I would recommend Mark Fisher and his team 200%. He is absolutely the best of the best. When he…read moreapproves his clients, he ensures that they are well-qualified. You can, with confidence, buy any house that you want with any broker. For example, I had a deal with someone who had a preapproval from another mortgage broker and the deal was about to go south. Mark and his team saved the deal with ease. Within 2 weeks I was closing on this house. My clients were extremely satisfied. I have been in real estate for 28 years and Mark Fisher is my number one guy to go to when I want a deal closed and fast! I thank Mark for his honesty and reassured guidance with any real estate needs.

Mark was absolutely amazing! The process was so seamless and communication was outstanding. We…read moreclosed so quickly and easily. Highly recommend Mark for any funding needs.

Five stars for Sean. He is a consummate professional--highly attentive, knowledgeable, and patient…read morefrom mortgage pre-application through closing. His expertise, style, strong relationships with a wide array of lenders, and team orientation (working very smoothly with my real estate agent and lawyer), made the mortgage process easy, securing a great rate for me. Sean's talent and expertise will save you an enormous amount of legwork in NYC's high-speed competitive real estate market. Highly recommend him for anyone looking for top-notch service in NYC.

Sean and Nicole are so kind, professional, and knowledgeable; they had our best interests in mind…read moreand we felt trust in them throughout the entire process. Despite the uncertainty of the current landscape, we were provided with frequent check-ins and guidance. Sean took the time to listen to us and to talk us through everything, and getting all our documents organized and uploaded felt pretty straightforward. Nicole and Sean were always impressively prompt in answering our questions and allaying our anxieties, and managed to get us rates that beat our local banks' by far! Our entire process was virtual, and we'd had little sense of what to expect before working with Sean. With larger institutions, I'd felt like just a number, but Sean really went above and beyond in helping us understand the process, as well as in advising us about how to proceed. Nicole and Sean definitely smoothed a complicated process, and we felt super lucky to work with them! Block has the best rates and the best service, and they really understand the NYC market.

My experience with Jet Direct mortgage was outstanding. They were always on track at every step of…read morethe way. Interaction with their team was always open, whether by email, phone, or the App. Most importantly, closing time was incredible (less than 15 days). I will definitely choose them again for my future mortgage needs.

From the owner: We love to help First Time Home Buyers Finance their home purchase and love to help investors…read moreincrease their wealth through real estate acquisitions.

I cannot recommend Craig Paulson highly enough!…read more I was going through a very challenging personal situation when I started my apartment search, and Craig treated me with immense kindness, empathy, and respect from day one. He went above and beyond to show me a lovely apartment in Brooklyn--complete with a private backyard--owned by a wonderful mother-and-son landlord team. But what truly set Craig apart was his dedication: he was quick in responding to communications and stuck with me through the entire application process, guiding me through every detail until the keys were in my hand. His professionalism, patience, and genuine care turned a stressful time into a successful move. I am incredibly grateful for everything he did for me. If you need a real estate broker who is not only dedicated and sharp but truly cares about his clients as human beings, look no further than Craig Paulson!

We had the pleasure of working with Craig Paulson recently on an apartment search for my 21 year…read moreold daughter and friend. Craig was amazing. He spent a whole day with the girls on a search for the perfect apartment and neighborhood. They truly found it In the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The rental process was not easy but Craig stuck with it and did a ton of work behind the scenes to secure the property. The girls are so happy and so are the parents. Craig also made their day of apartment hunting super fun for them complete with a ride through the streets and park on City Bikes. I highly recommend Craig for any of your real estate needs.

Compassionate, dedicated, kindhearted, perseverant, helpful and impeccable - those are the…read morequalities you should want in someone you work with in business. It is quite important to ensure you have those skills in someone when you are a first-time home buyer. You will hit the lottery if you use Bobby Papadopulos as your loan officer. There are not enough words to express the upmost gratitude and satisfaction with his services or his team. There are so many people in this industry for quick cash and possibly the wrong reasons. Bobby is the complete opposite. I was more than defeated in the home loan process. After a random yet quick search on Yelp, I found Bobby and decided to message him. I see why he has five stars. Although skeptical, because who is perfect? I have seen perfection in his abilities. Bobby allowed me to call him at 7:00 AM, through tears and disarray coming from my end, he stated, "I will help you". My situation was far from easy, he decided to still help us. Through diverse companies not explaining the process or requiring funds without explanation, Bobby held our hands throughout this entire process. From day one to closing day and beyond, Bobby does not leave you. He takes the time to explain to you what is occurring, why it is occurring and how to ensure a successful closing, organize finances and better yourself. He is extremely patient and understanding. He has worked in his personal time to guarantee deadlines would be met and satisfied. Without being local to me, he communicated with agencies near me to get the work done. Five stars does not compare to the amount that he and Contour Mortgage deserves. He has completely changed our lives for the better. Bobby is someone I wish was in every field not just the mortgage company because he brings professionalism, kindness, and perception. If you are looking for a home, find a home with a person who cares about your wellbeing above all. That will shape your mindset for your new journey- Bobby is the person to set you up on the right path. I will highly recommend him to anyone and everyone.

