Sean Johnston

Oct 30, 2026

We had a great experience working with Sean Johnston on our home loan. He was always readily available to answer our questions, explained every detail, and made the paperwork so easy. He also helped us get a great rate. We’re very happy with the service we received and highly recommend Sean to anyone buying or refinancing a home. Thank you, Sean!

Sean and his team were fantastic. I had a fantastic experience working with Rate Their team was incredibly professional, responsive, and knowledgeable from start to finish. They completed the service and assisted me with getting the best loan and approved loan with exceptional quality, well within the estimated time. I highly recommend their service. Thank you so much keep up the amazing job.

Sean Johnston was exceptional

Our experience with Sean and the rest of the team at Guaranteed Rate were extremely responsive, helpful, and flexible with us in our journey to buy a house.

Very smooth process to apply for and process the loan. Excellent customer service and clear communication!

Sean Johnston, my lender, was a great help! He was super responsive, answered all of our questions and concerns, and worked hard to get us the best rates and final loan costs. I will recommend Sean to anyone that asks.

If you’re looking for a mortgage lender, you need Sean Johnston in your corner. For over a year, Sean patiently helped us run countless scenarios and numbers as we prepared for our home purchase. Throughout the entire process, he was consistently communicative, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable; always taking the time to answer every question we had. We were able to email, call and text. He always had the answer. What truly set Sean apart was his ability to perform under pressure. When unexpected issues arose at the last minute and it seemed like things could fall through , Sean pivoted immediately, adjusted our financing strategy, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to get everything underwritten and approved in record time. Against all odds, we still made our closing date, something we honestly didn’t think would happen. Sean made it happen. If you want a lender who is proactive, strategic, calm under pressure, and genuinely invested in his clients, Sean is the person you want in your corner. We are beyond grateful for everything he did for our family.

Sean was always very responsive and helped us with any questions we had. I appreciate Sean’s friendliness, professionalism and the experience as a whole, he made first time home buying a simple and easy process.

Apr 6, 2026

Sean was very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. Always available and willing to answer any and all questions. Highly recommend to anybody!

Apr 3, 2026

Sean is your pros pro, he had his clients clear to close in record time. I was super impressed working with him. Can't recommend him enough.

Sean and his team made the mortgage experience seamless for our first rental property. Everything was very transparent and it was refreshing to have a mortgage professional that is very responsive. Would definitely recommend!

Sean was great to work with. As a first time home buyer, he was very helpful and responsive, answering all of my questions and offering his advice and expertise when solicited. I look forward to remaining in touch and for his continued help as my lender.

Helpful, responsive, knowledgeable, kind

Jan 29, 2026

We had a great experience working with Sean! He was incredibly knowledgeable, always easy to reach, and took the time to explain everything clearly throughout the process. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone who wants a smooth and stress-free process.

Sean was very helpful! He was great at answering all of our questions and did a great job of guiding us through the loan process for our first home!

I had an outstanding experience working with Sean Johnston and his team at Guaranteed Rate for my VA IRRRL refinance. They took incredible care of me from start to finish and were able to secure a full 2% lower interest rate, which made a huge difference. The entire process was quick, easy, and stress-free. Sean and his team were professional, responsive, and clearly knew VA loans inside and out. Communication was excellent, and everything was handled efficiently with no surprises. If you’re a veteran looking to refinance—or anyone looking for a smooth mortgage experience—I highly recommend Sean Johnston and Guaranteed Rate. 🇺🇸🏡🔥

Sean was available 24/7 and was always able to answer our questions and we really felt like he cared for us and met every need. He made the process less stressful and we would trust him again if we had to buy another house.

Sean was a pleasure to work with, super responsive and understood our mortgage and underwriting needs exactly.

