VA purchase jumbo

Brent Mendelson was professional, always available, honest and went above and beyond any loan officer we have dealt with in the past.

Jeff and Viv L.
Rockville, MD
April 2018

1ST time using the VA enttlement. Self Employed. Georgia Purchase

Brent:

 

I want to personally thank you for the tremendous service you provided to us in the purchase and financing of our new home in Georgia.

 

This was my first venture into VA financing.  As a retired senior naval officer, I should have been a bit more prepared for the various minefields and obstacles associated with a VA loan.  There were moments when I came on pretty strong, and vented my frustrations over the seemingly endless and short fused requirements.  You took the flack, weathered the storm and kept the ship on course.  I'm not sure if 1st Mariner pays it's front line combat troops "hostile fire pay", but they should, because you earned it.

 

Your professional knowledge of the market and the funding landscape is unquestionable.  You have the ability to see the storms brewing before they happen, and thus provide the client a "heads up".  That is invaluable.

 

Having purchased and sold several homes (all conventional funding), my take away from all this is:  It takes a dedicated funding professional to handle the emotional surges involved in a major purchase.  It takes a sensitive, yet unbiased professional to stand alongside the client during a highly challenging situation.  It takes a seasoned professional to deal with the myriad of time sensitive details involved in a VA deal.  It takes a confident and competent professional to advise a client to "stand down" and dial the emotions back.  

 You excel in every category.

 

I will gladly refer your services to my network, and to referrals that may need to hear it from one who has just weathered the storm.

 

Additionally, I want to thank you for your service to my fellow veterans in obtaining loans and funding options.  Sadly, there are those in the market who turn away from VA loans.  You stood tall for both my navy veteran daughter in law, and for me.  You and Piper Harris are now considered "shipmates", a unique navy honor, which you have both earned through trust and loyalty to us.

 

Best personal wishes, and continued success in the future.

 

Cameron R. Gray

CDR, USN (ret)

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

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

VA Purchase 1st time home buyer

Brent Mendelson is an awesome loan officer. My husband and I knew we wanted to buy a home and use his VA loan benefits but we had no idea what was needed and how we should go about the process, so I posted a question on a home buyer’s forum. Brent responded to my question that same day and was very helpful. At that time my husband and I decided to wait a year and start the home buying process at the beginning of 2014. I reached out to Brent again in January 2014 and he responded to me immediately as if no time had lapsed. Brent went through our finances and my husband’s credit report and gave us some tips on how we could improve my husband’s credit score so we would be able to obtain pre approval for a home loan. My husband and I followed all of the steps Brent gave us and within six months we had improved my husband’s credit and we were able to get pre approval.

 Brent was very helpful throughout the months prior to my husband and I getting our pre approval and would answer any questions we had. Once we had our pre approval Brent even helped us to find a realtor in our local area where we wanted to buy. Since we were using the VA loan Brent advised us on what to look for when choosing a house and what the VA would look at when inspecting the property. While going through the home search Brent would call or email us regularly to check and see how things were going. We found a wonderful home after a couple of months of looking and Brent made sure the underwriting process was as smooth as possible. I had a lot of fears about the underwriting process and everything went much better than I expected. I would definitely recommend Brent Mendelson to anyone looking to purchase or refinance a home. My husband and I will definitely use his services again in the future.

 

Victoria S

Waldorf, MD

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

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

VA streamline refinance out of state

Brent,

I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for how easy you made my last refinance. Even though we never met, I always felt like you were in my corner. It was pretty easy and I certainly plan on referring you other clients to take advantage of the low rates on these VA loans. Thanks again.

Commander R. Scott

US Navy (Ret)
Charleston, SC

VA purchase and refinance clients

My husband and I are repeat clients of Brent Mendelson. If at any point we refinance again or buy a new home, we will turn to Brent. He has always been honest, upfront, and available at anytime to answer questions or concerns.  I have recommended him to multiple friends looking to refinance.

Alison M.
Frederick, MD

VA Purchase for Pentagon Duty USMC

Great customer support throughout the home buying process.  I will definitely use Brent at 1st Mariner next time we buy a house. 

P.R.  Manassas, VA

VA Purchase Frederick, MD

Brent Mendelson is the perfect mortgage banker for prospective homeowners. A few months ago we were considering a home purchase in Montgomery County. Brent promptly responded to my queries on Trulia.com. He was friendly, honest and patient with us throughout the process. As a military family, we were moving blindly to the area. He gave us advice and basic information about communities with and around Montgomery County. Ultimately, we found our dream home in Frederick County. As we started the process of securing the mortgage, he was always up front about all costs associated with closing. During the final few days of the closing, he was available to answer our smallest questions, whenever they arose, even on weekends. Thanks to his professionalism, our closing went without any problems and we are now proud homeowners. If we ever buy or refinance again in this area, Brent will definitely be our banker. We also plan to recommend his services to our friends if they choose to buy. Thanks Brent.


Sincerely, A. and V. Mokashi

VA Purchase and Streamline Refinance Customer

"I can honestly say Brent Mendelson made my first home buying experience a very pleasant one. From our first conversation he explained each and every option that was available to me and I never felt pressured into any decision. My phone calls were handled in a professional and timely manner. All in all I really couldn't imagine my home buying process being any easier. Even now that the deal is done I would still feel 100% comfortable calling Brent with any questions. He extended his expertise beyond the scope of the business deal and I look forward to contacting Brent for my next home purchase. Thanks for everything Brent!!

-C. Rochester

Frederick VA Purchase Customer

"Brent Mendelson is the perfect mortgage banker for prospective homeowners. A few months ago we were considering a home purchase in Montgomery County. Brent promptly responded to my queries on Trulia.com. He was friendly, honest and patient with us throughout the process. As a military family, we were moving blindly to the area. He gave us advice and basic information about communities with and around Montgomery County. Ultimately, we found our dream home in Frederick County. As we started the process of securing the mortgage, he was always up front about all costs associated with closing. During the final few days of the closing, he was available to answer our smallest questions, whenever they arose, even on weekends. Thanks to his professionalism, our closing went without any problems and we are now proud homeowners. If we ever buy or refinance again in this area, Brent will definitely be our banker. We also plan to recommend his services to our friends if they choose to buy. Thanks Brent."

-A. and V. Mokashi

Virginia Loan Officer

5.0/5.0
Brent did an excellent job for us. I would highly recommend his services to anyone interested in obtaining a loan.

Mike Brown,
Reston VA

I can honestly say Brent Mendelson made my first home buying experience a very pleasant one. From our first conversation he explained each and every option that was available to me and I never felt pressured into any decision. My phone calls were handled in a professional and timely manner. All in all I really couldn't imagine my home buying process being any easier. Even now that the deal is done I would still feel 100% comfortable calling Brent with any questions. He extended his expertise beyond the scope of the business deal and I look forward to contacting Brent for my next home purchase. Thanks for everything Brent!! " Conrad W. Rochester, Jr.-- Centreville, Maryland

Hey Brent,

Sorry this is reaching you a bit late but I wanted to make sure that you knew how much Graham and I appreciated all your help during the closing of our new home. I have to admit that without your help many of the issues we faced due to the lack of communication and action from the sellers’ realtor would have caused this deal to not go through. You went out of your way to make phone calls to all parties involved and made us a priority until this deal was signed. We sincerely appreciate this, since I’m sure we are not your only clients but thank you for making us feel like we were.

Take care!!!

Maria and Graham
Richmond VA