Chris from Thrive Financial was amazing to work with during our mortgage process. He guided us through every step, explained everything clearly, and always made himself available when we had questions. The whole process felt organized and stress-free because of him. Escrow was short and smooth, and there were no surprises along the way. Chris stayed on top of everything and made sure we understood what was happening at each stage. We're really grateful for his help and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage lender who truly knows what they're doing. read more

I've been working with Steve, Chris and Vince for over 20 years and there's no other Mortgage Lender and overall consulting advice in the business community! Don't think twice, call the team at Thrive and you'll do more than just survive, you'll prosper and THRIVE!!!! Paul F. Anaheim read more

Thrive Financial has been absolutely AMAZING to work with. The approval process was a breeze and Chris explained everything in great detail. My husband and I had an extremely tight timeline with a 21 day closing time but Vince and Chris made it so easy and stress free. We highly highly reccomend them if you want an honest team who prioritizes their clients and is always available for easy communication. read more

Steve at Thrive Financial does an amazing job. My wife and I were lucky enough to be connected to him through our real estate agent and we could not have had a better mortgage broker. Steve is very communicative which was valuable to the both of us as first time home buyers; if we had a question he always made sure to walk us through the "how" and "why." He was present at every step of the process-- his service is excellent. I'm so happy to be supporting a local family business. Thank you Steve and everyone else at Thrive Financial! read more

Steve is the best! He was very helpful and responsive throughout the entire home buying process. I highly recommend the Thrive Financial team. read more

We were connected to Steve by our Real Estate Agent at the very beginning of our home buying journey - and how lucky that we were! He and his entire team were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. Whenever we were ready to make an offer, he was on hand prepared to complete and submit any paperwork almost immediately. When we finally began the Escrow process, it was a little over a week before we were going to leave the country for a two week long vacation. With his help, we were able to complete all our preliminary paperwork in record time so we could leave the country with peace of mind. When we came back, all of our paperwork was ready for signatures. He made a very stressful situation easier because we were confident that we had someone on our side that was ready to answer any questions and do the job right. We learned so much from him and he was always ready to answer all our questions - and we had many! I highly recommend Steve and his team at Thrive Financial. They are all so professional and knowledgeable - and on top of all that, they are all so kind and generous with their time. read more

I just got my first home loan through Thrive Financial and I can't recommend it enough. Steve, Chris, Vince, and Robert are all genuinely friendly, responsive, and extremely helpful. They also were able to get me a low interest rate that I was very happy with. As this was my first home-buying experience, I can't stress enough how helpful the team has been with answering any questions and proactively giving me heads-up's on each next step in the process. I really appreciate all of their patience and responsiveness and willingness to help me with any questions I have after escrow closed. I would recommend Thrive Financial to anyone. read more

Steve and every member of the team at Thrive Financial -- Chris, Vince, and Robert -- are excellent. They went above and beyond during every step of the process and communicated clearly and thoroughly the entire way. Here are some highlights of our experience with them: - Honest, straight forward talk - Everything they mentioned that would happen did happen and they followed through on every point - Excellent customer service from the entire team - Timely responses - Above and beyond information on the process, which is an intimidating one for first time buyers - They understood our case of being small business owners, which other lenders did not, and made sure to understand the context at every step of the process We were first-time home buyers and also small business owners. When we started our small business several years ago, we didn't understand the implications it would have on our obtaining a home loan. Over the years I attempted to prequalify with several lenders only to be left more confused than when we began. We tried the big brand names and went with smaller lenders and banks as well. None of them could add clarity to the process. That was not the case with Steve. He walked us through everything and explained what we needed to get through it all. He communicates clearly, effectively, and passionately. All of this culminated in us closing on our first home this past month. We are so glad we went with Steve and couldn't be happier about our experience with him and his team. read more

Steve, Chris and Vince were all awesome to work with and provided clear responses regarding technical questions about the Mortgage process. My girlfriend and I were first time home buyers and they made the process easy to understand from what documents we needed to provide, how to improve credit scores and also best Loan Packages to put less money down but still get a competitive Interest Rate. I highly recommend using Thrive Financial over any Big Bank Mortgage lenders because of the speed and quality they worked at and how helpful Thrive was in making sure that we closed on our House with no hiccups. read more

Highly recommend. Worked with Steve, Chris, and Vince on our recent home purchase. We moved from Washington to Southern California and were referred to Steve through family. Each member of the team was quick to return phone calls and thoroughly answer all of our questions throughout the process. They were easily the smoothest part of our purchasing experience. read more

Thrive financial's team is excellent! They listen to your needs and really educate you on the loan process. You make the process smooth and easy. Thanks so much! Dr. Amber read more

