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Working with Academy Mortgage was the best decision I could have made. I personally worked Matt Merrill, his experience, professionalism and kindness was unmatched. He made the process of buying a home smooth and was always willing to meet in person or talk to ensure we were on the same page. I felt educated and supported through this excited time. I couldn't recommend Academy Mortgage enough.

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Recently, I had an amazing experience with Matt, my mortgage advisor. Matt’s professionalism and knowledge were unmatched. He was patient, always available for questions, and made me feel like a priority. His dedication is unparalleled, making the entire process smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend Matt for anyone in need of mortgage services.

Published at 11 months ago

Stephen Bowdon and Academy Mortgage are the best assets I can share with my clients as they begin their home buying journey! Stephen has been incredible to work with, never missed a deadline, and his communication with clients is incredible. He is all about educating and preparing every client for their unique road ahead.

Published at 10 months ago

Brook Trang is a seasoned loan officer with excellent communication skills and extensive knowledge on all things mortgage or real estate related. She does an incredible job at updating all parties in the transaction every time a milestone is met and before you ever have to ask for status. Brook is very personable and my clients always give her raving 5 star reviews. I always look forward to working with Brook and cannot wait for the next opportunity to do so again! If you are considering a purchase or refinance, give Brook a call to ensure the best possible outcome, you will be happy you did!

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Stephens team was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Stephen himself talked me through all the payment scenarios for the various properties I was interested in and gave me great info around the options for my loans. Hannah and Bailey were great to work with. They answered questions, helped me understand documents, and helped me make sure I had prepared all the correct documentation. Would absolutely work with them in the future!

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Not only did Stephen and his team go above and beyond to make sure that we understood the entire loan process, but they made sure we felt informed and cared for the entire way through our transaction. They are a top-notch team with excellent customer service. We truly felt that we had a team on our side, working to make sure that our transaction went smoothly and timely. I will 100% be referring all my friends and family to his team and will be a repeat customer myself!

Published at 2 years ago

I highly recommend Matthew Merrill with Academy Mortgage! The entire process felt easy and stress free. I feel as though Matt truly was able to help us cross the finish line regarding closing on our new home due to his knowledge and efficiency.

Published at a year ago

Stephen was incredibly prompt in his response times- this was really helpful in making sure we had the information we needed to make decisions quickly. He was really enjoyable to work with, and provided solid advice. 10/10 will work with him again and recommed him to others!

Published at a year ago

Working with Academy Mortgage was the best decision I could have made. I personally worked Matt Merrill, his experience, professionalism and kindness was unmatched. He made the process of buying a home smooth and was always willing to meet in person or talk to ensure we were on the same page. I felt educated and supported through this excited time. I couldnt recommend Academy Mortgage enough.

Published at 8 months ago

Stephen and Hannah always communicate and keep me updated through the whole transaction!

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Stephen Bowdon and Academy Mortgage are the best assets I can share with my clients as they begin their home buying journey! Stephen has been incredible to work with, never missed a deadline, and his communication with clients is incredible. He is all about educating and preparing every client for their unique road ahead.

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Brook Trang is a seasoned loan officer with excellent communication skills and extensive knowledge on all things mortgage or real estate related. She does an incredible job at updating all parties in the transaction every time a milestone is met and before you ever have to ask for status. Brook is very personable and my clients always give her raving 5 star reviews. I always look forward to working with Brook and cannot wait for the next opportunity to do so again! If you are considering a purchase or refinance, give Brook a call to ensure the best possible outcome, you will be happy you did!

Published at 10 months ago

Brook and her team were very organized and helpful during the buying experience. Working with them was a pleasure.

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Recently, I had an amazing experience with Matt, my mortgage advisor. Matt s professionalism and knowledge were unmatched. He was patient, always available for questions, and made me feel like a priority. His dedication is unparalleled, making the entire process smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend Matt for anyone in need of mortgage services.

Published at 11 months ago

I highly recommend Matthew Merrill with Academy Mortgage! The entire process felt easy and stress free. I feel as though Matt truly was able to help us cross the finish line regarding closing on our new home due to his knowledge and efficiency.

Published at a year ago

Great team, great people, great process! Everything went smooth, efficient and fast! I highly recommend Matt for any of your needs.

