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I was referred to Amy a couple of years ago when we purchased a condo in Austin as our primary residence.
She held our hand through the whole process and even gave us some suggestions as to how to lower our costs. We were trying to close before a majore holiday and Amy “rushed” our application through underwriting. Thanks Amy.
In April of 2012 we decided to purchase a foreclosure as an investment. Once again Amy came to our rescue. She crunched the numbers and made it happen without any pain. Quick response and honest evaluation of financial goals.
We are looking at purchasing another real estate investment opportunity and I assure you that we will call Amy.
She is the best.
Max is awesome. He loves cookies. Oh, you want to know more?
From the moment I called, he put me at ease. Buying a house is a really big deal, especially the first time. Max explained everything to us, worked with our crazy schedules, and communicates like nobody’s business. He is always prompt with replies to emails, voice mails, etc. When he gives you his cell phone number and says “Don’t be afraid to use it,” he means it. He got us a pre-qualification letter on a Saturday, y’all!
It’s true, Max is so friendly you’d want to hang out over a pint of beer. He’s also very professional. I never had any doubt that the job was getting done. Max is even there for the closing, which I hear is unheard of! Unfortunately for us, our closing got pushed back HOURS later and no one told Max, so he wasted a trip. Was he mad? Nope. He was just happy we got to close later that day. The ladies in Max’s office are wonderful as well. The whole office is incredible, and the next time we buy a house, we’ll put him back on speed dial. The best thing is that even though we’re all moved in, I bet I could call and ask Max a stupid question and he would be as sweet and helpful as ever.
I don’t think I could give anyone else a more enthusiastic recommendation (except maybe my realtor, who works with Max pretty often)!
Max did an outstanding job!
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!
The reviews I read lead me to this team.
The rave reviews could not have been more spot on. Amy was so professional and easy to work with. They made our refinance process seamless and the closing painless. Would use them again in a hearbeat!
Max, Amy and the team handled a refinance of my mortgage. I saw all the positive reviews and decided to give them a try and I am very glad I did.
Their fees were lower than the other two estimates I received and the service, mainly from Amy, was outstanding. They made the process as streamlined as possible and were proactive in communication and timing to ensure a painless closing. No surprises, no hidden fees. They were very straightforward and efficient. I have closed on numerous mortgages and refi's and this was by far the best ever. They are a professional, no-nonsense team that does what they say and on time and at a reasonable cost. Their office is in Austin and I live in Houston and there was no problem in handling this from a distance as we closed at the title company's office in the Galleria area.
This was a totally painless process with no problems or surprises. Amy handled the paperwork requests very well and handled the rate lock and timing of closing to meet my needs. The title company handled the closing papers well with no glitches. Their fees were substantially less than the two other estimates I received and I couldn't be happier with the process.
Wow, Max blew us away!
My hubs and I bought a downtown condo in Austin, and we thought it would be a nightmare, since we were new to the state and it was our very first home purchase. But Max helped make it a pleasant, easy, stress-free experience.
We closed our deal in just under four weeks. Everything went according to plan when he said it would, as he said it would. No hidden fees or “gotchas” throughout the process. He was available right away (called us back the same day of our initial inquiry) and prompt to respond to all questions in the weeks that followed. In this market we heard nothing but problems about getting loans, but our experience was the opposite. Seriously, if you’re nervous about buying a home or have had a bad experience with a loan officer (or even if you haven’t!), give Max a try. He’ll help you buy your digs fast and without a hitch!
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Great Experience. After wasting over a month with United Lending we went to Max based on the other Google reviews.
He lived up to the hype. Everything went smooth AND we closed early. Unlike United Lending he knew exactly what was needed to get underwriter approval, and there were not any surprises. United Lending put us through the ringer making sunshine promises the entire time, only to pull the rug out on the day before our scheduled closing. It totally stressed us out and we almost lost the house completely even though we knew that we were well qualified and shouldn’t be having these problems. Then we switched to Max and our problems were over. Max even took the time to talk to the sellers to put their minds at ease. We love our new home. Max is the man and I highly recommend him.
We were referred to Max by our realtor Paul Reddam.
This being our first home buying experience, we wanted to shop around lenders to see what was available. Max and his team were very responsive and helpful throughout the process, as well as open to reviewing the other offers we received throughout the process. Max was always quick to respond and thoroughly explain the various line item costs and differences between all the quotes we received. At the end of the day, Max’s offer couldn’t be beat and his professional and timely service were also major plusses. Max was also helpful during the closing to further explain all the nuances that come with purchasing a home. I would definitely recommend him and his team.
I used Max to get a $250,000 15-year fixed rate mortgage
I used Max after running into problems with the brokerage house that I have all my investments at. I was pretty mind-boggled that the company that bank with and have all my assets with and has a decades long track record with me was not able to do business with me!I contacted Max and told home what my situation was. It’s a bit tricky, as I have mostly income from disability insurance and investments and I still own a house jointly with my former wife. I’m used to having to provide a lot of documentation and history because of my circumstances.I found Max to be extraordinarily responsive to questions and requests I had. I made sure I got him everything he asked for quickly and he worked to find an underwriter. In the end everything went off as planned, with a bit of a bonus surprise that my rate dropped on the last possible day it needed to be locked in. I will certainly go back to Max for future business and I have already recommended him to others for their mortgage needs.
Max is The Best…by far!
My home buying situation was complicated by the fact I was getting a divorce about the same time as trying to buy a house. Timing was everything since I needed the divorce final before I could close. Max and his staff did the work all on the assumption the divorce would be finalized by a certain date with a subsequent closing within 4 days. So when the divorce was delayed by the county to the Friday after my scheduled closing, I thought this was going to cost me my house, earnest money and/or a higher interest rate. Somehow Max pulled it through….new closing date, prepared new paperwork and same interest rate. Very impressed with this guy!
After starting the loan process with another lender, his fees were way higher than originally quoted (by a lot)…in a panic…
I read the great reviews on yelp for Max, and gave him a call as I had only 30 days to close. I felt at ease the minute I talked to him, he stayed late and answered all my questions. Max got our loan closed and time, and was smooth sailing to closing. Being in the real estate industry in another state, coming here and not knowing who to trust….I am glad we went with Max. I can’t give him enough accolades…look no further…call Max Leaman.
Mortgage Broker for house, condo, and investment condo.
Max Leaman and his team at Primelending provide a great experience for getting a mortgage and I highly recommend them. I have gotten three mortgages through them, and as of the last one I even stopped getting competitive bids because Maxs GFE was always the best. They have the best rates, are highly responsive, but best of all they are fast and can keep to a tight closing schedule.
My first experience with them I had three GFE\’s including one from my credit union. Of those three, Max had the best closing costs and was also the only of the three who could directly answer a question I had on FHA loans. He committed to a tight schedule and made it happen, even adjusting earlier because of a holiday.
My second experience was a refinance for a small house. Even though the loan amount was small, I got the same professional service and, best of all, speed. My third experience was an investment condo and it was the same great experience.
I would be suspect of the legitimacy of anyone getting this many stellar reviews except that we just closed on our dream home
Max/Prime Lending made it all possible. We actually were fortunate enough to have several mortgage lender options that had competitive terms but are very happy with our decision to use Max and Prime Lending.
Max immediately responded to our inquiries throughout the entire process; notified us when it was a good time to lock our interest rate; called us to notify us when the rates dropped so we could take advantage of a lower rate;and was present during our closing to answer any questions. He is an easy person to work with and made the otherwise stressful occasion of purchasing a home seamless.
I recently closed my home with Max leanman and I should frankly say he is top notch.
He answered all my emails and calls promptly . His closing costs was the cheapest. He has a option to float down your rate 20 days before closing but unfortunately I couldn’t get it to float down. Overall he is very easy to deal with and I would definitely recommend him to my friends.
We purchased a condo in Austin and our realtor (who was also FANTASTIC – Brendan Doherty at RealtyAustin) recommended Max for our loan.
He handled our loan from start to finish.
Max is very knowledgable and worked hard to get a complex deal done, even reaching out to the president of our new HOA when needed to get to close on time. He went above and beyond and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Our realtor — Paul from Homesville Real Estate — promised us that Max s team could get us better rates and financing than the bank and credit union
Max did just that! Plus he was great to work with and quick to answer all types of questions. My partner and I ended up in a great house that we didn t know we could afford — but can! Thanks!!
I reached out to Max because of the great reviews, and initiated contact with him.
Max began the process for me to see if I qualified to buy a home and gave me a quick and detailed response.
Through out every step and with every question, Max responded immediately. It was a great experience and it felt like I was dealing with someone I had known for years.
If I had to do it again, I would go back to Max.
Although we were in different cities, he made the loan process as smooth as possible. There were no surprises at closing and even the title company was impressed with Max response time.
Max did a terrific job handling the mortgage for our new home.
Everything was done remotely from a different time zone, and the whole process was as smooth as could be. I certainly recommend Max to anyone looking to purchase a new home. Thanks!
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My fiancé and I recently closed on a house, and it would not have been possible without Max Leaman’s expertise.
As anyone knows who has done this before, buying a home is a long, and often times frustrating, process. Of course it’s fun, too, but how to find the perfect house that gives you a comfortable mortgage?
Max was there during every step of the buying process with advise that saved us a ton of money. For example, at one crucial point during our search we were raring to buy a place that was just over our budget. It was a lovely house in a near-perfect location, but we would have seriously been stretching ourselves thin financially. Max crunched the numbers on the value and taxes, and he came back to us with a frank and honest opinion: too close for comfort. Even though PrimeLending would have approved us for the loan amount needed for this property, he wanted to be SURE we could afford the house. Max could have given us the green light, then counted his money and been done with it, but he took the time to explain again why this may not be the best fit, and likely saved us a lot of heartache. Being house poor is not the way to go. At the time it was a hard thing to hear, but he assured us we would find something better WITHIN our original budget, and by golly…he was right.
Re the rest of our work together, this being my fiance and I’s first house buying experience, I’m sure we would be considered “high maintenance” by most. We had questions on an almost daily basis for months on end about this process, and Max’s response time via email, phone or text was consistently stellar. His team at Prime Lending was equally responsive and professional. They worked with us up until the last minute before closing. The loan funded on time and we stayed on budget. What more could you want out of a home mortgage lender. Really.
My husband and I sold our house in Lockhart and needed to purchase a house in Round Rock fast.
He and his team were awesome and helped us thru every step of the way! Max and his team are very patient and understanding. I will make sure to recommend Max to all my friends and family! Thank you Max and your wonderful team for all your help!
I had gotten a few pre-approval letters including one from the lender my realtor recommended and one from Max and it was a good thing that I did.
After a long search we found the house we wanted listed for exactly what was shown on our pre-approval letter and our offer was accepted. We were going to go with our realtor’s lender just because he was on site and had a working relationship with our realtor.
A few days later I find out that the lender my realtor recommended had some problem with our underwriting and would only approve us for a loan $30k less than what they had originally pre-approved us for. Fortunately I had Max around and he was able to get us our loan and we were able to close on time. We got a good, not great rate but the fees were less than our realtor’s lender. Although we had to jump through some hoops which are the new normal in today’s tight lending environment, everyone at Prime lending was real nice and professional. I would definitely recommend Max.
Max Leaman with PrimeLending is the BEST there is in the mortgage business.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Max Leaman. My husband and I did a much needed refinance, and Max made this the most quick and painless transaction ever!!! We would use Max again, and again. I am confident he got us the best rate that is out there. I will refer him to everyone I know, and more. Thanks Max!
David and Kim W.
I recently closed on a refi/home equity loan with Max Leaman.
Before approaching Max, I had been trying to accomplish the same transaction with another mortgage broker, but the process was going nowhere, as I seemed to be encountering one road block after another. However, once I was introduced to Max, all of that changed. The entire process was flawless and easy and without stress. Max was quickly able to assess my situation and simply said, “We’ve go this and we are going to close in 30 days or less.” From that point on, I rested easy until attending the closing, again flawless and without surprises. I would highly recommend Max for any mortgage business anyone might be contemplating.
Where do I begin….Max Leaman is by far the king of his industry.
My situation with my sister and brother in law was not a conventional one to say the least. My sister and brother in law lived in VA. He is Navy and they wanted to buy a house in Fort Worth. I had to be the eyes and ears here in TX. They started to go with Texas Lending and to put it mildly that turned out to be a nightmare. They were running out of time. So on a Sunday I started to do some research and I came across Max on Angie’s List. I called him on a Sunday and left a message. He called me right back. I was shocked to say the least that he called me back so quickly on his own time. I explained to him the horror story I had with the previous loan officer and Max picked up the pieces flawlessly. Today my sister and brother in law are here and in their new home. It didn’t matter that Max was in Austin, they in VA. and me in Fort Worth he worked on this loan as if we all were right there in Austin. I am in the industry myself so; I am not the easiest person to work with. I always give my best and I demand the best and that is what Max Leaman is, the best. I am sure he has hundreds of other loans but, every time I called or had a question he was right there. He treated me and my family like we were his only clients and to me that is pure talent. He is honest and never told us just what we wanted to hear. He puts not only his clients first but, his integrity as well. In this day and age that is hard to come by especially in a loan officer but, we definitely found that in Max. His staff is just as good. When it went to underwriting Janey was right there with us and walked us through the process. Janey is the sweetest most professional person (next to Max) I have had the pleasure of dealing with. I still today cannot wrap my head around how easy and smoothly the home buying process went with Max. He is number 1 in his industry for a reason. I will never go to another loan officer again with any real estate purchase. Thank you Max and thank you to your staff for providing the best service possible to my family, Max truly is the King of his industry.
Financed a loan for our family’s new home
Max, Amy, Megan, Tiffany and the rest of the team got us from an offer to closing within about twenty days. They quickly helped us make decisions about how to proceed early on and then seemed to always be available as we got all the documentation and whatnot to set us up for final approval quickly. To top it all off Max even came to our closing, made sure we were all set to go and then was still available to answer a question I had well after the closing. We really enjoyed working with everyone and if I am ever again convinced to move, we’ll definitely call them!
I worked with Max to purchase my first home and I would not hesitate to go back.
He gave me a good rate and I felt comfortable working with him. After meeting him in person (he came to the closing), I felt like he had my best interests in mind.
Max is awesome! He made buying our dream house easy & stress free.
He’s very easy to talk to. I was able to even text him day & evening with questions & he responded very promptly. Will definitely refer him to our friends.
