Texas VA IRRL refinance

"I have nothing but great things to say about my experience in refinancing my home with Brent Mendelson.  Throughout the entire process of refinancing, it was clear that Brent loves what he does.  After months of dealing with another loan officer who rarely returned my calls and didn't seem to have a clue of what they were doing, it was such a relief dealing with Brent who moved through the process quicker and more efficiently than I ever could have imagined.  A perfect example was one night at 11:52pm I emailed Brent a question concerning documentation for my refinance.  Within minutes he had a detailed response.  He took plenty of time to explain the process and didn't hassle me with a bunch of unnecessary forms like the previous place I'd tried refinancing through. 

I live in Texas.  When it was time for me to sign my closing documents, I was in Connecticut for a family reunion so he made the arrangements with the title company and they had a notarizer show up at my parents' house where I was staying.  It was that day that I found out that my payment was even less then was on the original Good Faith Estimate.  I was happy with the original estimate and didn't understand how it could be even better but he said he tries to estimate higher than anticipated to avoid surprises.  The entire process went smoothly and the result exceeded what he'd promised.”

1st time buyers in Silver Spring, MD

Brent was a really excellent loan officer. He was patient, and took the time to explain all the details and answer all of our questions. When we hit a few road bumps in the application process, Brent came up with innovation solutions to help us get approved. Even under stressful times, Brent was always courteous and went the extra mile to help. Highly recommended!

 

Judy and Evan G

Silver Spring, MD

FHA loan in NY.

I just wanted to take the time to thank Brent Mendelson on the amazing job he did getting us a mortgage!  After a frustrating few months working with a well-known lender, I contacted Brent to see if he could get the job done faster.  Not only did he spend more time speaking with me within the first few days of the application process than this other lender had for the past few months, but he was honest, told me exactly what needed to be done to get the job finished and took the time to clearly explain any questions or confusion that I had.  Over that month, Brent was an email or phone call away, constantly updating me on the process.  This experience was so different from what I had experienced with this big mortgage lender.  I felt like I was aware of the current loan status and where it would be in processing over the next few weeks, not stuck in underwriting for two months like the other lender!  Amazingly, Brent got it finished within 30 days!  We are only loving our dream home because of Brent’s hard work.  Honest, reliable and efficient are the best ways to describe him.  I highly recommend Brent Mendelson and First Mariner Mortgage to any future homebuyer looking for the best mortgage process.  Being the one of the most stressful experiences I have ever dealt with, Brent made it so much easier.

 

A. Freund
Glen Head, NY

 

VA purchase new construction

Hi Brent,

  I am so sorry it has taken me this long to get this written. Things just got way out of hand since we moved in and still are settling in.  We are ready for your visit any time you want to come out.  We did get that hot tub...so remember we can soak after a long hard day of skiing!  LOL 

  It's hard for me to put into words exactly how I feel about all that you did for us.  Our dream would not have come true if it were not for your efforts and unconditional support.  You are our hero and champion.  We love you! <The letter she attached is below.>

 

Sincerely,

Lynda G.

Bozeman, MT

 

To First Mariner Bank,

 Our dream was to buy a house of our own and live in peace in a place like heaven.  We found our slice of heaven, but now needed to get a house.  We met Brent through a very good friend of mine, Jen Errichetti with Brandon Green Company at Keller Williams, Washington DC.  Brent is our hero and knight in shining armour. He was our champion in our fight for our house.  He went the extra mile and a half to see our dreams come true.  If it weren’t for Brent and Jenn’s unending and continued support and encouragement we would not have a house, let alone the house of our dreams. 

To me, Brent and Jen are family and will always have a room in our house and most importantly in our hearts forever.  Thank you for all you did and continue to do

Fairfax County, VA Refinance Client

I had the pleasure of working with Brent during a refinance this Spring. During the early stages of the process, we encountered an issue on my credit report from when I changed residences two years ago. Brent immediately mapped out a course of action to get this fixed. After about a week, the issue was fixed and my credit was perfect again. Brent put his customer needs first and was diligent to ensure I got exactly what I wanted. Closing was routine and we encountered no issues. After our loan was sold, another issue came up with the new servicing company. Brent and his team from 1^st Mariner were once again on top of it and worked out the issue with the new servicer. I cannot say enough how pleased I was with him and the 1^st Mariner team. I will surely recommend him to my friends and family if they go are buying a new home or looking to refinance.

