Meet the Vantage Team

At VMG, we are proud as a local small business to offer the most experienced team of elite Mortgage Professionals for Oregon & Washington residents. Our average employee has 15 years’ experience in the mortgage industry and almost 300 years collectively. Contact any of our Loan Consultants with questions around your home purchase or refinance needs.

Andy Harris
President / Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 124161
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 302
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Cell: 503.880.2427
Fax: 866.438.5975
aharris@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Andy

Yumi Lynch
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS # 252022
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 305
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.481.7006
Fax: 866.438.5975
ylynch@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Yumi

Chris Losinger
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 928218
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 307
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 360.546.5000
Fax: 866.438.5975
closinger@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Chris

Tia Anderson
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 1686108
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 301
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.516.7514
Fax: 866.438.5975
tanderson@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Tia

Chris Borg
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 116995
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 309
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.481.1369
Fax: 866.438.5975
cborg@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Chris

Kyle Bennett
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 1421971
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 314
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.484.4180
Fax: 866.438.5975
kbennett@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Kyle

Sheila Smith
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 54661
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 311
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.781.2821
Fax: 866.438.5975
ssmith@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Sheila

Peder Quello
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 373269
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 315
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.330.2638
Fax: 866.438.5975
peder@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Peder

Todd Gydesen
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 89835
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 316
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.312.4686
Fax: 866.438.5975
todd@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Todd

Rhonda Elzie
Mortgage Broker Assistant

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 404239
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 317
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Fax: 866.438.5975
rhonda@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Rhonda

Liz Marre
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 118575
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 110
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.568.1285
Fax: 866.438.5975
lizandamanda@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Liz

Amanda Good
Mortgage Broker

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS# 298019
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 110
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
cell: 503.568.1285
Fax: 866.438.5975
lizandamanda@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Amanda

Yong Pak
Operations Manager

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 303
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Fax: 866.438.5975
Email: ypak@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Yong

Adam Harris
VP, Business Development

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 300
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Fax: 866.438.5975
Email: adamh@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Adam

Robyn Krizan
Loan Processor

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 310
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Fax: 866.438.5975
Email: rkrizan@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Robyn

I-Chen Ho
Loan Processor

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 320
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Fax: 866.438.5975
Email: ichen@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet I-Chen

Michael Young
Mortgage Broker Assitant

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
NMLS # 1929933
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 321
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Fax: 866.438.5975
Email: michael@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Michael

Janel Harris
Loan Coordinator

Vantage Mortgage Group, Inc.
Office: 503.496.0431 ext. 304
Toll-Free: 877.496.0431
Fax: 866.438.5975
Email: jharris@vantagemortgagegroup.com
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Meet Janel

We consistently strive to offer consumers the best possible mortgage experience by using a transparent and systematic approach that makes lenders compete for your business. The more educated the consumer, the greater chance they will become a Vantage client when comparing mortgage providers. Don’t just take our word for it, here are some reviews that our past customers have left!

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5.0

Vantage Mortgage Group

Noralyn Danielle

14:49 10 Mar 20

Sheila Smith and her team at Vantage Mortgage Group were wonderful. We were in the process of selling our home and buying another one at the Coast, so you can imagine the stress. Shelia and her team guided us through the process quickly and efficiently. There was great communication through the entire process with just the right amount of technology. Even at the last minute when the Title Company on the Coast was floundering a bit on the day of closing, Sheila stepped in and made it happen. I would highly recommend Sheila and her team at Vantage Mortgage Group.read more

Matthew Boelter

03:51 25 Feb 20

I highly recommend Todd and his team. This is the second time I've worked with him. First to purchase the home and next to refinance. Both experiences have been fast and simple; the online system used made this process easy for me. When I went to refinance, I first started with my current mortgage lender (penny mac). I felt like they were trying to cheat me the whole time and the rates were way off what I expected. So I sent Todd a quick email and he got back to me right away better rates than I was expecting. And I always felt I was treated like a valued customer.read more

Margaret McNeal

23:55 17 Feb 20

Todd Gydesen & his team have been my hero through the purchase of two homes in the last 3 years! He strives to provide very thorough information and walks you through every detail along the journey of buying a home. There were a few road bumps (as there often are) and he swooped in to save the day! I have recommended him to several friends and family members already. If you are searching for a great Loan Consultant, look no further.read more