My husband and I had been trying to purchase a home for over 1 year, when I came across Max Leaman’s page at Prime Lending.
He quickly got the process started in processing my loan request, and helped us to get approved to purchase a house. He was always available with any questions that I had, as this was my first time applying for a mortgage loan. We found our first home and closed this past November with Max’s help…we have recommended him to all of our friends and acquaintances that are looking to purchase a home!
We were referred to Max and Prime Lending by friends who happened to use Prime Lending for their own home loan.
Max and Amy took very good care of us and were always there with answers to our questions during the loan process. If you are in the market for a reputable lender, I would highly recommend their services.
My husband and I were looking to buy our first home.
We had hesitations about going thru such a process. I had lunch with a friend who highly recommended Max Leaman’s office. I reached out to Max the very next day and from that phone call we were on our way to buying our first home.
Max pre approved us within the same day and walked me thru the steps of buying a home. We made an appointment to meet in person in which I felt like he truly cared about us and understood how important this was for us. He was playful with my children in the office, patient with me and my husband and always informative of what’s to come. He did not string me along with false hopes or expectations. He gave me facts and accurate numbers, so accurate he came within about $50 of what he projected our monthly payments would be at the beginning!
I have recommended him to everyone that has mentioned they were looking to buy a house and will continue to support his office. His team of professionals (Max, Amy and Janey) have nothing but good intentions and dedication to their clients.
Give him a call if you want to own a home!
Max went FAR above and beyond in helping my husband and I get our house.
He made things that seemed really confusing, understandable. We never would have made it without Max- he is on the buyer’s side! Big time!!!!
I’m a compulsive online researcher, so when I bought my first home I spent a lot of time looking for lenders.
After a week, I got quotes from four. Max gave me the best rate, closing costs, and loan flexibility compared to the other three quotes, so you can stop reading here if that’s enough for you. However, he was also extremely personable, enthusiastic, and seemed like he honestly wanted my business. That last part makes a huge difference to me, since I’ll happily walk away and pay more somewhere else if I don’t like the way I’m being treated. Some of the other lenders I went to acted like they were doing me a favor. Really? Thanks, but no thanks. Anyway, my experience with Max was the complete opposite. He often responded to a call or email in only a few minutes, and was always eager to answer any question I had. And I had a lot of questions :)
All that is good, but what really impressed me was how he handled some adversity we ran into during the final round of negotiations with the seller. I won’t get into details, but there was a rule we missed when putting together closing costs and seller allowances. That little detail (that my agent didn’t catch either) would have increased my closing costs well beyond what we had originally talked about. Because it was something that he didn’t catch earlier, Max actually paid for the difference out of his own pocket!!! This was something he didn’t do because he had to, but because he felt responsible for the error. At that point in the game, it’s not like I could have gone somewhere else and still closed on time! Everything else happened without any problems. We closed on time, and Max even showed up at closing in case I had any more questions (I did).
I’m pretty sure I would not have gotten the same treatment with the vast majority of other lenders out there, and I can’t think of the last time someone has impressed me like that. Thanks Max!
Max was amazing!
I had been avoiding the refinance process for years because I thought it was going to be too much of an inconvenience. Finally, the rates had gotten so low that I decided to move on it. I gathered up the requested information sent it to Max’s staff one time. The docs at closing were identical to the estimates upfront. Overall, it was a great experience, and Max is super friendly. I highly recommend Max and his team. :)
I am so happy we were referred to Max.
He and Amy were great to work with. Max made our home purchase go smoothly and answered all of our questions and concerns promptly. This was an overall great experience. I highly recommend Max Leaman!
Terrific and personal service!
In this high-tech, internet-oriented society, Max and his assistant Amy held our hands throughout the loan process. They actually made securing our loan a very simple, easy, and relatively painless process. Without question, we would not only use Max again ourselves, but would also not hesitate to recommend him to friends and business associates.
As mentioned above, both Max and Amy did an excellent job for us.
They answered all our questions quickly and honestly and made the entire process of purchasing a home as easy and seamless as possible. In fact, we felt Max went above and beyond our expectations at closing and went to bat for us when problems occurred at closing. We will definitely refer anyone in need of a reputable lending agent to Max or Amy at Prime Lending!
I had heard nothing but great things about Max Leaman and his team.
Totally professional and I was able to get a rate lower than both of my local credit unions. Additionally he was able to provide me with non-biased recommendations for all the other aspects including a housing inspector and someone that would check the foundation for FREE. Thanks so much to Max!
My fiance and I originally chose to meet with Max because the GFE he provided us with contained the least amount of junk fees by far.
We stuck with Max because he was professional, kind, helpful, and funny. And we’d use Max again because we had a great homebuying experience and I’m confident he got us the best mortgage deal we could get.
Max made us feel like valued customers, unlike some of the other lenders we were considering working with. Whenever I asked him to explain something he did so thoroughly and without acting like it was an inconvenience (even if it was, haha!). He’s transparent and doesn’t give off a sleazy salesman-y vibe– something I was really looking for.
Even after our mortgage closed, Max kept in touch and made it very easy to get in touch with him when we had questions. Plus, he came to our closing! If you’re looking for an honest, hardworking, smart and genuinely nice lender, call Max now!
Best Lender in Austin!
My husband and I just recently bought our second house using Max and his team at Prime Lending. They are able to get all the paperwork done quickly, can tell you the closing date and he always tells all the fees upfront. They closed our house on a complicated VA loan on time with little back and forth with all the paperwork. Max and his team are great to work with and we will always buy every house with him as our mortgage broker! I recommend him to everyone looking for a mortgage… Thanks again Max and Amy!
Amy and Max did an Awesome job helping me Refinance my house.
After being turned down twice by other lenders including my own mortgage company, not willing to work within the Homes Affordable refinance program. Amy and Max helped me get it done and helped me save almost $300/month. Thank you Amy and Max for your help and to the whole Leaman team!
Returned calls & emails very quickly.
Closed on time & overall it was a great experience. Max is a funny guy and was nice to work with on this investment purchase. I found him online through an article he had about investment property lending and he was much more informed on the process of investor lending for SFR than any of the other 4 or 5 folks I’d spoken to prior to him! We’ll be using him soon to close on many more investment homes!
Max is awesome!
He made buying our dream house easy & stress free. He’s very easy to talk to. I was able to even text him day & evening with questions & he responded very promptly. Will definitely refer him to our friends.
I want the first line to read that we absolutely recommend you to use Max, Amy and their team at Prime Lending.
My husband and I were first time homebuyers and ended up finding them on Yelp. They had all positive reviews and I can understand why. We initially set up a time to meet with Amy to go over the basics of applying for a home mortgage. She was very patient and thorough to make sure we understood what we were getting ourselves into. We went over our credit scores, assets, and debts and how much house we wanted to buy. She ran several different options so we could see what our monthly commitment would be. Before we left, Amy encouraged us to send her the mls# of houses we liked and she could run the numbers for us. So as the house hunt adventure went on, we did just that. And every time, we received a breakout for each house within the day. Very very helpful.
Flash forward to us putting an offer on a house and having that accepted, Amy was on the ball. We again met with her to finalize our mortgage rate as well as what our other options were (i.e. the float down rate option). Through the 6 weeks from when our offer was accepted and our closing date, Amy was available by email and phone and always responded to my emails quicker than what I expected of her. And to top it off, she even came to our closing.
So to sum up our experience with Prime Lending… Amy is a top notch, honest professional and is extremely helpful. I especially liked that all of their fees are upfront with nothing hidden or unexpected. We did meet with a large bank before and to compare all of the fees, it wasnt even close.
If you are a home buyer like my Husband and I were, we would def. use Prime Lending. They made our experience very smooth and easy.
Thank you Amy, Max, and the rest of the Prime Lending team!
Max is super!
I have been looking at purchasing a house for 3+ years. I was given names of highly recommended lenders/brokers. I have a highest credit score, but… regardless I have been turned down by all of them. It seemed to me that they were not interested at all. That is why I was desperate to find a real person like Max (not a dead duck like most of the lenders, sorry to say that, but I have been burnt by them). He is the type who would find a solution for any challenging situation- I really appreciate it because I am a similar person-I try to help people and not send them away. There got to be a solution to any problems, I believe. So yes, I would strongly recommend Max-he is the best!!!!!
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I worked with Amy in Max Leaman Austin Mortgage when I bought my property in October 2011. I have to say, Amy did a great job in getting my loan prepared for closing. I changed the closing dates back and forth because of some personal reasons, but Amy worked with me and I really appreciate all her help and good suggestions! I will recommend their service to anyone I know.
I did my homework and got a bunch of good faith estimates from various lenders.
Max was great during the process and told me he would work to beat any of the other offers and he did. I had a lot of questions for him during the lender selection process and he was timely, professional and always helpful. Even after we chose him as our lender, Max was always available for help. I would describe him as the epitome of professionalism.
I’ve heard numerous stories of lenders screwing over friends during their closing process but Max was completely the opposite. He even gave us some bits of advice of things to look out for during closing and was extremely friendly. I’ve recommended him to every friend who is buying I have. You will regret not going with him.
I highly recommend Max Leaman if you are looking for a lender.
Max and his team were extremely efficient and knowledgeable and made us feel at ease throughout the whole process. They are always friendly and willing to walk you through anything, without making you feel at all rushed. It was truly a pleasure to work with them!
Max is a lender you can trust.
As a first time homebuyer, I knew next to nothing about the process of buying a home. After bad experiences with my first realtor and lendor, I naturally had skepticisms. I called Max for a second opinion after reading great reviews about him on Yelp – all those people are not wrong. Max was patient, transparent and fun to work with. His staff was responsive to my numerous questions. I no longer felt as if I was being ripped off by my lender, I felt as if I had a partner on my side. I would recommend Max to anyone buying a home. Plus, even now after the closing I feel comfortable asking him questions about stuff I’m getting in the mail and trust that he is the expert with my best interests in mind. He saved me from paying a scam company for my homestead filing. Max is seriously the best!
I’m so glad I went with Max Leaman as my lender.
This was my first time buying a house so I had countless questions on mortgages. Max and his team was (and still is) great about getting back to me with answers whether it’s via phone, email, or text. When I first emailed Max, he was out of town for a conference, but was still able to give me a call the same day to answer questions and set up an appointment. When I met Max, I didn’t feel pressured to commit to anything. He’s very personable; the kind of guy that makes you feel like you’ve been good buddies for quite some time.
During the time I was shopping the mortgage market, Max would give me daily updates on the rates without me asking for them. After I had “locked in” on a rate, I was still able to use the float-down option to secure an even lower rate. The days leading up to and including my closing were painless and stress free. He and his team were very efficient and kept me updated on their progress along the way. Max even planned on attending my closing, but had to cancel at the last minute due an injury.
It’s now been a little over a month since my closing and I recently had some general mortgage questions for which Max was kind enough to take the time and answer for me. I was a bit skeptical at first when I searched for a lender on Yelp, but looking back on it I’m glad and I did and would recommend Max and his team to anyone in search for a mortgage lender.
Max was fantastic to work with.
He has 5 stars out of 24 reviews, and trust me, that is no accident. He was helpful and answered all of our questions. He was upfront and honest with us, which is just what we needed as we were buying our first home. I would recommend Max to anyone without hesitation.
I have to agree with all of the other reviews – Max was a wonderful mortgage broker.
I am usually a little cautious of Yelp reviews in general, but am SO GLAD we decided to trust our instinct and go with Max!
This was our first home purchase, so we were starting from very little knowledge of the process. From the very beginning Max was very responsive and accommodating, fitting us in the day after we called. He walked us through the whole process and took time to explain all of the steps and what the fees would be. As others mention he is very upfront about fees and I would bet you his fees are much lower than other mortgage brokers. Max and his team got everything done very quickly, and even helped us close on the house a week early.
I think what my wife and I appreciated most was the time he took to communicate about the process with us and the effort he put in, which is exemplified by the fact that he personally attended our closing. Considering how new we were to the process, it was great to have that support and to have him there to answer questions about the million documents we had to sign.
I would definitely recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a trustworthy, dedicated mortgage broker that’s there for you every step of the way.
Max was very professional, smart, and handled everything very professionally.
I have worked with mortgage brokers in the past, and it seems like most are pretty disorganized. Example, I end up having to re-send documentation over and over. I never had to do that with Max, and he and Amy kept me in the loop on the whole process.
I will definitely do business with them again.
Fastest, easiest process for a mortgage ever
Max is the best, hands down. Easy process. Fast, efficient. Asked for what he needed and made sure he had everything to get me a great rate and closed the deal on time. Never been this easy and i have had many mortgages through the years. Call him now.
Having been in the real estate and banking profession in a former life…
I can without hesitation say that my experience with Max and his team was extremely smooth and pain free.
There were no surprises and they offered me the most competitive rate with the least amount of closing costs. Its refreshing in today’s environment to have such a wonderful experience on the refi and conversion from a 30 year fixed to a 15 year fixed rate of our mortgage. I honestly felt Max and Amy were on my side and looking out for my best interest. You are a credit to your profession. Thank you very much.
I can recommend this team without hesitation.
It hasn’t been but a couple of hours since we closed on a loan with Max Leaman Austin Mortgage (aka Prime Lending). This is the 5th closing I’ve attended in my lifetime and never has the experience with the mortgage company been more FLAWLESS and PLEASANT.
I especially want to put in a good word for Amy Oehler, their senior loan officer. She could write the book on organization and explaining complicated things in a way that all can understand.
I didn’t have to chase Amy around for one darn thing. In fact, it was the other way around! Communications were timely, clear, and follow through fantastic.
RATES WERE GREAT! We got the float down rate, too.
I loved working with Janey Allcorn from this office, too. Her emails gave me belly laughs.
I also don’t know when any of these people sleep. They are available at all hours, every day. EVEN WHEN AMY HAD TO EVACUATE HER HOME BECAUSE OF THE AUSTIN FIRES. I didn’t even know she’d been dealing with this until the end of the closing today.
My first attempt to get a mortage from a different brokering company failed.
I did some online search and found Max’s website. I talked to him and immedeaitely I knew he was an honest, reliable and a very professional guy. He understood my situation and arranged a mortage that was the best fit I was looking for. And his closing costs are among the lowest! I highy recommend him to anybody who is looking for a mortage whether its residential or commercial. I will definitley use his service in the future.