I highly recommend Steve Stearns and his team! I am a CPA and have referred countless clients to Steve to refinance their home or purchase new homes. He is the most knowledgeable professional I know when it comes to real estate matters, especially for unique situations which require creative solutions. I've also used Steve personally over the last 10 years to purchase or refinance my own properties. 5 stars isn't enough, Thrive Financial and Steve deserve 10! read more

Steve Stearns and his staff are just amazing! This is my 4th loan with them and I could not be more pleased. I've recently had a small loan for my parents' condo and a super jumbo loan for me. Every time they treated us exactly the same, with professionalism. They are super patient and their rates are amazing! My friends did not believe that I would close my super jumbo loan seven years ago at such a low rate. But they did it! They follow through, they are super organized and super professional. Remember their rates are amazing! Don't hesitate call Steve Stearns at Thrive financial. read more

I recently completed my 3rd mortgage transaction through Thrive Financial and it was wonderful experience. Chris and team helped me with my first mortgage back in 2017 when I purchased my property. During that time Chris and his team made it a seamless process by taking care of all my concerns and walking me through the transaction. During the time between 2017-2021 Chris always reached out to check in on me and also make sure I was up to date on current rates. Fast forward to 2021 when I wanted to buy a new home Chris was the first person I talked to. He ran all my scenarios on down payments, rates, and cash flow to help me get prepared before I even met with the realtor. With my conversations with Chris I was fully equipped with what property price point to look at and what to present to my realtor when looking for property. Starting with Chris made it much easier to understand what homes I could look at when I went out with my relator and what my monthly budget was, which is really the most important part. Once we had found our dream home Chris did everything he could to get us the house. He put all the numbers together, coordinated with the realtor, and even reached out to both parties to make sure it was going smooth. In this type of market we were on our 8th offer and Chris made sure the home we wanted went through. We were able to get in our dream home and are so happy we were able to work with Thrive Financial. They are professional, personable, and take customer service to the highest degree. In a day and age when customer service is a lost art, Chris and his team make sure you are taken care of. It has been a wonderful experience and I know this is the only place I will ever have my mortgages. read more

Steve, Chris, Vince and the rest of the team were so helpful and always available when going through my lending process. They explained everything thoroughly so I could understand the process and continue to answer any questions I have. I will definitely be using them again! read more

It's been two years since Steven helped us buy our first home...So this review is a little late. BUT I'm finally getting around to it because we are ready to buy our next home!!! OBVIOUSLY I reached out to Steven again because Steven and his team were amazing the first time around. When we were buying our first home..we had to switch lenders IN THE MIDDLE of the process ...And I am so incredibly glad we switched to Steven and his team. They were able to pick up the mess that the other lender had made. Steven and his team work so seamlessly and collaboratively as a team! I was still doing my undergrad during this time and we were able to do everything virtual/through email. The whole process with Steven &co. was so easy! The whole process was done so fast,smooth, and efficient. I feel like when you start going down the rabbit hole of "buying a home"....it's a stressful time. I feel like the the "loan" portion of home buying is the most stressful/complicated. Open houses/picking a home/ dealing with realtors is the easy part... Having a great/experienced/crafty lender is the most important part! Everyone's situation is different ,but if you know your situation is tricky or difficult.. I CAN NOT STRESS GOING TO STEVEN EVEN MORE!! Let him help you and guide you! He will get you through this and give you ideas and options to help your case. THAT is important! read more

The team at Thrive Financial is the best! Hard working, honest and very informative. My husband and I used them via our amazing realtor (Susan Parker of OC Signature Properties) and every single step was simple and flawless. We felt so secure and confident in buying our first home knowing that we were using the best team in OC. Kudos to the great team at Thrive! read more

I have used the services of Steve Stearns, Chris Stearns and Thrive Financial for ten years. I could not recommend them enough. Steve has done multiple refinances for me as well as new financing. There is no one more through or more knowledgeable than Steven. I have recommended many people to Steve and Thrive Financial and they have reported back that Steve was extremely helpful. I know that if Steve cannot help you with a mortgage at the moment, he tell you exactly what you need to do to get the mortgage or the refinance down the line. If I could give them 10 stars I would. read more

Referred to Thrive Financial two years ago when I purchased my home and would like to commend Mr. Steve Sterns and his team for a straightforward and efficient process through escrow. Steve is a straightshooter and understands the values of being upfront and honest. His group has a very quick response time and knows the Orange County market very well. Thanks again Thrive! I look forward to working with your again in the future. read more

I have used Thrive financial for my Mortgage over 2 years ago and recently with our home refinance. Steve Stearns and his whole team are the most honest and best in the business. They want what is going to work out best for you and your family. They are head and shoulders above anyone else Their customer service is amazing. They will provide different options tailored to your situation. Very timely and efficient we were able to refi our mortgage in 30 days and saved us thousands. I cannot thank the team over at Thrive financial enough for their hard word and service. If you are looking to purchase or refinance your home, give them a call and see what they can do for you. read more