If you're looking for a mortgage lender who actually cares, go with Bobby. He made my first…read morehome-buying experience seamless despite a very tough market. Bobby is attentive, always available, and incredibly thorough. He never missed a call or text and was always ready with a solution to get my offer noticed. He truly listened to my needs and helped me close on the perfect home. 10/10 recommendation

Ms. Ilona Shtark made me feel comfortable as well as keeping constant communication with me while…read moreanswering any questions I may have. You will not be disappointed with Ms. Ilona Shtark and her services as well as her amazing researches and analytical skills. She is prompt and available all hours to satisfy her clients' needs from a small question to a serious matter. Ms. Ilona Shtark did an excellent job and I will use her anytime I have legal issues. I highly recommend her as a professional.

Lilianna was a pleasure to work with to ensure our mortgage loan process was smooth and easy. Will…read moredefinitely recommend to anyone who wants an easy seamless process. She was not only professional, but always accessible for questions and concerns. She is very experienced and knowledgeable and made a stressful process go by in a flash. For new homeowners she is simply a must! She will guide you step by step and make sure you get locked into best mortgage rate possible. A million thanks !

We bought our first home with Faisal today. It was such a pleasure to work with Faisal. He made a…read morestressful time seem so stressless. He was with us every step of the way and answered any questions we had (even if it was 10pm on a Sunday night) We are so grateful to have him by our side!

I just closed on my condo yesterday and let me tell you that it was quite a journey. Faisal was…read morerecommended to me after I was unsuccessful getting an approval from bank for a mortgage. I could not have gotten through this without him. Highly recommend him.

If I could put negative stars I would. Mr socia didn't do anything for me and my family but give…read moreus grief, stress, and empty promises. He is a great talker, but that is it. He never follows up, answers phone calls, can not be found works after banking hours. On top of everything else he has no care for his clients. Definitely do not recommend using him at all.

Cross Country Mortgage in Elk Grove Village IL Specifically the Rich Kimball Team (You Too Gunnar)!…read moreIs AMAZING every time I do business with them. I am a Realtor so, I do quite a bit of business with them. They are personable, efficient, accessible, and knowledgeable. If they don't know something whether it is about appraisals, taxes, etc. They will put you in contact with someone that DOES know. They will even listen when you need to vent! (smile) I saw all the 1 out of 5 star reviews on here for Cross Country. I think you just haven't come across the Rich Kimball Team Yet!

Refinanced in Summer 2025 and was told I would receive about $5,000 from escrow yet only was sent…read more$198. I let my broker know there must be an issue and he said he would look into it and never responded. I asked him multiple times by phone and by email and he could care less since he got paid. I then notified the company and no one has contacted me about the issue, so now I'm leaving reviews and looking into legal recourse. Do not trust what they say.

From my very first call with Yosef Silberstrom, he was incredibly professional, clear, and…read morerespectful of my time. There was never any runaround--everything was straightforward and honest. He made himself available right away to show me my new place and guided me through each step with patience and expertise. Yosef consistently answered my calls, addressed all my questions, and remained polite and supportive throughout the entire process. Even after I received my approval, he continued to walk me through what to expect and what to look out for. I'm truly grateful to have worked with Yosef and Bruma Realty. They made a stressful situation feel easy and manageable. Thank you, Yosef, for helping me secure my new apartment so quickly. I will always recommend you and Bruma Realty!

SCAM! STAY AWAY! They do not abide by their website where they say the broker fee is 10-15%. If you…read morelike a place, suddenly the broker fee goes up to 30+%! AND if you ask for clarification, at least with Usher Kohn, he will raise his voice and tell you how you don't "understand" things and even call you "ignorant"! He would NOT let me talk, and when, after 5 minutes of him talking with raised voice in the phone, I interrupted and said, "so because the rent of this unit is lower than the budget we gave you, you are charging a broker fee to make up for the difference of the actual rent and the budget." He said emphatically, "YES! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT IT IS!" I said, "so you are up-charging us?" and he said "YES because the rent is low!" Then, because I think he said too much, he scurried and said he had to get off the phone and then he hung up. About an hour later, he calls back and he seems more calm, however still rude in his undertone and how he was addressing me and "attempting" to explain his scam. When I started in on explaining the math that was not mathing, he got very flustered once again and quickly put me on pause for nearly 5 minutes. He came back seemingly calm, but when I returned to my question about the 30+% broker fee, he said to me, "I don't know what you DO for a living, but maybe your budget can't afford this. We sell apartments at much higher prices and we don't usually even bother with these at low rent below market value. You don't understand and you don't know the definition of market value!" I'll leave the rest for you, dear reader, to imagine how it went...