I'm not sure where to begin when it comes to thanking Joe and the Anchor Financial team for their…read moreassistance in the home buying process. As a first time home buyer, there were lots of unknowns to fret about when it came to the idea of making such an important purchase. Surprisingly, thanks to Joe, tackling the reality of a mortgage was not as scary or as stressful as I had imagined. Joe put me at ease from our very first phone call. He took great care in explaining the nuts and bolts of the pre-approval process, and the different mortgage options we should consider based on what we could afford. When we finally found our dream home, Joe was more than happy to go over every little detail and option with us again. I was nervous about understanding the process, and Anchor Financial never made me feel silly for asking whatever questions came to mind. As a result of his expert customer service, we feel like Joe truly helped us find the right mortgage for us. The process was smooth, effortless, and pleasant. I'm so thankful to have had the experience of working with the knowledgeable team at Anchor Financial.

Anchor Mortgage gave us wonderful service for the purchase of our home. They were with us through…read morethe whole process to help with whatever we needed. We were new to home buying and the Anchor team did a great job of answering any questions we had. Thank you to Joe and the Anchor team!

Anyone who is thinking of refinancing in the Massachusetts or Rhode Island areas should contact Ava…read moreMartinelli. She stays on top of everything and is tenacious about getting the information and documentation she needs from some who are slow to provide it (like our homeowner's association). She stayed in touch just about every day to let us know where things were at and her team at Province were all very professional, very competent and great to work with. The process was smooth and fast. We lowered our payoff date by 5 years and got a rate more than a point lower than what we had been paying (we bought our house last May but it was already worth refinancing for those two reasons and because our mortgage payments are still a bit lower). Also important to note is that when we first started thinking about refinancing in the fall, Ava worked with us but suggested we hold off for a better rate. As soon as the rates dropped, she got in touch and we went from application to closing in just a matter of weeks. Final thought ... our original mortgage lender was pushed on us by the builder of our house. Last month the banker, Rick, reached out in a form letter to tell us rates were dropping and that we should consider refinancing but that he was so busy he couldn't take the time to reach out personally. No comparison at all with Province where they actually make you feel like a valued client. Thank you, Ava Martinelli!

We had a very poor experience working with John Shannahan at PMA. I would urge caution to anyone…read moreconsidering working with him. I would never do business with him again. He was sloppy, uncaring and disorganized and caused us a lot of headaches because of his poor performance and guidance.

David Kres is extremely professional, and did a fantastic job representing my family as we went…read morethrough the process of purchasing a new home. His expertise and patience as we searched for the right house were invaluable. Davis is a good man, and if we ever buy another home, he will be the first person we reach out to.

Rich was a great agent as he helped us buy our first house! He helped us navigate the process from…read morestart to finish. He was very thorough when looking at houses with us and pointed out things to look out for that we would have otherwise missed. He worked diligently on our behalf from the time we hired him as our agent through closing. In that time we saw quite a few houses and made several offers, but not once did we ever feel pressured by Rich - he very much works for his clients and is not at all pushy, which we sincerely appreciated! I would recommend Rich to anyone looking to buy a home in Greater Boston!

I'm not sure words can adequately express my appreciation for all of the work put in by Shamrock…read moreFinancial to get us into our first home, but I will try to convey our vast amount of gratitude. I have been trying to get a mortgage for 10 years. Yes, 10. Through a combination of astronomical student loans, abysmal credit score, credit card debt, and gutter-level salaries, I have been rejected more times than I can count. Three years ago I first met with Brian Whitten at Shamrock, and he outlined EXACTLY what I needed to pay off, and how much salary I needed to make in order to qualify. He also explained the best mortgage products for me. I was a woman on a mission, and checked in with Brian yearly to see if I was miraculously approved. This past December, we were pre-approved! After living in a carpeted basement apartment with no natural light, blocked windows, and mold growing in multiple places for the past four years, we were so excited to be able to get a home. Being first-time home buyers and newlyweds (me with a raging case of anxiety), we were not prepared for the incredible amount of documentation that we would need to provide. We certainly had extenuating circumstances, which led to multiple deposits and money transfers in our accounts, therefore leaving me on the edge of insanity multiple times. Throughout the entire process, Brian and Emily were incredible. They provided me up-to-date lists of documents needed and were there to answer any questions I had (even at 11pm the night before closing!) When it seemed that closing may be delayed, I was in a panic because we had to be out of our apartment by the 1st. I recall telling Brian, " I am scared that we're going to be homeless", and he assured me that he would not let that happen. He is a man of his word. We closed on time, and are now sitting in our first home, happy as can be. I cannot say enough about Brian, Emily, Greg, and the entire team at Shamrock. It is because of your hard work that I am finally, after 10 years, a home owner. "Thank you" will never be enough, because you have truly made my dream come true. I have referred and will continue to refer everyone I know to Shamrock. They handled a difficult situation with class, grace, and humor, and kept me laughing through a very stressful process. If you're trying to buy a home, Shamrock should be your first stop!