Aug 9, 2025

My experience with Sean as my mortgage loan advisor was exceptional. In a highly competitive market, he guided us with confidence and clarity. Sean was always punctual, professional, and detail oriented, making the entire process seamless and far less stressful. He responded quickly to my questions and often went the extra mile providing documents and assistance even during evenings and weekends. Thanks to his commitment and expertise, what could have been a daunting process felt smooth and well managed. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone in need of a mortgage advisor.

Sean and Ryan were terrific -- responsive, efficient, and effective. Amazing mortgage experience! Even though we had some uncommon complexity Sean navigated us through it all. Thank you!

Your assistance was really appreciated since we didn’t have any idea where to start and you help us from beginning to end.

Sean Johntson did an excellent job with communication throughout the process

Sean Johnston was outstanding throughout the entire process! He was incredibly personable, easy to talk to, and genuinely cared about making sure I understood every step. What stood out the most was his dedication—he consistently went above and beyond, even responding to my questions outside of regular business hours. His professionalism, patience, and attention to detail made the experience smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend working with Sean!

everything went so smoothly and process was very flexible to meet our needs

Mar 6, 2025

We had a great experience working with Sean on the purchase of our first home! Sean was great at helping us navigate the home buying process, ensuring that we understood every document that we would be signing and encouraged us to ask questions! We really appreciate the time he took to help us through this process. We would highly recommend using Sean!!

Feb 6, 2025

We could not recommend Sean enough! My wife and I are first time home buyers and Sean made the process less intimidating, understandable, and easy. Whenever we had a question, Sean was quick to hop on a call and give us a clear explanation. We definitely suggest using Sean for your mortgage/lending needs!

Jan 30, 2025

Sean was fantastic to work with! He made the loan process smooth and stress-free, answering all my questions with clarity and professionalism. His responsiveness and expertise ensured everything moved quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended!

Jan 13, 2025

Sean was a miracle worker in getting our loan approved on a somewhat absurd timeline. He is very responsive and well informed. Highly recommend.

Jan 13, 2025

I switched my original lender out for Sean Johnston in the middle of my home buying process because I was skeptical that the first lender was really looking out for my best interests. Sean went the extra mile for me at every step and it was him who was calling me every day to make sure I was on track to make my closing date, not the other way around! His level of service is exceptional and we easily made the closing date after my original lender told me that if I switched from him it would never happen! How much do I recommend Sean? A billion percent!

Jan 13, 2025

We had an outstanding experience working with Sean as our mortgage loan advisor. Sean helped us navigate a highly competitive market with ease. He was consistently timely, professional, and thorough, ensuring every step of the process was smooth and stress-free. Sean promptly answered all our questions and went above and beyond, often providing documents and support even on nights and weekends. His dedication and expertise made a challenging process much more manageable. Highly recommend!

Jan 13, 2025

Sean was wonderful. He helped us through each step of the process, and coordinated the things he could through our real estate agent. This was extremely helpful since we do not live in Alexandria. He arranged and coordinated a virtual closing. The process was smooth with Sean. I highly recommend him.

Jan 13, 2025

I worked with Sean to purchase my first home. He made the process super simple, was super easy to work with, and knocked everything out in a very timely manner. Plus, is available on quick notice and happy to answer any naive questions. Definitely would recommend him to any first time or experienced buyer!

Jan 13, 2025

Sean and his team provided an excellent level of service and were the easiest people to work with during the whole process of homebuying.

Sep 30, 2024

Working with Sean during my first home buying loan process was a pleasant experience! He is your local friendly knowledgeable loan officer and very responsive with any questions you may have ! I appreciate him for his business and give my high recommendations!!

Jun 24, 2024

SO glad we used Sean and Homeside for our mortgage! Sean worked with my wife and I to get the best rate possible for the amount we needed to borrow. He is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable and he gave us great advice every step of the way from preapproval to close. Every time we put in an offer, he put together a pre-approval letter that we could submit based on the specific home. The Homeside app and process are incredibly smooth; I completed everything for a preapproval in 30 minutes. Huge thanks to Sean and Homeside for making homeownership possible for my family!