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Brook is a fantastic broker. Readily available, Brook is efficient and communicative with both clients and realtors. 5 stars!

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Matthew Merrill and his team were so great! I d recommend them to anyone purchasing a home. He s the third lender we ve used over the past couple of years and he has by far been the best!

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Great experience with Stephen and his team. I always got prompt assistance and felt that they worked to provide the best fit for my situation. Would work with them again if I ever need to.

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Stephen and his team are AMAZING. I just bought my first home and they made the process easy to follow, answered all of my questions, and provided clear instructions to make everything a seamless experience. I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed.

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The team at Academy Mortgage were amazing to work with to help me and my husband buy our first home. From the initial phone consultation to closing day, the team was super supportive and answered all of our questions.

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Stephen was incredibly prompt in his response times- this was really helpful in making sure we had the information we needed to make decisions quickly. He was really enjoyable to work with, and provided solid advice. 10/10 will work with him again and recommed him to others!

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2nd time working with these guys. They are the best!

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Stephen, Hannah, and Baylee truly went above and beyond in the lending process for the purchase of my first property. The lending process can be complex to a first time homebuyer such as myself, but their expertise and professionalism made closing as smooth as possible. They are incredibly attentive to communication and detail, and go above and beyond in customer service. I highly recommend them to any prospective buyers in the Portland-Beaverton-Hillsboro-Vancouver metropolitan area.

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Stephens team was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Stephen himself talked me through all the payment scenarios for the various properties I was interested in and gave me great info around the options for my loans. Hannah and Bailey were great to work with. They answered questions, helped me understand documents, and helped me make sure I had prepared all the correct documentation. Would absolutely work with them in the future!

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Will worked very hard at evry stage of the process to get everything right for us and communicate every issue.

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Stephens team was on top of everything, incredibly professional, and made the entire process a breeze. Hannah and Bailey were so easy to work with.

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Stephen and his team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of buying our home. Their fast responses, clear communication and guidance made the process easy and we are so grateful for them!

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Made our first time home buying experience so easy. Such a great group of people.

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Brook and her team made buying our first home much more enjoyable. They were quick to respond and happy to answer any questions. We cant thank them enough. We would recommend them to anyone in search of a home!

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Stephen, Hannah, and Baylee were extremely helpful, always available for any questions or last-minute issues, frequently checking in, fast, and made the entire process of buying our first home incredibly smooth and easy.

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Stephen was an excellent communicator, reached out to us throughout our housing search, and was extremely responsive in all of our inquiries. Him and is team is also very personable. They made an extremely complicated process much more understandable and pleasant.

Published at a year ago

Expertise, availability, and efficiency! Made us feel like we were their one and only customer!

Published at 2 years ago

Great communication and took our phone calls late at night and on the weekends. Helped us close so quickly.

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Matt is great to work with, 3 home purchases, a couple re-fi s, over the last 5 years.. always smooth hassle free transactions. always friendly always responsive. Highly recommend Matt and his team at Academy!

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Not only did Stephen and his team go above and beyond to make sure that we understood the entire loan process, but they made sure we felt informed and cared for the entire way through our transaction. They are a top-notch team with excellent customer service. We truly felt that we had a team on our side, working to make sure that our transaction went smoothly and timely. I will 100% be referring all my friends and family to his team and will be a repeat customer myself!

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Fantastic experience. Thank you to the team at Academy Mortgage.

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Matt Merrill and the Homes for Heroes program has been an amazing experience. I was very nervous going through the homebuyers process, but Matt was patient, kind and helpful. His professional skills were excellent and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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Excellent professional team. Leading the way to a quick and efficient purchase. Made us happy home owners.

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Matthew was great to work with. Would highly recommend!

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Great experience, fast, efficient and knowledgeable.

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Will Stevens is hands down the absolute best. The only person in our book to contact for you hone loan needs.

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Stephen and his team were very easy to work with. They were quick to respond to any questions and gave thorough explanations for each step along the home buying process. Fantastic experience!

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Unbelievable response times. Stephen was helpful every step of the way. Really helped to alleviate a lot of the stress of buying a house.