 

Dan S. Fairfax, VA

Purchase Prince George's MD 1ST Time buyer

Hello Brent,

 

I hope that your day is going well.

 

I just wanted you to know that i am thankful to you for the diligent and professional job that you did in assisting me to obtain a mortgage.

 

You were extremely helpful and kind throughout the various stages of the mortgage process  by providing me with insight and answering any questions that i had.

 

Thank you for your professionalism and a job well done in making my dream a reality.

 

Sincerely,

 

Neville L.
Landover, MD

VA IRRL Investment property

My experience with Brent and 1st Mariner Bank was amazing!!  He was professional, courteous and understanding of my unique situation as a military member with an out of state property.  Brent was very attentive and available to answer any of my questions.  Additionally, he was very knowledgeable about the refinancing process with a VA backed loan and did his best to get me the best rate and payment I needed to meet my financial goals.  I highly recommend him and his services to military members who are looking for someone who can help them navigate the refinance process to protect their assets."  ~ Angela T. USAF

DC purchase. 1st time buyer

Working with Brent was a real pleasure.  As a first-time home buyer, I was inexperienced and knew little about the process and everything that was involved.  Throughout the process I relied on Brent's knowledge, guidance, and consultation.

Luckily for me, Brent got on a call with me on a Friday evening and we were able to lock in a very good rate - right before rates jumped the next week.  In the end, this one phone call saved me a lot of money.

Finally, Brent held true to the closing date we set, even though negotiations pushed it right to the brink.  This was a huge help for me.

I would recommend Brent to any of my friends, family, or colleagues.  He is professional and certainly gets the job done.

FHA Flip Purchase smooth as silk.

"As first time homeowners, my wife and I were a little apprehensive about the home buying process and securing a loan.  We shopped around a bit for a bank/loan officer, but once we talked to Brent we knew the search was over.  Brent provided us with a full range of options and took all of the guesswork out of the entire loan process.  He was always available to answer any questions and never hesitated to answer the same question 2, 3, or 4 times, which was very important to us as first time homeowners.  We also really liked the fact that Brent was very friendly, easy to talk to, and transparent about the entire process.  We are so pleased with Brent and all the folks at First Mariner that his name is the first (and only) name we mention to our friends and family who are also looking to buy a house." 

Cheers,

Jim and Rasika C.

Washington DC

3RD Time client. Purchase and refinances

" I've just completed my 3rd loan with Brent in 7 years. After 2 satisfactory loans, it was a no-brainer to go with Brent again. His professionalism and responsiveness gave me full confidence that he will always get the job done, with my best interest at heart."

Shawn Y.

Rockville, MD

Hilton Head, SC refinance

Hey, Brent, just wanted to thank you for making my refinancing process so easy......especially considering the more stringent requirements.  You were very explicit with your instructions and always available for any questions.  I have financed/refinanced many houses and this really was the easiest!  Thank you, thank you!!  I will certainly call you next time! 

Barbara D

Hilton Head, SC

Frederick County MD refinance

"Brent was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He went above and beyond his duties as a loan officer and made the experience of refinancing as stress free as possible. Brent spent over an hour of his time on the consultation phone call alone. I highly recommended Brent Mendolson and will use him again. "   Thanks again for everything. We would love to use you in the future keep us up to date if you go somewhere else as we only have your work email I think .

Alan and Caitlin J.
Frederick, MD

South Carolina Refinance

Barbara called me today and told me she was very pleased with the service she received from you! She said it was the easiest refinance transaction she has experienced.

I will be in touch when the next loan pops up over here. Thanks again for your help.

Ryan C.

Hilton Head, SC

Ryan was the financial advisor who recommened me to his client.

