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Based on 73 star reviews
Based on 73 reviews
We were so excited to work with Parker again to secure the mortgage on our new home. You would be hard pressed to find a kinder, more supportive individual in any industry. He was patient with our many questions, kept us informed through every step of the process, and cheered us on when we found our dream home. If you want someone firmly in your corner, Parker is your guy. We couldn't recommend working with him enough!
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Can't thank Park Knudsen and his crew for making the lending process for our new home as easy and seamless as possible. Not only that, he really goes the extra mile. Any time I voiced anxieties or concerns about the process he was just a phone call away. Evenings, nights his team works around the clock to help you through the admittedly daunting task of buying a home. We couldn't have done it without you, Parker! Thank you!
Our family is so grateful to Parker for making our dream home possible. From start to finish, his personal attention was a comfort and peace to us. Every moment he was caring and understanding and assisting and teaching and helping us overcome all the challenges and guiding us on our journey to closing on our new home. We are so blessed and thankful to have him in our life.
Parker Knudsen is the kindest, sweetest, most genuine, caring, helpful, intelligent, patient, nicest person. Buying a house can be stressful at any interval but Parker made it feel like a walk in the park. He gently lead me at every turn, he always steered me in the right direction. I always felt safe and calm with all transactions because of Parker. There was not a single moment I questioned anything he recommended I do. For lack of a better term, it felt like he was holding my hand through this entire loan process. I could not be more grateful to have had him as my mortgage broker and I would highly recommend him to anyone financing or refinancing a loan. He is quite simply the BEST! Thank you so much for everything Parker :)
14 year Real Estate Agent here who had the privilege of closing my first transaction for buyer clients with Parker Knudsen and it must be said that this was the best lender partner I have ever worked with! He went above and beyond: from the first initial consult all the way to the closing table. My clients walked away absolutely beside themselves in joy and truly felt advocated for. His level of skill, professionalism and dedication is an anomaly in this industry. Parker is now my go to! Do yourself a favor and partner with Parker for all your lending needs.
We came in with a tight timeline, limited resources, and a handful of other complications. Parker got it done (we closed 7 weeks after we first reached out!), and he was a delight to work with from start to finish. We got Parker's info at an open house after venting to the hosting realtor about the lenders we'd been talking to, and thank goodness we took her recommendation. He came in with expertise, enthusiasm, and understanding- walking through every loan type and special program available to us. Parker provided guidance and was genuinely helpful throughout the entire process, including working seamlessly with our realtor to navigate FHA requirements and other details. We are so glad we found Parker! He shifted our entire experience from overwhelming to exciting, and I'd highly recommend him to anyone.
Parker was an amazing person to have help us through out our entire house buying process he was always kind positive extremely helpful and supportive I am super appreciative to have had him with us
Working with Parker was really a great experience. He was reassuring, honest, and available when I had questions. Every step of the way! I’d heartily recommend him to anyone entering this sometimes bewildering process. He really made it understandable. And he checked in with me afterward, just to see how we were doing!
Parker is seriously one of the most delightful humans you will ever meet. He is genuine, kind, enthusiastic, warm, and trustworthy. He made the process of getting a mortgage feel like I was just enjoying time with a friend. He makes the process pleasant, and even fun. Parker is organized, responsive, and he assures that you are 100% clear and on task at all times. He is brilliant and skilled at educating you every step of the way, so that you always feel informed and comfortable. This made the process easeful. He always has your best interest at heart. He truly cares and is an incredibly good person. There's no one else like Parker. Beyond grateful I found him! I would give him infinity stars if I could. I recommend Parker wholeheartedly to everyone. Thank you for being the absolute best, Parker!
Parker is seriously one of the most delightful humans you will ever meet. He is genuine, kind, enthusiastic, and trustworthy. He made the process of getting a mortgage feel like I was enjoying time with a friend instead of a potentially unpleasant process. He makes the process pleasant, and even fun. It also is amazing at explaining everything and making sure you are 100% clear and on task at all times. It made the process easeful. He always has your best interest at heart. He truly cares and is an incredibly good person. There's no one else like Parker. Beyond grateful I found him! I would give him infinity stars if I could. I recommend Parker wholeheartedly to everyone. Thank you for being the absolute best, Parker!