May 9, 2024

Sean was incredibly responsive and very helpful throughout our entire home buying process. Every time we had a question or needed guidance, he was detailed, solution-oriented and always executed with a positive attitude. He is a consummate professional and a great resource, thanks Sean!

May 2, 2024

My wife and I bought our first home with Sean's help and we could not have been more pleased with his service! We admittedly did not know a lot about home mortgage loans but Sean patiently guided us through the whole process, answering any and all dumb questions we may have had. He was always very cordial and super responsive whenever we texted or called him about something and walked us through many estimates and different scenarios regarding our loan. In a competitive housing market, it's always important to have someone reliable like Sean who was able to quickly and efficiently get everything done in time for us to close on our new home! Definitely recommend working with Sean for your mortgage loan needs!

Apr 10, 2024

Sean has been great throughout the home buying process. I wouldn't want any other loan officer handling my mortgage. He is always on top of things and explains everything throughout the process.

Oct 13, 2023

My recent experience working with Sean for my son’s mortgage was truly exceptional. Sean is undeniably the top choice in the area. Sean’s patience and availability have been outstanding. His dedication to answering my questions and being accessible when I needed assistance made the experience easy. I highly recommend him for his reliable and costumer- focused service.

Oct 9, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of working with Sean for my mortgage needs, and I can't recommend him enough. Not only is he the best in the DMV, but his exceptional communication set him apart. It worth to mention that he holds the distinction of being the fastest to close on a house in the region. For anyone eager to secure their dream home quick, seamlessly, and with utmost professionalism, look no further. Top-notch service all the way!

Jul 7, 2023

My husband and I have worked with Sean twice now and each time Sean made the process smooth. Not only is he professional, but he is kind and thorough. No matter how many questions we had, Sean was happy to answer and he ensured we got the best deal possible. Thank you Sean for the excellent service and I promise in 5+ years we will be back again!

Jun 11, 2023

Sean is amazing! He helped us with the loan for our first house. He was so patient and answered all the questions we had. He always took the time to check in through out the whole process and make sure we understood everything going on! Would highly recommend Sean to family & friends!

Nov 22, 2022

Sean was extremely kind, patient and responsive throughout the process of purchasing our first home. We would have been lost without his step-by-step guidance, especially during such a volatile time in the market. He was truly amazing and we would recommend him for anyone purchasing their first home, or any home!

Oct 6, 2022

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Aug 18, 2022

Very professional and efficient Loan Officer. Any question or concern I had Sean was quick to respond. Highly recommended!

Aug 9, 2022

Great experience from start to the end. He Sean was always available to answer any emerging questions and helps us throughout the process.

Jul 14, 2022

Excellent service. Sean is real pro, understands any situation and will make it happen. Very organized process and approach. Highly recommend him and his team. Thank You

May 6, 2022

Sean was wonderful to work with, timely in response and communication, and worked to make sure I knew all of my options. I was a first time home buyer and he helped explain the process. As I needed some cash for renovations and my down payment, he walked me through the different options, how mortgage insurance would factor in, long-term affects of each plan, etc. I would highly recommend him and work with him again in the future!

Apr 27, 2022

Sean helped me refinance my home with a cash out to buy out my ex-husband. I was a newbie to all of this and felt overwhelmed by it all. Sean was so patient with me via many texts, phone calls, and even assisted in scanning documents for me as well. He went so far above and beyond to make sure that I got the lowest interest rate I could and that my experience with the whole process went smoothly. Hands down he is the BEST at what he does! Not only will you be provided excellent service with Sean but you will come away knowing that he's just a good human being and he cares.

Apr 11, 2022

Sean is the best Loan Officer I have ever dealt with, and is essentially the easy button of mortgages. Whether it is a new purchase or a refinance: he couldn’t make any more pain or hassle free. A transparent and awesome person to work with through the oft intense process.