Testimonials    

John Burley    

"Mr. Burley has explained the process to me and my wife with the upmost and honest professionalism. I will recommend him to every person I know who is in need of financing."
David and Audrey Hollingsworth-- North Potomac, MD

"Thank you so very much for all of your help in securing our loan for our new home here in Fruitland. You were organized & thorough & professional, as well as kind which made all of the difference in our interactions with you. We put our trust in you and you most definitely came through for us. Thank you for your patience as well as treating us as people rather than just home loan customers. You stand above the rest, John Burley! Our hats off to you!!"
Larry and Lisa Johnston-- Fruitland, Maryland

"John has always explained things very well. He will go over it & over it if you are having trouble understanding any part of the loan process. We look to John to provide us with honest & reliable information & have never been disappointed. He is always our 1st choice, if we need loan help."
Anthony and Holly Waisanen-- Springfield, Virginia

"John Burley Sr. had been a long term Agent for me & his services have been very good. I have grown to trust him a lot over the years, and I like his sense of humor a lot. That makes him an excellent business person. He makes the customer comfortable."
Linda Thomas-- Bowie, MD

"John has helped us with several loans over the past few yers and we have always been very pleased.  Would not go anywhere else for mortgage financing."
Margeret and Richard Ellis-- Delaplane, Virginia

"John has been a pleasure to work with...very knowledgeable.  Responsive and quick to return calls."
Jim and Agnes Anglemyer-- Fulton, Maryland

"Highly professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Always looking out for my best interests."
Robert & Suzanne Burrows-- Washington, D.C.

"It was a pleasure to work with John Burley and his staff at Choice Finance. Mr. Burley was responsive to all questions, dependable and reliable in accomplishing the task at hand. I was most impressed with the turnaround and how quickly the settlement date was scheduled."
Deron and Sheryl Meador-- Monrovia, Maryland

"We thought Jon Burley was very friendly and knowledgeable. He explained everything thoroughly and always called us back promptly, even after hours. We are very happy with Choice Finance... We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Choice/John Burley to others."
Erin and Robert Tacheny-- Thurmont, Maryland

"Working with John Burley was pleasant & informative. He explains the process clearly & is very straight forward. This was important to me since I was a first time home buyer."
Robert Guise

"John was prompt, professional, and courteous. He was patient and thorough answering all of my questions. He kept the ball rolling and the process was completed in the time frame promised. There were absolutely no surprises at settlement. An excellent job!"
Anthony Durkin

"John Burley was positively excellent! This was the 2nd time we have refinanced through Choice Finance and will certainly do so again in the future."
Robert & Nancy Nelson

"John's background, knowledge, respect and promptness made the entire process relaxed. Choice Finance is lucky to have John. Thanks to Choice Finance and John!"
Christopher Albin

"From the moment John called me I felt a sense of honesty. I was nervous about working with someone based on past experiences, but John was honest with me, informative, and he allowed me to ask the most minute questions, and he answered them where I could understand. I trust what he tells me, and feel excited about my future goals. I also had the pleasure of working w/ Sillo, she was very helpful, a very helpful and pleasant group of people."
Lissa Hick

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"Brent's knowledge of products and customer service ability made our loan acquisition process as smooth as it could be. He was attentive to our needs and explained everything so we could understand." 
Jason and Lindsay Silverberg-- Gaithersburg, MD

"Definitely made me feel confident that I was working with a great company/ great business person who knew his product." 
Joy Lerner-- North Potomac, Maryland

"My experience working with Brent was a pleasure. He was completely upfront about the costs and whether the deal made sense financially. In fact, when I explained my situation, he advised me not to refinance unless the current terms improved even though it cost him business. When he later contacted me about a better deal, I jumped at it because he had earned my trust."  Full testimonial
Brett & Nina S.-- Washington, D.C.

"Thanks very much for explanation, presentation, & follow-up making it easy for me."
Francis Bruno-- Hyattsville, Maryland

"Brent is a very nice person. Brent is honest, very reliable and he is very concerned about his customers. I think he goes above and beyond his duties. I am very proud to recommend Brent to anyone."
Russell Randolph and Mary Turner-- Hyattsville, Maryland

"I can honestly say Brent Mendelson made my first home buying experience a very pleasant one. From our first conversation he explained each and every option that was available to me and I never felt pressured into any decision. My phone calls were handled in a professional and timely manner. All in all I really couldn't imagine my home buying process being any easier. Even now that the deal is done I would still feel 100% comfortable calling Brent with any questions. He extended his expertise beyond the scope of the business deal and I look forward to contacting Brent for my next home purchase. Thanks for everything Brent!! "
Conrad W. Rochester, Jr.-- Centreville, Maryland

"I really appreciate everything Brent did for me to refinance my mortgage. He was pleasant to work with especially after having a bad experience the first time I refinanced my loan. After shopping around for loan rates Brent offered the best rate in the area. I picked Brent not only for his competitive rate but also for his can-do attitude. He was very friendly and courteous throughout the process. I am very happy & satisfied with the outcome. I would definitely use him again..thanks for everything you did."
Kimberly Carter-- Germantown, Maryland

