1st Security Bank of Washington

1st Security Bank

1st Security is a bank that believes in you. We take a very personal approach to our work, treating each person that comes in as if they were our only customer. We aren’t just open for business; we live here, which is why our branches are so involved with their communities. From sponsoring food drives to the annual Poulsbo Kids Day celebration, everyone at 1st Security lives our passion for being the bank that makes our customers say “wow.”

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  1. Bill is amazing, he definitely goes the extra mile to help get the transaction completed, always very informative throughout the process,, I highly recommend bill Mcdonald !

  2. Ron was extremely communicative and gave us great advice and a lot of knowledge about the process. He had our back the whole way and gave us everything we need.

  3. I’ve worked with Barb for over 35 years each time it’s been an excellent experience working with Barb. I want to thank you again for all the work appreciate it.

  4. Alycia Edmonds and her associates helped me purchase my first home. Friendly and helpful staff were very quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had.

  5. I would rate the experience higher if it were face to face but with these current conditions it’s what’s best. Bill was a pleasure to talk to and I never needed to question his grasp of the details. I trust him to always do good.

  6. Entire loan process went smoothly. Timeliness, attention to detail, professionalism, wealth of knowledge and advice, and the personal touch. Completed the process start to finish in a timely manner in spite of pandemic situation!

  7. This is not the branch issue, rather its an issue with the bank website. The statements section on the website is broken for months now, and yet no one seems to notice and fix it. Additionally other than calling their support lines, the …

  8. Chris Anderson and her entire staff were a pleasure to work with through the entire mortgage process. I have had a little experience obtaining a mortgage and refinancing my mortgage with other lenders and, in comparison, Chris and her staff …

  9. Dexter and his team made my wife and I’s first time home buy painless. They were prompt, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable.

  10. This place has the worst online tools, the worst app and the worst everything. They only redeeming quality of this bank is the people ARE friendly when you call, which is nice. Anything else about this bank is horrible. Worse? They …

  11. Can’t say enough good things about Dexter and his whole team!. Made buying our first house a breeze. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of a mortgage!

  12. Out of five states and six homes bought, this is by far the best experience I’ve ever had with a bank. Incredibly knowledgeable and responsive, and looked out for my best interests! Amazingly fast!

  13. The 1st Security Bank People were incredibly helpful and made the process so easy for my wife and I. We will highly recommend 1st Security Bank to friends and family.

  14. Alycia and her team were always available to answer all our questions. The whole process was extremely easy to navigate even with changes due to Covid-19, and we closed earlier than expected.

  15. Caleb is the best loan officer ever.
    Caleb is very professional and he responded my questions in seconds, no matter it’s during the day or night, weekday or weekend. Highly recommended to anybody.

  16. 1st Security Bank is a very professional and helpful bank. We are very lucky to have them as our personal and business banker. Thank you, Super Team 1SB!

  17. Sennet did a great job securing the loan and helping us along the way to our new home. Hoping to do more business in the future with 1st Security Bank. Thanks again!

  18. Charles and his team at 1st Security Bank are absolutely highly recommended for any of your Home Financial needs they are great at what they do and provide great customer service!

  19. Robert and his team (at the Everett office) were great to work with. I was really impressed with their work ethic, and will recommend this team to friends and family.

  20. This review is specifically about Nik Sandberg. Nik is the sole reason we went with 1st Security Bank. He was very patient with us (first time home buyers), he was able to explain in detail answers to any questions we had, no matter how …

  21. You must use Dora. She is a wonderful person to work with and does whatever it takes to get the job done. We will always appreciate the hard work she put in for us to get where we are. Was not an easy task due to our unique situation but Dora was prompt,friendly proffesional, and efficient every step of the way!

  22. Helped us with a refinance to get an incredible mortgage rate. Everyone was super helpful amd had great communication. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

  23. We closed on a home in less than 30 days thanks to those at 1st Security Bank, and Kara especially! They are open, amiable and honest, and really made a scary process into a smooth ride.