What a horrible company frankly. They were unprofessional, unorganized, and unhelpful. After having…read moreat least 4 different conversations over the phone with 4 different people- who asked me the same questions over again, I was confirmed for an appointment with a loan officer. We showed up to the appointment and were told we would not be meeting with that officer but with another who also wasn't there. We were kept waiting in a conference room alone for over 30minutes only to have a very nervous and inexperienced assistant with us who couldn't answer any questions. Anyways we got all our questions easily answered and moved forward with a mortgage loan from our local credit union. Don't waste your time here!

My husband and I were first time home buyers and TRULY appreciated Ann's help (and humor!). Ann…read moresecured us the loan we needed and closed on time despite various hurdles along the way. Importantly, she was always quick to respond and had great local knowledge. Our initial search was very wide - we were looking at everything from small single family homes to multi-unit homes. Ann advised us on all our options and pros/cons. Ann felt more like our financial advisor rather than just a lender. Once we bid on our house she was very quick to move the loan process forward. We felt she always was looking out for our best interest. We quickly grew to trust her advice. Work with Ann! You won't regret it.

Thanks to Meghan McLoughlin for all her hard work, advocating for us, forgiving our our craziness,…read moreand getting us the best loan for our new home in Pawtucket! We're so happy and grateful to be able to make this difference for our family. We were referred to Meghan by our agent Monalisa Aguiar. This dynamic duo made the process as painless as possible, and both went way out of their way to help, educate, and win an affordable mortgage.

John is the easiest and most patient numbers guy to work with. I've financed 2 homes through him…read moreand a refinance. He breaks things down in a way that makes it all seem manageable and is genuinely invested in making sure you understand every aspect of your financing. He also provides options and gives you both sides of each option so you feel confident making a fully informed decision. And for someone like me, who is not number-savvy at all, he was endlessly patient and responsive with all my emails, texts, and calls. Would 100% recommend him to anyone without hesitation.

Buying your first house is completely overwhelming! And I was completely clueless! But Luke…read moreliterally could not be any nicer. No matter how many times he must get the same questions, he always made the time to answer them in a way I could understand. He kept in touch throughout every step in the process and was always accessible when I needed him to be. He put me at ease and was very easy to work with. Highly recommend working with Luke!

Sarah is absolutely amazing! I have been working with her for almost a year and she has helped me…read moreevery second of every day! She started with helping me increase my credit score, then securing my loan (and government loans are not easy!) and then helped me find the most amazing insurance agent! I am extremely organized, a little O.C.D and an absolute perfectionist. Every time something went a little "off" I got so frazzled and Sarah was always right there to keep me calm and level headed (even at 1 am!). We closed to today and I couldn't be happier. I was dreading and extremely nervous to go and sign all those papers. Once we got there though, it was so relaxed and more like meeting an old friend for coffee! I will never have anyone else help with loans and such here on out! She truly is the best and I look forward to knowing her for many, many more years!

I've been a customer at Coastal 1 Credit Union on Warren Ave in East Providence for a few years…read morenow, and while I only use them to pay my car loan, every interaction I've had has been nothing short of excellent. Jacob in particular has been incredibly helpful and kind. The whole team is friendly and welcoming.. They usually remember me when I come in, which gives the place a really personal, community feel. A couple of years ago while I was traveling, a payment issue came up and I was worried it would become a problem. Kerri & the customer service team team resolved everything quickly over email with no hassle at all. It was such a relief, and honestly, that level of customer service is rare these days. I truly appreciate how easy and stress-free they make everything, especially that time I was on vacation and they actually reduced my stress. :) Highly recommend!

I have recieved my neighbors banking info in the mail for 5 months now, I have called the credit…read moreunion, put returned to sender with address correction twice, drove the banking info and handed to my neighbor twice, neighbor has called the bank and has also gone in person to correct the address problem. Guess what I got another statement for my neighbor again today! If I wasn't an honest person I could open the mail and used his acct #. Neighbor should sue them.

Best loan officer in RI! Jessica is extremly knowledgeable…read moreand dependable! She is friendly and respectful. If you want the best loan officer pick her and you will not be let down! Tell her Sherri sent you!

From the owner: The Lending Ladies, Jessica Hoxsie (NMLS#1102282) & Ashley Cookson (NMLS# 1904719) are mortgage…read moreloan officers with Movement Mortgage. With over 20 yrs of industry experience, our unique backgrounds allow for a complete understanding of the lending process. As wives, moms and working ladies, we completely understand how busy life can be. Our number 1 goal is to relate to our clients and real estate partners to streamline the mortgage process, making it stress free by providing the highest level of service.