It’s always a pleasure to work with Max.
I recently worked with him for a second time, and again secured a good rate for me. I like that he accommodates my preference for working exclusively online, making it easier and more efficient for me. I would definitely recommend Max to friends and will use his services again in the future.
Max Leaman and his team facilitated the loan process on our new home.
He was recommended by a friend and the process was smooth and on time. His service to our family was above the standard and settles for nothing less. I highly recommend Max and his team for your Home Mortgage Loan. The communication was always there and went out of his way to assist us with any questions and needs during the process. Thanks again
Max and Amy secured a mortgage for me in record time.
They picked up the pieces that another mortgage company left me with, put them all together, and did it all in time for closing.
I chose a different mortgage company for my very first home purchase. Having lived and worked overseas, and with a fair amount of both freelance and undocumentable overseas income, my case was admittedly not a simple one. Though this first company assured me every step of the way that my mortgage was a “sure thing” and a “done deal”, they finally admitted, after many an unreturned phone call, they could not help me. They waited until ten days before closing to tell me this, though there was evidence they knew it much sooner. Needless to say, having changed their tune so abruptly, and so close to closing, I felt my treatment in their hands was WAY out of line and not at all FAIR. (Those two words chosen for a reason.)
Discouraged and certain I’d lose the deal on the house I’d searched months for, I gave Max and Amy a call. They met with me the very next day. I brought all my papers, which were already in order from my first attempt. Amy looked everything over as I explained my complicated employment history. Then, with me right there at her desk, she called their underwriter. After the call, Amy told me that my case was a “done deal.” A done deal? I probably could have been forgiven for rolling my eyes. But somehow I didn’t. I could tell that when Amy said it, she really meant it. And she did.
It was necessary to delay closing about two weeks, but only because I’d wasted so much time waiting for the first company to pull things together. I was concerned all along that the seller would walk, as they’d shown nothing but impatience up to this point. Amy called the seller’s agent and explained the situation. She explained that the closing needed to be delayed, but that it would not fall through. Amy is sharp as a tack and speaks with the conviction of someone who knows their profession inside and out. She had no problem convincing the seller to wait it out. Two weeks later we had a perfectly smooth closing.
I suppose my review may be a little biased, if only because of the stark contrast between the company I first chose and the company that made it all happen. But that’s beside the point. At a time when banks are holding their purse strings tighter than ever, when people left and right are getting turned down for mortgages, people who have more clear cut cases than my own, Amy and Max pulled through for me. They are consummate professionals. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Welcome to Austin.
I was born and raised here and have a small real estate company. Not only do I recommend Max to all my clients (without compensation), I recently bought a new home for myself and didn’t think twice about employing his services for my own family home. Why? Max daily upholds his reputation around town for closing on time at the most competitive rates. Couple that with friendly competent staff, and you have a winning team. Max himself is the type of smart and friendly business-person I would like to deal with in any avenue of life. Call him and you will be taken care of like so many others…for real.
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When I first bought my home, I had not yet heard of Prime Lending or Max.
I did 2 leans and (1) was interest only. Knowing the housing market would not stay stable, I was always concerned about this. A few years later, a friend bought house and was talking about out Prime Lending and how Max Leaman got them an incredible loan. I decided it was time to see if I could move into a single, more stable loan option. I decided to reach out to both my first loan officer and Max and look into my refinancing options. Max and his staff gave me their full attention and beat out my original loan officer on the first go. Max promised me the lowest interest rates, and he delivered that on the first response. I was so excited to be able to move into (1) loan with great rates.
Recently, I was in need of getting my house appraised. Not knowing where to turn, I reached back out to Max. Even though I was asking for help that was not going to use his services directly, he responded to me immediately and set me up with an appraiser. They were there the next day, they were wonderful and I was very grateful!
Max makes the impossible possible.
I was told by 4 lending institutions that I would not quality for the a loan due to occupancy and retail considerations. I was very disappointed, however my Realtor (Charlie Pitkin) said he knew a mortgage broker with a lot of knowledge and wanted to run it by him first. He performed his own assessment on the property and found that I would be eligible for the loan, I was ecstatic. However over the next month or two I had to work between 14 and 18 hour days and was traveling internationally, not leaving much time to respond to emails or even progress the loan. Max was very effective with my time and made sure we had all the documents in place to close early so I was not homeless. I was a first time home buyer and got through it because of Max and my Realtor (Charlie Pitkin). The dynamic duo.
We love Max!
This is the second time we’ve worked with him and will use him for every Austin home we buy in the future. Max is knowledgeable, friendly and always looks out for our best interest (especially great for first time homeowners). He makes the whole process simple and fun. Highly recommended!
Enough cannot be said about what a great mortgage broker Max is.
He is incredibly knowledgeable and puts in great effort to make the loan happen at the best rate, lowest cost, etc. He makes difficult situations seem run of the mill and will search to find solutions (if he doesn’t already have them). He welcomes any questions and all challenges. We had a difficult situation with a recent short sale and incorrect information on our credit reports. We had been told by other lenders that we could not get a loan. Max took on our loan, kept the communication open and ongoing, and found the solutions to our situation. He is the hardest working broker I have ever worked with as well as honest and trustworthy. I whole heartily recommend Max!
This was my first home purchase.
I reached out to my credit union for guidance on the process and a first loan. They also referred me to an in house real estate agent. BOTH experiences were horrible. Communication was lacking, service was lackluster, at best, and there was just no connection.
Then – I met Amy Bailey and Max at Primelending. Everything turned around. The service provided was TOP NOTCH! From start to finish all targets were met. They both helped me to understand the process, more than communicated each item every step of the way, and continue to act on final items one month AFTER closing on the house.
I would recommend this team to EVERYONE! My experience was FABULOUS!
OUTSTANDING!
Max did for me what nobody else could or would do. We had an unusual situation when purchasing a home and after talking with several lenders who said they couldn’t help me, I luckily found Max Leaman. Not only did Max figure out how to make the loan work, he was really on top of things. He consistently called me AND called my real estate agent to let her know how the process was going. My agent was very impressed. I dealt with 4 other lenders prior to Max and it was like pulling teeth to get any information. Max made it happen and made things easy. Thank you Max Leaman!
Max is terrific!
We bought our home in Austin 4 years ago, and refinanced it 2 years ago with Max. Max finds great rates, and best of all, he handles all aspects of the loan himself. We just refinanced again, through our large international bank, and it made us appreciate Max even more. Max told us up front all the documents he would need to process the loan, and it took less than two weeks to get it done. The bank had 4 different departments involved and it took 6 weeks because they kept adding documents to the list. It was extremely annoying and frustrating. We don’t anticipate refinancing again, but if we do we’ll stick with Max!
Max is the best loan mortgage officer.
Max is excellent! I can give him 6 stars. I found Max on internet and came with Max after got denied from 3 other loan mortgage due to our low credit score. Max is really friendly that is easy to work with. He also has full knowledge about loan. He accepted our low scredit score quickly and guided us how to raise our credit. He gave us loan with low interest. He helped us found the good inspector and cheap home insurance. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for mortgage loan, especially 1st home buyer. Max is the best loan officer I’ve ever had. Thanks Max!
Max makes it happen!
I did a refinance with Max that closed a couple of weeks ago and I’m really impressed. The fact that he represents the actual bank and is not a broker makes a HUGE difference. He and his team did a great job taking me through the entire process and making it as painless as possible, not an easy task the way banks are operating these days. We closed on time and throughout the process Max was always available to answer questions whenever I needed him. I recommend Max 100%.
Max is a top-notch mortgage broker.
Friendly, honest and professional. I was a first-time home buyer, and although I had studied the process extensively beforehand, I was still naturally somewhat apprehensive. But Max listened carefully, explained every step of the process, and was always quick to return my calls if I had additional questions. He really put me at ease. The fees were reasonable, I got an excellent interest rate, and there were no surprises or delays in the entire process. I closed on schedule and am now having fun getting my new condo set up. I recommend Max without reservation!
Max’s dozens of five-star ratings on this site were a factor in my decision to go with him for my mortgage loan.
Now that I have been through the first-time home buying experience and am a homeowner, I am happy to add my own five-star rating and recommend Max’s services to you unreservedly. He was of course knowledgeable about the entire process, but more importantly, he took the time to get a picture of my personal situation and financial goals with respect to home ownership, and offer advice and options most beneficial to me. I felt he was being honest and straightforward with me through the entire process; there were no hitches, no surprises, and I closed on schedule. He was easy to get in touch with and always got back to me promptly, and offers very competitive rates. Like I said at the beginning, I recommend him unreservedly. Top-notch, friendly service.
My wife and I recently moved from California (my job moved) and sold my house there.
We rented an apartment and learned too late that it’s next to railroad tracks (yes, trackS plural). After searching around by ourselves to find a house and selecting an agent, I started my research to find a broker.
Having worked in the mortgage industry (in a title office, as customer service for mortgages and as a loan officer), I’m not the average buyer.
I selected Max based on multiple reviews on different sites, I sent an introductory email explaining that I knew what I was talking about and expected to be treated fairly. He sent me an estimate (not a GFE, as our credit was not pulled, yet) based on the information I provided. I was completely satisfied with the rates and fees and moved forward with Max.
The entire loan process was smooth as glass and we closed on time with no problems. Max showed up at the closing and sat through the boring part (watching my wife and I sign stuff) to make sure we had no final questions.
I strongly recommend Max Leaman as a mortgage broker.
Max might just be a genius.
I say this in all honesty–he is super organized, friendly to the point where you think you might have known him your whole life, professional, and honest. This is our first home and we were almost paranoid about trusting our financial future to someone we did not know. Max set us at ease very quickly. Not only was he completely thorough in his explanations, he was more than patient when we didn’t understand. He was upfront and professional with serious bits and laid back and friendly in the not-so-stressful moments. Max continues to keep in touch after closing–shortly after we closed we got a smiley face magnet from him, which is all Max. Today we got a an address stamper(oohlala!). In addition to all this, we got an AMAZING interest rate.
So, honestly I cannot imagine you get better service anywhere in the metro Austin area. Mostly because Max isnt faking it–he obviously enjoys providing customer satisfaction beyond expectations. And yes he does come to closings, and we were funded in under an hour. He called us before the Title company did!
Meet with him, he DOES have your best interests in mind!
Max provided excellent service and was even able to help me close on my house within 30 days.
I was a first time buyer and the process was pain less because of Max. I highly recommend him
I’d like to echo some of the wonderful attributes already mentioned about Max.
He is a very personable and bright loan officer. His customer service is impeccable. He tended to my every question and made sure I understood what to expect during the process. I credit him with my smooth home closing. I will definitely recommend him to family, friends, and colleagues in the future.
Awsome Mortgage Broker
When my girlfriend and I purchased our first home together Max went above and beyond what we expected. From the start, he explained the process in terms that were easy to understand. And throughout the process he facilitated our loan application, approval and funding. Our situation created some hiccups, but he was there as a problem solver and made the deal happen in quick fashion. Max attended our closing even when our realtor did not. When the escrow officer excused herself to make copies, Max continued the closing, explaining the process the entire time. in addition to his excellent service and knowledge, Max is an affable guy who always makes you feel comfortable in what, at times, is a stressful process. I would highly recommend Max as the mortgage broke of choice.
Max recently helped with a condo purchase and I would say he was a great asset to have during the process.
Max answered my first call and from there he passed me to Amy who works with him. She was not only very prompt in answering emails and calls, she always seemed very happy to help out.
I liked Max’s float down rate lock. We locked once and then we locked again when rates dropped again. It always seemed like someone was on the ball answering our emails and calls whether it was Max, Amy or someone from their support staff. I would say the longest I waited for a response was maybe 3-4 hours tops. In comparison, I did a refinance with Bank of America last year and the whole process with them was somewhat annoying with minor mistakes, curt responses to emails and lack of communication overall on the process. To be fair, I think it was just this particular loan officer (he seemed like he hated his job) and not BofA that was the problem.
I think the fact that I have never even met the guy or anyone on their staff in person (my entire loan was done through email/phone even though I am based in Austin) and he still made me feel like he was personally invested in the success of my loan shows how hes a cut above the rest.
Max Leaman is a noble and honorable man.
He helped my wife and I through the scary task of buying our first home. He’s extremely organized and on top of everything. Being a first time home buyer, we had many questions and Max answered and explained all them, even the ridiculous ones. If I could give him 10 stars I would! If you’re looking to buy a home, you MUST CALL MAX!!! He truly is the BEST!
Max and his team were great in answering our questions
Letting us know what we needed and following through with everything, esp. since it was our first home purchase! We closed on our house extremely smoothly ~ thank goodness!
Max was fabulous, encouraging, and educated us on investing in properties. When we purchase our next property (plans to do so in 2-5 years) we will definitely use Max again! Thanks, Max! ~Christy
Max IS a great mortgage broker!
He worked with our very tricky situation (second home and self employed) and helped me calm my wife down many times (she can be a bit nutty). He and his staff were there every step of the way for us, and he did it all while we were in another state. Everything he told us was correct to the letter, and our interest rate ended up being slightly lower than he originally quoted. I would highly recommend him anytime!
Reasons Max rocks
Reasons Max rocks:
1 – His GFE has low closing costs without you having to call and question every line item.
2 – He is responsive and can answer questions without going to some legal department.
3 – If he says he can close on a certain date, he makes it happen.
Max Leaman is the bomb diggity.
I just got off the phone with him even though it’s been six months since I bought my home. I protested my tax appraisal and was asking if he could give me any insight into the process.
He said that wasn’t his area, but not before saying, “oh yeah, you bought the house on *my street*, right? how much did you buy it for? *purchase price*? And I see they appraised it at *appraisal price*.” He then gave me the name and phone number of his contact for appraisal protests. Did I mention that it’s been six months since he last heard from me?
That’s how it is working with him, he always has an answer or a referral at his fingertips. There was a negative item on my credit report for a misreported account, he talked me through the process of getting it removed and getting my score recalculated so that I could get a better interest rate.
He got my pre-approval letter through on the day that I decided to make an offer, despite being in Dallas for a conference and only being able to call/e-mail me between presentations.
And on the day of my closing he was there, explaining each mortgage-related form to me before my pen touched the paper. Before reading all these reviews I assumed that I was getting special treatment because I was such a great client, but apparently the man is made of pure mortgage magic.
Max fought for our business and really gave us the best rates and experience.
