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Our journey to buying our new home was anything but simple, and looking back, having Mike as our loan officer and advisor throughout the process was one of the best decisions we made. My wife and I started this journey simply looking at homes and trying to figure out exactly what we wanted. Along the way, Mike became part of our team and played a key role in much more than simply getting us approved for a mortgage. We faced several challenges and changes throughout the process, but Mike never wavered in being there for us. He remained responsive, consistent, and willing to provide guidance whenever his expertise could help. One of the things I appreciate most about Mike is his transparency. His goal has always been to make sure we had the information necessary to make our own decisions. He listens to what you want, respects your decisions, and works for you, but he also isn’t afraid to tell you what his experience has taught him or point out something you may not be considering. That became especially important when we decided to purchase a new construction home. Mike warned us early on about some of the tactics we might encounter when dealing with builders and preferred lenders. He taught me not to look at an incentive simply as free money or assume the biggest incentive automatically makes something the best financial decision. Instead, he encouraged us to ask why an incentive is being offered, what comes with it, and how it fits into the entire transaction. Mike may not always be able to match every incentive another lender is offering, and he is upfront about that. What you gain in return can be much more valuable: transparency, experience, independence, and someone who is genuinely working on your behalf. That lesson became very real for us. What should have been an exciting new-build purchase turned into a surprisingly challenging sales process. Many of the things Mike had educated us about beforehand suddenly weren’t hypothetical anymore. Having someone outside of that process who understood financing, understood the market, and could help us separate the noise from what actually mattered was incredibly valuable. What I respect most is that Mike never tried to control our decisions. He educated us. He gave us his professional opinion, explained the potential risks and benefits, listened to what my wife and I wanted, and ultimately let us make the decisions that were right for our family. Buying a home is one of the largest and most complicated financial decisions most people will ever make. Rates and incentives absolutely matter, but after going through this process, I believe who you have advising you matters just as much. Mike wasn’t just our loan officer. He became a trusted member of our team throughout a long and sometimes challenging journey. From helping us understand the market and our financing options to preparing us for what we could encounter with a new build, his experience played a key role at several points along the way. If you’re looking for someone who will simply tell you what you want to hear, Mike probably isn’t that person. If you want someone who will listen to you, educate you, be transparent with you, and make sure you understand what you’re agreeing to before you make a major financial decision, that’s where I believe Mike really stands apart. My wife and I are incredibly grateful that Mike was there throughout the entire journey. We ended up needing his experience and advice far more than we ever expected when we started, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Mike again or recommend him to someone preparing to buy a home.

Our journey to buying our new home was anything but simple, and looking back, having Mike as our loan officer and advisor throughout the process was one of the best decisions we made. My wife and I started this journey simply looking at homes and trying to figure out exactly what we wanted. Along the way, Mike became part of our team and played a key role in much more than simply getting us approved for a mortgage. We faced several challenges and changes throughout the process, but Mike never wavered in being there for us. He remained responsive, consistent, and willing to provide guidance whenever his expertise could help. One of the things I appreciate most about Mike is his transparency. His goal has always been to make sure we had the information necessary to make our own decisions. He listens to what you want, respects your decisions, and works for you, but he also isn’t afraid to tell you what his experience has taught him or point out something you may not be considering. That became especially important when we decided to purchase a new construction home. Mike warned us early on about some of the tactics we might encounter when dealing with builders and preferred lenders. He taught me not to look at an incentive simply as free money or assume the biggest incentive automatically makes something the best financial decision. Instead, he encouraged us to ask why an incentive is being offered, what comes with it, and how it fits into the entire transaction. Mike may not always be able to match every incentive another lender is offering, and he is upfront about that. What you gain in return can be much more valuable: transparency, experience, independence, and someone who is genuinely working on your behalf. That lesson became very real for us. What should have been an exciting new-build purchase turned into a surprisingly challenging sales process. Many of the things Mike had educated us about beforehand suddenly weren’t hypothetical anymore. Having someone outside of that process who understood financing, understood the market, and could help us separate the noise from what actually mattered was incredibly valuable. What I respect most is that Mike never tried to control our decisions. He educated us. He gave us his professional opinion, explained the potential risks and benefits, listened to what my wife and I wanted, and ultimately let us make the decisions that were right for our family. Buying a home is one of the largest and most complicated financial decisions most people will ever make. Rates and incentives absolutely matter, but after going through this process, I believe who you have advising you matters just as much. Mike wasn’t just our loan officer. He became a trusted member of our team throughout a long and sometimes challenging journey. From helping us understand the market and our financing options to preparing us for what we could encounter with a new build, his experience played a key role at several points along the way. If you’re looking for someone who will simply tell you what you want to hear, Mike probably isn’t that person. If you want someone who will listen to you, educate you, be transparent with you, and make sure you understand what you’re agreeing to before you make a major financial decision, that’s where I believe Mike really stands apart. My wife and I are incredibly grateful that Mike was there throughout the entire journey. We ended up needing his experience and advice far more than we ever expected when we started, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Mike again or recommend him to someone preparing to buy a home.

Denise and her team were amazing amd answered every question we had, no matter the time of day. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to buy a home! We are so thankful and grateful for answering all of our questions and concerns. She made buying our fiest home as stress-free as possible!

Amazing and super sweet and kind

Brett was a delight to work with. He made the paper work process easy for the loan approval and helped navigate a 1031 exchange. He was responsive with his questions and his website so you can see what documents needed to be signed was very automated. He also communicated closely with my realtor - Tucker graham that I would recommend as well with Montana life real estate.

Rene was amazing and always took the time to work with us and explain everything in detail to make sure we understood the process and we were comfortable (even on the weekends). We appreciate his and his teams hard work through this stressful process!

Karen and her team were a dream to work with. The entire process was handled professionally but also with a personal touch. Highly recommend if you're searching for a mortgage.

They were professional and helpful, and I really appreciated their assistance.

Devin and his team were extremely courteous and deeply invested in the purchase of our new home. Everyone made The process of purchasing our new home effortless and we’re genuinely invested in the process. I would highly recommend them to anybody!!!!

I have worked with Kyle several times! Kyle you are amazing and professional! I’m so grateful to have you on our side. Thank you and your team for all your help!!! Could not recommend Kyle more!

I have no doubt that without Melanie and my equally wonderful realtor Whitney, my wife and I would not have bought a house within the forseeable future. I was reluctant to even look after being burned so many times before by other lenders and realtors that when Mel was recommended to me I almost didnt reach out. Im SO glad I did, Melanie took a very daunting and overwhelming process from our shoulders and handled our loan from start to finish (and even beyond closing). She answered every question patiently and never made me feel dumb for asking. Im a first time home buyer and believe me I had plenty of questions. Every bump along the way was handled with ease by Mel and her team and now I still cant believe my wife and I are apartment free and living in a genuine house! Even if youre not certain about your financial situation or being ready to buy, give Mel a shot and she will set you in the right direction. You won't be dissapointed.

Alessandro and his team made this process incredibly easy. From start to finish their communication was on 10! And to me that’s very important I will always come back to them and recommend them. Thanks again Alessandro and the team for helping us achieve our dream home!