To whom it may concern,

My wife and I were in a crunch!  We had to move out of our apartment and find a house in less then a month.  After finding the perfect house for us all that remained was getting the financing and rushing through obtaining a mortgage.  We decided to go with 1st Mariner Bank and Brent Mendelson.  Throughout the process of finding our house Brent was more then helpful always taking time to answer any questions we had.  As first time home buyers it can be very nerve racking when talking about a large sum of money but Brent's professionalism and kindness made it easy.  He was easy to contact, always personable, and made buying our first house a breeze.  We would like to thank Brent and all of the staff at 1st Mariner Bank for making our first home purchase a joy.  

Sincerely,

Kevin & Michelle T
Germantown, MD

Falls Church, VA condo purchase

We were extremely happy with all of the work Brent did with us in the purchasing of our new home. He was very patient when we submitted numerous potential homes to him to run cost breakdowns, which was helpful in making our final home selection. His closing numbers were very precise and there were no surprises at settlement. He also provided advice on the price range and type of loan we should be comfortable with. We would highly recommend him and hope to work with him again on future home purchases!

Kim and Jason, Falls Church, VA

DC refinance client

 Brent is very easy to work with.  I am very busy during the day and have two small children, so finding the time to refinance was a challenge.  Brent was available by email at all hours and we had some late evening conversations too.  From the application to the closing, Brent was there explaining and facilitating every step of the process, which made it move quickly. 

He brought a human element to the transaction, so it didn’t feel like plugging numbers into a bank form and waiting for an answer.  There was an understanding of our needs and our financial situation. He was able to get us a mortgage that is saving us a substantial amount each month.  He also introduced me to an insurance agent who is also saving us some money. 

If you want someone to make it easy for you to save money, I suggest you give Brent a call.

Russ     

Washington DC purchase

Brent did an outstanding job in the purchase of my new home.  I had explored other lenders and he was able to offer the most competitive rate and greatest flexibility in structuring my new loan.  He helped me every step of the way from pre-qualification to settlement.  I was most impressed with how how he always took the time to respond to my many questions and in a very timely fashion.   I highly recommend Brent to my family and friends. 

Hope this helps and thanks again for making this all come together!

Gary,

Washington, DC

VA IRRL refinance with no appraisal.

Brent made our IRRL refinance a reality! VA IRRLs are supposed to be easy, fast, and helpful to the veterans & their families, but I searched for over a month without finding a single lender who actually followed the VA guidelines to not require an appraisal in order to refinance an existing VA loan. My search ended when I decided to call Brent.  I discovered Brent's contact info in a helpful post he wrote on the subject of IRRLs.   During our initial conversation I was impressed with his understanding of the VA process and knowledge of his own companies policies, but I was still cautious.  As I would never be physically in his presence and still required to share my  personal information required to complete the refinance.  To be sure, I took some basic safety steps: I checked Brent's Realtor License # (clear), checked BBB for info on his bank (clear), looked up his office address on Google Street View (it was in fact a real office building), and contacted VA to ensure they were approved VA lenders (clear).  What can I say, I wanted to be sure?

With the detective work done we took the plunge.  Lock in for our rate after the application was quick and with every phone conversation I continued to see the high quality of Brent's work.  I appreciated the effort Brent took in working with our choice of closing location and I am still impressed with his quick response time to aall of our inquiries. It was a pleasure to work with Brent during this process and as a result of our families experience I have already recommended Brent to family and friends who are also Veteran's looking to refinance.  When we return to the market in a few years I will most definitely be calling Brent first!

Shaun and Catherine
Titusville, FL

Gaithersburg, MD refinance

We refinanced with Brent and we could not be happier with the service that we received.  Brent took the time to answer all of our questions and find the product that best met our needs with professionalism, honesty  and courtesy.  We had a minor problem with our loan after it closed and Brent went above and beyond to help us resolve the issue.  We would recommend Brent to anyone.

Ron and Lisa W
Gaithersburg, MD

FHA streamline refinance no appraisal

All in all, what Brent originally promised in our first conversation was exactly what came into fruition at closing. We are very satisfied and would recommend him to our friends.

Laurie and Andre M

Baltimore, MD

FL refinance multiple times.

I live in Florida and used Brent for a refi, he made simple even though we are 1100 miles apart. I also referred him to my parents and they were pleased as well.

John and Katrina M

Boca Raton, FL