  24. I worked with Ron Poborsky at 1st Security Bank and had an absolutely excellent experience. The entire process of my mortgage went wonderfully thanks to Ron and his team!

  25. Very professional, yet easy to work with. Great communication from start to finish and we closed on time!!! We would highly recommend Alycia and her team at 1st security to friends and family. Scott and Rhonda

  26. Brad and his staff are wonderful people and they find magical money and give it out to anybody who asks just as long as you own property. I suggest everyone go by and get free sodas out of the lobby and say hi to Lauri she can hold her breath for 3 minutes.

  27. I had a great experience working with Enrico Di Salvo from 1st Security Bank. Enrico was very friendly and patiently kept answering my numerous questions and kept proving me the requested quotes and other information. Thanks!

  28. Troy had the best most accommodating communication i’ve ever scene. Late eve texts to ask questions were pronptly answered. Questions on terms and advice freely and abundently given. You want to work with him if you can. Process to refi was easy.

  29. I appreciate the extra help by Dexter and Genavee. I was able to refinance my mortgage to a lower rate while recovering from surgery for a fractured hip. Amazing! Great Experience during a difficult time.

  30. Had a great experience with Caleb Johns. He went above and beyond to close our deal. 100% would refer him and his 1st Security team to friends and family.

    Thanks Caleb!!!

  31. Buying a home is so stressful but Shy-Anne made the process go so smoothly and kept up to date on everything all the time. I would recommend 1st Security Bank for all home loans.

  32. Marc is the best lender! He listened to our needs and gave us great advice. He even closed our VA loan early! I would use Marc as a lender again in a heart beat!

  33. I’ve had the pleasure of buying and selling multiple homes while being able to use 1st security bank. I am always surprised with the level of service, attention and honesty I get from the company and from Brad. I can’t thank you enough.

  34. My Loan Officer Jim Campbell and his team(Erin Pryor, Kara Price) has been friendly, efficient and responsive throughout the whole process from the pre-approval letter to the final closing. As a foreigner whose fund mainly came from another …

  35. Robert is the guy to go to. Literally couldn’t have imagined this experience without him. If the opportunity ever arises my wife and I will definitely be going back to him as home owners whether that’s selling or buying more! Until then we’ll just have to settle for continuing to pass his name along to everyone we meet!

  36. Working with Kathy Hite from the Port Orchard branch was a truly great experience. Kathy was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and walked me through the process as a first time buyer. She went above and beyond and I would not hesitate …

  37. I have worked with Ryan Ross for 4 years and he has helped me refinance several properties. Once again the service and efficiency was top notch! I have and will continue to use and refer others to Ryan at First Security Bank.

  38. Alycia understood our circumstances and provided mortgage financing options that worked for us. She and her team were very responsive and answered all our questions and any concerns we had.

  39. Would highly recommend Enrico Di Salvo and his team. Just completed a ReFi, complicated by two states distance and online only. Everything went off on schedule and on time. Great updates and follow-through. Very professional in all categories. Joe and Karen

  40. We are so blessed to meet Dexter, our broker. He exceeded our expectations, made the process for us stress less. We were able to talk to a human being and not a computer. I appreciate his friendly. respectful and caring manner. Thank you so much Dexter you get 100+++ % grade.

  41. Rob Macauley did our refi and it was super fast and painless!! He worked with us every step of the way to get us the results we wanted!! Thank you Rob Macauley for your knowledge, expertise and commitment to your job!!

  42. Great job by Mr. Sennet Curtis and his team getting us through this process of buying our first home. Mr. Curtis and his team were available and knowledgeable during the whole process and answered all of our questions no matter minute or crazy they were. Thank you Sennet Curtis and Team.

  43. Ryan was awesome! He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer any and all questions we had. I would highly reccomend Ryan to anyone! He is the type of person that puts his clients needs above all else. Thanks a ton for all your help!!!

  44. Chris and the team at 1SB were the best part of this process. Knowing I need not worry about that aspect allowed me to focus on the multiple steps that needed micro-managing!!

