrifying given how competitive and expensive the market is. And add on top of that the distrust built up from the scam that is student loan debt. With that being said, I thought that I would be the only person I could rely on to look out for my best interests throughout the home-buying process, and holy crap was I wrong. I don't understand how Tressa and her team can have hearts so big to give all of her clients the support, attention, reassurance, and care that I received while working with them. While I was looking for a home, interests rates were increasing faster than they ever had in decades, but still Tressa fought like hell to find me the best rates. There were legitimately points when I was on the phone with her, trying to understand how she benefitted from giving me such unbelievable deals, only to find out the only reason was because, "It seems like you really need this and I want to help you." And as sellers were taking more and more protections away from buyers to squeeze every penny out of them, there was Tressa, in my corner, leaving no stone unturned to make sure I'd be safe if anything went south, putting her neck out there on my behalf. And each step of the process, whether via email, text, phone call, or video appointment, her team's communications were clear and frequent. This especially meat a lot to me as I was trying to close on a house while on a charity bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles! It felt like she and her team were always by my side, and I feel incredibly grateful to now be in a home that I love, only made possible by the tireless and selfless efforts by Tressa and her team. Just go ahead and work with her. You'd be sorely missing out if you didn't.

Vahe was great to work with on my mortgage. He's very knowledgeable, kept me informed throughout…read morethe process, and made everything easy to understand. He's also very personable and genuinely cares about his clients. Highly recommend!

Vahe is the absolute best - truly a five-star professional!…read more Vahe helped us buy our very first home back in 2019, and the experience was so smooth and stress-free that we knew we'd come back to him for any future needs. Fast forward to now--he once again came through for us, helping us secure a second loan to build an ADU on our property. We're beyond grateful for everything Vahe has done for our family, and we couldn't imagine going through these big life decisions without him. If you're looking for someone you can trust and rely on--Vahe is your guy!

Christine is extremely knowledgeable about mortgages and incredibly client-focused. I spoke with…read moreher long after I got a mortgage (unfortunately!) to put my mind at ease about refinancing. I am so sad I didn't find her when I took out my original mortgage on my first home, but her insight and reassurance about refinancing options definitely made me feel better about the future. I highly recommend her--you will not be disappointed!

We've worked with Christine with our first home purchase. She walked us through the steps of home…read morebuying and was there for us when we needed a bit of some hand holding. She is professional, reliable and responds quickly. This year she helped us with our refinancing and found the best deal for us. We highly recommend her, she has made the process stress-free and easy.

This is a long time waiting but I have nothing but amazing things to say about Logix Federal Credit…read moreUnion! I became a member in 2014 not knowing what a credit union was but was always interested by the little robot and the color scheme of the original corporate office. I remember getting all the information that helped persuade to open a membership. They assisted me with a credit card and then a personal loan to help me be debt free from past credit card uses! As of now, I'm close to paying off my debt and feel that Logix FCU gave me the chance to make that a reality! It's also great to say that every logix location I have had the pleasure of going to have all been great service all around! I know I will have a life long relationship with logix as I will also open an UTMA account for my nephew to help save for his future! I know Logix FCU will help the next generation just like they assisted me all these years! Heck! Their great service and chill atmosphere also got me interested in completing my banking and finance degree which now I work for a Credit Union! lol Your biggest fan! -Grigor

I wanted to update a mortgage loan pre- approval, but it…read moretook too long. Although the loan officer (Jonathan Cabrera) was very nice and professional, I was blocked from speaking to the Sr. Underwriter, Annette Aivazian, who clearly did not understand my documents and took way too long. It took 4 days! I would want a different Underwriter to handle this loan.

Doug and his team really went above and beyond the call of duty for us. Not only did they help us…read morecraft a mortgage that really worked for our family, but also offered the guidance and insight along the way to alleviate what can be a pretty stressful process. I would highly recommend Doug and Hillhurst Mortgage to anyone looking for a creative team that truly cares about getting you into a great deal that works for your unique situation.

We just used Hillhurst to close on our first home - from cross country, no less - and Doug, Syrita,…read morePanos, and Michael could not have been better partners to assist us in navigating through such an in-depth process. The whole team is approachable and transparent, and will go above and beyond in their efforts to make you feel included and comfortable with all of the paperwork flying about. Bonus points for being so smooth in working with self-employed incomes as well, although I can't go above 5 stars on Yelp.

Have built several homes and now truly dreaded the day I decided to take a loan from these idiots…read more Following are just a few things to be aware of: One. The first warning sign should have been when they gave me their line item cost for my house instead of the one I provided them which was accurate. Not sure where they pulled their numbers. Two. The entire escrow was horrible and completely disorganized. Any third grader could have handled it better. Three. The customer service was and continues to be horrible. If you are lucky you will talk to one "upper management" person at the close of escrow seeking to do more business (run). After this you will talk to Melanie who doesn't return calls and hides behind upper management protocols.....by the way still hiding. Four. Please be aware you will be paying the full loan amount of interest payments irrespective of how much you have taken out against the loan. Having said that they hold on to that money and use what seems to be arbitrary decisions which delay the draws that hurt in getting people paid when needed.... this is where the first point was really felt. Overall this outfit is a joke and I am still owed 5k when the house completed in 10/29. Says something when their business email is still AOL?! These guys should not exist and please buyer beware.... reach out if you are deciding to use these clowns.

I love Aztec! They changed my whole real estate career. I have worked with many hard money lenders…read moreand none of them beat Aztec. They are very responsive and always get the job done. My forever lender. Melanie is absolutely amazing and always the biggest help and so pleasant. Joel is also amazing and super knowledgeable and helpful. Juliet is always sp kind and helpful as well. Love the whole team there!

Just worked with Armen on a purchase of a wonderful 3 unit investment property in a nice little…read morepocket of Los Angeles. He was more than professional and made the transaction smooth and easy. He really took the time to walk us through all the ins and outs of the deal. Would highly recommend him for all of your real estate and loan needs.

There are thousands of people to deal with in the loan and real estate industry and then there is…read moreArmen Vartanians of Prodigy Financial Group. Armen and his Elite partner Karolin are above and beyond an incredible duo. With decades of experience and intelligence that supercede encyclopedias I highly recommend calling Armen if you want to get a loan closed or a house in escrow. I did!!!

Mark Hamilton came highly recommended from a friend that refinanced with him. I decided to take a…read morechance with him and I do not regret it! Not only did he get me the lowest mortgage rate, but he also patiently walked me through the lending process. As a first time home buyer, I am really fortunate to have worked with him. I really appreciated the excellent communication; he always responded within an hour, no matter how late it was. Thank you Mark for being so helpful!

We worked with Mark and Steve to secure a loan for a new home and I can't recommend them enough. We…read morestarted the process with Mark and he was extremely helpful and responsive. He always explained the process and thoroughly answered all my questions. Anytime we had a decision to make, he explained our options with examples. I knew what was happening throughout the entire process and we were able to close the loan quickly. Steve came into the picture a little later and was just as friendly and helpful. They made a typically daunting process stress-free and easy! I highly recommend Metric Mortgage!