Zev Lewinson

He gives you the reach and pricing power of a major national lender with the speed, accessibility, and personal attention of a private concierge. He secured us a rate that was .375% below the national average for a conventional loan with 20% down, despite the fact that we were putting down only 5%. He followed through on every promise, remained available whenever we needed him, got us genuinely shocking exceptions worth thousands that we didn’t even ask for, and moved so quickly that the greatest challenge was often waiting for the rest of the transaction to catch up. Rate itself was phenomenal. Every request for documentation by his team was communicated clearly and respectfully (Thank you Liriana!), and their FlashDocs technology turned what would normally be an exhausting hour of signatures into a process that took roughly one minute. Having closed on a home before, I was genuinely stunned by how efficient the actual closing was. We were finished in about 40 minutes. Zev is not merely an exceptional loan officer. He is an exceedingly rare person whose competence is matched by his kindness. You begin the process hoping for a mortgage and finish it feeling fortunate that your path crossed his.

My experience with rate has been absolutely one for the books! I cannot thank Zev and his team enough for everything they had done for us in our whole buying process! We were able to close on our home within less than a month! and despite some of the challenges we came across Zev‘s team was able to get it done! If you are in the home buying process I 1000% recommend rate!!!

Exceptional service from Zev Lewinson and his team.

A lot of loan officers can push paper. Very few make you feel like the only client they have while they do it. Zev does both. He never made me chase him. Every question got a real answer, and a fast one, which tells you he respects your time as much as his own. And when crunch time hit, he was around at hours no one would expect, picking up when most people would have let it go to voicemail. He treated my deadline like it was his own. He made the whole transition seamless, but he was more than a loan officer through it. He was a mentor. He guided me through parts of the process I had never navigated and never once made me feel like I should already know the answer. Somewhere along the way it stopped being a transaction and became a friendship, the kind that does not end when the loan closes. We will be in touch long after this one. And the man is full of surprises. He is also an author, and he sent my kids his books. They were so inspired that they started writing their own. That tells you everything about who Zev is. He leaves people better than he found them. If you are shopping for someone to handle a mortgage, stop shopping. You will not find better.

Zev was amazing to work with! Communicates quickly and clearly and makes you feel valued as a client. He has the experience and knowledge you need to get the best rate on your loan! I would definitely recommend him to anyone that is house hunting!

We had an excellent if not the best loan officer Zev L. Such a hard worker, positive energy and excellent communication. We felt like we were his only clients, because he was so consistently reliable. We had a great experience overall thanks to him and his team. Easy fast process to send documents over also. Fast service or process. Thank you Rate!

Purchasing a home is definitely not easy. BUT by the grace of god I was put in contact with Zev Lewinson. He made the process extremely easy to understand and basically held my hand through the entire process. My family and I can’t thank Zev enough as he was INSTRUMENTAL for me receiving such a great deal. I will definitely be using Zev for any of my future mortgages.

Mar 5, 2026

We want to thank you so much Zev!! You were the best! You were there from start to end, even on your vacation. We always say that there were too many things that couldn't have made this whole experience a coincidence. We truly believe that for some reason the god of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (יהוה) put you in our path. Thank you so much for your confidence and dedication to make this go through, even when we thought it would be impossible. We will miss your messages and sense of humor. You have a great personality and it seems like you love what you do and you are great at it. I burned the brown paper bag lol

the process was smooth and the team was responsive and easy to communicate with. They explained everything clearly and made the experience much less stressful.

Zev is extremely easy to work with and very responsive. As a first-time home buyer who knew very little about the mortgage process, I truly appreciated how patient and clear he was in explaining every step. His guidance made the entire process much smoother and far less stressful. No matter what questions or issues came up, Zev was always able to resolve them efficiently and professionally. He is someone you can truly trust, and I highly recommend him—especially to first-time buyers.

Jan 23, 2026

Zev is extremely easy to work with and very responsive. As a first-time home buyer who knew very little about the mortgage process, I truly appreciated how patient and clear he was in explaining every step. His guidance made the entire process much smoother and far less stressful. No matter what questions or issues came up, Zev was always able to resolve them efficiently and professionally. He is someone you can truly trust, and I highly recommend him—especially to first-time buyers.