  45. Need a construction loan? Call Mark Meaker and his team. They get things done and are a class act all the way! We are so thankful we found them and inevitably chose them to handle our home construction loan. We sleep well at night knowing, Mark and his team took excellent care of us as borrowers.

  46. Working with Alicia and Regan was a great experience and we highly recommend them as professional and respectful while being friendly and thoughtful ‘tour guides’ through this often confusing process. They could not have done more for us …

  47. I had a great experience working with Nik at First Security Bank on my home loan. He took the time to explain everything and got me a great interest rate. Definitely recommended!

  48. Enrico was awesome, very attentive a professional. His team played a large part in our house closing a week early. I would definitely recommend him and his team to anyone purchasing a home. Thanks Enrico!

  49. Great experience, we were a little high maintenance early in our mortgage search and had to pivot and have them redo a bunch of work – regardless of this we consistently got quick, top notch service and thorough responses to all our questions.

  50. Ryan and his team kept in constant contact with us. He was quick to respond to any questions we had. His team made us feel like we were his #1 client. We would highly recommend Ryan and his team.

  51. It was a no-brainer to return to Lisa Palmer for my latest mortgage.

    She’s professional, sharp, gives amazing advice, worked very fast, and helped me process a complicated and rushed situation with grace and smoothness.

  52. Crystal was amazing to work with! Husband and I just purchased our first home with her help. She always kept us updated and answered any questions, definitely recommend!

  53. Dora and the team were super friendly and professional throughout the process. Being able to complete everything over the phone or through secure email was a huge time saver for us. I would definitely recommend Dora and the team at 1st Security Bank.

  54. if I could give them less than 1 star then I would. worst experience I have ever had. I had chosen them because I had worked with the loan officer when I bought my first home. He worked for a different mortgage company. This entire …

  55. Crystal was amazing to work with. She was so detailed and didn’t miss a thing. She worked very hard to get us into the right loan for our family. Can’t recommend her enough!!!!

  56. Ryan Ross and all staff were extremely helpful with our refinancing transaction. Very knowledgeable, accessable, and friendly. This recent transaction was as smooth as past transactions with Mr. Ross. Could not be any more pleased! Thank you!!

  57. I entered into a house buying market with very little hope of actually buying a house. However, with the help of Kathy and her team I found out that the buying process was not hopeless like I thought. She worked with me throughout the process and answered all my questions when I had them.

  58. Lana Steele, was very helpful and answered all my questions quickly. Lana kept and touch for a few months and she made it easier my refinancing process. Lana Thanks for your support and help. keep up the good job.

  59. Kathy Hiet helped me every step of the way in lowering my intestine rate in a time sensitive Closing, allowing me to skip two months of Morgage payments. She really cares and that to me is the most important part of any business. Thank you Kathy

  60. Brad & his support team are on top of it! Didnt know what to really expect during these untested virus times. We all were dealing with uncertainty. The markets were upside down, but through it all, Brad & team Brad made it happen. I got a …

  61. The entire refinancing process was fast and simple. Alycia and her team were professional, efficient, and fun to work with. They were always available to answer my questions or clarify details. This is the second time I’ve worked with …

  62. This place was bomb diggity. Maryanne, my lender, was awesome. She is a great lender to use as a first time home-buyer. She made sure to answer all my questions and explain each step of the process to me. …

  63. Kara guided me through the home buying process from start to finish. She communicated during every step of the way. I felt confident knowing she was looking out for my best interest in every situation. Thank you!

  64. I spoke with Enrico regarding refinancing options. He was very informative and insightful. He was able to answer all of my questions and he put my family’s interests first. I would definitely recommend anyone to work with him!

  65. Ryan’s team is great. Very professional, effective and nice. We are first time home buyer and every time we needed something or asked something they quickly responded and took the time to explain when things were confusing :). Recommend to someone !?Definetly :). Thank you 🙂

  66. I had a fantastic experience with 1st Security Bank. They did my refi and I am so please and grateful for the result and Customer Service – it doesn’t happen so much like this anymore. I have already referred my friends – they are a great bank – thank you!