"In a truely insane process, Brent was the most helpful person a first-time buyer could have hoped for.  My purchase of a rowhome in Baltimore City that needed renovation turned into an adventure that would scare most buyers out of the market for good.  Brent navigated me through all phases of the process well beyond what I would have expected from my mortgage broker, and acted positively on my behalf when the process met some very unexpected hurdles.  He'll be the first and only recommendation I have to any friends or family looking to finance their purchase of a home in the Baltimore/Washington area." "
Gregory Bednarski -- Baltimore, Maryland

"The Best! Simply, the Best"
Jay Hepner-- Gaithersburg, Maryland

"After comparing with over 10 lenders and brokers, I settled on Brent Mendelson and Choice Finance based on the outstanding interest rate and closing fees.  There were several examples during the closing process where we almost ran into snags, but Brent went out of his way to negotiate with all parties to ensure that there were no problems."
Jason Benkoski-- Ellicott City, Maryland

"Brent Mendelson is the best thing since sliced bread in my opinion. Brent did in just a few short days what no other Lenders could do in 3 1/2 weeks.  Mr. Mendelson was very polite, very professional and kind enough to work on my loan as soon as he returned from his honeymoon. For fast and exact, top of the notch service, Brent Mendelson is the person to have on your side. I would recommend Brent Mendelson to anyone that is seeking a professional loan officer that knows his stuff inside and out."
Nardyne Jefferies-- Washington, D.C.

" Mr. Mendelson is very professional.  It was a joy doing business with him."
Zulema Bolton-- Montgomery Village, Maryland

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Mark Zaidan  

"Mark was knowledgeable & professional. Most of all he was kind and responsive. He really helped us along every step of our first home purchase."
Matthew Kelly and Rachel Martin-- Washington, D.C.

"Mark is a true professional! He returned my numerous calls and hundreds of emails immediately and his explanations were always thorough and clear. I am a high-maintenance client, Mark never made me feel that way. GIVE HIM A BONUS!!!"
Deirdre Messier-- Washington, D.C.

"I will recommend Mark Zaidan to my family and friends."
Pamela Boe- Dickerson, Maryland

“Mark took very good care of us.”
Alicia Baiocchi & Erik Espinoza– Gaithersburg, MD

“Mark was fantastic to work with. He offered careful and concise explanations for all questions we posed to him. He was very perceptive to our concerns and needs and helped us obtain the right loan package for the purchase of our first home.  We will certainly call Mark for our next loan and we will not hesitate to recommend him to our family and friends!”
Dr. Erin and Dr. Edward Ramos– Rockville, MD

“Mark Zaidan is a professional in every sense of the word.  He is extremely personable, asks the right questions, possesses an expert knowledge of the lending process and not only did he come to our house to process paperwork, but also had the lending institution’s representative come when we executed the loan.

We have not only obtained a loan that meets our financial needs, more importantly, we have made a friend.  We have already referred people to Mark, and will continue to do so.  If we had a need for another loan, we would not hesitate to contact Mark.”
Rich Hoffheins and Katherine Wise– Kensington, MD

"Mark did a great job.  I will recommend him to my family and friends."
Walter and Katherine Weaver–  Potomac, Maryland

"Mark is outstanding- an excellent loan officer and a great person to work with. I would definitely recommend him to friends."
A happy customer (wishes to remain anonymous)-- North Bethesda, MD

"Mark is an excellent loan officer. He came up w/several options to satisfy my requirements and explained the benefits of each option. His service is flawless!"
Abhay Manglik-- Kensington, Maryland

"It has been a pleasure working with you."
G.P.-- Washington, D.C.

"Mark was great to work with. He made the process as easy as possible and was the best person we could have worked with."
Dr. Colin Bear and Dr. Kelly Bear-- Silver Spring

"Mark was extremely efficient and helpful with the loan process. He changed the terms as my needs changed and he provided me with a great rate with no points."
Pat Kilcoyne-- Silver Spring, Maryland

"Knowledgeable, thorough, and courteous. Works with a customer first attitude. Mark was quick to get us claification about our HELOC product and made himself available to personally guide us through the process."
Anne Boyle and William Santry-- Silver Spring, MD

"Mr. Zaidan accomodated our schedules and responded professionally to all our questions and concerns. We are pleased we chose Mark through our Realtor's referral. Thank you, Mark."
Linda and Frank Ritzenberg-- Reston, Virginia

"Working with Mark was a happy experience. I will recommend Mark to everyone."
Jane Chapman-- Chevy Chase, Maryland

"Mark was very courteous and professional, providing clear explanations of the terms and conditions of all of the paperwork. He was patient and made certain that our interests were protected during the whole process. All actions requiring his followup and intervention were handled. We are quite pleased with his performance, and the overall experience."
Harry Guey-Lee and Lily Lee-- Silver Spring, Maryland

"Mark was an outstanding Officer. I valued his help greatly."
Dr. Jason and Amanda Higginson-- Chevy Chase | D.C.