Lucy Belgum

23:48 12 Feb 20

Amazing communication from beginning to end! Todd and team strive to make the process as seamless as possible for their clients. We have used them for several mortgages and will return again should the need arise. Their client-care is 5 star plus!read more

Misty Moore

01:46 08 Feb 20

I have gone through a home buying process and now a refinance with Liz & Amanda and both times were a great experience. They are quick to reply and get everything done, very helpful with answering all my questions and I felt very taken care of during the process. Getting a loan and refinance can be stressful and things come up that aren't expected. It's important to have help with those unknowns and feel trust with the team helping you. I would highly recommend this team and will absolutely reach out to work with them for any future financing needs.read more

Amy Gianella

21:23 24 Jan 20

Andy and his company were a HUGE help to us with our first time home buying experience. I was very impressed with the attention we got and how fast we received documents and emails. He made the entire process so easy and I would highly recommend him and his company! Thank you Andy!read more

Ruby Lafollette

18:46 10 Jan 20

Andy and his team were beyond helpful with our first home buying experience. We we're brand new to all of this, and Andy took his time to explain each step, and really went above and beyond to ensure great rates! He also responds to so quickly to text/emails/phone calls which was definitely noticed and appreciated! We cannot thank Andy and his team enough for making our first home buying experience as stress free as possible, and honestly was a very fun experience! Definitely referring all of our family and friends to them!read more

Cath Cuff

03:21 10 Jan 20

Vantage Mortgage was an outstanding refi experience. The loan options presented to me were far better than anything else I could find. They make the entire experience very easy. The loan closed quickly and I was able to free up the money I needed to pay off the debt I needed to pay off. I would highly recommend Vantage Mortgage to anyone looking for a new mortgage or. refinance. Also Todd Gydesen was outstanding. He is patient and clear and has such high integrity.read more

Stacie Watts

18:01 31 Dec 19

Andy was transparent and informative throughout the entire process. I really appreciated being presented with all of the information, and I never felt like someone was trying to pressure me with a 'sales pitch.' After deciding to move forward with Vantage, the process was streamlined, and Andy was there from start to finish to check in with me, and answer any questions that I had. We closed in less than a month! Overall, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend Andy Harris with Vantage Mortgage Group!read more

Monica Morando

03:34 25 Dec 19

Working with Todd Gydesen and his whole team at Vantage Mortgage was so easy! We recently financed a mortgage with them and they were so on top of making sure we had a list of what was needed from us. They were well prepared and made sure they were always ahead of the game. Working with them was stress free and we felt like they always had our interests at heart.read more

Mark Stephenson

05:17 24 Dec 19

We recently closed on a refinance with Todd Gydesen. This is our second time using Team Todd and we plan on using Todd for all of our future purchases and refinances. We received a competitive interest rate and fees. The main reason we keep coming back to Todd though is his excellent customer service. Todd has a quick response time to all of our questions and he is proactive with all of the loan updates from application to closing. Thank you team Todd!read more

joe baca

14:14 19 Nov 19

We used Andy and his team twice now, and we couldn't be happier. They have been right on top the whole time and Andy has always been really quick to answer questions even when we weren't actively looking for a mortgage. I have definitely recommended him to family and friends throughout the years and would use Vantage in the future. THANKS AGAIN TEAM ANDY. Keep up the great work!read more

Camille Kennedy

00:34 19 Nov 19

My husband and I were referred to Andy Harris with Vantage Mortgage Group and we truly could not be happier with Andy and his entire team. We reached out to Andy mid-way through escrow with another lender when we did not agree with how our lender was doing business. Andy was so knowledgeable and trustworthy and gave us hope that everything was going to be OK and work out just fine. Not only did things work out perfectly, but Andy was able to close in record time, was extremely helpful throughout the process, and he gave us incredible rates. Andy is hands down one of the best professionals in the business and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest and trustworthy partner through your home buying process.read more

Ron Ares

01:43 18 Nov 19

We enjoyed working with Peder and the Vantage Mortgage Group on our refinance. Peder gave us a lot of options and even after having been through the loan process several times over the years, there are always new things to learn. In the end, we felt informed and secure due to Peder’s advice and patience.read more

