Arlington Condo refinance

Brent Mendelson came highly recommended to me by a good friend.  This friend is usual spot on when it comes to good recs and she got this one right as well.

I refinanced my home summer of 2015.  Refinancing your home is no small task, but Brent made the task as easy and painless as possible.  Brent is an expert in his field. He was so responsive, organized, and thorough, it felt as though my transaction was a real priority.  I know that had a gone with a larger bank, the service would have been subpar, at best. 

I am writing this because I might be one of the hardest people on the planet to please and Brent managed to do just that.  He will be my first call next time I move or refinance.

Ashley M.
Arlington, VA

Alexandria VA condo refinance

In this age when some "experts" really just spent some time searching the internet on a topic, it's nice to work with someone like Brent.  Having him guide us through the process and find us the best rate was extremely valuable, and we'd certainly work with him again.

 

Stephen and Meredith A.
Alexandria, VA

1ST Time buyers Montgomery Village, MD

"We put in for pre-qualification with multiple banks when we started our house hunt. Brent & 1st Mariner were the only ones who acted professionally and cared about our business on a personal level. Brent responded extremely quickly to all our many questions(it was our first mortgage) and made the process easy for two people who were groping in the dark with this long and complicated process. We would use Brent again anytime and will highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home loan."

 

Jon and Stephanie F.

Montgomery Village, MD

VA loan purchase in Texas.

I don't know how we can thank you enough for everything you did for our family.  This is a dream home for us and you worked your magic to make sure we got it!! You helped us push through all the paperwork involved with VA...and boy is there a ton, and you felt our pain when we needed "one more document".  Thank you, Thank you Brent!  You were right there next to us EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!  We couldn't have done it without you.

 

Best Wishes,

David & Lisa Hernandez

VA purchase Huntingtown, MD

Just recently I moved into a new house - on time and on budget. I couldn’t have done this without the help of several people. One in particular, my loan officer Brent Mendelson, made this move a happy one. As I am sure everyone is aware getting a loan in these times is difficult to say the least. I stopped counting all the requirements and bits of info a borrower has to produce. I just know it was a bunch and I depended very heavily on Brent to guide me through the process. I am a person who recognizes honesty, efficiency, and reliability. Brent scores at the top in all three. I could reach him any time of any day when I needed to. He even followed the deal while he was on vacation. He never missed a promised delivery, and never wasted my time. Thanks Brent!!

Dave S.
Huntingtown, MD

My two cents, this client had VA eligibility and NEVER used it in decades. He said no one had ever talked to him as to why he should. He got a lower rate as a result of talking with me and keeping an open mind.

VA purchase Manassas Virginia

Good morning Brent.  I want to apologize for not submitting this sooner, but my wife has me busy helping pack and moving boxes to the new place. Below you will find my honest testimonial in reference to my recent home purchase.

My wife and I decided to purchase a new home after thirty years of renting. We were not looking forward to all the requirements and paperwork after the housing bubble. However, Brent Mendelson took all the work and worry out of this task and made it a pleasant experience. We only had to visit the office once, and everything else was handled by email. Whenever we had a question, we received a response from him within 30 minutes. By the end of the process, I felt I had a new friend in my life. Brent is very easy going and laid back, but takes care of business. Thank you Brent and we wish you all the best. 

L. Cary

Manassas, VA

USAF RET.

VA purchase Delaware 1st time homebuyer

As a first time home buyer, Brent was perfect. He explained the entire process in language I could understand. He was extremely knowledgeable in the VA loan process. All of the questions I had were answered right away. He always explained the pros and cons so I felt comfortable with the decisions I made. Brent truly went above and beyond.

T. Sices
USAF
Delaware

Fairfax Virginia Conventional Purchase, 2ND time client.

Brent,  Trish and I wanted to thank you again for getting us through another loan process with little to no stress. Your responsiveness and knowledge regarding the whole process, what to expect, and what costs would likely be was just as valuable to Trish and I this time around as it was when we refinanced with you.  We will certainly refer any of our other friends looking for a loan officer to you.

Thanks again!

Eric & Trish S,

Reston, VA

HPAP Condo 1st time DC buyer

As I prepared to turn 30, I set a goal to start saving money in order to buy a home by the time I was 35 - thinking it would be impossible to do it any time before then. I was referred to Brent at First Mariner Mortgage and encouraged to chat with him about loan options, just to see what I might be able to qualify for and what my mortgage might look like. Lo and behold, I found out that I had far more options than I'd even imagined - and was able to purchase my first home just a few months into year 30! 

