Unfortunate first time homebuyer experience. My partner and I attempted to assume a loan for a…read morehouse. The process was two months of poor communication, an extended closing date, repeated document uploads, false promises, and lots of frustration - just for us to be denied a week before our supposed closing date. Even our realtor told us how unusual it was for the process to be this long and complicated. I wish we knew sooner that we would not be able to move forward with a loan assumption so that my partner and I, our realtor, and the sellers could move on. I do not recommend Pennymac and I will not do business with them in the future.

Pennymac is the worst Mortgage company! Avoid at ALL costs!…read more Unfortunately my mortgage was with Synergy One, Ryan Campagnola so be careful using Synergy since will be sold to this venture capital company like mine was who has NO REGARD for customers! Customer Service is condescending or never returns calls! Pennymac is escrowing my house insurance despite paid fully. They paid my house insurance 6 weeks before due while I was in the process of changing companies. Then 2 companies were paid in full. Pennymac no help told me I needed to get a refund. Took 2 months and although I fully paid the new insurance continue to escrow my money! Yep you guessed it Pennymac the "Venture Capital Goliath" doesn't pay any interest on ALL their ESCROW Accounts! Quite a windfall for this unethical bunch! I asked to escalate to a Manager, Melissa 937-328-1289 but after 2 missed calls has not returned my call! Imagine Forbes or anyone recommending Pennymac! Just look at the accurate very POOR reviews at TrustPilot, Goggle, Yelp who aren't receiving a payment from Pennymac to recommend them!

I've known Franco for over 20 years he is reliable dependable and very articulate…read more I have used his services on countless properties that I've owned in the past and my recent purchase here in Florida. With that being said he has closed my homes from Vegas to Florida. My own mother uses his services as well and she always has been satisfied from beginning to end he is very professional. I believe he takes away the stress of the buying process or investing process by explaining things in detail. If you need a mortgage I highly recommend him five stars is not enough . Thank you JamesZito.com

They made the financing part of home buying process quick and easy. Amazing Communication! I was…read moreguided through the whole process by Franco and his always friendly team.

Scott helped guide me through my home buying process! He made sure I got the best deal and made me…read morefeel comfortable in my decision. Thank you.

This was a really frustrating and disappointing experience for us. We were told our loan would…read moreclose by a certain date, but due to thier poor communication with the appraiser and an inaccurate report we missed that deadline and had to pay for a revised appraisal ourselves . later we were told the loan terms had to change to hgher rate and fee because of how our company is structured - something we had disclosed from the start. After weeks of delays and unexpected costs, we had to switch lenders to move forward. It was a stressful and disappointing process that could have been avoided with better communication and attention to detail. We regret not going with other lender from the beginning.

So far Rock on refinance experience. Still waiting on the close date but hopefully we get ther next…read moreweek Ron Simmons

Had a horrible experience with AM FUNDING which was changing names to Village Capital & Investment,…read moreLLC. Was told refinance & equity would take 10-14 days. 5 weeks out still no resolution. Was quoted $21,000 for Closing Costs then sent another proposed Closing Statement for $26,000 for Closing Costs a week later. The Lender and his Manager were very unprofessional. The lender sent me several messages with regards to other Applicants personal information which was extremely unprofessional and was told about others "race" which again was extremely unprofessional. I would NEVER recommend this company.

Roseann Shannon at 5 Star handled my home purchase. She and the team were great to work with,…read moreanswering my questions, handling issues as needed (there are always issues). They helped me through the process and gave me a great rate.

Roseanne Shannon was absolutely amazing. Her team & Roseann were extremely professional,…read moreknowledgeable & prompt. They addressed all of our concerns with precision & compassion. Due to the sale of our home, we were facing the pressure of finding a home & closing on our mortgage loan all within 17 days. 5 Star Mortgage , aware of this, expiditated our closing in record time without a glitch. Great Job 5 Star Mortgage. We highly recommend them for all your mortgage needs. Tony & Annette Locorriere

If you want to get into a house Jen is your girl. I've been in contact with her for over a year and…read moreshe is very straight forward. She helped my husband and I fix our credit so we can get a lower interest rate and she is always on it. I called her mid June and we closed on our house on August 30th. Being that we are first time homebuyers she made the entire process stress free. I would recommend her to anyone! She is so awesome!

Jennifer was amazing to work with! She was able to take all the stress out of buying house!read more

Athena Paquette was our incredible Mortgage Advisor. We are first time buyers and of course that…read moremeans we were worried about everything. Athena held our hands throughout and we are just about done, but had to take the time to commend her efforts, care, and our overall experience. Athena not only took care of her responsibilities, but would reach out to all others involved in the process to make sure they performed and made themselves available to assist us as needed. The personal attention we felt was top notch and I have only experienced that on extremely rare occasions. Good to see that people like Athena are out there and go above and beyond to help their customer. Highly recommend. Athena (if you read this), thank you again for all your assistance, your service was/is top notch. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

My journey with Sophie started with her responding on a holiday acknowledging my application - she…read morehas consistently been responsive and informative. Sophie is a mentor and teacher at heart without being condescending - she also is detail oriented, not to mention having great fee, highly competitive fees and access to various programs and options as a broker. I highly recommend Sophie, as she responds quickly with great guidance and a wealth of experience.

