Client reviews
Real families, real outcomes.
The best measure of a mortgage broker is how clients feel when it's over. Here's what Orange County families say about working with Esther Buede and the Choice Home Mortgage team.
Trust earned one family at a time.
Since 2005, Choice Home Mortgage has been a family-owned Orange County broker — and the reviews below are all about one person at the heart of it: owner Esther Buede. Clients describe being taken “by the hand,” closing faster than they thought possible, and feeling genuinely cared for at every step. That’s the difference between a call-center loan and a loan handled by someone who knows your name.
These are the words of real clients. When you’re ready to write your own chapter, we’d be honored to help — whether you’re buying a home or refinancing the one you have.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 146 verified Google reviews — we let our clients’ own words speak for themselves. See all 146 reviews on Google
“We had the pleasure of working again with Esther and Choice Home Mortgage to refinance into an FHA Streamline loan. Esther made this transition so smooth and seamless for us. This team is is amazing and we could not have chosen a better partner in the journey!”
“Where do I begin! Esther Buede was a breathe of fresh air to work with from starting to the finish line! Every need that had to be met to ensure that I acquired the financing…”
“I am a repeat customer. The service is spectacular. I was bogged down with a realtor who had local lenders getting nowhere. I called Esther at choice home mortgage. She got me through a very complex process…”
“This Duo is amazing. Esther helped with all of the loan documentation and made the whole process the best house buying experience we've ever had.”
“Closed in 8 days. I never knew a home refinance could happen so quickly and painlessly!”
“A very special lady. Esther took me by the hand and walked me thru each and every bump in the road.”
“They did what our bank of 20+ years could not — refinanced 2 of our homes in record time. The Dynamic Duo!”
“She was sincere. Got me processed and funded in 20 days. I felt taken care of every step of the way.”
“One of the best business interactions that I've ever had. Esther Buede made my loan application possible.”
“Painless and no hidden surprises. Choice Home Mortgage is a company I can trust.”
“Esther is amazing, very knowledgeable. She made the loan process fast and easy.”
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