He answered everything thoroughly and promptly and his staff was always on the ball. Even though it was our first home buying experience, it was a great one. He knows what he’s doing and is really on the side of his clients. Him and his team also worked incredibly quickly because they knew we were in a rush. They got us into our home in something like 15-20 days, which is the fastest closing I’ve ever heard of. Thanks for everything, we’ll be sure to recommend you to everyone we know who is looking to buy a house.
Max guided and advised me through the entire mortgage process.
Started with the good faith estimate all the way to sitting next to me at my loan closing and answering every email and call in between. My friends and family members told me early on obtaining a mortgage is a long, tedious process that will drain your time and energy… if you’re luck enough to qualify. After finishing my loan process last week with Max Leaman, I don’t see what all the fuss is about?
Actually, it’s no coincidence that this was a smooth, easy and painless process. As a first time home buyer and a recent addition to the state of Texas, I had no idea what to expect. From the initial call to Max, I knew he was a top notch professional. With a welcoming and positive attitude, expertise in every dimension of mortgage, credit and financing, I had the right team working for me.
When the time came around to pulling credit, obtaining documents for loan approval, there was never a grey area, or a moment I didn’t understand why and what was needed. There was never a question he didn’t have a detailed explanation. Best of all, I was guaranteed a 30 day closing (this was where my friends and family told me their horror stories). Not only did Max hold up to that promise, I got an email the week before saying we could close 4 days early if I wanted!
Additionally, the condo I was interesting in purchasing didn’t have FHA approval as we were about to start the contract period. I don’t have money saved up to put a full 20% down on the property and this would be a major hiccup to this whole process. I get an email from Max the very next morning that he obtained approval and we can have my realtor submit my offer. SERIOUSLY!? Less than 24 hours and the property has been approved by the Federal Housing Administration? Who knew anyone could get the government to do something that quickly on their end. Either it’s that easy or Max is just that good.
I’m so happy to be in a place of my own. Everything worked out for the best and I didn’t lose a night of sleep wondering what the status of my loan was. If you’re in the market to purchase property, look no further, Max is the guy.
When I was mortgage loan shopping, Max made the decision easy.
I was on a timeline to get documents prepared, and Max was faster and more helpful than any of the other loan officers I considered. Plus, he was the most competitive; it seemed like the other loan companies were not willing to go the extra mile to get my business. Closing was very smooth. I would recommend anyone in the market for a mortgage to check with Max.
Max is great.
My wife and I were first time home buyers. A realtor was not involved. Max helped us out so much, answered any questions we had, and went above and beyond what we expected out of a mortgage broker. Closing was easy and painless. We highly recommend Max and the Prime Lending company.
Believe the hype. Max is the real deal.
Being first time home buyers and recent transplants from New England, my wife and I had our work cut out for us in finding a reliable mortgage company. The entire mortgage industry has changed quite a bit over the years and we soon found that it changes almost by the minute. After finding a house and negotiating the price and conditions, our initial lender changed their terms. We found another lender exclusive to the Austin area who approved, then fell through on his terms. With little room to spare under the option period, we backed out on the house and contacted Max. We proceeded with another house shortly thereafter, which ended up being a better house for us.
Max was very sympathetic to our situation and was very up front on how he worked, what he needed from us, and what to expect. Max’s greatest asset aside from being up front and candid is being resourceful. He came up with unique ideas and plans to structure the loan in different ways to compensate for a smaller down payment or a lower monthly note, depending on what our goals were.
When it comes to rates, Max and Prime Lending were very competitive. We locked in early and over our 60-day closing, the rates went down quite a bit. Two weeks before closing, Max recommended to float down the rate, which ended up saving about $75 a month.
Max works late and goes the extra mile to make your mortgage process as seamless as possible. While the industry itself is archaic and cumbersome, out of the 3 lenders we dealt with, Max was the only to get it done and with the littlest amount of friction.
Overall, HIGHLY recommended.
makes the process easy & painless
This is the 3rd property I’ve bought, and Max (& associates) was quick, communicative, very competitive with fees and such, and i couldn’t be happier with their work. He was referred by a friend, and I’m in turn referring him to all of you. My realtor in fact said she was incredibly impressed with how quickly and no-bull***-ly they were able to get to closing, and that she’d be recommending Max & co. as well!
As a first time home buyer, I was pretty nervous about the process
But had no reason to be since Max was very friendly and educated me about the loan process at every step of the way. He was always available to answer any questions I had. He sent me fee sheets with line by line itemizations whenever I was interested in a property so I could get an estimate of how much my mortgage payment would be. When I finally found a property I was interested in, everything went so smoothly. I couldn’t have asked for better service. He came to my closing and it went perfectly. There were no surprises with dollar amounts or fees since he had already told me well in advance what to expect. His estimated closing amount was exact to the penny! Even after the closing, he has let me know that if I need any assistance with my new home, he’s more than happy to help or refer me to people he trusts. I’m glad my co-worker told me about him. I will refer everyone I know to Max!!
Amazing Experience!
Working with Max Leaman and his assocaites was a wonderfully painless experience. If everyone could work with him then everyone would be able to buy a home. I was referred to Max buy the seller of our condo, which can be a bit off putting however I was pleasently surprised at how much Max truely cared about me and my best interest. He answered every question that I had and made me feel comfortable with the loan process. As a first time home buyer I was clueless as to what I was doing but Max was able to put me at ease and assured me that I had nothing to worry about. Max went above and beyond my expectations and I truely appreciate all of his help. Even my realtor was impressed with Max and his assocaites and mentioned that she was hoping to be able to partner with them again.
Max Leaman took over my loan and in no time we found ourselves living in our new home.
His rates were significantly better than any major bank so don’t even bother calling them, If it was not for him and his team we would be living at my mom’s house… enough said. You Rock Max
It was really great doing business with Max.
He was friendly and open with us the whole process. He is professional and kept in contanct with us the whole time about what was going on with our loan. I would definitely recommend working with him and his awesome team.
Max Leaman was recommended to me by my agent and once I met him, I knew I found my man.
As a first time home buyer, I was understandably nervous about going through my first loan process. He explained things clearly and answered all my questions thoroughly. He came to my closing and the whole thing went through as smooth as Bieber at a tweener party.
Extremely knowledgeable and professional, Max should change his last name to “Effort” ’cause that’s how he brings it every day.
Most business nowadays has become more about volume than relationships.
Max Leaman and his associates are the exception. As a first time homebuyer I could have easily become overwhelmed by the whole buying process, but with Max in my corner I felt confident and relaxed. I have a very busy schedule during the week, however Max’s efficiency made this a non issue. He was always punctual, friendly and professional. There are few businesses left that treat their clients with the honesty and compassion that Max and his entire staff do. And like the other reviewers before me said, he’s just a really good guy.
Max walked my fiance and I through the lending process with ease.
He listened to our concerns and gave options that would work best for our situation. He kept us in the drivers seat while still keeping us under control. Max even came to our closing to make sure all our questions concerning our lending were answered. I hope I wont have to buy a house for many years but if we do we will go see Max.
Despite his boyish good looks, Max is actually an experienced mortgage professional!
He worked very hard to get my loan set up quickly and efficiently. Max made a complicated process easier to get through, taking the time to explain any parts of the loan process or language I didn’t initially understand. And yes, he is just a really nice guy!
I just bought my second house using Max as my mortgage broker and could not be happier.
On my first home purchase I was very impressed by how convenient Max and his staff made the mortgage process. I make the majority of my income in commissions which I thought would make the process complicated and difficult, but Max made it pain free, informing me of the lenders requirements with plenty of time and guiding me throughout the process.
Now I’ve bought my second home and once again I called on Max, even though I’ve moved to Dallas. Again, Max and his staff made the process worry free. I got a great rate and even though I’ve only been at my new job 6 months, he got me the loan I wanted.
I highly recommend Max to anyone who is looking for an honest, experienced professional to help you through the mortgage process
When my awesome realtor, Nancy Taute, recommended PrimeLending, I thought I would go ahead and see what they had to offer.
What I found was that Max Leaman and Amy Oehler from PrimeLending are wonderful to work with during the stressful home purchase process. From the beginning, Amy helped me establish how much I qualified for comfortably. We went over different scenarios and discussed how the numbers would change and what the final estimated outcome would be like for each home I was interested in purchasing.
They made the paperwork part of the process easy and painless. They carefully explained each part of the process and each document in a clear and easy to understand way. Although they were very professional, both were fun to talk with, and able to be reached whenever I had a question or a concern. Max has a very reassuring way of explaining things that he made me feel very comfortable and confident in my home purchase. He was also able to get the best rates and explain all of the options that I asked about.
When it came to the closing–it seemed like that was the easiest part–because I already had an idea of what would happen, what to expect, and I knew that Max would be present to answer any questions that arose as we went through the closing paperwork.
It was a pleasure to work with PrimeLending! I would say that my overall experience with them was very smooth from the beginning to the end. I would highly recommend (and have already done so) anyone looking to purchase, refinance, etc. to look into working with PrimeLending and Max Leaman and Amy Oehler. They gave great advice, suggestions and information.
Yes. He really IS as good as these reviews all say. GIVE HIM A CALL!
Max and my amazing realtor (Michelle Lee-Wilder) combined with the staff of Independance Title (especially Zana King) made my home-buying experience AMAZING. I was really nervous about the process (and my husband was incredibly suspicious of lenders in general) but Max took the time to earn our trust and explain everything in layman\’s terms. He took two people who were nervous and turned them into two people who were looking forward to going to closing. Max was at our closing and was available to answer any questions we had as we were signing the papers.
One of the things that I really loved about Max, let me just share this illustration really quick: Max is crunching our numbers in our first meeting. He asks us what our budget is. We give it to him and he informs us that we were actually approved for quite a bit more than that. Shocked! There was no way! We told him that while we appreciated their vote of confidence, there was no way we could afford a home at the price cap of our loan. If it was all the same to him we would be sticking with our budget, thankyouverymuch. To our surprise he agreed! Instead of trying to upsell us a loan we couldn\’t afford he said he probably wouldn\’t have written a loan for that amount to us anyways (knowing that it was really unreasonable and unmanageable).
He doesn\’t want to see you fail, and has the integrity to stand behind his work. I admire that a LOT. In a world where integrity in the financial world is hard to come by, Max is one of those rare guys that you need to hope never go away. If you go through Max with Prime Lending, know that you are in great hands.
Max Leaman is exceptional! I don’t know any other lender who is as thorough and professional as Max.
I don’t know any other lender who I rate as highly as I rate Max. Five stars for sure! I would never recommend any other lender to a client. This recommendation is from years of experience working with many lenders as a realtor and Max is definately the most exceptional and qualified lender.
Max was highly recommended by a real estate agent who promised he couldn’t be beat & she was right!
The entire process was smooth from start to finish. We purchased in the Ft Worth area & there was not one problem with him being located in Austin. Everything was explained thoroughly & I was always able to get through to him quickly & any messages I left were answered promptly. He easily beat out a competitor with much lower fees. His whole team was wonderful to work with & always able to answer all questions. My agent in Ft Worth was shocked at how early we had our final closing figures & also at how quickly our loan funded after closing. I was so pleased with the whole process that my daughter is now using Max’s services for her home purchase.
We turned to Max in a panic one month before closing when we felt the mortgage broker our realtor orginally recommended was lacking in expertise.
Max was a breath of fresh air. Upon first contacting him, he met us the next morning and got things started efficiently and expediently. Anytime we had a concern or question, he answered us promptly via phone and email with clear explanations. Best of all, we closed on time! He even showed up in person for our closing while we were signing paperwork to address any final hour questions and offered guidance on what would happen next with the homestead act, mortgage payments, etc. If you are purchasing your first property in Texas, Max is super knowledgeable about the loan process, appraisals, mortgage rates and more. Talk to him first before considering another mortgage loan lender. His customer service and care through a really stressful time for us was A+.
Mad Max Pitches A No Hitter Back to Back!
Max did an excellent job putting together a complex financial package allowing us to refinance an existing duplex and purchase a new home simultaneously and made it seem simple.
He did everything possible to insure the plan worked perfectly on closing day and was physically with us during both closings. In fact, he scheduled them back to back and about a block apart to minimize the time we spent away from work. His team, Amy and Janey, were great at communicating what they needed and following up with us to keep us on track. I would definitely use Max and his fantastic team again and recommend you do to!
Twenty five-star reviews at the time of writing? Is it too good to be true? Nope. Max and his team really are that good.
Max helped us acquire a mortgage within the last few months and it was honestly ten times less painful than I expected it to be in large part to his availability and prompt response to almost every question I had. We were unsure about what we would qualify for at the beginning and he was more than willing to explore many mortgage options with us during the process of prequalification.
A few of the lovely things about Prime Lending: No charge for nixing the escrow account with 20% down, no prepayment penalties on mortgages, really competitive rates and origination fees, and a staff that stays late and goes the extra mile to make sure paperwork is ready. Max attends your closing, which in our case helped fix a paperwork snafu immediately. One of my favorite things, however, was after we locked down a rate Max emailed me every day for a month with the daily loan rates so we could see if the market went up or down that day and potentially lock in a lower rate (it didn’t go down once, and Max made a good call in telling us to lock ASAP before it went up.)
I completely recommend this company to anyone looking for a painless mortgage experience – well, except for that whole paying-off-the-mortgage part. Not so painless in that sense.
It was a great experience from start to finish. Max is great at what he does.
Max acted as our mortgage lender and he made the process extremely easy for us. He had all of the forms ready for us the minute we met with him. He was extremely efficient and helped us understand exactly what we could afford and what we should spend. He helped us every step of the way, got us a great interest rate and was always fun to work with.
Stop making it difficult on yourself, and just call Max
Wife and I recently moved to the Austin area from Houston and used Max for a refinance, couldn’t have made it and easier. Max and his team made the process a breeze, and was we were able to submit many of the forms and paperwork through e-mail. Max wasted no time getting us the Loan package we needed; and was there at closing to finish the deal, and to answer any last minute questions…I cant say enough about how professional and prompt he was. Dont take my word for it though, just give him a call…you will see very quickly. Thanks Max
Our refinancing process was virtually painless and I attribute that largely to Max’s involvement.
Our refinancing process was virtually painless and I attribute that largely to Max’s involvement. Max and his staff were consistently diligent in contacting us when any issues came up. He also went the extra mile to make sure we took advantage of an opportunity to get a better interest rate.