Jeremy Cattone

05:38 14 Nov 19

Stellar service, knowledgeable, proactive, kind, worth every penny (and then some!). We've worked with Liz and Amanda multiple times, and each time around reaffirms that they will be our first (and only) call the next time we need financing. Both are extremely responsive and patient, and have helped walk us through the smallest details and the big picture. We're very thankful to have found Liz and Amanda, and recommend them without reservation!read more

Christine Liu

05:22 08 Nov 19

We recently wanted to take advantage of the low interest rates and decided to refinance. Todd Gydesen helped us with our home a few years ago, but had moved over to Vantage. We started with our original lender, but did not have a great experience with their customer service. Thankfully, I kept Todd’s email with new contact information. He has excellent customer service and explains things very clearly. He kept an eye on the market and offered a better rate. His team worked really fast and the whole process was seamless.read more

Daniel Schultz

18:48 05 Nov 19

I have worked Todd Gydesen (Team Todd) two times. Both experiences have been seamless. He is knowledgeable and timely. He really takes a hands-on approach to any of your financing needs. I would refer him to anyone I know.read more

Ashley Tomlinson

19:22 31 Oct 19

We have had the pleasure of working with Vantage Mortgage Group on two home loans now. They came highly recommended and live up to every expectation. They are thorough and expedite/communicate in extremely timely manner. In the future if we ever need another home loan, we will definitely be return customers, yet again.read more

Taylor Bowen

18:11 02 Oct 19

Todd and team were wonderful to work with! They helped us refinance our home and were there to answer any questions along the way. They worked diligently to find us the best rate possible. Thanks team!read more

jcmilton .

08:14 19 Sep 19

Just moved into our house, thanks to Andy Harris and Vantage Mortgage Group. I don't think Andy sleeps! He was always ready and willing to run the numbers for us on a variety of houses that we looked at over the course of a few months. He was an excellent communicator with very quick response times, which made our home purchase as smooth as possible. I will definitely be using Andy again for any future real estate deals.read more

Luke Winikates

20:57 13 Sep 19

Andy was great to work with during our house search. His responses were prompt and clear when we had time sensitive questions, and he kept us up to date with rates quotes every time we asked - and his pricing sheet was always easy to understand. Our close went smoothly and we are very happy to have worked with Andy.read more

Michael Stern

19:33 10 Sep 19

We're very thankful to have gone through Vantage for our mortgage. Andy and his team were available and very responsive. They helped through every step of the process and provided very competitive terms. I would definitely use them again when buying a home and highly recommend them to anyone else.read more

Catey Anderson

07:30 06 Sep 19

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Todd’s team. Todd was very hands on with our entire transaction. Anytime we had a question they were in touch with us quickly and always took the time to explain everything as we were first time buyers. We will be recommending them to all our friends and family!read more

Jason Tei

18:58 30 Aug 19

I have worked with Todd Gydesen twice over the years, just recently and 12 years ago. Both times have been perfect experiences regarding the financing. This most recent time exceeded expectations as I decided not to work with a Real Estate Agent and did a great job navigating me through the process. Would refer him to anyone.read more

Brittney Toay

06:10 21 Aug 19

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Yumi and her team. So very knowledgeable, hard working and dedicated to their clients!! We will be returning customers and plan to ONLY use Vantage in any future home purchases!! Thanks again Team Yumi!!! :)read more

Atlantic Washington

21:04 22 Jul 19

Vantage Mortgage’s Loan Specialist Yumi Lynch, provided superb customer service during my loan refinance process. She diligently search for the perfect loan package that not only saved me money during closing but also a great interest rate on my new 30 year loan. What I admired best about her service was her patience to explain anything during the loan process that I did not understand; she made me feel comfortable about asking questions. If I was asked to fill out a survey, I would give her tens in the areas of knowledgeable expertise, ease in communicating with diverse populations, availability to her clients, and swiftness in monitoring the loan process (communicating, making sure all documents needed was available for a smooth transition thru Underwriting).read more

Barbara Lee Wright

19:36 13 Jul 19

Tia Anderson and the team were SO incredibly helpful and patient. I had a complicated mortgage with divorce and liens and co-signers, and they Made. It. Happen. Tia even came to my closing and brought me a housewarming gift. ? Would highly recommend Vantage Mortgage Group to really work with you and to find and secure your best available mortgage rate.read more