  67. I want everyone to know how wonderful it was to work with the team at !st Security Bank of Washington, especially Alycia Edmonds. Alycia and the team were amazing, kind, supportive, professional, and personable. I had a bad experience with …

  68. Great experience and professionalism. I highly recommend for new buyer refinance. I have worked with Julie 3 times and always get great results. Will continue for future needs!

  69. I recently purchased a townhome in Edmonds and worked with Dexter Wellington on my financing/mortgage. Dexter and his team did an exceptional job, everything went smoothly, I was updated weekly on the …

  70. I Just completed a refinance with 1st Security and couldn’t be happier. I found the staff to be extremely helpful and understanding; taking time to explain things with knowledge and good humor. I highly recommend 1st Security to anyone who is in the real estate market.

  71. Robert took such great care of us! Not only did he deliver what I was asking for but he also went above and beyond by showing us better options than what I was thinking. Robert is quick to respond and does an excellent job breaking down our situation so I understood completely the path we chose. Robert and his teams ROCKS!

  72. Sennet Curtis was great to work with. He took the time to walk me through the process. He always was available and or got back to me in a timely fashion. Great customer service! I hope to complete another transaction with him soon.

  73. I just did a refi with 1st Security bank. They made it as painless as possible for me. I would highly recommend doing a refinance now and using their services. I wouldn’t have used anyone else. Thank you 1st Security Bank. Thank you to Enrico Di Salvo for your excellent service as always!

  74. Barb Huber is outstanding at her job! She gets the details taken care of in a timely manner. Takes the time to explain the details someone may not understand. She simply gets everything right the first time. As long as she is in the industry, she is who I’ll use for my financing needs.

  75. Barbara (Barb) Huber is the best Senior Loan Officer ever! I can’t recall how many loans I have closed with her over the years but each and every one was customized to me, well managed, and she made us comfortable each time (ie she cares). …

  76. We have used Barb Huber and her very competent team several times in buying a house. Barb and her team are always professional, yet personable, and very thorough. …

  77. First and foremost, Tracy White understands the ever changing real estate market and financials involved. Her dedication to details, thorough explanation of what to anticipate in the closing documents (fees, expenses, etc…) along with …

  78. Ryan Ross and his army of help are amazing. I am an out of state contractor that using your lending to help my customers. Your support on the business side led me to call you guys first when I needed a refinance on my home. You guys worked …

  79. Chris made being a first time homebuyer far less intimidating than we imagined. She walked us through our loan options from start to finish and was very welcoming when we needed extra advice. Looking forward to working with her again in the future!

  80. Nik S. with 1st Security Bank was fast, efficient, and knowledgeable. All of our questions were answered and he was always available to help. He is very down to earth, yet always professional. It made the whole process a lot easier. We can’t wait to work with him again on our future home purchases.

  81. I’ve used them for a first home mortgage as well as a refi. Enrico is always very communicative, knowledgeable, and able to answer any questions. The level of service is exceptional.

  82. Alycia and her team are awesome – this is my third transaction with Alycia and every one has been completely smooth, easy and straightforward. The team is incredibly responsive, lays out all options upfront, and actively works to find the …

  83. We loved working with Alycia Edmonds and her team. They were all so wonderful and helpful! We had a million questions and they were all always willing and able to help answer them. Thanks for all you do!

  84. I was a first time buyer and recently had the pleasure of working with Dexter Wellington on a home loan. Dexter and company provided exemplary service during extreme circumstances. If you are starting the mortgage process or any of the services they provide I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out, I am very happy we did.

  85. Tracy White was amazing. She was on top of everything and made getting her the required information easy. We closed on my new condo in 20 days- including the Christmas holiday. Best Christmas present ever! 🏠 🎁 …

  86. Barb and her team are amazing. She has helped me with my past several loans, is always organized, thoughtful, and thorough and an excellent communicator. She will have my business for life.