Yay ! I'm officially a home owner in Salt Lake City !! Couldn't be any happier with this location…read moredowntown! Huge shout out to Paul Hasna with Security National Mortgage! Pauls been working with me for 10 +months , patiently letting me weigh all of my options while I change my mind a million times. I found something and they made it happen, all when I was out of the country 50% of the time. I had the best experience possible ! You think you may have an idea, but you don't. Every loan , every home, is different. Paul was beyond accommodating when answering any questions that came to mind, and helped reassure my decisions. I had no doubts whatsoever that I wasn't getting the best deal possible or they weren't working fully on my behalf. I'm walking into a home with an awesome amount of equity already ! I am extremely great full I chose Security National Mortgage. Being self employed sometimes makes you think you have limited options, it's definitely more work and I appreciate all the time that was put into my situation , finding me the best loans and interest rates possible. I am so happy with my place downtown ! Thank you Paul !!

Had the pleasure of working with Paul and his team. He definitely went above and beyond my…read moreexpectations, got me a great deal, and made my experience as a first time home buyer extremely easy. He was able to get my loan approved after two failed attempts with two other lenders. He's very knowledgeable and guided me every step of the way. I would 100% recommend him.

WARNING PREDATORY LENDING! Folks, please be mindful if you are looking to get a loan from this…read moreplace. Everything was going smoothly until it came within days of closing my loan. They asked for a last minute increase in deposit by 5%. They had put me in a situation where they knew if I didn't get the extra 5% down then I would lose my initial down payment as well as the property I was purchasing. They had no reason for it so I took my business elsewhere. A few weeks later they came back to me informing me they could close the loan at the original amount quoted. Which means they could have done it initially but chose be greedy and ask for an additional 5% down. This is the definition of predatory lending. I would recommend using another bank for a loan.

We are extremely grateful to our listing agent, Allison, and her assistant, Erin, for doing an…read moreoutstanding job selling our rental condo in Las Vegas. We are remote landlords, and this was our second time working with Allison to sell a rental property in Las Vegas. The first sale took place in spring 2022 when the housing market was very strong. However, when we decided to sell our last rental condo in early October 2025, the timing was much more challenging. We had to list during the holiday season in a much weaker market, and the condo was bit older. Despite these challenges, Allison guided us through every step of the process with professionalism, exceptional market knowledge, extensive experience, tireless dedication, and great care. From the very beginning in early October, Allison visited our condo to have a thorough initial inspection. She provided excellent advice and practical suggestions for repairs and remodeling before listing. After the kitchen remodel and other updates, the condo looked more modern and attractive. Allison and Erin also did a beautiful staging and arranged high-quality professional photography and a 3D tour, ensuring the property was presented at its best. With detailed market research and a smart marketing strategy, Allison helped generate multiple offers within just days of listing, effectively creating a seller's market for our condo even in a difficult market. After the buyer's inspection, Allison continued to support us by referring reliable, honest contractors who completed repairs at very reasonable prices, making the process much less stressful for us as out-of-town owners. We also experienced a longer escrow period due to reason beyond our control. Throughout this time, Allison advised us to remain patient, kept us well informed, and confidently guided us through the process. Since we were not local, Allison went above and beyond, handling many additional tasks on our behalf to ensure everything stayed on track. Despite the tough market conditions, we successfully sold our condo at a price we were very happy with. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience or more outstanding service from Allison and Erin. Allison has exceptional knowledge, skills, and experience, and most importantly, she genuinely cares about her clients. We highly recommend Allison to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Las Vegas. You will be very happy to have Allison as your agent!

We found Allison while searching for a realtor like most people nowadays, jumping from one website…read moreto another, trying to gauge profiles, reading feedbacks... And in front of an ocean of realtors with (fabricated) 5 stars reviews we found Allison's profile, kindly and carefully addressing a not-so good review. Having someone who knows how to deal with opposing ideas and solve problems is more important than dealing with a professional who - at least in the theoretical world of perfect reviews - never had any problems while managing such an important subject. Since our first interaction, Allison tried to listen and understand our needs. In a highly competitive market where the best homes have offers within seconds, we conveyed our concerns and Allison proved to be exactly the type of dynamic agent that we needed. She was extremely diligent putting a schedule of visitation together, always able to accommodate our schedule in a well organized and timely manner. Despite her long experience, Allison was always respectful, never imposing her will, careful in communicating her concerns. We appreciated that she was never pushy to put an offer to a house and never made us feel rushed to make a decision. She responded back to all our texts and phone-calls in a timely fashion, and sometimes even outside of conventional hours. She helped us to understand the practice of the real estate market, always keeping our interests forward. We highly recommend her to our friends - and people in general - seeking assistance buying their house here in Vegas!