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The team always responded any questions diligently, with great knowledge and expertise. Everything was extremely quick and the whole team was very kind and supportive with me

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Stephen and his team were incredibly experienced, responsive and a delight to work with. Once I settled on a home the team got my loan completed in record time!

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Having worked with several lenders, Stephen and his team outshine them all!! With the quick and consistent communication, and the outstanding customer service to my clients, I will be using and referring clients to them forever! They ve been integral in winning offers, maintaining smooth and easy transactions, and offering that human relationship aspect that is so important in this business!!

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Incredible customer service! Always helpful, kind, and very detailed. We felt completely taken care of during the entire process.

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This is the second time we have worked with Stephen Bowdon and the Academy Mortgage team. They are a delight to work with as they are transparent in explaining the process and provide timely communication every step of the way. Their customer services is excellent and I highly recommend this team for all of your mortgage needs.

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Brook Trang was amazing and we would never do a transaction like this with anyone else. Shes simply the best! Absolutely couldnt ask for anything more.

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Phenomenal communication, expectation-setting, and just simply getting the deal done!

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Highly recommend Stephen & his team! Top notch service... They are quick to respond & they are so kind!

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I was really dreading figuring out financing due to some complicated circumstances with our salaries. Matthew Merrill at Academy Mortgage was so knowledgeable and thorough, and took the complication right out of it. He was very responsive, a great communicator, and always kept us informed and prepared. He made us feel like our family and transaction was important. Highly recommend!

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Stephen and his team were amazing to work with. Super efficient, friendly, on top of things to the point we were able to close early and I got my keys 2 weeks earlier than the original close date. I highly recommend this team to make you loan process painless.

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Great terms and super helpful people. We were very pleased with our buying experience from Stephen and everyone else!

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We have worked with Matt Merrill several times now over the years and it has always been a great experience. He goes the extra mile to ensure the process is quick and painless. We have worked with other big name mortgage companies before and never had such an easy process!

Published at 3 years ago

Very responsive, informative, and friendly

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Brook was knowledgeable, attentive, speedy, extremely thorough, thoughtful, and kind... all while maintaining the utmost professionalism the entire way. We never once questioned Brooks knowledge and she NEVER let us down. Great job Brook

Published at 3 years ago

Stephen and his team made my transaction smooth as ever! Great communication from start to finish!

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Brook Trang with Acadamy Mortgage was amazing. We went through them when we built our new house and as first time home buyers it was very intimidating. Brook made the process so easy and was very knowledgeable! 10/10

Published at 3 years ago

Stephen is responsive, and a team player. Simple as that. I know I can trust him to handle my clients with the same level of service that I strive to provide.

Published at 3 years ago

Stephen and his team are amazing throughout the entire process. Clearly communicating along the way and always being ahead of the game to eliminate any surprises. Would highly recommend and use their services without hesitation.

Published at 3 years ago

This is my third mortgae with Brook at Academy Mortgage. She is amazing through every step of the process. I dont have to worry about missing any of the details because she is always there with a gentle reminder via text or email. I so appreciate everything she has done for me and my family. I highly recommend Academy Mortgage and Brook Trang.

Published at 3 years ago

Excellence is what you will find here!

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Brook Trang went over and above on a recent mortgage deal with us, to get our deal closed against a very tight timeline, and with a lot of unexpected complexity. She communicated every step of the way, and stayed professional and positive throughout.

Published at 3 years ago

Fantastic service easy as pie . Great communication from matt and team highest. Possible recommendation for this mortgage company. Thanks so much

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They were very knowledgeable, quick and efficient, and gave us constant updates on the progress!

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Brook Trang was amazing! Very knowledgeable and thorough throughout the whole process. Will definitely use her for again. Bring and her team are the best!!

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Matt was helpful from the time I went to him to get pre approved all the way until my closing day. He always informed me with what documents I needed to provide or sign. I had a struggle finding home insurance quotes that were in my price range and he took the task upon himself to find quotes as well. I feel Matt sent above and beyond. He worked late and took my calls as well as weekends. This is my second home loan with him as my lender. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend his services to anyone.

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Brook Trang and Academy Mortgage are awesome! Really available to us during the home buying/ mortgage process.