As a real estate agent, it is important to connect with people you can trust. You want people who will get the job done and take care of your clients in a manner that is line with your values. Thrive Financial is an asset to the mortgage broker community and a trusted resource. My first experience with Thrive was as a listing agent. They provided the financing for the buyer of a property I was selling. I was so impressed with their communication and professionalism that I decided to refer them with to other clients who were looking for financing solutions. I have been very fortunate to have met and worked with Matt Morrell. He shares my vision for client care and always brings the highest level of professionalism (as does the entire team)! If you are looking for help with a mortgage, I would definitely give them a chance to show you what they can do for you and earn your business. read more

Chris from Thrive Financial worked hard to get us the best option for our situation. He kept in constant contact and kept us aware of all new information. I would highly recommend Thrive to anyone looking to refinance. read more

I just closed escrow on my new home, my thanks to the Thrive Financial team! It is rare, and almost impossible, to find a team of people who work so seamlessly and collaboratively as the team at Thrive. A special nod to Jason and Autumn for answering my questions and making me feel like I was their only client. They work tirelessly on your behalf and keep you informed all along the way. I could not be happier. This is my 4th house and I must say, the experience could not have gone any better. read more

Chris Stearns at Thrive Financial took a nearly impossible credit situation and found a way to make things work. I truly didn't think it was going to happen, but he was straight forward and honest with us. He spent a considerable amount of time helping us become loanable. He didn't give up and that meant the world to my husband and I. Chris worked with us for over a year to prepare our credit for the purchase of our dream home, which we now owe thanks to Chris. read more

Jason and the thrive team did an amazing job for my wife and I. We plan to use him again in the near future. Five stars, couldn't be happier! read more

Steve and his team are extremely detailed and professional. I recommend them to anyone who is looking to buy a home or refinance a current loan. read more

Words that I would use to describe Steve and the team at Thrive Financial are: Professional, honesty and integrity. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a new home or to refinance an existing loan. read more

Exceeding my expectations, as Thrive Financial certainly did, is only one of the exceptional aspects of my experience with this superior mortgage company. Certainly the process of refinancing a pair of properties went MUCH faster and smoother than I expected, and the always-there and always-caring team (Autumn, Chris, Vicki, Steve, and Vince) were patient, kind, and informative. As impressive and more important, where I had thought I'd already worked out a great plan regarding what to finance and how to proceed in mapping our future financial path (Thrive would have been able to proceed on that game plan just as easily) and had turned to Thrive to help with the process, Steve Stearns spent careful time with me to review our circumstances and diplomatically suggested a plan that (I see now) was SO much smarter and SO much better that -- well, I have to say that it was one of our most lucky breaks ever to find this company. Truly, with Thrive, it was always about me and my family's best interests -- they wanted to help find the best path for us to thrive in the future. The were genuinely caring, resourceful, patient, and cheerful. I know I am now their customer for life. Since Thrive Financial has considerable longevity already, I anticipate a long and beautiful friendship. This company is called "Thrive" for a reason -- it is the perfect name for what they help their clients to do, clients like me. THANK YOU Thrive Financial. -- Jan. A. read more

Jason and his team at Thrive Financial did an awesome job for us in securing our home loan. From our very first meeting 6 months ago, until we signed final papers last week, we were handled with care and real concern for our personal needs. They never once, waivered in their absolute dedication to be sure we were satisfied. Same day response on every issue. AND, we are thrilled with our rate and end result. So glad our realtor reommended Thrive. read more

Amazing company!!!! Buying a home can be an exciting thing, but it can also be rather stressful. However, everyone at Thrive kept me informed constantly and were nothing but nice and pleasant to work with. Between Steve, Vince, Chris and especially Autumn, I was soooo relaxed with the process because I knew I was in good hands. I will recommend them to anyone I know who's purchasing a home. Thank you to everyone at Thrive for helping us get into our dream home :) read more

My second refi with them. When I buy again I will definitely use Thrive. They made what is typically a hard process easy and convenient. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. read more

We are thankful to have done business with Thrive Financial, who was recommended to us by our stellar realtor, Nate Allen at Crane Real Estate. Months after closing, we had some questions about our loan. Chris was very helpful, quick to respond, and provided us with the answers we needed. read more

This was a very easy transaction and I was really pleased with the ease of it all! I would definitely recommend. The group (Matt, Chris, and Jason) was always available for questions and I appreciate the honesty. Thanks again! read more