  87. We recently purchased our second home with Enrico and we couldn’t be happier. Enrico is extremely knowledgeable and honest – answered all our questions and address all of our concerns. Look forward to working with him again and highly recommend him to anyone

  88. This is now my third mortgage transaction with Troy Gorelick. All 3 have come with some sort of challenge. I wouldn’t refinance or pursue a new loan origination with anyone else. He is extremely proficient in laying out the best options for …

  89. Barb and all the team members at 1st Security Bank were fantastic with helping me secure my home loan, especially as I had some unique circumstances that the big banks scoffed at. …

  90. Rob Macauley was my loan officer for my first home and he was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and everything went smoothly. Randee was also great and made sure everything was done to our agreed timelines. I would highly recommend them both and 1st security bank and will recommend them to both friends and family.

  91. Ryan Ross & Kara Poysky were always quick to respond to my questions & concerns. Their
    Professionalism and empathy made an often stressful process less so! …

  92. I received prompt, efficient, knowledgeable service on my home refinance. It was a pleasure doing business with Tracy and her assistant, Danielle. Tracy did my home mortgge 8 years ago, and recently my refinance. I highly recommend her—she’s the best!

  93. Terence and his whole team are wonderful. Terence is very knowledgable, quick to communications/answers to questions, and very friendly. This was the 3rd time we have worked with him on home loans or refinance or other loans, and each time he is curteous, efficient, and easy to work with.

  94. Tracy White is an amazing mortgage broker. If you are looking for a solid recommendation, she is it. She is pleasant, wise, responsive, and just an overall great person to interact with.

  95. Highly recommend working with Dexter Wellington for home financing. Dexter was patient with my questions, and gave detailed and thoughtful responses, considering my current financial state. …

  96. Cameo and the FSB team were highly professional and immensely helpful in our home buying process. They guided us along the way and helped figure out the best solutions for our needs. Highly recommended!

  97. Brandon Reed has helped us in the past with lending. He has always had our best interests. He communicates well, gets things done in a timely manner and goes over everything. I highly recommend him. Thank you Brandon. …

  98. 1st Security made our home buying venture a pleasant experience. Barb Huber and staff are incredibly thorough and go through every detail with you and see it through to the very end. A nice touch they have is that they actually check up on …

  99. Eric Melling is the best LO in town and first security is amazing. Their rates are at par or better than the big banks, and they close in 30 days unlike the bigger banks which take 45 days to close. The underwriting process is easy. I am recommending Eric to all my friends and family. Thanks Eric !

  100. I highly recommend Bill McDonald in Mountlake Terrace. I’ve acquired several home loans and refinances through the decades. Bill is the most efficient I have worked with. He is quick to respond, dedicated and knowledgeable.

  101. I’ve worked with Alycia Edmonds and her team since I bought my house, and her team at 1st Security for the past several years through two refi’s. She has always offered high professional, personalized, fast, and excellent service, …

  102. Alycia Edmonds and her team are fast and efficient at getting you the best deal for what you are looking for. They are very professional and have great customers service. My husband and I have been trying to find the best bank to go with …

  103. Ron and his team worked on a very short time frame. They were very professional and through about the entire process. I was always kept in the loop during the various stages of the loan application. The best thing is that he and his team …

  104. Alycia Edmonds, and team, communicated regularly and did a great job of explaining their piece of the home buying process. It was a great experience for first time home buyers!

  105. Lisa’s amazing at working through various housing finance scenarios. She keeps it cool and makes me informed. She’s willing to wait for a while when I want to, but never makes me wait! I will recommend Lisa to all and sundry.

  106. I worked with Dexter on my first home purchase years ago and on every other home transaction since. I will stick with him on every transaction in the future. Him and his team are incredible. I have recommended him to others and they have all said the same after working with him. Thanks Dex!

  107. Tracy White is by far the best lender I have ever worked with! She has been exceeding my expectations with my clients for 19 years, and I just closed on my third loan with her for myself. The best!

