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I have been helping people buy and refinance homes since 2002. One of my greatest joys is helping first time home buyers and people that have just moved to Oregon. As a native Oregonian who has lived here for 30+ years, I love to hear the story of what draws people to our beautiful state. My role is to be a trusted adviser to my clients. I follow the stock/bond market daily to find the best window to lock my clients at a great rate. I listen and ask questions in order to advise them on the best product and plan to serve their needs.
Joe Conyard is a rare professional who is highly competent, detail-oriented, meticulous, thorough and an exceptional communicator. He is proactive and responsive, always got back to us quickly, anticipating needs, answering questions and handling issues in a way that instills confidence and imparts peace of mind. I learned that I could count on Joe to work hard on all aspects of the house buying process to make sure we had what we needed and were getting the best deal on the house and the loan. Joe served us holistically, thinking about how we were doing and what we needed no matter if it was technically in his lane or not. In the often stressful process of home buying, Joe took worries away and managed every aspect with high competence and earned a deep level of trust, hard to get from me. This is of tremendous value. If you are a meticulous person with high standards and want the very best on your team, Joe is a choice you will be delighted with.
Joe went above and beyond for a pair of first-time homebuyers. He was in constant touch with us through the whole process, and always quickly answered our questions with patience and detail. I would definitely finance another house with Joe!
Joe cares. He held our hands through the process and made sure it flew to meet deadlines. He will answer questions so make sure to ask them. He juggles a lot so make sure to copy his assisting staff on paperwork. I would recommend him to anyone.
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Buyer Closed Oct '17 Portland, OR
$500,000
5.0
Joe was easy to work with, always quick to respond, and got me a good rate!
Joe was very helpful throughout the home buying process. He was able to lock in a great rate for us as well. He was very communicative, although at times it would've been nicer to maybe talk every other day versus every day.
Joe was the most responsive lender I ever worked with. Not only did he take the time to explain every step of the process, but also any fee that was associated with the loan. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a knowledgeable lender with fair fees and competitive rates.
Joe was amazing and went above and beyond to help close on my house. He's honest and up front about the rates and fees and open about the lending process. He was professional and easy to work with and whenever I had a question he would be available to answer it.
Joe was always available and very approachable with questions or concerns. He set me up with exactly the financial package I asked for. Online system could use some fine tuning. Thanks for the help Joe.
I will be honest with you...I am a bargain shopper and I was determined to get the best rate possible. Joe was understanding and presented the best options for my specific concerns. He also took the time to explain a very complicated industry in terms we could understand.He knows the market well and locked us a just the right time. I would highly recommend his services to anyone who cares about the rate and wants to understand the process.
Thank you again Joe!
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Buyer Closed Sep '15 Hillsboro, OR
$285,000 • 1st Time Buyer
5.0
I was referred to Joe and his team through my CPA. Joe took the time to answer all my questions in a very timely manner. As we all know there are lots of professionals in the Mortgage and Real Estate industries. If you are looking for a professional who will take care of you and work to get your loan funded on time I would encourage you to look to Joe and his team.
Joe was such a great help to us in buying our new home. We knew that we wanted this house and hadn't lined up our financing, and Joe was so quick to get to know us and our finances in order to advise us properly on what we were able to afford and do. Due to his experience and desire to help us (even when he was out doing his own personal weekend activities), he was able to properly secure our funding in a short period of time so we could put in an acceptable offer.
After the baby steps were taken, Joe helped us through the process of underwriting and getting our loan approved without any issues. He kept us informed and up to date on what our loan status was, which really kept our stress levels through the process at a minimum. Even better, he was able to handle questions from my family members who he wasn't even working for. I'd recommend Joe to anyone who is looking into buying a home!
Joe was also instrumental in us buying our first home. Because we were first-time homebuyers we had quite a few questions about the process and some of the documents that we were signing. Joe took the time to meet with us and go through all of our questions in-person. We would recommend him to others.
Joe and Racheal were great. Joe, Principal at Guardian Residential Lending, worked with me to lock a low rate and kept me apprised of my loan status. He also coordinated the required VA appraisal and successfully closed by his guaranteed deadline. Racheal, his Senior Lending Processor, ensured all the paperwork was correct, did some additional research for my VA loan, and coordinated activity with real estate agents and escrow. The bottom line: great service and an on-time closing. What more could you ask for?
We worked directly with Joe and he was fantastic. He and Megan (our realtor) made such an excellent team. Between the two of them, they were SO on top of everything. Joe picked up the phone every time we called with a question and never made us feel stupid about our often stupid questions as first time homebuyers. I'd definitely recommend using Joe. He worked hard to lock us in at a very low rate, and treated us like friends. I wish I could buy another house just to have an excuse to call Joe everyday, ha!
Working with Joe was a great experience. He was incredibly punctual, diligent and patient while helping us navigate the complicated lending process. He even made the signing process fun. We would definitely use Joe for future home buying purchases.