I am a branch manager for a major bank, but I was amazed at the knowledge, compassion, transparency, and speed at which Zev Lewinson coordinated the double closing of my two homes. He is a true gentleman and has the patience of a saint. On top of that he gave me an excellent rate even though I had a decent rate as an inside employee. I can’t recommend Zev highly enough. Definitely five stars in appreciation for all that he does.

Because it was a smooth process

I can't say enough wonderful things about Zev. He will give you personal attention and will be on top of every single detail every step of the way. From the first moment of application until the ink is dry on the closing documents, you can rest assured that the process will be smooth, efficient and complete. I have worked with a lot of lenders in my life, and Zev is by far the best. Choose Zev now and thank me later!

My Loan Officer Zev was very knowledgeable and helpful. He walked me through the process and clearly explained all the necessary steps.

Mar 22, 2025

Zev is an incredible loan officer and amazingly articulate and patient individual!  And Zev’s being a published author was certainly displayed in his beautiful emails that thoroughly and patiently explained the mortgage process to me at every step of the way.  And his assistant, Karen, was also incredible. Between the two of them, there was never a time (day or night) that I could not have my questions answered immediately. Also, after initially worrying about the rate I’d get, and shopping around; I got a fantastic rate from Zev.  Much better than I was even hoping for, and my closing took place thirty days earlier than the contract date!  A definite five thousand stars for this gentleman!

Zev Lewinson has gone over and beyond supporting our family with our home purchase. He honestly made the process seamless and was a breath of fresh air. I appreciate his patience and transparency.

No delays on anything everything was quick.

Zev was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Kept me informed every step of the way. I cannot give this gentleman the amount of stars he really deserves.

Joy Munoz was nothing less than a miracle worker to ensure that these deals went through.

Zew, my loan officer was nice and patient.

It was so smooth working with such a great team of people to ensure everything was done on time and correctly.

Customer service was phenomenal throughout the process. It was much more personal than any bank I spoke to. They made it very easy for me.

All of the members of Guaranteed Rate have been extremely professional, thorough, and knowledgeable throughout our mortgage process. If we had any questions or concerns, they would always respond back promptly.

I CANNOT begin to say enough wonderful things about Zev! If you want to avoid reading a long review, let me just give you the main synopsis - when searching for a loan officer, go with Zev. You will not regret it! I want to preface this with some information about myself. I am a 30-year old female, who was searching for a condo, by herself, for the very first time. Needless to say, I was a Bambi deer-in-the-headlights entering the forest that is real estate and was completely lost, but Zev was thorough and walked me through every little step, ensuring my confidence in not only his work, but his word. Originally, I had another lender I was collaborating with on a condo I didn’t end up signing with. Due to some concerns from the seller at the time, I had to search for another lender and my mom had recommended him because he happened to drop off his business card at her office, a few weeks prior. The very first day I called Zev, he immediately picked up and spent over an hour on the phone with me. He gathered all my details and even got me a pre-approval letter that same day because it was needed to put down for an initial offer. Mind you, this was a Sunday! Unlike other lenders, he didn’t just send me some dry link to fill out, but he spoke to me like a human being, which at times meant more than finding the right home. When that offer didn’t end up working out, he was the only one to console me and tell me verbatim “you have to love the home you find, and if this one isn’t it, you’ll find another one that is.” With agents and others breathing down my neck, he couldn’t have chosen better words to keep me calm and levelheaded, moving forward. Once I found that home that I was super excited for, Zev continued to hold my hand through the entire process. He explained what all the closing costs would be, so there weren’t any surprises, explained all the l steps needed with the condo application, inspection, litigation matters, and titles, just to name a few. To be completely frank, he often got me answers to questions I had that really should’ve been answered by other parties involved, but he persisted to keep me not only happy, but feeling safe and secure. When there was an issue with some of my closing costs, he immediately jumped on it and got the right parties at Weichert involved to come to a resolution. And when there were issues that came up completely out of his control, i.e. per the condo board, lawyers, agents, etc., he advised me on how to approach those problems to the best of my ability, per his seasoned knowledge of the real estate industry. Zev wasn’t just a loan officer; he was an advisor, coach, even therapist at times lol, and a friend. With the current economy and market, I often questioned my decision to buy now, at one point so much so, that Zev got on the phone with me to do some breathing exercises. I am not kidding when I say this! As the deal kept coming into fruition, Zev would point out different things that, in fact, made my choice of a new home a positive one, such as the appraisal, the renovations on the building, etc. He truly didn’t need to do any of this. Like most others involved in the process, he really could’ve just sent emails and documents my way, without explaining a thing, but he would contact me via phone at least once a day to ensure I knew where in the process I was and what’s to come next. He guided me so much so that the running joke became that I was a loan officer in training. All’s to say, Zev provided a MUCH NEEDED personal touch, thereby helping to build my overall excitement toward purchasing my new home. I could not be more grateful for choosing him to be my loan officer. Please go with Zev for your purchase; like I said before, you will not regret it. All the best home hunting!