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Stephen and his team are so wonderful to work with always quick to respond, so knowledgeable and make the home loan process feel as easy it can be. So grateful to them!

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Stephen is exceptional! He was extremely professional, returned our emails and calls immediately, answered all our questions clearly and patiently, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes so that the whole process became smooth and easy for us. We cannot recommend him highly enough!

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Superb communication. A thorough and efficient process. This is our second successful transaction with Stephen and his team. We cannot recommend him enough!

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We were impressed by Stephen s knowledge, experience, and support during this crazy market. He and his team answered back promptly every single day! There were no surprises with the proposed monthly mortgage payments and closing costs, as the team was transparent throughout the entire process. His team did such a thorough job getting all of our application materials in before entering the underwriting stage that we didn t notice we were even in underwriting! Smoothest process ever! Five stars all around for communication, application process, and customer service! Look no further than Academy Mortgage and Stephen Bowden s team for your lender needs!

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We have purchased our first home, and now 2 refinances with Matt. He has been more than helpful. Thanks again Matt.

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Working with Matt and his team was fantastic!

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Have had 2 great experiences with Academy Mortgage, specifically Matthew Merrill!

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Matt was very professional and friendly to work with through our whole experience. We have used Matt and Academy mortgage 3 times over the years and will continue to use him for all our financial needs

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Brook Trang at Academy Mortgage is incredible! Going above and beyond in the transactional process is what you need on your lending side! You will not be disappointed!

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Our experience with Stephen and the entire Bowdon team was amazing from start to finish. The Bowdon team was always extremely fast to answer our questions and made the entire lending journey straightforward and painless as first time home buyers. We especially appreciated all the time Stephen spent going over different payment scenarios to narrow down what price point we were most comfortable with. 100% recommend the Bowdon team, you will not regret working with them!

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I would highly recommend Matt and Academy Mortgage. Matt communicated every step of the underwriting process.

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Id never go anywhere else. Lowest rates. Speedy service.

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This was our first time buying a house, Stephen, went above and beyond for us. He answered every question a length, called us back after hours and never let a email sit in his inbox. He is prompt and one of the best in the business. Stephens team was there to walk us through paperwork. Buying your first home can be stressful and overwhelming. Stephen made it a positive, education and happy experience from beginning to end. We would recommend him to anyone going through this process.

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Stephen and Nicole did an excellent job of keeping our mortgage on track. From the very beginning of the process, Stephen did a great job of helping us understand our financing options and how Academy is different as a lender (they truly are different). Nicole did an excellent job of making sure we were informed about the process, and keeping our application and underwriting moving. They both did an excellent job working with our realtor. Our underwriting and closing went incredibly smoothly.

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Working with Stephen was great! Someone recommended Stephen/ his team to us after we were disappointed with our original lender. Stephen immediately made us feel better about the process; he was easy to talk to, quick, and made everything feel understandable and less stressful. Stephen and his team (especially Nicole) were so communicative and helpful; they never made us feel like we were asking silly questions or that we were bothering them. We were comfortable and happy throughout the process!

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Stephen did a great job. helpful through the whole process and enlightening as to how mortgages work and what would be the best fit for me.

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Brook provided us with exceptional service from beginning to end. We can t wait to work with her again in the future!

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Brook reached out to me regarding a refinance. The rate was much lower than what I had at the time. She did just about everything! It was stress free and very easy for me! Awesome!!!! Brook is amazing!

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Brook made the whole process effortless and took the time to walk us through any questions we had. Honestly, it couldn t have been any easier.

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Super happy with Stephen Bowdon and his team. He treats all my clients fabulously!

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This is our second home we bought working with Stephen and his team. We couldnt have been happier with their work on the sale, and purchase of your new home. They were extremely helpful providing us with all the proper documentation we needed, and they were very quick to help us answer any questions. They met every date without any problems, and were highly complimented by every other person involved in both transactions. We will continue to highly recommend Stephen and his team.

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Stephen and Nicole were very responsive to anything we needed. Great communication!

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Stephen and Nicole are a terrific team - capable, knowledgable, and responsive. Highly recommend!