Matthew Small

05:29 11 Jul 19

I've done 2 re-finances with Andy and team and they have been fantastic to work with for both. Very efficient processes and professional. Andy kept us updated and was available at all hours of the day and weekends for questions. Extremely responsive.read more

Meagan Garrow

19:52 01 Jul 19

I’ve worked with Andy Harris for 14 years now! He’s helped me anytime I needed a mortgage and made the process incredibly smooth and fast! I refer Vantage to all of my friends and family and will continue to do so. They are the BEST!read more

Steven Jew

01:57 29 Jun 19

Viji definitely deserves all 5 stars here. She was amazing from the beginning. She got us lower interest rates than anyone else we could find. She helped educate and walk us through each step of the process, and as first time home buyers, that was really important to us. She was always available, even at odd hours. She would make sure that we were responsible and timely as well in completing our paperwork. I can honestly say that I don’t think we could have done this without her. I highly recommend that if you like having someone in your corner that is constantly working to get you the best rate, and will help you meet all the deadlines, Viji is your girl.read more

Amanda Garceau

22:06 25 Jun 19

Yumi Lynch at Vantage Mortgage Group was great to work with. She is very knowledgeable about the entire process, and helped us find funding for our very first home! I highly recommend her and the Vantage Mortgage team.read more

Nicholas White

19:38 14 Jun 19

Excellent people with excellent service. We worked with Todd Gydesen throughout and he was attentive at all times - keeping us updated on the process. Would absolutely recommend them to family and friends. Nick Wread more

Srijana Sapkota

16:22 05 Jun 19

My friend told me about Andy. He is very professional and his expertise on the subject matters is commendable. As the first time home buyers, we had so many doubts, concerns and questions and he was always there to guide us. Thank you Andy and your team!read more

Shane Davis

16:27 23 May 19

Can i do more than 5 stars??? Andy was referred to us by another lender we used in AZ when we relocated to WA state... what an awesome referral to say the least. Andy spent so much time with us working through a messy deal we almost closed and ultimately saved us so much money by not making the mistake of going with a retail lender. I would gladly recommend Andy and his team to anyone! Andy is very knowledgeable in the mortgage industry and it shows plus he was always available to answer any question no matter what the time of day. Look forward to working with them again next time!read more

PDX Color

16:01 22 May 19

Andy Harris was so helpful throughout the entire process. Very professional and sharp as a tack. 5 out of 5 stars no doubt about it! Thanks for everything Andy! - Ariel Castaneda

Camille Cope

22:55 06 May 19

As first-time homebuyers, Yumi Lynch was an invaluable resource. Over the course of our search, she was patient and knowledgeable and always made us feel welcome to ask questions if we didn’t understand something. She made the process as smooth as possible, we got a great rate, and learned a lot along the way. We highly recommend both her and Vantage Mortgage!read more

Melinda Phillips

15:36 27 Apr 19

Peder Quello at Vantage: Excellently skilled at his work! I enjoyed working with an intelligent, patient, thorough, informative, and communicative professional! Thanks to Peder, everything about the loan went smoothly.read more

Wild Heart Acres

17:50 14 Mar 19

We worked with Yumi and she is the best! She saved a more complicated transaction (rehab loan) and kept us updated and calm throughout the whole process. Rate was also lower than expected! 10 stars from us!!!read more

Lulu Caress

10:59 14 Mar 19

It had been years since we purchased a home and vaguely remembered the stressful part involved with purchasing a home. I attribute that to a well done job by Chris Borg at Vantage Mortgage Group and my realtor Steve. Now, years later we decided to move and had changes in life that may have made it complicated for anyone else to buy their dream home. Thanks to Chris and the team for making it happen agaiin.read more

Joe Baca

23:44 20 Feb 19

Andy was very professional and quick to get back to me. Even though I didn't know anything from the start, he helped get me through the steps until we closed. Would recommend to anyone in the future.