I switched lenders in the middle of my escrow, which most people will tell you is an extremely risky game to play. However, the honesty and integrity of Matt gave me the courage to do so. I cannot say enough about Matt and his entire company. They were true to their word from the beginning to the end. It is extremely rare to find an honest, educated and loyal loan officer but I tell you with no exaggeration, Matt fits this profile to the dotted line. He was ever so helpful throughout the entire process answering my phone calls, text messages, emails instantly (even on weekends and afterhours). On top of that, if for some strange reason he did not know the answer, he sure found someone that did in no time. Even after I closed, Matt gave me a phone call thanking me for my business and letting me know that he is not going away and if there is any problems/issues I ever have in the future, to contact him immediately. Which loan officer would do that? Anyways, I can go on and on about Matt and his professional work ethic, but it would make this review too lengthy. Lets just say if you want an honest loan officer who will find you the best deal guaranteed, go to Matt. He cared more about my best interest rather than his and this is a rare quality to find in any human being. I will definitely be recommending Matt to all friends and family. read more

Working with the team at Thrive Financial was an excellent experience! Steve and the team came highly recommended to us and they did not disappoint. Steve, Chris, Vince and the rest of the team are very friendly and care about their customers on a personal level. This was our first home purchase and we had A LOT of questions throughout the process all of which they were happy to answer. Not once did I get the feeling that I was bothering them with my endless questions and the need for detailed explanations. I am someone that needs to understand everything that is going on (especially with this big of a purchase) which is why I was so pleased with the level of service and professionalism provided by Thrive Financial! On top of all this, they are able to provide excellent rates and quick processing. I have nothing but positive things to say about them. I don't know why anyone would choose to go elsewhere. read more

Very hard working, very diligent, very honest mortgage broker. I highly recommend that all of my clients work with Chris. When he says "Yes" it gets done. When he says "No" its because it can't be done. It is very important that my clients and I can trust their lender. I am very fortunate to have found a lender as hard working as Chris. read more

First off I cannot express in words how satisfied I am with Thrive. Especially Jason, Matt, and their team. My relator Liz Noriega advised that she ONLY uses Thrive and not to have any worries, they know how to work magic. The realtor that we were purchasing our new home from stated that they only reason why the seller chose our offer (which was the same as the others) was due to the finance company Thrive. Since Thrive was able to send them over all of the necessary documents with the offer they knew we were serious. The other people who had the same offer wouldn't do the same work that Jason and Matt was doing. Long story short the escrow was set to be about 45 days. I did advise them that if escrow can close sooner that we would love to have that happen.... 21 days latter escrow was closed and we had keys to our new place. One last note. In the process of escrow we were a week away from closing. My wife lost her wallet with her credit cards. We were able to get a hold of Matt on a Sunday and they did all of the necessary steps to ensure that wouldn't effect escrow. Thrive is the only finance company that I will ever use.... I would recommend that everyone does the same. read more

Matthew Morrell from Thrive was incredibly attentive, and he was available at odd hours. As I am a teacher, I would often have to call after class between 7-9pm, and Matt was always available. He was also a pleasure to talk to when we weren't discussing business, which made the whole process smooth and painless. I am a first time buyer, so a lot of the terminology is new to me. Matthew made everything clear, and he established a relationship wherein I would't be afraid to ask a "stupid" question. Often times, he would look over a document with me via phone, and he would explain what everything meant line by line. If you use Matt, he will make sure that you understand every term or concept before you sign anything. I can't recommend him highly enough. He's responsible, intelligent, and easy to get along with. Again, as I am a first time buyer without much of a background in anything related to finance, the whole escrow/ loan process is somewhat daunting. Matt and Thrive Financial made it uncomplicated, and I feel like I walked away with a solid introduction to the world of buying a place. Plus, I love my new home! read more

Liz Wagner made our home buying experience a reality! Steve Stearns and his team did his magic to close the deal!!! Two years later, Steve and his team helped us to refinance and get rid of our PMI! it's a win win with this team! read more

Jason did a wonderful job as our loan officer. During the pre-approval process, he provided several price points at which I was approved and an example of what each loan would look like in terms of monthly payments, down payment, and closing costs. At the beginning of the loan process, he carefully walked me through the loan options we had, and we arrived at the option that best fit my goals. I am pleased with Jason's candidness about the loan fees and closing costs involved. He was very detailed in explaining each fee and how it fit into the loan. He answered the many questions I had about the loan process with ease and professionalism. He also made sure to check in occasionally to see if I had any questions or concerns. It was reassuring to talk to him about the home-buying process as well. I was always able to reach Jason whenever necessary. Jason's team is very easy to work. In particular, Chris Stearns was helpful in guiding me through the application process and Vicki Sandefer was instrumental in making the loan process go smoothly and efficiently. read more