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Matt and his team made my first time home buying experience very smooth and pleasant. He was available anytime I had a question and was very quick to respond. Updated me on every step of the home buying process once completed. I would highly recommend Matt and his team.

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Travis was a dream to work with! Guided us through the whole experience and made it extremely easy and stress-free. We would wholeheartedly recommend him and Academy Mortgage.

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Stephen and Nicole are the best of the best. I cant sing their praises enough. These processes are complicated, difficult, and sometimes grueling but they are very clear, knowledgeable, understanding, compassionate, communicative, and all together on top of it from the first phone call that was just an idea. They always treated us with respect and dignity and sometimes the professional playfulness of long standing colleagues. Like I said before, I am so incredibly grateful. Its not an easy job, for anyone...but they make is smooth and seamless. Thank you so very much for all that you did for our family.

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The whole process was so much easier than I thought it would be because of you guys. I felt like all I had to do was sit back and sign some papers and gather a few documents. Will absolutely be recommending to anyone I know who is looking to buy a house.

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Stephen and Nicole were excellent throughout the process. I was a needy first time home buyer and they made the process simple and turned things around quickly allowing me to close on the home 5 days early.

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I was completely new and clueless to the entire process for my first home purchase. Stephen and company were absolutely amazing when it came to answering my questions and keeping me updated with all happenings. I enjoyed his honesty as well as his full up front approach of giving me all the information I needed to make the best decision. There was no guessing on my behalf and that made me feel incredibly confident with the purchase. I hope to work with Stephen and Academy again in the near future!

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We are first time buyers and were fortunate enough to end up working with Brook Trang at Academy. She was always very quick and responsive to any emails we sent and if unable to take my call she would call right back. She was also flexible in times to call and our initial meeting because of my and my husbands work schedule. Her support team specifically Angi was professional and prompt when corresponding and very helpful when I had a question of them. We were so impressed with the professionalism, attention to detail and quick turnaround. We will only use Brook and Academy in the future and always recommend to people we know. Thanks for making the experience stress-free and positive.

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It is all about people dealing with people. Jevon Domench made it easy to choose Academy Mortgage. Candi Pratt made it easy to BE an Academy client. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are great representatives for your Company...and as it turns out, a couple of VERY decent people as well. Candi was detailed and professional. Good humored and diligent in a process that can easily be intimidating. Jevon was awesome...guiding the ship through the figurative icebergs. As someone who lived and worked in an age before computers and the Internet grew to dominate...it sometimes takes gentle guidance for someone of age to navigate the process. Jevon and Candi were that and more. I have bought and sold homes as my family has moved and grown over the years. Thanks to Jevon and Candi, this was our best experience with a mortgage company by far!!

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Jevon is one of the best in the business -- really enjoy working with him and his team. Jevon goes above and beyond for my clients and has always come through with solutions to any issues that arise throughout the process. He is my go to guy when clients are looking for a lender!

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As a first time home buyer i was anxious about the process. Matt was able to break down the steps and provide an explanation that i could understand and feel confident about. Matts communication was absolutely amazing, being able to text a question, and have it answered quickly, was certainly beyond my expectation. Academy was quick and efficient, like an experienced team of professionals who really know what they are doing.

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Brook Trang and all the staff we worked with were very knowledgeable, easy to work with and friendly. Enjoyed working with all.

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This was my first time buying a home I worked with Jim Misner, Jim was awesome to work with I would recommend him to friends and family he was very professional and helpful. Anytime we had a question or concerns he got back to us with answers ASAP

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Jevon and Adrienne were both great to work with and did a good job of meeting our needs.

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The best!!!! Grateful for Eric!! Thank you Academy mortgage!

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The Team at Academy, Jevon & Candi are the two people I communicated the most with. Both of them know how intimidating buying a home can be. Especially if it is your first time. They make it easy & can explain the process clearly. This helps with having a plan going into buying your home. In addition, they provide several different options on how your financing can be setup. Also they have an App, with a mortgage calculator in it. Which is extremely helpful, when searching for a home. It allows you see what your payment would be. My experience with Academy was awesome! I cant begin to Thank Jevon, Candi & the rest of the team for all their help. If your debating going with Academy....STOP! Just do it, you will never regret it! I will only work with Academy going forward. THANK YOU!

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