"Very helpful! Two transactions- very time sensitive and Mark executed them in a very short time frame."
Christian Moran-- Washington, D.C.

"Very personable, caring and he knows his business and this locale very well. Mark took the time to come out to my work and explained the whole process. He made concerted efforts to keep the rate down and fees to a minimum. He is a bright, intelligent, customer-oriented mortgage professional offering great service and rates."
Raymond Ng-- North Potomac

"I met Mark at a settlement he did for one of my buyers. His composure was always patient and professional! It was then that Mark made me aware of the equity line offer. He proceeded to follow up w/me on email & two weeks later we were signing papers. It's a great deal & working with Mark was a pleasure! I plan on referring hiim to my clients. I am a Realtor w/ W.C. and A.N. Miller."
Andrea Gaus of W.C. and A.N. Miller Realtors

"The combination of the best loan rates and the professional , courteous service from Mark are the reasons we chose Choice.  We loved that Mark was attentive and followed through in answering our questions."
Sean Dillon and Laura Liefer-- Silver Spring, Maryland

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Bob Kearns  

"Very responsive, even when he wasn't at the office."
David and Helen Horner-- Fredericksburg, VA

"Bob was very quick to respond to our inquiry and helpful through the entire process."
Beverly and John Clingan-- Mount Airy, Maryland

"Bob was helpful, courteous and prompt with all the dealings we had.  I would recommend him."
Karen Johnston and Edgar Garrison-- Stafford, Virginia

"It was a very positive experience overall.  I have since recommended friends to Bob and have been told he is still extremely responsive, personable and explains the process/programs thoroughly."
Amy Brereton-- Rockville, Maryland

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Scott Rubin  

"Great Guy!!  Very professional!  The whole process was very smooth.  Scott was very knowledgable and knew what he was talking about.  Scott answered all my questions with ease.  I am not an easy guy to work with but Scott handled it like a pro!!"
Matthew Rothman-- Bethesda, Maryland

"Scott was great at explaining all the details to me.  He was always prompt at returning my phone calls.  I have refinanced with different companies in the past and never was as quick and pleasant as this time.  It was very convenient for me as Scott and Settlement One came to me.  I will refer Scott to all my friends and family."
Karen and Michael Sweeney-- Edgewater, Maryland

"Just a really great job and a wonderful attitude!"
Melvyn Estrin-- Silver Spring, Maryland

"Scott knew I was first time homebuyer and went out of his way to make me feel at ease about both the process and expressing my thoughts about financial matters. He was willing to give advise even on matters unrelated to his business and that personal touch made a huge difference."
Harrel E. Conner Jr.

"Scott and Choice Finance were extremely helpful and informative in our refinancing. Excellent Service!"
Michele LaFreniere & Robert G. Dixon

"Scott was extremely helpful in finding the program that would best suit my needs. He is very thorough and I am glad for Fran's recommendation to utilize Choice Finance and Scott Rubin."

Lori Barrack
"I have used Scott in the past and was very pleased with him as I was with this loan. He is outstanding at explaining all options and sticks with you at every step of the process. Both my real estate agent and attorney for closing praised Scott. He makes everyone feel confident that the job will get done."
Todd Geraci

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Sandra Botelho  

"Sandra was very helpful & attentive to our needs. We would recommend her to anyone who desires to have a good experience when buying, selling or refinancing real estate. Thank you Sandra."
John and Maria Coleman-- Kensington, MD

"We were first-time home buyers, and we had gone through two other finance companies but they were not true on their words to provide the financing we needed nor were they thorough. Sandra was very patient with us, moving us through every process and explaining everything very well. We got the mortgage despite the peculiarity of our case.. at no stress to us and within the shortest time frame. Sandra is a gem and the best!"
Comfort and Iretomiwa Olatunji -- Frederick, MD

"Sandra did an excellent job for us overall. She responded to our queries on time. I will recommend her highly to my friends and colleagues."
Lamin Leigh & Mariama Semega-Janneh -- Bethesda, Maryland

"Sandra has the ability to deal w/the client in a very special way.  She sure can make the client feel secure and comfortable.  We will recommend her to all of our friends.  She does an excellent job!"
Armando Toledo-- Silver Spring , Maryland

"She was very helpful and gave to us a very good explanation of the loan process."
Marcelo Goncalves-- Derwood, Maryland

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Lorena Carroll

"Very professional, friendly personality..the company was very good."
Maria O. Cruz-- Brentwood, MD

"Mrs. Lorena Carroll did an excellent job with helping us on this loan. She did a great job explaining our payment options, and everything else.. "
Andres Aquino & Maria Cuevas-Rosario-- Deltona, Florida

Derrick Eleazer

"Derrick used his advanced knowledge in the field and made my wife and myself comfortable to use Choice Finance to refinance our home."
Tyrone and Nicolla Shoulders-- Baltimore, MD

"Derrick was very helpful explaining the loan process and was prompt with returning all calls. In addition he was always available even after business hours! I truly felt comfortable that Derrick had my best interest in mind."
Tara Gee

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