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Mickey and his team are the best. If you’re a vet, go with him. The competition was a full percentage point hire and told us we were a maybe. Mickey got us a point lower and closed in 20 days. Top notch.
Response from Owner
Nathaniel, it was truly an honor to assist you and help you navigate the VA loan process. We know how important it is to secure the right terms quickly, and I'm glad our team could deliver that for you. Thank you for your service and for trusting us with your home purchase.
Had a great experience working with Mickey. Very helpful, responsive, and easy to work with. Made the entire loan process much easier. Definitely recommend!
Response from Owner
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this, Jonathan/Juan. I'm really glad I could make the financing journey smooth and straight forward for you. It was a true pleasure helping you reach your home loan goals, and my team and I are always here whenever you need anything down the road!
5/5 stars! Working with Mickey was a great experience. His team made the loan process clear, simple, and stress-free. They answered every question quickly and supported us from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Response from Owner
Your positive experience means a lot. We're glad we made team process clear, simple, and stress-free. Thank you for the recommendation! Enjoy Your New Home!!!
Whole experience from start to finish was amazing, Mickey made it possible to get the property I wanted and close pretty quick. He was always available to answer any question and keep me updated on the what was happening next. Will definitely work with Mickey on my next purchase.
Response from Owner
We are thrilled to hear Mickey made your experience amazing. Glad he kept you updated and helped you close quickly. Looking forward to your next purchase!
Mickey was a wonderful agent and a professional. He was always available and helpful. My specific purchase needed a lot of attention with lots of variables/changes and Mickey was always supportive, willing to work with me at all points. We needed things to be done sooner and he made it all happen. He has shown clearly that he values and understands the customers positions and the knowledge to do help us. I got the feeling that not only is Mickey an expert, and that he enjoys his work. I recommend him 100%!
Response from Owner
Thanks for your kind words, Allen. I deeply cherish your feedback and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience!
Mickey Hellman! Beyond amazing! When you need a home loan, Mickey Hellman is the only one to call. Smooth and easy, high speed perfection. Same day (within hours) loan pre-approval. When the loan type, address and amount changed, he got us a new pre-approval (within minutes). Simplified a complex process, cut underwriting red tape. Lightning fast, expedited a super short 21 day escrow to close in just 19 days (only 12 business days). Our hero!
DDonald R.
Mickey is an expert! He is also easy to work with-He is kind, goes the extra mile and was up front with me.
MMelissa A.
The best possible, support, professionalism, on top of things, follow through. 100%
GGregory G.
The best of the best. Believe me, I thought I wrote this before, but no worries. No other lender could have gone the extra mile and make things happen like Mickey and team. To pros, friendly, kind, always on top pf things!!! The best of the best.
Response from Owner
We are grateful for your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Mickey Hellman at Certainty Home Lending. Thank you for choosing us!
Mickey has stood by our side for years as we tried to find the right home for our family. He was available day and night (and weekends....even on his birthday). He helped us navigate new waters as we were buying a new home while currently owning a home that we would need to sell. Mickey treated us like people, not just numbers, and was just as excited as we were when we finally found the right home (and had our offer accepted). We couldn't have done it without Mickey's help and were able to buy our new home before listing our current home, which has given us time to fix it up before we sell it. I recommend Mickey to anyone who is interested in buying a house, especially if they have a unique buying/selling situation. Thanks Mickey!!
Response from Owner
Thank you for sharing your experience with my team for the dedication and support throughout your home buying journey. Thank you also for being the best part of my Business!
Working with Mickey Hellman and his team at Certainty Home Lending was a seamless experience. Mickey walked me through the entire home-purchasing process, exploring every option to find the perfect loan for me. He is warm, honest, and impressively responsive, often replying to emails within minutes. His expertise turned a potentially stressful process into a breeze, and my anxiety quickly vanished. I cannot recommend Mickey highly enough. Thank you!
Response from Owner
We are thrilled to hear about your seamless experience! Thank you for recognizing Mickey's expertise and responsiveness throughout your home-purchasing process.
As realtors, my wife and I work with many lenders, but Mickey Hellman stands out for his exceptional professionalism and speed. Mickey kept us updated throughout the entire process and ensured all documents were handled efficiently. We closed on time without any last-minute stress. If you want a smooth transaction, work with Mickey Hellman!" Clete and Bonnie Doyal
Response from Owner
Thank you immensely for highlighting Mickey's professionalism and efficiency. Your trust in our smooth lending process means everything.
Mickey was able to process our loan in record time! I highly recommend him! Not only did he make the entire process feel seamless, he answered every single one of our silly questions - and being that this was our first home purchase we had A LOT of silly questions! If he didn’t immediately answer our calls, he was quick to call back or text us, so we never felt like we were waiting on information. The amount of communication, knowledge, and patience he had was simply unmatched!