Parker is very helpful and knowledgeable at his job. He can be trusted and he genuinely has of your best interest at heart. Contact Parker for a smooth process in lending.
Parker Knudsen was knowledgeable and supportive.
Best buying process
Parker was professional, knowledgeable, and patient with all my questions.
Parker is a true professional. We had a specific monthly payment in mind to fit our budget, and he worked tirelessly to make those numbers happen. What we appreciated most was his patience; he explained every detail as many times as we needed until we felt completely comfortable. His dedication to his clients' financial goals is outstanding. We are now settled in and so happy in our new home! He is definitely the one to call."
There really aren’t words to do justice for how highly we recommend Parker! He works tirelessly to get you the best possible rate that he can and will always put your best interest first. He is trustworthy, kind and makes you feel like family. He’ll cheer you on and walk alongside you every step of the way. We loved every minute of working with him!!!
"I recommend Parker 100%! Buying a home and the financing process usually cause me a lot of anxiety, but Parker made everything so much easier and more comfortable for us. His explanations were excellent, and he was always available to help, no matter the day or time. What impressed us the most was that he personally accompanied us to the closing, which is something not every lender does. His commitment and professionalism truly made a difference. Thank you for everything!"
This is our second time using Parker to navigate us through the lending process. Parker is friendly, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to make sure the client has a positive experience. Parker will always be our go-to guy for our lending needs. Highly recommend.
As first time home buyers, this process was intimidating to say the least. Parker and his team were absolutely incredible. There was not a single time where I felt overwhelmed and lost. He made sure to walk us through the steps in a way we could understand and he was there to help us along the way with any and all questions we had. I simply cannot put into words how enjoyable he made this process. I would recommend him to any and everyone that is wanting to start the home buying journey, working with him has been so rewarding and educational. I’m truly grateful for him and his team.
Parker is a GEM! He takes the time to walk with you through every step of the process. If there's a question, he can't answer he'll find the answer for you. This is the second time I've chosen Parker for my mortgage needs and would not hesitate to choose him again!
Parker Knudsen has been incredible to work with, not just once but twice. He helped me navigate selling a home and buying a new one at the same time, which truly required the stars to align. Parker was proactive from the start and went above and beyond in ways I did not expect, including attending open houses and preparing pre-approvals for potential buyers to keep everything moving. We closed on time because he stayed ahead of every detail. I work full time, manage a small farm, and volunteer, so my schedule is full. Parker kept me on track every step of the way. He clearly explained the process, which I am not naturally knowledgeable about, laid out next steps, sent reminders, and reached out when needed. His communication was outstanding and he was always responsive. His calm presence made what could have been a very stressful process feel manageable, even easy. Most recently, he proactively reached out when rates dropped and walked me through my refinance options, ultimately helping me secure almost a 2 percent lower interest rate. I always felt like he was advocating for me and looking out for my best interest. I will absolutely work with Parker again and recommend him without hesitation.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Parker as my loan officer during the mortgage process, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the start, his quality communication stood out—he was clear, concise, and always kept me informed every step of the way. Parker has an incredible ability to simplify complex issues, breaking down intricate financial details into easy-to-understand terms that made the entire experience far less overwhelming. His responsiveness to my detailed inquiries was exceptional; no matter how many questions I threw at him, he replied promptly and thoroughly, often going above and beyond to provide additional resources. Throughout it all, Parker's professionalism shone through—he was courteous, patient, and genuinely invested in ensuring I got the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Parker to anyone navigating a loan; his expertise and dedication made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and supported. Thank you, Parker, for your outstanding service!