As a first time home buyer I was very overwhelmed by, and honestly somewhat suspicious of, the process of taking on a mortgage.
Thankfully I got a recommendation from a colleague to give Max a call. He was so open and honest about every facet of the lending process that I felt like I really understood exactly what I was doing, and felt confident making my decisions. I closed a few weeks ago, and things have gone as smoothly as I could have hoped for. Max was all pro throughout, and I appreciate him giving me one less thing to worry about when buying a home. Five stars for sure.
You can believe in the ratings you see here.
Max is friendly, knowledgeable and respectful. He delivers amazing service with no added bull or pressure to sign up for other services. He’s always available for questions. Thanks, Max!
What a great experience with MAX!
Max and his team are extremely knowledgeable, always professional, patient, and accomodating in this sometimes scary process. Any concern I had was addressed above and beyond my expectations. Max encouraged me to shop around, which I did. I realize this only reflects the confidence he has in his team and his product. Even after closing, Max has been readily accessible with any questions I have had. I recommend this team and will definitely be back for future endeavors. I wish everyone in this industry were as sincere and trustworthy as Max. Thanks again!
The whole experience was exactly how it is described in the introduction.
It was stress free and Max was helpful throughout the entire process. My only regret is that I do not have any other friends to recommend to him that are in need of a mortgage or refinance. All questions were addressed promptly and no concern ever seemed to insignificant for his time. He could always be reached wether it was by phone, text, e-mail, or fax. I mention these things because we made an attempt in 2009 to refinance when rates were trending down. We decided to work with Barton Mortgage because they helped us with our initial mortgage. We assumed that since we had a history with them and were repeat customers that the process would be easy. No such luck. Phone calls would be returned days later; items had to re-faxed and with so many delays on their part we missed our window to take advantage of the lower rates. I felt like we were constantly requesting them to process our paperwork so we could lock in on a good rate. Our experience with Max was the opposite of that. He did everything he could to facilitate the process and we were able to take advantage of the rates at the time. Also, as far as cost goes, it turned out to be half of what it would’ve cost with the other company. Needless to say, we were very happy with our experience and if he can help us in the future we will be contacting him again.
I was introduced to Max by friends who previously worked with him.
I’m a foreign US resident and wanted to buy a home in Dallas. Being a foreign resident and under current stringent conditions to get a mortage I knew it was not going to be easy. However I found Max who really did a good job for me. Starting from a simple application we had to go through a very though approval process where I needed to provide tons of papers and declarations to justify my incomes and liabilities. Max was always there to advise and provide support throughout the full process. Moreover I felt like Max established a connection with my needs and worked as a bridge between my case and what requested by its company and the market. He briefied me at any step making me better understanding what was going on at any time. The process was though but it Max did a great job. I think it’s during hard times when you see if people have a value. Max showed he did have.
Thank God for Max!
Max Leaman and his team were a God send. We had been trying to get prequalified for a home loan without any luck. Our Real estate Agent, Diane Rodriguez, of Pangea Realty was also awesome. When all of her usual lenders couldn’t help us, she started making cold calls and found Max.
Max had faith in us and knew every rule to mortgage lending. He got us into a great program with a great interest rate. Within 6 weeks of our first appointment with Max, we were in our new home and we couldn’t be happier!
I wish there were more stars, because Max deserves all of them!
Max assisted me with my 5th home purchase, and I can say, without a doubt, that this was the most seamless process yet. He was prompt, professional, friendly, and efficient. I felt confident throughout the process that he was on top of everything, ensuring that I got the best deal possible.
Whether a first time home buyer or an experienced real estate person, Max is the right choice. There’s simply no one better than him!
We recently purchased a home.
Max was excellent. He was professional and helped at various states to get the deal done. Importantly, he got us the best rate available. We definitely recommend using him.
I recently purchased a duplex and used Max Leaman with Primelending.
This is actually the second loan Max has done for me. Just like the first time, everything was perfect. Max is extremely professional and organized and knows what he is doing. All the fees and expenses were clear up front, everything he needed from me was asked for in a timely manner, and we closed on time and my monthly payment is even a bit less than what he had estimated.
Not all lenders are created equal. Max’s attention to detail and level of customer service put him head and shoulders above any other lender I have met. Knowing that everything will close on time and as expected is extremely comforting. I can’t say enough positive things about him. I highly recommend his services.
Straightforward process and great service!
Max was a pleasure and very easy to work with on what for most folks is one of the biggest transactions of their lifetime. We worked with Max on a refi and throughout the process he made us confident we were working with the right broker. Max was very available to us whether our questions were big or small. He walked us through many of the complexities in a very simple and easy to understand manner. There were no hidden line items or surprises and our closing was smooth and easy and just as expected. Based on our experience i would definitely recommend working with Max for your mortgage!
It’s a no-brainer. Work with Max!
Max helped me close a house deal early to allow my wife and I to move out of our Louisiana home and into our Austin home simultaneously without sacrificing detail, efficiency, a good sense of humor, a positive attitude, or great customer service. It’s a no-brainer. Work with Max!
We used Max Leaman’s services to get a mortgage on our new house.
We’ve never had a better mortgage experience in our 35 years of home ownership. In the past, we’ve either dealt with an unknown mortgage officer in person or over the phone. We weren’t prepared for the level of personal attention and care we received from Max. He even showed up at our closing…never had that happen before. Max is personable, professional and efficient. The application process took all of an hour, if that. Throughout the process, Max kept us informed of the loan status. When our closing was rescheduled several times to accommodate the buyer of our old house, Max was flexible and unflappable. If you’re in the market for a new mortgage or a re-finance and you want to work with someone who will take a personal interest in your needs, contact Max Leaman. He’s the best we’ve worked with.
My wife and I recently purchased our first home.
The experience with PrimeLending and Max Leaman made our first home purchase easier than we both could have imagined. He was knowledgeable, prompt, and attentive on all our questions or concerns. We would recommend anyone looking for a smart, honest, and dedicated loan professional to contact Max Leaman at PrimeLending. It was a pleasure to work with him.
Max made it so easy.
It was almost like I didn’t have to do anything. I have already referred him out to a few people and will be using him in the future.
Wonderful Experience
Max really came through for us on this mortgage. This was a special property and we were in a special situation and he found a way to make the seemingly impossible possible. He was extremely polite, confident and went above and beyond on more than one occasion. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Great.
This was my first home purchase and Max guided me through all of the details so that the process was as smooth as possible. He made buying a home a relatively painless experience. He also gave us some great pointers along the way about avoiding people trying to scam us. I would definitely use him again.
We recently refinanced our loan with Max.
When I first submitted an email request, his response was very prompt, which gave me a good first impression. His responses after that have been consistently great. Max alerted us to the rate decrease and we were able to lock in at an amazing rate for our loan. He is very professional and knows what he is doing. I would recommend him to my friends and if we have to purchase another property, I will definitely contact him again. He is wonderful to work with.
Great Service
This guy was on point, every question and every concern along the way. Very polite and made time for us every time we came into his office. This guy knows how to treat the consumer in a market saturated with offers. Who would not want to deal with a great guy locally? I never felt our honeymoon fade….
Max and his staff did a great job on our recent mortgage.
The whole process was easy and very personal .. by that I mean, my wife and I felt like we were not just a number . .as we have felt in the past dealing with large banks, etc. Max made sure we were comfortable with each step of the process and we closed on time and to our satisfaction. He also insured i got the best rate.
I recently purchased a home and Max was extremely helpful and professional.
He took time to answer my questions and made himself available. It was those reasons that I highly recommend his services.
After dealing with several lenders in Austin, I finally called Max Leaman.
I am a Realtor, and have several relationships in the mortgage business. I wish I would have been introduced to Max sooner. He is by far, the best in the business.
My wife and I felt very comfortable working with Max on our own purchase. We were buying our first home, and were very grateful to have a “straight-forward, honest, efficient” lender, such as Max.
Now that we have moved into our home, I am very comfortable knowing everything there is to know about my loan. If and when I ever have a question, I know I can call Max anytime, and get the answer I need right away.
I will gladly recommend Max Leaman to my clients, as well as my family and friends.
So great!
This was my first home purchase, and Max made it so easy for me! He explained everything to me, and even answered my rookie questions promptly and thoroughly along the way. He’s wonderful!
I was buying a short sale home recently (first time homebuyer) and it was the absolute worst process ever.
I was buying a short sale home recently (first time homebuyer) and it was the absolute worst process ever. Whenever things could go wrong they did, but it was all on the seller’s side and dealing with the bank. We ran into an issue where our paperwork was going to expire and would’ve costed us weeks of starting over with the bank and a lot of money rescheduling stuff with stuff like pest control, renos, etc (took 2 weeks to get final approval from the bank, because they “lost” the final HUD twice…).
Max was able to get us multiple extensions on our paperwork which prevented us from being super screwed by the bank dragging their feet and feeding us BS. It was because of him that we saved a fat chunk of change by not having to start over. He was more than helpful in every disaster that kept popping up, very quick with communicating back, and determined to help us ensure damage control was somewhat effective :).
I highly recommend Max to anyone who needs a loan, because he handles business professionally.
Max serviced my FHA mortgage loan for a home purchase
Max was recommended to me by two friends as I was dealing with headaches and changing stories (fees) from other lenders. I was on schedule to close in 2 weeks. Since I’d already gone through the process with others, I brought my stack of papers to Max and he gave me the best deal (by far!), the most thorough answers, and greatest availability. He was both personable and highly professional. I wish I could give “AAA” ratings because he was actually able to meet the original closing date only 2 weeks from our first meeting!! Unheard of, especially on an FHA loan. He was available to answer questions as they arose by email, phone, and even text message (and, believe me, I had a lot of them). Also important, he was able to swiftly answer questions in layman’s terms, showing that he was very well-qualified and knew what he was doing. The closing, which Max attended, went very smoothly. I immediately recommended him to a friend who was in the process of buying, and she went with Max as well with equally positive results. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
NO JOKE, THE BEST LENDER IN AUSTIN!!!!!
My wife and I were in the market to buy our first home. I first contacted a lender according to my agent’s referral. I could not get the lender to work with our situation. In fact, the company discouraged almost every scenario we proposed for our real estate investment. Fast forward a few weeks and we find Max Leaman. After dealing with the first lender, it took me a bit to actually believe how positive Max was throughout the whole process. He made everything work and I still don’t know how he did it. His good faith estimate was spot on. He is extremely diligent in his communication skills. If he doesn’t answer his phone, he will call you back within the hour, typically only a few minutes. I really can’t say enough about Max, other than I am 110% satisfied with every part of the transaction. He even came to the closing and sent us a very nice card after the deal was finished. I know I can call Max anytime for anything. Don’t delay, call Max NOW!
Max is the best Mortgage Lender in Austin, TX.
He is efficient & timely with responses. He is always looking at you (the client) and your best interest be it a first time mortgage or re-financing for a better % rate. Max has helped me with both and has always lead me in the right direction. He knows his business and when to jump to make the deal in the client’s best interest. Max’s constant “follow-up” is what makes him the best ! On top of all that, Max is just a really nice guy.
Simply, MAX WAS AMAZING!
His charges were much less than my bank’s, his rates were better, and his service was exemplary. I cannot say enough about the service Max and his team provided. He made the entire process effortless. He was even at my closing, so I could get the keys to my new home right then. I only wish everyone else I dealt with as part of my relocation would have provided the same service level that Max did. He was the best member of my relocation team. I cannot recommend him enough!
Sharpest mind in lending, hands down.
I’ve tried quite a few and Max gets it right every time. He is timely, competitive and on top of EVERY detail. He’s like Mr. Wolf in Pulp Fiction: I know everything is going to be all right if Max is handling it.
My clients are always kept in the loop and the process goes smoothly. It is great to know that I can send a buyer to him and he will take care of them.
As a realtor, I’ve tried other decent lenders, but hands down Max is the best. Great job Max.
Awesome Mortgage Loan Experience
I live in New York & recently purchased a 2nd home in the Austin area (Cedar Park) & the entire loan process was awesome. Max was very professional, he gave thorough explanations of the entire process (even repeatedly), he returned phone calls right away, & his attempt to win my business was very sincere (unlike many others I was also working with). All-in-all he was very friendly & true to his word that he would try his hardest to beat any of the other offers I received (which he did!). I can’t help but to praise his services & although I never actually met him (my only regret in doing business from out of state), I would highly recommend Max to my friends & family or anyone else for that matter.
Pros: Everything
Cons: I didn’t get to shake his hand
Great service, highly professional, great staff
Max and his team were always available, amazing you could always reach him even on cell. Staff worked overtime to make our loan processing a positive experience, even calling to Europe to make sure we got it all done on time. Loan rates were terrific and paperwork was easily done on line and over the phone. Minute details were always explained. We were referred by our real estate agent and we are very pleased. Max personally came to the closing to address any questions and to support our big decision. We think he and his team are the A team and suggest that you call him first.
Pros: made a headache into a great experience
5 Stars
Yet another satisfied customer. Thanks for making it happen Max.
“A Rating”
Max Leaman handled a loan for us for a recent purchase. He was very helpful, personable and friendly. He was easy to communicate with and he did a good job.
Max was great to work with!
I worked with Max and 2 other nationally recognized banks to get a mortgage. Max was the most responsive and crafted the best deal. As we moved through the process to provide all the credit and financial history docs, Max and his team were very helpful and responsive. Always easy to talk directly with.
Pros: Easy, responsive, good communication.
Max Leaman Austin Mortgage
Friendly, not intimidating, timely, helpful mortgage guy!
Pros: super knowledgable and helpful
I first worked with Max more than a year ago as a first-time homebuyer, and recently I refinanced my loan, again with Max.
Both times I scoured the field for other options, and I found no-one better than Max. The process was very professional and straight forward; all estimates were in writing; there were no surprise fees or changes. (Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about several other organizations I looked into.) Max was easy to reach with questions, and he helped resolve the several issues that arose with due care and courtesy. I highly recommend Max for your mortgage needs.
Max made buying a home for the first time a great experience.
I felt like he was very knowledgeable about the kind of loan I needed, very honest about the entire process and all the nuances of purchasing a home, and perhaps most important, I thought he had my best interests in mind. Max is always working, so if you have a burning question, he’s quick to respond. I have already recommended Max a few times since getting in the house just a few weeks ago.
Makes refi almost fun!
