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I have nothing but good things to say about Max.

07/11/2014 by Anne L.
Location: Austin, Texas

I have nothing but good things to say about Max. all the fees and how long it would take to close on my home. I had a good experience with them and would use them again.

Max did an outstanding job!

05/03/2012 by Sara W.
Location: Georgetown, Texas

We were shopping two other companies to help us with our refinance and after reading the reviews, I decided maybe third one’s the charm…and I was right! Max and his team were great to work with from day one. I sent an email telling Max the two deals I had on the table and wanted to know what he could do for us. I filled out the application and the number crunching began. The whole process was seamless from the beginning. Phone calls and emails were always promptly returned. Max was present at closing which made it smooth as butter!

5 Stars

07/30/2019 by Frankie R.
Location: Buda, TX

Our very experienced Realtor suggested Max Leaman and their team was very prompt, professional and were very accommodating to my wife and I with the purchase of our first home. Thank you so much!

I would definitely recommend Amanda Stewart to anyone searching for a loan provider.

09/12/2023 by Aaron L.
Location: Austin, TX

After a bad experience with another loan provider, I decided to go with Leaman team’s Amanda Stewart based on my agent’s recommendation. Amanda’s attention to detail, timely responses and guidance were very appreciated and really kept the stress low on the finance side during my search. I always felt 100% confident that I was receiving accurate information and estimates when making offers. Amanda always responded very quickly and with exactly the information I needed. Once under contract, I was very happy with how smoothly the closing process went.

This was a very professional, friendly, caring team!

09/02/2014 by J.H.
Location: Round Rock, Texas

We had some issues from coming from out-of-state, and Jori Stern put us completely at ease, and calmed my fears! They had all of our documents ready to go for the closing, days in advance, and we felt completely confident in their ability to get the job done correctly and efficiently!

I’ve been in my house now for about 6 months — and couldn’t have done it without Max Leaman and team.

01/21/2014 by Jonathan C.
Location: Austin, TX

I started out thinking I was going to be a smart buyer and use one of those “online” mortgage brokers to find a good deal and process the home loan on my first ever home purchase.

Wow was that a mistake.

The other guys (whose name rhymes with “Frickin”) were really just low-rent sales people. When I had legitimate questions about my situation and my proposed loan they were slow to get back to me and didn’t give me straight answers.

Then I found Max Leaman.

Max’s team is second to none. Right after my first email conversation with a member of his team I felt more comfortable, and more like a person than with any other banks I’d spoken with.

I pretty much immediately filled out all of their prequalification items and had decided even before they gave me the rate that I was going to use them. The loan officer even identified something on my credit which HAD to be resolved prior to closing any loan — no one else had even mentioned this, and Max’s team pointed it out and provided advice on how to clear it up before I was ever obligated to do business with them.

Once I found my dream-home I promptly called the Leaman team and told them to get cranking on processing my loan — and crank they did! We closed in 30 days, and remember I’m a first time home buyer with an FHA loan and questionable previous credit. They made it happen!

Throughout the entire process I was kept informed, updated, and in-the-loop.

I really couldn’t ask for more out of a loan officer and I can’t recommend Max Leaman and team highly enough.

We contacted Prime Lending initially re: refinancing our home. We ended up moving and needed a new loan for a house.

04/29/2013 by T.T.
Location: Houston, TX

Jori Stern is our contact and lending agent and she is outstanding. She worked with us and matched a lower interest rate with no points. We highly recommend working with Jori for any home financing or refinancing needs.

Jori Stern is outstanding. Great service and compatible interest rates.

Working with Max and his team was a wonderful experience.

01/23/2014 by Crystal S.
Location: Austin, Texas

As first time home buyers, we were in need of someone who would hold our hands through this process, making sure that we were up to date and informed. Max exceeded this, checking in with us, answering my many questions and making sure all of our paperwork was completed and accurate. He made the lending process the most pleasant aspect of buying our first home.

Had a wonderful experience with Leaman group (I worked with Jori).

12/05/2013 by Lilya Y.
Location: Austin

All my concerns and questions were promptly answered and she definitely made my purchase quick and easy. Even after my closing, she was very helpful. I would recommend them to anyone.

Financed the purchase of a primary residence (approx. $100K purchase price) in Garland, TX.

12/28/2012 by C.S.
Location: Garland, TX

Although I have a bias in favor of local companies, I included Max Leamon as one of the companies I asked for quotes.

From first contact to wrapping up loose ends after closing, Max Leamon in Austin managed our application and financing process without missing a step. I had intended to do business with another broker, and was simply getting other quotes on rates, etc., as a matter of good business.

Although PL-Leamon is located in Austin (we are in Garland), we quickly established an excellent working relationship via phone and email. outstanding communicators — I’ve never before experienced the level of communication they maintained, keeping me informed, answering questions — it’s all been prompt, clear, accurate, personable.
The entire process moved forward quickly, without a single delay, miscommunication, or unpleasant surprise. Not only did they meet all promised deadlines, but in some cases, they exceeded them. When the inevitable minor hitches came up (e.g., an address missing for a former mortgage, an unconventional survey), they called immediately and worked with me to solve the problems in the most efficient way possible.
Don’t mistake this company as a mortgage mill, however. They are thorough and professional — you and the property have to truly qualify, which is (as we all know) in everyone’s best interests.

I am always glad to share “con’s” in reviews, but this transaction was all “pro’s.” As for do’s and dont’s — I’d just say DO give Max Leaman a chance to tell you what they can do for you and compare it with others you are considering; if you go with them, for the best result, be prepared to be a good team member — be responsive in getting accurate info and documents to them when they ask and keep the communication open.
I will probably always get more than one quote when financing property, but will be at the top of the shortlist of possibilities, and I’d expect them to get my business every time, after this experience.