Response from Owner
We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience with my team here at Certainty Home Lending! Your review is appreciated. I hope you & Doug enjoy your new home!
Mickey and his team at Certainty Home Lending were a pure joy to work with. Our loan situation was plagued with some pretty serious hiccups early on Mickey's team powered through it to get us across the finish line.
Please do not miss the opportunity to work with this great group of people. You will not regret your decision one bit.
From the bottom of our hearts my family would like to thank Certainty Home Lending for helping turn our dreams of home ownership into a reality.
Response from Owner
We are delighted to hear about your positive experience working with Mickey and his team at Certainty Home Lending. Thank you for sharing your journey to homeownership with us.
We had a great experience working with Mickey as our lender for our first home purchase. As first time buyers, the process could have easily felt overwhelming, but Mickey made everything straightforward and easy to understand from start to finish.
He was always very clear about what documents we needed to provide and kept us updated in a timely manner throughout the entire process. Mickey also did an excellent job breaking down the details of the mortgage, loan structure, and interest rates so we fully understood what everything meant and felt comfortable with our decisions.
We really appreciated his responsiveness, professionalism, and willingness to answer all of our questions. If you’re looking for a lender who communicates well and makes the home buying process smooth, we highly recommend working with Mickey!
Response from Owner
Thank you immensely for recommending me! We're thrilled your first home purchase felt straightforward and comfortable throughout the process. Enjoy your new home!
Mickey Hellman is an exceptional professional who consistently demonstrates unwavering reliability when it comes to assisting individuals in purchasing or refinancing their homes. His extensive knowledge and expertise in various loan options make him an invaluable resource. As a veteran, Mickey Hellman consistently provides exceptional service, ensuring that I always receive the most suitable solutions tailored to my specific needs. I have had the privilege of utilizing his services twice on my two properties, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you are considering purchasing a home or refinancing your current one, I strongly encourage you to contact Mickey Hellman. You will not be disappointed with his exceptional service.
Response from Owner
Thank you for sharing your trust in me and my veteran-focused service! I really appreciate working with you!
Mickey was amazing! He was there with us every step of the way while buying our home. He was so communicative, kind and really showed he cared about us! It was the best experience I could have asked for!
Response from Owner
I genuinely appreciate your trust in me! Thrilled we provided such caring, communicative support throughout your home buying journey. Thank you so much for the kind words! It was awesome working with you and Cesar!
Working with Mickey Hellman, VP of Mortgage Lending at Certainty Home Loans, was outstanding. Mickey is personable, honest, and a straight shooter, he tells you what you need to know and guides you every step of the way with total integrity.
His local expertise made a huge difference for us. He understands our market and the unique needs of families in this area, and his advice was always spot-on.
Mickey was also extremely attentive and quick to respond, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.
We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely helpful loan officer.
Response from Owner
Thank you for your review, Emily! I am honored that my expertise expertise and integrity made your experience smooth and stress-free.
We were told about Mickey through a friend from church. We were initially impressed with his knowledge, leaving the meeting with questions answered and no confusion. We were also appreciative of how flexible he was able to be with us and how he was always available whenever we had quick questions. I’d recommend Mickey to anyone in search of a friendly, knowledgeable loan officer.
Response from Owner
We are privileged to have provided you with a positive experience. Thank you for being the best part of my business!
Mickey, April, and team are stellar! Initial meet with Mickey put me at complete ease in my first time buying a home. He answered ALL the questions I had, even the small minute ones- he was thorough about what to expect during the process! Thank you Mickey!!!
Response from Owner
I'm really pleased to know that my team and I could help put you at ease during your first home-buying experience, LaDawn. It's great to hear that all your questions were answered thoroughly. Thank you for trusting us with this important journey!
Mickey was absolutely amazing to work with! He helped my parents through the entire home purchasing process and made everything so easy and stress-free. We were always able to reach him — he was available to take our calls and patiently answered all of our questions. His communication was excellent; he kept my parents and me in the loop every step of the way. Thanks to Mickey, my family and I felt a great sense of peace of mind throughout the process. We truly appreciate his professionalism and dedication, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and supportive lender!
Response from Owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me at Certainty Home Lending. I deeply respect your kind words and I am thrilled to hear about the peace of mind your family had in your home buying experience. It was a pleasure to work with your family!
The communication was outstanding. certainly Lending was always prompt in responding to our questions sometimes even on the weekends and keep us on the loop on our loan status, which significantly reduced my anxiety. The entire process, from pre approval to closing , was seamless and efficient.
JJose N.
Extremely professional and always kept us informed. Highly recommend.
Response from Owner
We are grateful for your trust in our professional service and keeping you informed throughout the process. Thank you for working with Mickey Hellman with Certainty!
Mickey did a great job working with us on our home loan. He took the time to help us get the best rate and loan structure that would work for us. He's always very responsive and proactive when working on tight timelines. I'd be happy to recommend him to any of my family or friends.