Dealing with Max is like dealing with an old friend who wants to see everything go as well and as simply as you do. And it did. Calls and emails are returned promptly, often within minutes.
…and a little good humor does not hurt at all…
Pros: Responsive staff, great associates and pleasant to boot!
Cons: None that I can see….
We love Max!
Max is great! He was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout our entire home buying process. As first-time buyers, it was important to my husband and I that we had someone who was willing and patient enough to go through every single detail step-by-step. We had met with 3 other mortgage/loan officers who either seemed incompetent, inpatient, rude, or were not experienced enough with our type of financial situation (my husband and I are both free-lance employees, so not the easiest loan clients). Right off the bat I could tell Max was going to be great. He was very personable, experienced, and patient. He exceeded our highest expectations. We had a particularly stressful and lengthy closing (6 months!) and he went above and beyond the entire time. He was always available to answer our questions, hear our frustrations, and provide all the information necessary to make the best decisions. He even sat with me for the lengthy and complicated closing “ceremony”. We highly recommend him to everyone. Thanks Max! ~ The Dishners
Max is awesome.
After he locked in our mortgage rate he kept his eye on the market for us and got us .25% lower a few days later. He’s knowledgeable and down to earth and works hard for you.
Professional and reliable Mortgage Officer – Max is the one
As a first time homebuyer, I was thinking that the best mortgage service will be offered from the most popular banks but I was wrong. I have contacted with three mortgage officers from different banks and I was very disappointed from their service. I have to wait weeks to get some information from them and it was almost imposable to qualify for the desire FHA loan. Finally, I ask my realtor for mortgage officer and he recommends Max. Max helps me the imposable things to become a reality with such a professional manner. Start working with Max improves my financial situation and I was approved for the desire mortgage amount. I received an approval letter at the some day ,after I submit all of the documents. Max is very knowledgeable and following his advices I get a mortgage with great interest rate and low expenses. I truly recommend Max to be your mortgage officer. He will makes the financial process to be very smooth with no stress. Max thank you for your awesome job! I appreciate it a lot.
“A Rating”
Max provided funding for three rental properties. All three are in South Austin and in excellent neighborhoods. All three are recently built (within the last 10 years). The application process was extremely easy as it was an electronic form. There were some follow up phone calls to us to explain some issues having more depth but the process was fast, efficient, and personable. We qualified for some excellent rates but normally would have expected to have an increased rate for the third property but Max worked diligently and forwarded additional information that qualified us for the same lower rate on the third property. Max is exceptionally knowledgeable and very personable. We enjoyed the financing experience and its outcome. Max was at each closing to provide any background information and to confirm all data was current and available. I highly recommend his services.
Great Rate on a Refi
Max helped me get a great rate on my refinance, considering I don’t have the greatest credit score. It was a painless experience when compared to my first loan. All was handled by email, fax and phone, with no undo stresses. He was very competent, and quick to respond to any questions I had. No surprise fees or charges at closing, which took less than an hour. Awesome!! I would recommend Max to anyone. Thanks Max RR
“A Rating”
I’m very glad I picked Max. I had seen a number of good reviews online and he came with a strong recommendation from my realtor. In our initial meeting Max explained the whole process to me, start to finish, things to watch out for, and the various choices I would need to make. His integrity and honesty were apparent right away, and I decided to hire him pretty much on the spot. Max came to my aid with creative solutions every time I ran into a hiccup during the process. For example, I was changing jobs at the time of the purchase, and he worked with me to satisfy the bank’s employment verification process. He saved me half a point on the interest rate by letting me lock down the rate at the most beneficial time, rather than waiting until closing. And he was extremely honest about the source and use of each line item (fee) on the loan paperwork. All of the other lenders I’d looked at had higher rates, gimmicky deals that were bad for me in the long run, and tended to lump all the fees together so that you couldn’t easily compare lenders. Max even attended my closing to be sure nothing went wrong. Even now, almost two months later, and even though my note was sold to Wells Fargo, I can reach Max any time with questions about servicing the loan. I fully intend to use Max’s services for buying or selling houses as long as he’s in business — which I hope is a very long time indeed.
I recently bought my first house.
My realtor referred me to Max. Boy am I glad! Max was very easy to work with. He patiently walked me through the loan processes and willing shared his knowledge and experiences. Max took care of all the details to bring me to an easy closing. Max and his staff were very good to me. I would recommend him to everyone!
Pros: Great Service, Knowledgeable, On top of it!
Max found his calling in what he does for a living.
Whether its your first time or tenth time Max and his staff are who you want taking care of your mortgage needs. Very professional yet extremly welcoming and caring. Max and his staff do a tremendous job of making sure you understand every step of the home mortgage process and then some. No doubt about it who I will choose for future purchases Max Leaman and his staff lead the industry in every way. Thank you.
I’m looking into a refinance/home equity loan, and I called Max Leaman because of all the good reviews.
Despite determining right off the bat that he probably wasn’t the best guy to help me, and giving me a recommendation for someone to talk to, Max stayed on the phone with me and patiently explained the ins and outs of Texas loan statutes, what to expect from different institutions, etc. He even called me back when the connection died. All this for someone who’s not even a customer. That earns 5 stars in my book.
Well, here I am…finally writing my recommendation for Max Leaman.
They say people are only truly inspired to write negative reviews, but as you can see here, the opposite is true of Max. I had the unexpected pleasure of working with Max on my first home purchase. I say unexpected as my realtor turned out to be, shall we say, less than professional…and yet he brought me to Max, the perfect blend of professional yet familiar, knowledgeable yet open-minded. Max went far and above what I could ever have expected of a lender, and despite the fact that I still haven’t opened that savings account and apparently can’t identify him from Adam at the airport…I greatly value his advice and counsel. In sum, I highly recommend Max. You will not find a more dedicated lender…even if he makes you reconsider the wisdom of that daily Starbucks. Yes, I quit Starbucks, Max. Baby steps.
Max is the BEST!
I was a first-time home buyer, and Max made the whole process as stress-free as possible. He answered all my questions and put my mind at ease every step of the way. When any possible problems arose, Max always had a solution. In fact, I don’t know if I would even own a house today if not for Max. He went above and beyond. I felt like he was looking out for me throughout the whole process, from anticipating any possible hiccups with the mortgage insurance to keeping a close eye on the interest rates and knowing when to lock in. He was always there for my calls, and he made everything crystal clear. He even attended the closing, which was invaluable. Go with Max for a smooth and informative mortgage experience. You won’t be surprised at closing, and you’ll be telling all of your friends about him, just like I did. He really is the best!
Pros: Knowledgeable, available, and on top of everything
Max Leaman made the mortgage process so easy
He was very careful to explain everything, was so helpful in working with my realtor, insurance agent, and title company. He was at the closing, which has never been my experience before and was able to answer questions. He is a true professional and was able to get me the best mortgage rate with the least expense. I was kept informed every step of the way. My closing date was right on time. I highly recommend Max to anyone buying a home.
Max Leaman Austin Mortgage
He helped me get the home I was looking for quickly and effortlessly on my behalf. He worked for me and used all of his resources to get me my mortgage at a very competitive rate…Thank you Max
Pros: Very Professional
Cons: None
As first-time home buyers we were new to the entire process.
We found Max through our realtor and could not have been happier. He took the time to explain everything (twice), to review paperwork, talk about credit and provide materials for our accountant. He was even right by our side at closing!
Max is knowledgeable, perceptive, and just a great communicator… he’s easy to turn to, consistently kept us in the loop and always made us feel welcome. We recommend him 200%.
Go see Max!
We were referred to Max by a friend, and as first time homebuyers we were a little nervous. We had an idea of what we could afford on our monthly budget, but we had no idea what that meant in terms of getting a loan or making a down payment. Not to worry, Max explained everything to us, and thankfully he is very patient because we had lots of questions not just in the office but after we got home. Anytime we had a question, depending on the time of day, we would call him or email him and he always responded promptly. Go see Max! You won’t regret it.
Pros: Knowledgable, Friendly, Helpful, Patient
Low Rates and SUPERIOR Service
We interviewed and reserached several lenders and brokers for our recent home purchase and decided to go with Max. We chose Max because had very competitive rates, lots of positive reviews, and he was VERY RESPONSIVE. We were not disapppointed. We closed on our house a few weeks ago and were very impressed with Max’s level of service. Max was a wealth of information on the various financing options available to us. The loan process was fast and painless. We scheduled both the sale of our previous home and the purchase of the new one on the same day AND CLOSED IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!!
MAX was huge help in ensuring that the SALE of our previous home closed on time. He reviewed our buyer’s information and even spoke to their lender and remained in contact with them throughout the process. On closing day, there were no surprises. All the numbers and documents we had previously reviewed matched exactlay what we signed that day. We highly recommend Max to anybody looking to buy a home. Thank you Max!
Pros: Competitive rates, superior service, FAST closing
Cons: None
A co-worker referred Max to me when I was looking for a house.
He prequalified me in no time was very patient with all of my questions and concerns. When I was having issues with my real estate agent and called him on a weekend no less, he soothed me with his calm, caring manner, offered some very helpful suggestions and before long we were sitting together at the closing. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a mortgage lender. He really knows his stuff and he CARES!!
Max Leaman – Second to none
Max was a complete relief when it came to pursuing our first home purchase. In spite of the bevy of issues that arose around our specific experiences, I felt confident that he was committed and did absolutely everything in his power to mitigate exceptions and make our first home purchase fun, smooth, and easy. I would never hesitate to recommend him and am relieved that we actually got into our home and were supported 100% through the entire process. Most significantly though, I feel like if I need to get a hold of Max for any reason, even after the actual closing process has commenced, I can call him with any questions, big or small and know I’m being advised accurately.
Mortgage help from Max
Max stepped in when my other broker failed to respond to our unusual needs. We had a time commitment on our offer and we needed to know whether we could get things done quickly. With no notice, Max answered the call and got things done. He answered all of my calls personally and got me answers when I needed it. I would use Max again without looking elsewhere.
Great Experience!
We had a great experience with Max! He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly and helped us through our lending experience with patience and respect. We would highly recommend him to any of our friends!
Great Experience
Max is an excellent lender. He was attentive and worked expeditiously to get my loan approved. Before going to Max, I was working with Mark Abernathery of Capstar Lending. Mr. Abernathey literally treated me like scum. He yelled at me said things to truely hurt my feelings. I was in shock. However, Max changed all that. He approved me for almost double than what the other lender approved me for. He treated me with respect and kindness. I felt safe and reassured that he was on my side. Thank you Max for a smooth transaction and for ensuring that I got my first home!
Pros: Friend, Fast and Efficient Service
Cons: NONE
Outstanding service
Max handled my original loan and just recently helped me re-finance that loan – both experiences working with Max and his team were just tremendous. He is organized, timely, and is thoroughly knowledgeable in all aspects of the process. Max provided outstanding service, and went above and beyond expectations in dealing with other lenders in tying everything together to complete the refinance. Simply put, Max is the best lender I have ever worked with and has my strongest recommendation.
Great Service and Experience
Max was very helpful in the purchase of my new home. I used a VA loan and didn’t know very much about the process but Max and his team were there every step of the way coaching me on what to do next. The experience was very pleasent! I would recommend Max to anyone looking to buy a home!
Pros: Very friendly and helpful!
We just bought our first home last month, and Max made the financing aspect as easy as it could possibly be.
Throughout our search, which was long and involved, he was happy to provide good-faith estimates, and he must have done so 10 or 15 times before we finally found the right home.
Once we came to terms with the seller, we basically turned the process of procuring our mortgage over to Max and he saw it through every step of the way.
I would feel perfectly comfortable recommending Max and his team to any friends or family who could use his services. He’s professional and courteous and quick to respond, and I believe he offers the same degree of service to everybody who he helps.
Superb experience with Max Leaman
Max has handled two transactions for me: first, the financing of the purchasing of my townhome and then the refinancing of my mortgage. He is without a doubt one of the most competent, responsive, personable, and service-oriented professionals I have ever worked with. He goes the extra mile to help with all aspects of the finance process. I was particularly impressed with how completely Max’s interests are aligned with that of his customers. For instance, when I first went to see him about the possibility of refinancing my mortgage, he went over the figures with me to make sure that it would be advantageous to me financially to refinance. The fact that he would make more money if I chose to refinance was not his first concern. Rather, his concern was making sure that my best interests were served. He got me the lowest possible interest rate, and beat the competition. I have recommended Max to several of my friends, and all have been very pleased with his service. I will definitely go to Max again for any future mortgage finance needs I might have.
Can’t go wrong
I was very pleased with entire process, Max made sure I was well informed and enabled me to purchase my new home at a very reasonable rate. Max is a true professional! You cant go wrong with this guy. Thanks man
I live in Dallas and was referred to Max through my sister-in-law who is a real estate agent in Austin.
He helped with a refi and got me such an incredible rate that I am actively looking for friends to refer to him. All of this was handled over the phone, email and fax. I never met him in person but had complete confidence along the way. My insurance agent had nothing but great things to say about Max and his staff, Megan and Janey, who were very thorough and patient with my poor filing cabinet skills. If you hear of anyone interested in mortgages this is the man you need to call.
Best lender in town!
This is our second dealing with Max, and both times he guided us through all the mountains of paperwork and forms to provide, find, and sign, and made a very stressful process into a manageable one. Everything worked out just like Max told us it would, or better!
Pros: Very professional, friendly, and competent
Cons: This makes twice, and nothing bad!
“A” Rating
Work Performed: Cash-out refinance on our home mortgage
He was in our neighborhood, NW Hills, which made it convenient for us to meet with him. Max was responsive, enthusiastic, and helpful. He was upfront about how things would be handled and how long it would take before we closed. I would definitely recommend Max for anyone looking for a competitively priced home mortgage.
The BEST!!
Max was referred to us by a co-worker of my husband at the RRFD. We initially contacted Max over the phone and he invited us to meet with him at his office. From this first meeting, we felt like Max was on our side and knew that he would take care of us through the home-buying process. He explained the process in detail and we felt comfortable with and confident in him. Our pre-approval and approvals were handled very quickly and with little effort on our part, Max took care of it all!
As we were preparing to buy our new house, we were also selling a house. And the buyers of our house were selling a house in Hawaii, which made for un-timely communication from them and different laws/regulations. It was a series of transactions that were dependent on each other and when the Hawaii deal started to fall apart, it was Max who stepped in and worked closely with our buyer’s buyer’s lender. He was in constant communication with them and he basically held their hands (and ours) through a very difficult and frustrating time.