I've heard from home buyers that the process is quite overwhelming but, Mr. Zev showed me that is the other way around with his service. Mr. Zev made my process go very smoothly so for anyone that is looking to buy a house I definitely recommend this man 100% with my eyes closed. A thousand thanks again Mr. Zev. And Mr. Lewinson is even a fantastic writer and surprised me with beautiful books for my three young children.

Zev was very supportive and informative during our lending and buying process. As first time home buyers, it was was reassuring to have him as a knowledgeable and candid resource on all things mortgage. He was also helpful in communicating with all other parties involved. Zev is very timely in his responses as well and has every answer to any question that you have. Would highly recommend !!!

Zev, answers all questions immediately. He was even sending out emails on Sunday mornings to keep the ball rolling. Having worked with multiple loan officers , Zev was number one by a mile

Zev is amazing. He was very patient and never gave up whether the situation was easy or difficult. He finds solutions for everything and is very knowledgeable. He stood by my side through my entire mortgage process. He definitely is an asset to Weichert. Words can not express my gratitude for all that he has done for me and my family. I will always recommend Zev and Weichert

Zev was super helpful getting us thru the home buying process!!!!!!

Zev made the entire home buying experience very smooth and he was reassuring.

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Zev was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in every step of the mortgage process. He was very fast in answering questions that we had with kindness. It was a pleasure to work with such an articulate honest gentleman!

Zev Lewinson was awesome from the first time we spoke. His customer service was above average and I felt like he really took the time to explain and help me with my whole process from start to finish. Thank you Zev! Keep doing what you do!

Zev was wonderful to work with. Very knowledgeable and responsive to emails & texts. Thank you for helping us navigate our home buying experience.

Zev is GREAT!! His communication is superb and he always took his time to explain everything in great detail. He made my husband and I feel important and taken care of constantly.

Zev was by far THE BEST Mortgage Advisor that I have ever used. This is about my twenty closing and Zev was heads above any other person that I used. I needed to get the closing done quickly and he went far beyond what anyone else would do. A true professional with my interest always at the forefront. SIMPLY THE BEST! THANKS!!!!!!

Zev is extremely knowledgeable. He explains details so that you know exactly what's going on.

Zev was very professional. He was very responsive and available to answer all questions and give advice. Display a keen interest in wellbeing of his clients.

Very helpful and charismatic. Remained engaged from beginning to end.

Zev made the ever complicated home buying process.. simple, personable and complete. Thank You is an understatement!

Zev is so lovely to work with. He's very professional. Our loan process was so smooth that it took only 3 weeks to get approved. When you work with an expert, your direction and steps are very clear, thus you don't waste any time. Zev is such a loan officer you can trust completely.

Zevl works as a classy professional, and yet warm hearted and considerate old friend like gentleman. Enjoy working with Zevl.

Very informative and always in your best interest

Zev was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with!

Zev was communicative, thorough, and helpful throughout. We loved working with him and would do so again. Through the entire process he was able to answer all of my questions, and explain the details of the loan inside and out. Through the entire process I felt he had our best interest in mind, and I trust him to ensure the loan we got was the best option for us.

Great communication

It was a pleasure working with Zev. He was very efficient and attentive from the beginning to the end of our mortgage process. He addressed all our needs and made us feel comfortable working with him.

Went above and beyond to help get the loan our family needed for our first home. Was very accommodating to our crazy schedules and he was always available when we needed him.

Great people, made us feel very comfortable and confident on our decision