Response from Owner
We are pleased to hear about your positive experience with Mickey's responsiveness and expertise in securing your home loan.
Mickey Hellman was a pleasure to work with. He got us through a very quick escrow with no issues. He was polite, friendly, matter of fact and businesslike, all of which we greatly appreciated. Even after escrow closed Mickey was available to answer our questions. We would highly recommend working with Mickey at Certainty Home Lending!
Response from Owner
We're elated to hear about your positive experience working with Mickey Hellman at Certainty Home Lending! Thank you immensely for recommending him.
As a local realtor for over 20.years, I have worked with Mickey many times on both sides of the transaction. Mickey is a great communicator and is true to his word. Transactions run smoothly and stay on time.
Response from Owner
Thanks for your kind words, Lisa. We're honored to have the opportunity to work with you on transactions. Your feedback is important to us!
Hi, I was a first time buyer and I just wanted to let you know what a great experience it was working with Mickey and his team.. Of course I had a lot of questions ,Mickey never made me feel like any of my questions were dumb.. When I reached out to him, he always returned my calls or text messages In a timely manner . I highly recommend Mickey Hellman and his team at Certainty Home Lending .
Bob and Andrea Drake
Response from Owner
We are privileged to have provided you with a great experience. Thank you for choosing Mickey Hellman at Certainty Home Lending.
I am a Real Estate Broker here in the Orcutt/Santa Maria area and I highly recommend Mickey Hellman to people that need to get a home loan. He provides good, friendly service and is very reliable!
Response from Owner
We genuinely admire your recommendation, Randy. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Mickey Hellman made the whole process simple and smooth. He was always available and kept us in the loop during all phases. Highly recommend!
Response from Owner
We're privileged to have made the process simple and smooth for you. Thank you for sharing your experience with Mickey Hellman at Certainty Home Lending!
Mickey was great and super easy to work with. He picked up the phone at any time of the day and answered all the questions we had. We worked with him to buy two of our houses and would do it again!
Response from Owner
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure working with you on both of your house purchases! I sure Hope you and Jess enjoy your new home!
Mickey Hellman is one outstanding Loan Officer.
He has done many loans for me over the years.
Anyone can do an easy one. Its the problem loans where Mickeys years of knowledge and experience show brightly.
He is one amazing lender and also an amazing person.
Response from Owner
Thank you for your kind words about Mickey Hellman at Certainty Home Lending. As always yours and your client's satisfaction is my #1 priority!
Mickey and his team were great to work with. They provided info very quickly whenever we had questions and were very knowledgeable.
Response from Owner
We're overjoyed to hear about your great experience working with Mickey and the team at Certainty Home Lending. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Mickey
Mickey goes above and beyond for his clients. I would 100 percent recommending him to my friends and family.
Response from Owner
Hi Andy, thank you so much for your kind words and the 5-star rating. It's great to hear that you were satisfied with my service at Edge Home Finance. I always strive to go above and beyond to meet my clients' needs. Your recommendation to your friends and family means a lot to me. If there's anything more you need in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks again, Mickey Hellman.
As a first time home buyer, I was nervous and skeptical about several things. Mickey made the entire process seamless with his expertise and quick responses. He got us a better rate than we had initially anticipated and pulled some strings on the back end with underwriters to get things moving along and help meet our closing date. His hard work didn't go unnoticed and we're so glad we chose him to walk us through this experience. Thank you again, Mickey!
Response from Mickey Hellman, Mortgage Loan Originator
Hi Vanessa,
Reading your review truly put a smile on my face! I'm happy to hear that your first home buying experience was a positive one. That's precisely what I strive for - to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible. I'm glad I was able to help you secure a better rate and meet your closing date.
It was a pleasure assisting you and I'm here for any future needs or questions you may have. Also, thank you for choosing me and Edge Home Finance. We sincerely appreciate your trust!
Mickey Hellman
As a first time home buyer, I was nervous and skeptical about several things. Mickey made the entire process seamless with his expertise and quick responses. He got us a better rate than we had initially anticipated and pulled some strings on the back end with underwriters to get things moving along. His hard work didn't go unnoticed and we're so glad we chose him to walk us through this experience. Thank you again, Mickey!
Response from Owner
Hi Vanessa, I'm so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your first home buying process. It's always my aim to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible and I'm overjoyed to know that I was able to exceed your expectations, especially with the rate. Your kind words really make all the hard work worthwhile. Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need any assistance in the future, and thank you for choosing Edge Home Finance!
We had a great experience working with Mickey! His responsiveness and knowledge is top-notch. He made buying our first home as smooth and easy as possible. I highly recommend him!