Carlos Galindo

Certainly, happy I was referred to Vantage by my mortgage company in Arizona when relocating to Oregon. The re-locating mortgage company did not meet anywhere close to the numbers that Vantage Mortgage group was able to meet. They are very professional and dedicated themselves to meet my needs and wants. Andy Harris did an excellent job in getting the best lender and setting everything up to my full satisfaction. Thank you Andy and entire team out in Vantage Mortgage.read more

18:40 20 Feb 19

Certainly, happy I was referred by my mortgage company from Arizona when relocated to Oregon. The re-locating mortgage company did not meet anywhere close to the numbers that Vantage Mortgage group was able to meet. They are very professional and dedicate themselves to meet your needs and wants. Andy Harris did an excellent job in getting the best lender and setting everything up to my full satisfaction. Thank you Andy and entire team out there in Vantage Mortgage.read more

ryan mcdonough

20:57 13 Feb 19

We had a fabulous experience with Vantage. Peder Quello is everything you want in a loan consultant and more! Purchasing a home can be a long drawn out battle, but Peder kept the process rolling and was a great communicator. It is obvious that he truly cares about his clients. We will definitely reach out to him for future loan needs.read more

Pati Griffin

21:33 08 Feb 19

Yumi Lynch at Vantage Mortgage is the best. I gave her my information and she took care of the rest. Like magic she made a home loan happen! Thank You!

Jeff Suiter

20:19 28 Jan 19

I don't review much, but in this case I felt it was worth it. Andy was fantastic from the beginning to end. He answered all my questions and when another party dropped the ball at the last minute, he was there to help me through the situation. I highly recommend working with Vantage Mortgage Group.read more

Aaron Marinovich

01:17 16 Jan 19

Great to work with! The home purchase process is always stressful and they made the loan portion of it very smooth. I definitely recommend them.

Krista Hagel

18:29 15 Jan 19

Our real estate broker told us about Andy and we’re so glad she did! We were first time home buyers and had been working with another company and didn’t know that it’s normal to get quotes from more than one company. Our quote from Andy was so much better than what we had received from the other company- we were kinda blown away at the savings. We were also using a VA loan, and Andy’s expertise made the entire process easy to understand. When I emailed him questions he was very prompt to reply, and incredibly friendly. He took the intimating factor out of our first mortgage! Their website was also really easy to navigate. We can’t recommend him and Vantage Mortgage highly enough!read more

Michael Elton

04:40 08 Jan 19

Working with both Kyle Bennett and Andy Harris is always a pleasure. As a professional in the industry, I always recommend my clients take a look at Vantage Mortgage. Low rates and fee's, fierce commitment to putting the consumer first, and wonderful work ethic. 6 stars out of 5!read more

Andy Varner

16:40 17 Dec 18

Andy and his team were very accommodating and easy to work with. He got technical and into the weeds when needed, but mostly he was there to answer a multitude of questions and keep us up to date on the process, the paperwork, the rates, and all the important stuff. I have no doubt that he would continue to answer questions for me about our mortgage any time, even long after we signed closing docs. He was one of the best I've worked with in house buying transactions, highly recommend.read more

Chanakya Koppolu

15:48 15 Dec 18

I worked with team Viji on buying my house and it was a pleasant experience. I would recommend them to anyone who is a first time home buyer or has done multiple transactions. They take time to learn about you and advice when needed. Overall a transparent transaction and a honest business.read more

Rachit Malik

20:18 14 Dec 18

My experience with Yogesh Lulla and Andy Harris at Vantage Groups was amazing. We had a tight timeline to close and they were on top of the job and helped complete everything flawlessly and on time. Their team was proactive, knowledgeable, punctual and they helped make the stressful process of home buying, much more peaceful than I'd imagined. Definitely have my recommendation!read more

Lois Beran

23:19 20 Nov 18

I highly recommend Peder Quello. He handled all matters promptly, keeping me informed at all times. He has a very personal and professional approach. It was the very best mortgage experience I have ever had.read more

Andrew M

20:11 02 Nov 18

The review is simple: I wish that every single business interaction could be handled the way that Andy handles his. Flawless execution on his end, Delivered on every commitment, Transparent communication. Myself and my agent were skeptical, but Andy seems to thrive on defying expectations.read more

Thea Martin

16:23 11 Oct 18

Anthony is the consummate professional. He took my challenging situation and created a mortgage package that would work for me. While I've known Tony since high school, this was my first professional transaction with him and it won't be my last! He made sure every detail was covered and worked with me to make sure that all the paperwork was complete. He made sure that things pushed forward at every step. Working with a local company was very important to me, they are local and they care about their customers. Thank you Tony and Vantage Mortgage for a job well done!read more

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