We know without a doubt that had we gone with another lender, they would not have been nearly as involved in trying to make all of these back to back transactions happen. Max went above and beyond what normal lenders would do and we appreciate all his efforts. It was a crazy roller coaster ride, but the end result was exactly what we wanted, we got our new house with a great interest rate and we sold our old house!
Our Realtor saw Max in action through this process and she now uses him as a recommended lender for her clients. We highly recommend Max!
As near perfect as you can get.
The home buying process is designed, for reasons passing my personal understanding, to be a long, arduous, exasperatingly painful process. Max and his team remove a great deal of that confusion. From the initial meeting where an honest assessment of the options is given, through the accurate estimate, and all the way through to closing (where he actually shows up to make sure things go well), it could not have gone better. He’s fun to work with, knows what he’s talking about, and is not focused on his bottom line. It was a pleasure, and I know where we’re going the next time we buy a home.
Working with lenders all over Austin, the State of Texas and National Firms,
Max Leaman and Prime Lending are the very best at delivering on time and making a closing seem “easy” from contract to close! Whether you are the buyer or the seller, Max’s expertise brings the reassurance and confidence to both sides that a transaction will close and fund – which is no small thing in this challenging market climate.
Highly recommend Max Leaman
I was a first time homebuyer at the end of 09. Max Leaman was referred to us by a close friend and we are so thankful! With all the stress of the homebuying process, max made the loan the easiest part of the experience. He was incredibly organized and he constantly updated us about everything. we didn’t even have to ask. He also got us an incredible rate. most of all, Max was accessible and answered questions thoroughly, demystifying the whole mortgage process. h even showed up to the closing to make sure everything was taken care of. great service! we have already recommended him to friends and will surely use him again for our next home.
Pros: organized, friendly, attended closing, great rate
Cons: none
Personable and professional
Max helped my wife and I get a loan to buy our house in 2006 and then helped us this year to refinance that loan to today’s lower rates. Max is both a personable and a professional mortgage broker. When we wanted to explore the possibility of refinancing, he did an excellent job of thoroughly going through all our options without trying to influence our final decision. He promptly returned all our calls and e-mails, kept us informed all the way through the process, and helped set up for us the most convenient closing time and place. I would highly recommend Max if you are considering buying a home, refinancing your mortgage, or have any questions regarding a mortgage transaction.
Highly recommended
I bought my first house a month or two ago, and Max was really great about walking me through the mortgage process. He was always accessible, and it seemed like he really wanted my business (unlike Wells Fargo and BOA, which just didn’t seem to care all that much). Not only did he have the best rates and lowest fees, but he was able to put the loan together in under three weeks. And it was totally painless. I was very impressed.
Max helped us with our mortgage in the summer of 2009 and I’m so pleased that we had the opportunity to work with him.
To start, we were living outside of the area and put in bids on more than one house. Each time Max was there to help us and make sure that this house would be the right fit (financially) for us to get into.
Once we were in Austin and found the right house Max helped us to understand Texas property tax and other things that were different than our past experiences. He had a great relationship with our Realtor as well which made everything that much easier. He even came to our closing which I had never even heard of and had never witnessed in either of the two properties I had purchased in the house.
I would highly recommend using Max and know that you’ll be well taken care of.
The Right Man for The Job
About five years ago, I made the biggest purchase of my life…A house! However, this was no small feat. It all started with a close, personal friend and my realtor suggesting I meet with this loan officer named Max. I set up an appointment to meet with Max to discuss my financial capabilities. Max told me some things, which at the time, sort of discouraged me.
You have to remember these were the good old days of mortgage lending when every tom, dick, and harry got a fly-by-night adjustable rate loan. Not that I was looking for that, but I did want instant gratification. What I got, instead, was actually, in hindsight, really good advice from Max. He suggested that I not go for the “anyone-can-qualify” loan and instead save up some more money and obtain a more secure loan. So, a monetary goal was agreed upon by Max and I, and the hardest part of the process began….Saving!
Needless to say, I reached my goal. In roughly 10 months I had saved the money and was back to knocking on Max’s door. With my end of the bargain being met, it was time for Max to work his magic. Max did his best to educate me and hold my hand through every step of the loan process. I must say it was a little intimidating at first. Its a lot of numbers to compute and papers to sign. Never once did I feel like I was being taken for a ride or rushed on through so he could get to the next guy. I felt very trusting of Max the whole time. And in the wake of the financial crisis and the housing bubbles I felt vindicated in my choice of loan officers. The sound advice and the great service I received from Max left such an impression on me that I now recommend him to ALL of my family and friends.
In fact, I just re-financed my house to take advantage of the shockingly low interest rates, and the second time around was even easier then the first! I can’t say enough good things about this guy, so you’ll just have to see for yourselves . . .
My wife and I received countless recommendations to see Max for mortgage services, and we are most fortunate to have worked with him.
He took care of us in every way. He was courteous, professional, knowledgeable, informative, and found a way to get us exactly what we were looking for. He looked at every detail and examined every aspect of our lending needs; nothing was overlooked. If you are looking to get great service, you would be foolish not to utilize Max’s expertise. Even more than 2 years after purchasing our home, Max is always a phone call away to answer our questions and tend to our needs. When you go with Max, you have a lifelong partner of mortgage services.
We rented a house with a fenced in yard, sight unseen, on the east side of 15th and Airport when we moved to Austin from Atlanta.
It served it’s purpose, but 3 months after our wedding we decided to buy a house. My mom wanted us to use a Jewish real estate agent, and so began our house hunting with Josh Bushner, who was recommended to us by Rabbi Freedman.
Josh said we needed to talk to a mortgage lender also. He recommended a guy that sounded trust worthy, but I couldn’t believe who he was. Mr. Max Leaman.
Max and I went to college together and lost touch after graduation. He house sat for me once and I figured if I could trust him with basically everything I owned, I could certainly trust him to be fair and accurate. He was and still is. He even set an alarm to go off when the rates get low enough so we can refinance to have a lower mortgage. He’s a hell of a guy, and you can bet the ONLY one I’ll ever use in Austin.
I heard horror stories about how difficult the house buying process could be from submitting endless amounts of paperwork, to never closing on time.
Luckily when my Partner Luis and I started the loan approval process, our realtor introduced us to Max Leaman. After some comparison-shopping with other lenders, Max put us at ease with his scrupulous attention to detail in the ever-changing financial market. Max provided us with answers to everything we wanted to know in terms we could understand. He was constantly up to date with the latest market changes, finding the lowest rates and was with us for every step of the process. Due to his careful review and preparation, our house closing was a breeze. We finished on time and without a hitch! Luis and I highly recommend Max Leaman to anyone trying to purchase a home.
Everything taken care of . . .
Max made our experience of buying our first home an absolute dream. From our first encounter with him, we knew that he had our best interests at heart, that he’s in the mortgage brokerage business to help people have their dreams come true, and to ensure confidence. Plus, he has a great sense of humor and does his ultimate best to demystify the home-buying process. We have a wonderful home, an incredible rate and a clear understanding of the whole process. We cannot recommend Max enough!
First Time Homebuyer
Max has consistently shown himself to be always accessible and having his clients number one interests at heart. Max made me and my wife feel at ease as we went through the homebuying process. I still call Max and he still answers all of my questions and make it apparent that he will be there even a year from now. He offers a quality service that all would appreciate in buying a home.
Best in the Business
Max Leaman is a true Austin Professional. He is on top of his game but also has an easy going attitude. He kept us informed and we understood each step of the process to refinance our home. I highly recommend Mr Leaman to anyone who thinks they refinancing may be an option for them.
Pros: Refinancing was easy, with no surprises.
Cons: None!
Max guided me through the murky waters of mortgages with consumate professionalism.
As I was new to the whole mortgage process I was extremely aprehensive as to what would be involved and I envisaged lots of headaches and stress……I need not have worried as Max made it all so easy. He communicated with me daily, even if it was just to say “everything is in order”, and as I was out of the area this communication was much appreciated.
His knowledge of the options I had available to me was extensive and I do believe if it hadn’t of been for this I would not have been able to purchase my house.
Would I use him again? I wouldn’t use anyone else.
Knowledgeable and Offers Great Service
My wife and I were first time buyers. Max was enthusiastically recommended to us by a family member who was a client of his about five years ago.We were intimidated by the whole purchasing process, but Max made everything go swimmingly and was with us in every step. He was always available to answer questions and was very flexible to accommodate our needs. Thanks to Max, we are now homeowners.
Pros: One of the best customer service experiences I’ve ever had.
Cons: None
Max was outstanding to work with during the home buying process.
His strong knowledge and professionalism put me at ease immediately being a first time home buyer. Additionally, he was always extremely responsive and helpful with all of my inquiries.
I highly recommend using Max as your mortgage broker! You won’t be dissappointed!
Max Leaman for Loan Officer of the year
My wife and I were given Max’s name from our realtor with high recommendation. At this point we had already locked in a lender, however decided to give Max a call, just in case. After talking with Max over the phone I set up a meeting with him the next day and immediately changed lenders and finally got that, “your being taken care of now” feeling. Max stayed late Friday night catering to our schedule (with our 4 month old baby) and made sure we understood everything before we left. 5 out of 5 stars from my family and I. Thanks buddy!!!
Pros: smooth and easy
Max has my vote!!!
I was fortunate to learn of Max!! Being a first time home buyer is very challenging and I was thankful to have Max in my corner. Not only did I get a great rate but I received excellent customer service. No matter how many different ways I asked the same question Max was always there with an answer which was very reassuring. He truly was a God send and kept me on track (and from losing my sanity) every step of the way. I would highly recommend him and already have. :)
Pros: professional, knowledgeble, dependable, available!!
Great Place for a Home mortgage
I was recommended to Max Leaman through a real estate agent. Although I did not buy through the agent I decided to try Max for the loan on the home I did decide to purchase. Throughout the process he kept me updated and when I inquired about why he had not locked in my loan he said he thought rates would go down and he wanted to wait. He also promised that I would not pay more than what he quoted originally. The rates did fall and he locked in my loan at that time saving me more money. He could have locked it in at first and secured his end of the loan, but really did show he was working for me.
Max and his handling of our mortgage situation is the reason my wife and I were able to afford to get into our house in August of 2009.
Max was first rate in his knowledge of what we needed to do to afford getting into our house, was extremely easy to work with and very helpful, and even did something you don’t see from most mortgage brokers, by attending our closing in person.
I can’t imagine any mortgage broker in Austin as capable and helpful and knowledgable as Max is.
Max was a great help in getting the finance for my first home.
I was buying from Oregon and he made the entire process go as smoothly as I could hope for. His personal service was top-rate! Thanks Max
Max helped us with the recent purchase of our first home.
Even with all the scrunity and complication the banks were giving us due to the 08-09 mortgage crisis, Max made sure our loan process flow smoothly and relatively easy. He was extremely sharp and fast to respond to our questions and need. His knowledges and experiences helped calm us down, and made us feel that all our issues would be easily resolved. And they were! Max was also very friendly and attentive. He came to our closing to make sure everything went smoothly. We’re very thankful to Max and would highly recommend his services.
First Time Home Buyer
My wife and I closed on our first home earlier this year and as you might expect had many many….many questions and concerns. Max promptly answered each of our questions in a straightforward manner that I appreciated. Any concern I had was addressed quickly and accurately. I will work with Max again when we buy our next home, and I highly recommend him!
We recently bought a new house and Max had handled our mortgage needs.
He was very professional and patient with us. Answered all our questions and gave us the feeling that we were in good hands. By far, Max is the best lender I have ever worked with. I highly recommend him.
Max helped with everything I needed while going through the complicated home buying process.
Even when my ac leaked the day after I closed, by calming me down and helping me use my home warranty for the first time. I highly recommend him. He was always kind and very knowledgeable.
I highly recommend Max
I am a picky lender. Max was knowledgeable, helpful and patient during the entire process. I will use him again if I purchase more property and I have referred friends to him. That says a lot.
Max helped me with financing when I was relocating from St. Louis MO to Austin TX.
Max and his team were very prompt in responding to any questions I asked. I will certainly use Max in the future.
I am in a home I absolutely love and my husband and I owe it to Max!
Max was excellent, prompt, patient (I can be a pain-very OCD) and overall just a great person to work with. I never waited more than a few minutes when I would leave him a message to call me back. My brother recommended him to me years ago and I did not call him…BIG MISTAKE!. The mortgage company I went with was awful. When I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I did not hesitate to call on Max. I’m glad I did and I will call him again if I never need Mortgage services. Thanks Max…you’re the best!
Max helped me buy my duplex.
Throughout the process, he was able to answer all of my questions (even the dumb ones!) and the information he provided was instrumental in my search. He always responded to my e-mails and questions without delay, which goes a long way in today’s instant gratification society. I look forward to working with Max again when I start expanding my real estate portfolio. THANKS AGAIN MAX!!!
Best Lender in Austin!
Max did everything he could to help me and my husband get our very first house! He answered all of our questions, was always calm, patient, and understanding when we bombarded him with worries or concerns. He never once failed to answer our questions, and he was always polite and professional in all of our dealings. He went above and beyond his job and it was a pleasure to work with him. He will be our lender for life. Thanks again Max!
You have GOT to let Max help you get your home loan.
He really does make things so much easier. I have never worked with such an honest and quick Moorage person in my whole life. I had been trying to buy a house (which is scary enough) for 2 years here in Austin and it was easier than buying a car-no sales pitch-no Kidding. If you need someone to tell you the straight deal—MAX is the one. He is the only name I recommend to all of my friends and customers. I am a Trainer for MAC Cosmetics – and understand and appreciate stellar service. Thanks Max.
I can’t say enough about Max.
The word professional just doesn’t cut it. This guys performance will make you’re head spin! He’s timely, responsive, accurate, and very knowledgeable. Max cares about your satisfaction as a customer, and your financial security. He doesn’t sell junk mortgages, and he doesn’t sell more than you can afford. Max exceeded my expectations in more ways than I can count. Bottom line, If I need a loan officer I call Max. Thanks Max!
I was not a first time home buyer when I was referred to Max Leaman but I can say that it was the easiest process.