From the first few minutes of speaking with Parker, all other options were off the table. He was steady, transparent, conversational, and most importantly educational - traits that retained throughout the home buying process and beyond. His passion for education is evident in the way he steps through and repeats complex information with patience and understanding, committed to making you competent, inquisitive, and informed. He also helps keep you on track and celebrates each and every win in a way you don't realize you need when in the thick of it. Buying a home is a negotiation between the head and the heart, and Parker was the absolute best at getting to know me, my dreams, my fears, navigating all of it in a thoughtful, loving and trustful manner. Please consider him if you or anyone you know and love is about to take this journey. You'll learn more than you thought possible, you'll hopefully land the home of your dreams, and you'll make a friend along the way.
I cannot say enough about Parker without this turning into a novel the length of which would rival that of all three LOTR books and any accompanying materials. Lets just say that the man had a personal family situation the likes of which would excuse the president of the United States from his official duties, and Parker was still emailing me and texting to make sure I'm 100% on what coming down the pike. Above and beyond are too cliche, magical is closer to accurate, but still falls woefully short. 10 stars would recommend.
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER!! Parker was ABSOLUTELY the best, professional, but laid-back and human as well. I did not feel pressured or anything to pull the trigger. He is well informed and talked us through everything. I recommend him anyone looking for a west NC home in the mountains.
The experience was great because of Parker Knudsen
My wife and I worked with Parker Knudsen for our home loan, and he was absolutely fantastic! Parker made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand. He was always quick to respond, answered every question we had, and went above and beyond to make sure everything stayed on track. You can tell he truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend Parker and his team to anyone looking to buy a home! Thanks again to Parker and the Rate team.
Parker is AMAZING!!!! Assisted me in the purchase of my current home, thru the process Parker was able to help me get my student loans forgiven!!! Now totally debt free with the exception of my mortgage. A year after the purchase my mortgage was sold to another company and they messed up my onboarding and didn’t calculate in my buy down during on-boarding causing much grief -I reached out to Parker and he was able to assist and get the issue resolved. I will be reaching out to Parker again to refinance in the near future. Cannot not say enough positive things about Parker’s professionalism, customer service, and just overall positive attitude. Many thanks Parker!!!
This is our second time working with Parker and he is the best! He’s a great communicator, always responsive and helpful even though we are in different time zones. He was on top of it and got us an even better rate than we originally had. Five stars!!!
Parker is literally the best!! We were referred to him by our realtor Kathleen Penland with Dwell Realty in Asheville. They were the absolute dream team! We had several other realtors before and got prepproved other times through different companies but, never had as good of an experience as we did with Parker and Kathleen! Our first phone call with Parker, he explained the process, told us what to expect and answered any questions. We had never had anyone actually explain things to us, especially in a way we could understand. He was so informative! He helped us every step of the way and always had our back! You can tell he really cares about his clients and is willing to do try anything to make it possible! He helped us out so much! We couldn't have became first time home buyers without him! He's amazing!
Parker is the nicest guy and very knowledgeable! He's helped myself and my friends with refinances. He made everything easy.
I will only be working with Parker Knudsen for all of my mortgage lending needs. He is QUICK to respond and is extremely helpful with any questions that may arise. He is sure to explain all the nuances of lending so it's easy to understand. Thank you, Parker!
This was the best experience I've ever had purchasing a property. Parker is thoughtful, communicative, punctual, and he works hard for you. I can't recommend him highly enough. Thanks again Parker!
He was awesome! My family and I started out with a different loan company that fell apart once thing became a little difficult. We ended up being referred to Parker by our real-estate agent , which was a huge blessing! Parker was great with communication and kept us informed every step of the way. He didn't give up with things got difficult, he fought for us every step of the way, and jumped through all of the hops with us. He always answered any questions we had. Parker and Kathleen Penland-Jones at Dwell reality are a great force of nature, they will fight for you till the very end! Thank you so much for all of your help through this whole process and for always having our best interest!! We now consider you an amazing friend that we made along the way in our home buying journey.