Response from Owner
I'm thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience, Joe! It was a pleasure to assist you in purchasing your first home. Your kind words and high rating truly mean a lot to me. I aim to provide top-notch service and I'm glad I could make the process smooth and easy for you. Thank you for choosing Edge Home Finance and for your recommendations. Looking forward to potentially working with you in any future endeavors. Mickey Hellman
Mickey made himself available to us during and even outside of business hours and on weekends. He was patient and helpful through a complicated loan process. His expertise made the stressful process go as smooth as I could ever expect. We're thankful we reached out to him.
Response from Owner
Hey Jason, really appreciate your kind words and the star rating. It was a pleasure to assist you, even more so given the complexity of the loan process. I'm thrilled to hear that my expertise helped make things smoother for you. Remember, I'm here for any future financial needs you may have too. You reaching out truly made my day. Thanks again! - Mickey Hellman, Edge Home Finance.
Mickey's work ethic and professionalism exceeds expectations. He is very quick to respond and will answer any question you have making sure you understand. I recommend anyone looking for a lender to go through him.
Response from Owner
I'm overjoyed to hear of your positive experience, Joshua! It was a pleasure assisting you with your financing needs. Your words mean a lot, and it's feedback like yours that keeps me motivated. I pride myself in being available for questions and helping clients understand the process. Thank you for recommending me and remember, I'm always here if you need anything in the future.
Thrilled to hear of your positive experience, Andrew! It's always rewarding for me to know when my customers are happy with the service provided. Thank you for your endorsement and for allowing me to assist you with your financial needs at Edge Home Finance. Your five-star review is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to serving you in the future! - Mickey Hellman
Beyond amazing! When you need a home loan, Mickey Hellman is the only one to call. Smooth and easy, high speed perfection. Same day (within hours) loan pre-approval. When the loan type, address and amount changed, he got us a new pre-approval (within minutes). Simplified a complex process, cut underwriting red tape. Lightning fast, expedited a super short 21 day escrow to close in just 19 days (only 12 business days). Our hero!
Response from Owner
Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated! We are honored to have been able to assist you with your home loan needs. Thank you for choosing Mickey Hellman at Certainty Home Lending.
Mickey Hellman made refinancing a breeze! He jumped right in, made everything easy to understand, and kept me updated every step of the way. Super friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!
Response from Owner
Jacob, I'm thrilled to hear that your refinancing process was a breeze! It was my pleasure to keep things simple and straightforward for you. Your kind words and high rating mean a lot to me. I aim to provide a super friendly and efficient service just as you experienced. Thank you for recommending Edge Home Finance to others. Looking forward to assisting you in the future!
As first time home buyer, Mickey was there for my wife and I every step of the way in securing our loan. He was always available to take our calls day or night to answer our questions and offered detailed explanations. I highly recommend Mickey!
Response from Owner
Thank you so much, Matthew! It was truly a pleasure to be there for you and your wife during such an important journey. Your trust in my knowledge and ability is greatly appreciated. I'm glad you felt supported and that I was able to provide clarity for you both whenever you needed. If you ever have more questions in the future or need assistance with anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for the fantastic review!
The experience was exceptional, primarily because of Mickey’s unwavering support and guidance every step of the way. His dedication to helping me navigate through the process left a lasting impression.
His expertise and professionalism were evident in every interaction, and your willingness to patiently address all my concerns made me feel valued and supported. I truly believe that his commitment to customer satisfaction is what sets you apart.
Thanks to his assistance, I not only achieved my lending goals but also gained valuable insights that will undoubtedly benefit me in the future. His outstanding service has made this journey a pleasant and memorable one, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with someone as knowledgeable and dedicated as Mickey Hellman.
Response from Owner
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Edge Home Finance. It was an absolute pleasure guiding you through this process, Silvana, and I'm glad I could make it a smooth and memorable journey for you. I always strive to make each client feel valued and supported, and I'm glad I could assist you in not only achieving your lending goals but also providing you with insights for the future. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. It was a privilege to work with you, and I'm here for any future needs you might have.
Excellent service!! Able to find the right mortgage option, when other companies could not. Highly recommend!!
Response from Owner
Hi Carlos, I'm thrilled to hear that you had a 5-star experience with Edge Home Finance. It was a pleasure to find the right mortgage option for you, especially when other companies were unable to do so. Your recommendation means a lot to me. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
One of our worries behind buying a home from outside the area was that we wouldn’t be able to build a relationship with our mortgage broker. Mickey made sure that didn’t happen. He was very communicative with us and he made sure we always were aware of what was happening throughout the buying process.
Response from Owner
Thank you so much for the kind words and 5-star review, Raul! It was my absolute pleasure working with you. Communication is a top priority for me, so I'm thrilled to hear that I was able to keep you well-informed throughout the buying process. I'm so glad your experience with Edge Home Finance was positive. If you have any future mortgage needs, don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks again! - Mickey Hellman