Brent was incredibly helpful, friendly, and easy to work with. He explained everything I needed to know in easy-to-understand terms, was readily accessible and available, and was by my side the entire time, making what could have been such an intimidating and confusing process remarkably easy. 

When I first started this process, I really didn't think it would be so quick and painless - I thought it would take years before I'd be able to buy my own home! Now I'm happy to say that I'm settled into my new place and am looking forward to many more years of homeownership!

 

LRW- Washington, DC

VA purchase Montana.

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 

 

Please find the testimonial attached and let me know what you think. 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!

 

Sincerely,

Lynda G.
Bozeman, MT

Carroll county conventional purchase

Brent is a fantastic loan officer who went above and beyond to help us with our loan.  Brent patiently answered all of our questions (and we had a lot of them) until we completely understood the answers.  He was readily available to assist us off-hours, which was critical for us as we are tied up during normal business hours.  We ran into some unexpected bumps in the road during the purchase process, but Brent helped us to find a workable solution that to help resolve the issues.  It was through his efforts of working directly with the Processors and Underwriters that we were able buy our dream home.  Brent is honest, forthright, dependable, and a client advocate. We highly recommend Brent and we will definitely use him again in the future.

Jeff and Kasey

Marriostsville, MD

3 refinance family, North Potomac, MD

Brent Mendelson handled our refinance with ease. He was straight forward with the information we needed. Once we provided this information the process went smoothly. We have and will recommend Brent to friends and family.

Loretta and Ted E.

North Potomac, MD

CDA/FHA refinance Condo in PG county

Brent has been knowledgeable, informative, pleasant, and always prompt with responses. I wanted to refi and get out of Maryland's troublesome CDA loan so I could rent my condo and take advantage of lower interest rates. Bogman was a dead end and most Loan Officers have no experience with the program. Brent understood the program and knew who to reach out to at Bogman to make things happen. It took awhile but, the end result made it all worth while! Brent will be added to my Christmas card list this year! Thanks much -

 

Shawn R

New Carrollton

Conventional purchase Darnestown, MD

Teamed with Jonathan Lahey, Brent offered a great service to address all the needs in dealing with our financial issues. We are so impressed and deeply appreciate his hardworking. Highly recommend to people who has no experience or knowledge in finance.  Brent is the one you can trust. 

S. Jiang

VA purchase Leesburg, Virginia

I had a great experience using Brent and 1st Mariner Mortgage.  He took the time to explain to me just what I was committing to as well as what I can expect each step of the loan process. He was available to me whenever I needed to talk to him or ask him questions.  He explained to me the loan process in terms that I could clearly understand and ensured that I was comfortable with how things were moving along the way. More importantly he was there for me in person at closing to ensure that everything went smoothly and that I was taken care of.  If you have any doubts about using Brent then please rest assured from a previous customer.  You can not be in better hands.

 

Scott and Barbara C.

Leesburg, VA

Condo refinance, 2nd time clients. FHA to conventional

I wanted to just write and let you know how much we appreciate all you have done  to help us finance Jen’s condo, TWICE!  You have been a wonderful support and guide and we appreciate it very much.  I imagine the days of refinancing are coming to an end soon, with the expected rise in interest rates,  so I am pretty sure this is it for the condo. But again, thanks for all your help and getting us through the process!!


Larry and Sue G.
Washington DC

VA purchase 1st time buyers in Texas

We recently used Brent Mendelson to help us buy our first house using a VA loan.  This process was completely new and confusing to us but Brent was very knowledgeable and helped us with every step the entire time.  Even though we were not in the same state we never felt like we did not have his complete attention and always felt very update on each step. He was very easy to get ahold at any time...even during the holidays when we were nearing our closing.  If we ever decide to purchase another house (hopefully not anytime soon!) we will definitely use him again.  We were very pleased with his work!

K and A Ruiz
Round Rock, TX

VA Purchase and IRRL client

Brent was fantastic to work with.  He has detailed knowledge of all aspects of VA loans and walked me through all aspects of securing and maximizing the benefits of a VA loan.  Brent  kept me apprised of my loan details every step of the way and made sure I understood and was comfortable with all aspects of the process.  He absolutely had my and my family's best interest in mind and contacted me with updates every time the market situation turned in my favor to help guide me to make the best choices for the variable portions of my loan.  I will seek him out for all future loan needs and will refer him to all family and friends.   COL Jon Roebuck, USA  MC