My experience working with Rate was nothing short of amazing, all my needs and concerns were addressed and ultimately resolved.
Parker has been a perfect 5 * to work with. Very attentive and understanding when I couldn’t figure something out . I would definitely recommend and work with him again!!!
Parker Knudsen is amazing at his job and that is an understatement! This is the second time getting a mortgage with his help and guidance and we couldn’t have picked a better person to work with. He and his team are so knowledgeable and reliable. Their help navigating the mundane process of securing financing for our new home was so beneficial. The communication that we received was always timely and even at times in the evening to accommodate our busy schedules. I would recommend working with him and his team to anyone and we will continue to call upon his help for all of our financial needs in the future.
Parker Knudsen is amazing at his job and that is an understatement! This is the second time getting a mortgage with his help and guidance and we couldn’t have picked a better person to work with. He and his team are so knowledgeable and reliable. Their help navigating the mundane process of securing financing for our new home was so beneficial. The communication that we received was always timely and even at times in the evening to accommodate our busy schedules. I would recommend working with him and his team to anyone and we will continue to call upon his help for all of our financial needs in the future.
Parker has been so awesome to work with—patient, supportive, and always quick to respond. He explained everything clearly and was super supportive throughout the process. We look forward to working with him again in the future!
Parker has been awesome to work with—patient, supportive, and always quick to respond. He explained everything clearly and was super kind throughout the process. We’d love to work with him again when it’s time to refinance!
We cannot say enough about how helpful Parker was through our home-buying process. From the initial conversation to beyond closing date, Parker explained each step thoroughly, was available for questions or concerns at nearly any hour, and made what could have been a very stressful process much more manageable. He is both a very knowledgeable and delightful person to work with. We'd highly recommend him to any first-time home buyers and we'll definitely seek him out in the future for any mortgage needs :)
Absolutely loved working with Parker! He truly made our home buying journey so smooth and easy while treating my wife and I just like family. He always made himself available any time I needed to call and was able to answer any questions or confusion that I had. Could not recommend a better person to work with for anyone hunting for a home!
As a real estate agent, partnering with Parker Knudsen at Rate has been a game-changer for my clients and me. Parker's genuine personality and dedication to transparency make him a standout mortgage lender. It’s truly refreshing to work alongside someone who feels like a friend rather than just another salesperson. Parker's ability to explain the mortgage process in a clear and straightforward manner gives my clients peace of mind and confidence in their decisions. His trustworthiness and commitment to doing what’s best for our mutual clients create a seamless experience that enhances the overall transaction. Together, we strive to provide a comprehensive real estate experience that prioritizes our clients' needs, and with Parker on our team, we achieve just that. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch mortgage assistance!
Parker Knudsen is the DREAM mortgage broker for a first time home buyer. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Parker is patient, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. His ability to distill an overwhelming amount of complex information in a calm and confident manner is unmatched. I don't know if it's typical to smile when you see your mortgage broker calling, but that is the experience you get with Parker. I highly recommend reaching out to him, especially for your first mortgage!
Parker was amazing and went above and beyond our expectations.
I had a great experience working with everyone here and I greatly appreciate the time and effort Parker put in to helping me get a loan
Parker Knudsen proved to be a strong asset as a part of helping my clients obtain a loan, and helping get the contract across the closing table. His knowledge was instrumental in crafting a strategy that allowed for the accomplishment of our client’s goals. I will always recommend that my clients reach out to Parker as an early step towards purchasing a home in WNC. As a Realtor, Appraiser, and General Contractor, I consider Parker a very valuable member of my sphere.
I worked together with Parker on a recent transaction. He was the lender for my First Time Homebuyer clients. This was one of those transactions where things didn’t go as planned and we had to pivot. He was on top of the assignment, and we got through the challenges, without having to delay closing. It was great to work with someone who was responsive and determined, and kept the positive vibes and smiles through the entire process.
Parker is amazing and went above and beyond our expectations. He will walk you through the process, which was super helpful as a first time home buyer.