Max is super knowledgeable, professional, timely, and patient. He does what he says he will do when he says he’ll do it. Max is also very honest and truly cares ….I asked about a particular type of loan to which he replied that he would earn more money on that product but that it was not the best one for me. He looked out for MY interests over his earning potential! You can be assured Max will find the best loan product for your situation and in an honest and professional manner. And a downright friendly guy too! I really enjoyed working with him and highly recommend.
I was a first time homebuyer when I first went to Max who was recommended by a family friend.
Max showed incredible patience with me and my multiple questions and concerns. He took the time to keep me informed at every step and made sure and identified any pitfalls that may come up during the process of finding a new home. It was extremely comforting knowing that I had someone with so much experience behind me while I was going thru the largest purchase of my life. I came back to Max a couple years later to refinance and was pleased again. Max was the same patient, informative, and trusted advisor he had been the first time around. Max is a throwback to what doing business is supposed to be. It is where honesty, integrity, and caring about your customers are always the way you do business, not the exception. Max has embraced these principles in his work. Max has a customer for life in me. You should be next!
Max is truly accessible.
He returned phone calls, emails and kept me informed about my mortgage from application to closing. When I have questions, he’s got the answers I trust. He’s a great resource for anyone buying, refinancing or even selling real estate. Max doesn’t waste your time, gets great rates and always works hard to exceed your expectations.
We were first time home buyers and knew very little about the process.
Max set our mind at ease by explaining the financing each step of the way. Since then, Max has helped us save even more money by refinancing our home. Max has always been professional, honest, and had our best interests in mind. We’d recommend him to friends and family.
I worked with Max during my recent home purchase and would highly recommend him if you are considering the purchase of a home.
What a wonderful experience. He made me feel completely at ease with the entire process. He is personable, knowledgeable, and communicates every part of the process in a way that makes it clear and understandable.
I won’t work with anyone else!
Max is so easy to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable and makes sure everything goes smoothly. He once orchestrated a closing on a property the day after I had been out of the country and unavailable to contact for an entire week! I will not work with anyone except Max Leaman!
Max handled the financing for two of our transactions, and was top-notch on both.
He attends closings in person, which is unusual and appreciated. He even drove down to San Marcos when we purchased our place here. He’s friendly and honest, and there never has been a more ardent Mavericks fan. (I don’t follow basketball, but this chap’s passion is admirable.) You’re in good hands with this fellow. He’s a credit to his field.
Max Leaman is the best mortgage broker I have ever had the pleasure to deal with.
He is extremely knowledgeable, personable and client-focused. I have used him on two occasions in the past three years since returning to Austin–a purchase and a refinancing–and he came through with flying colors each time. He even attended both closings to make sure everything went smoothly and made the process entirely painless. He is very accessible, reliable and skilled. I have recommended him to others who have also reported the same positive experience. I highly recommend him to you.
Max was referred to us first by our realtor, not only was he very knowledgeable, but extremely nice and very helpful in helping us refinance our home.
He was always avialable, even when we had seemingly stupid questions. I will refer him in a minute.
I enjoy working with Max
He’s extremely knowledgeable about mortgage brokerage services and he is extraordinarily responsive and stays on top of the transaction.
REALTORS at Habitat Hunters refer clients to Max Leaman with PrimeLending because of his professionalism, honesty, efficiency and dedication
Visit his website and subscribe to Max’s newsletter to keep up with current housing and mortgage market trends. Thanks, Max!!
What can I say? Max Leaman is the best.
He is professional, responsive and this Lender actually shows up for the closing. You just don’t get better service than this. Count on Max to find you the best rate, walk you through the entire process so that you completely understand, and follow through to the signing of the contract.
Max was referred to me by a friend and I couldn’t have been happier with my experience.
As a first-time home buyer, Max was patient and considerate, taking the time to walk me through the basics and explain the details of my loan, interest rates, closing process, etc – often more than once. He took calls and fielded emails at all hours, and has since followed up with me regularly to make sure everything continues to go smoothly. He’s offered recommendations for contractors, CPA’s and just about anyone else I could possibly need as a homeowner. Great guy, great service!
We found Max through our Landlord, I am so glad she gave us his name.
I have had a few distasteful encoumters with mortgage agents,Max was like a fresh breeze! Made everything so easy,knew the answers to my questions and even gave me a few more that I didn’t know enough to ask.
We have used Max for both an original mortgage and a re-fi,never any problems and always prompt! I always mention his name when someone I know is looking for a loan. He is a definite recommend in my book.
Words cannot express my sincerest thanks for all the support you and your company have given me all throughout my mortgage applications.
Without your help I would not have the confidence of purchasing several houses. I am now enjoying being a landlord. It was truly a great experience.
From the bottom of my heart, thanks Max.
I will never use another lender!
Max Leaman is a true professional. His expertise saves his clients time and money. I trust Max completely and highly recommend his service.
Outstanding service!!!
My husband and I used Max for our original mortgage loan and then, a year later, to refinance. Both experiences could not have gone better. Max’s customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail are second to none. (Not to mention his uncanny ability to know when to lock and when to float!) We are very satisfied customers, and if the need ever arises, will use him again. In my opinion, Max is undoubtedly the best in the Austin area.
Max was great!
Max made our first home mortgage incredibly easy. He took the time to answer all our questions and explain everything in detail. He gave us the attention other companies didn’t. I’ll recommend him to all my friends!
Home loans made easy…with .Max Leaman!
Working with Max and his staff made an otherwise stressful experience quite easy. We did an FHA; however, as a third time home buyer, I did not really feel it was more difficult than my regular bank loans of the past two houses. Max has great humor and very professional support staff to ease the process along. I highly recommend max if you are looking to finance your home.
Great service!
I just closed on my loan to purchase my house. The service was great. Max kept his finger on the pulse of rates and locked me in at the low point during the period of time I had available. There were not any surprises during the process or at the closing table. I would definitly recommend Max and his team.
Max makes it look easy.
He is one of the few … he shoots straight, thinks long term, is selfless, keep his word and gives quick call backs. Some day I fully expect Max will be wearing a Superman or money cape! I only hope he leaves the tights at home. HA! What’s for certain is when Max has the loan I know its going to get done and be on time. At our last closing he somehow came in under budget.He refunded our client $1,700 dollars she never expected. Thanks for being such a great part of the team Max
The mortgage industry is changing and new rules and regulations are coming out monthly.
Now more than ever, you need a lender who is on top of his game. Max Leaman is an expert in the mortgage industry. He always delivers on what he says, without surprises at the closing table. I have recommended him to many of my clients who thank me for it later. I know when I send my clients to Max they are in good hands and that is something I will always be thankful for.
As a Realtor I feel confident referring my clients to Max.
He knows the business like the back of his hand. My company has worked with him for several years and our clients have always had tremendous things to say about him. He’s extraordinarily prompt in returning all calls and emails. Max never leaves a question unanswered. He is excellent for first time home-buyers and has alternative financing solutions for all of your mortgage needs.
Stress Free Experience
I had a great and stress-free experience working with Max on my recent home loan. He was up-front and accurate with all quotes and information that he provided and was also very helpful in assuring that I understood every step of the process completely. Even with a last minute change in the price of the home, we were able to close smoothly and on-time.
My #1 Mortgage Lender
Max Leaman is professional, dedicated, extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with. His competence and proficiency makes you feel very comfortable in choosing an option that is best for you. Not only did Max get my original home loan approved with ease, but he also refinanced my loan a few years later with an exceptional 4.875% rate. For the best in the business, call MAX!!! ***I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM***
Fantastic service, low fees, great rate.
I shopped around quite a bit and Max was by far the best deal. His fees are VERY VERY low. His dedication to excellent customer service and his knowledge of the approval process make him one of the best loan officers out there.
Incredible to work with!
I would recommend Max to anyone looking to buy a home! He’s been so pleasant to work. We’ve been dealing with lots of issues from FHA appraisals to lost inspection reports and all along the way Max has bent over backwards to make sure our needs are met. I feel quite confident that we’re in good hands.
I’ve done several personal real estate deals with Max and I send all my clients his way for their loan needs.
Bottom line, he gets it done on time with great service and with the highest of ethics. He’ll continue to get my business as well as my referrals.
This is a challenging market for both buyers and sellers.
One of my seller-clients had a bad experience with a “preapproved” buyer that turned out not to be preapproved at all – 3 days prior to closing! When we received an offer from another buyer, Max was the buyer’s lender. I grilled him thoroughly and was satisfied with his answers. Max stayed in touch throughout the process and we closed on time. I would definitely recommend Max.
Fantastic lender, Max always gets the job…
I am a real estate agent in Austin, TX. I’ve been referring clients to Max for several years and I have never regretted it. Max is always available, knowledgeable, personable and gets the job done, period. I have never had a closing delayed because of him (and I can’t say that about many lenders) and he is always on top of things. I never have to wonder if he’s going to return my calls or emails because he always does in a timely manner. He’s a great resource and I highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance with a loan or re-financing.
Max is an absolute breath of fresh air in the mortgage business.
Whether your lending needs are straight forward or more challenging, Max continually provides professional service through excellent communication and timely closings. Thanks Max!
Max is a dedicated professional at what…
I always use Max for my home loans and he always delivers with the best rates, he is a great loan officer!
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
There is not enough amazing things I can say about Max and the mortgage experience. He is AWESOME! Simpliest transaction ever, no stress, no worries, no SURPRISES!!! I would recomment Max to anyone and everyone!
Max Leaman, best in show!
I had the pleasure of buying my first house with Max and he made the endless maze of paperwork and obstacles seem like a cakewalk compared to the experiences I’ve heard from others. He worked closely with my Realtor and helped me find the right financial arrangement to fit my situation. I can safely say that my home buying experience was smooth and simple with Max’s expert guidance. I would recommend him to anyone trying to buy in the Austin area!
Max, the mortgage super hero!
I love Max. He made my house buying process so easy, in fact, he had me approved before I’d ever entered his office. It could not have been easier – he did everything for me. In fact, even after closing, and the loan had been sold to Citi, Max still advocated for me when there was an issue with the escrow fund. He’s a genius, very reliable, efficient and smart!! Absolutely, he’s the best!
Max got us a great rate and terms
With Max’s help, my wife and I were able to taken advantage of falling interest rates, and switch to a lender with a better rate just 3 days before we closed. Also, Max was very professional, on top of everything, and also very personable. We will definitely do business with Max again. Thanks Max!!!
A pleasure to deal with
Max is always helpful and willing to come up with solutions to help with your particular situation. I recommend him often and wouldn’t hesitate to use his services again.
A++ experience
Max was very professional and knowledgeable. Given it was my first home purchase and mortgage, I had many questions. Max was extremely helpful and took the time to make sure all my questions were answered. Closing was extremely fast and Max was done ahead of schedule setting up the loan. The rates he offered were better than anything else I could find. He was also very helpful answering questions I had months after closing. He knows his business extremely well. I am extremely satisfied with the whole experience.
I have had the pleasure of working with Max Leaman when purchasing my home.
He is incredibly professional and thoroughly explained all of my different financing options. Max was always available to answer my questions and he made it a point to attend my closings. I would be happy to recommend Max to anyone who values great service!
Max Leaman – Austin’s Best Loan Officer!
Max’s endless dedication and customer service is the reason I contacted Max about helping my clients. I immediately saw a loan officer that was extremely organized, on top of the market, and offered the best rates and lowest fees! I observed his services from the listing agent point of view. I soon made contact and have been very pleased with the service all my buyers have received. Not only that Max has a passion for helping others and giving back to the community he lives and works in. I highly recommend Max for any buyers loan needs. You will not be disappointed. Max will even be at the buyer’s closing to answer any last minute questions. Amazing!
Fantastic Lender
I’ve referred business to and worked with Max on a number of transactions. He is extremely attentive, honest, and makes it a habit of over delivering.
Max is not about a transaction or about a business deal: he’s about relationships.
Once the papers are signed and the deal is done, he is still available for as long as you need, for whatever you need. I’ve come to rely on him not just to get a mortgage done, but as a trusted go-to guy for all my mortgage-related questions. Friendly, expert, prompt, professional—definitely. But it’s his effort to make sure you know that he’s not just about the deal is what sets him apart. An outstanding mortgage professional, but an even more outstanding person. Top notch.
As a former Mortgage Banker turned Real Estate Agent, I can tell you Max knows the business.
He keeps up on all the FHA and other Underwriting Guidelines so his loans get Funded. You can trust he is getting you the best Interest rate and Program available for your situation. That is why I refer my Clients to Max. Thank you.
I would not take my business anywhere else.
Max handled my original mortgage seven years ago, and he is handling my refinancing this year. In between, he counseled me against refinancing when it did not make good financial sense. Max works hard, gets great rates, and suggests money- or time-saving options. He knows his business, is honest, smart, and professional. He’s also extremely ethical, and he is a great guy to work with. He is very busy, but always has time to help me with questions and any mortgage help I need. I would not take my business anywhere else.
As a Realtor, I’ve worked with Max Leaman, and I’ve been continually impressed with his professionalism, honesty, efficiency, and his dedication to serving his clients.
Picking the right lender makes all the difference in the world, and Max certainly qualifies as one of the “right” ones. I would highly recommend Max!
Max made this the easiest loan I ever got.
Max made this the easiest loan I ever got.
I have found Max to be a true professional, a rising star in the mortgage industry.
I have seen first hand how diligent and hard working he is everyday. He arrives at his office early and leaves late, works through lunch. He comes in on weekends. He doesn’t stop work until his files are complete. He comes to all his closings and guides his clients through the process. I will recommend Max anytime.
Max was a pleasure to work with.
He was professional and knowledgeable. He was able to get our loan closed in record time – less than 2 weeks! Max is by far the best loan officer we have ever worked with and this was our fifth home purchase.
Max was incredibly accessible, accurate…
Max was incredibly accessible, accurate and efficient. We have been snakebit by mortgage loan officers in the past – lost paperwork, last minute add-on costs, and this experience was totally different. He responded to my on-line request the same day, quoted figures the same day, and I completed the paperwork on-line which was so efficient. His rates were very favorable to others we looked at. He clearly knows his business, always answered questions fully and clearly, and followed up regularly to insure things moved along without delay. Apparently he attends all his closings, which we also liked – it gave me confidence that we would avoid any last minute problems, though we didn’t have any. We finished in less than one hour. This can be a stressful process, so we also appreciated his easy-going humorous personality. I’d highly recommend Max to any of our friends and relatives!
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