  108. As always, Ryan was on top of this transaction from start to finish. The refi was incredibly simple, efficient, and Ryan and Kara were terrific to work with. We’ve already recommended these folks to friends and colleagues.

  109. Enrico was patient with us as we came to a decision to buy a home and was able to understand our needs and constraints. He gave clear instructions as to the documents we would need to provide, so we were able to turn around pre-approval and …

  110. I have been doing business With Kim Stallcop for over 10 years and she continues to impress every time we work together. What I like best about Kim is her excellent communication skills. She is loyal to her clients and always makes that …

  111. I believe this is our 3rd or 4th time, using Ryan for our mortgage needs. He always makes it easy to ask questions and responds very quickly with the answers. Always willing to help look at our needs and provides plenty of options that …

  112. Well not to sure where to start… Tracy White and Danielle Bunch are awesome!!! If you want a home loan you must go see and visit with this great team!! Everything went better than expected without any stress or worry and of coarse a Great …

  113. Kim Stallcop at 1st Security Bank is AMAZING. We would never go to anyone else for a home loan. She is incredibly responsive, has so much experience and knowledge, and takes care of you from start to finish. With her, you feel like the loan process is EASY! We would highly recommend Kim to anyone and everyone looking for a home loan.

  114. Ryan and the team were amazing!! They went above and beyond to help me buy my new home! There were many challenges, but they overcame each one with great skill and professionalism. Great job everyone!! Thank you once again!!

  115. Working with Lisa Palmer and her team is a complete joy. The home lending process can be confusing and scary, but she makes it easy to understand and as painless as possible. She’s very patient, a great communicator and a lovely individual. We’ve worked with her twice and would do it again.

  116. Diana was great! She was responsive and explained everything well. We had a couple curve balls during closing (due to other parties) and she handled them seamlessly and explained everything to us clearly. Really phenomenal service.

  117. Alicia Edmonds and her team did a fantastic job to get our refinance completed. She is the best we have ever had. If you need to finance or refinance then you need her and her team. She closed us in less than a month. The process went smoothly and with no hiccup’s. She is simply the best! !! You need to talk to her!!

  118. Charles and team provided us a seamless refinance experience. It exceeded our expectations through clear and consistent communication, timely and efficient processing, and a team who made us feel like we were their number one priority.

  119. We could not have asked for a better team than Alycia, Regan and Sherice! They were phenomenal throughout the entire process of buying our first home. They explained everything thoroughly and got us the lowest rate than any other bank! We …

  120. Enrico will make you feel at ease every step of the way. It’s a lot of money to part ways with, and he and his team never take that lightly – daily progress reports, curated checklists, detailed breakdowns of loan options, and rapid …

  121. Crystal was amazing. She was able to help us get our home loan with no headache at all. She was willing to be available after hours and on weekends for any questions we had. I would highly recommend Crystal and 1st security any time!

  122. Terence and his team were there for me every step of the way. He was honest, meticulous, diligent, and communicative. When we found our dream home, he was able to get creative with my financial options until we secured a reasonable offer. I couldn’t have imagined a better home lending experience.

  123. Great customer service! We did our first home mortgage with Angela Guyot and she is amazing to work with. If you value face-to-face interaction with your mortgage broker, this is the place to go. We also decided to do our refinance with Angela as well and were very pleased with the service.

  124. Alicia and her team jumped in and got the job done in record time. Always willing to answer questions. They went above and beyond by working late and always being there for their customers!

  125. LISA PALMER
    My top real estate agent recommended I consult with Lisa and her staff even before we identified a specific property. During our one face to face consultation …

  126. Ryan and his team were amazing throughout the process of our refinance. It can be a difficult process for the borrower but the right answers can make you more comfortable. Thanks to Ryan and his team for helping us get a great rate on our forever home!

  127. Jim Campbell Sr. loan officer for 1st Security Bank of Washington and Erin Pryor are two of the best at what they do. I had the pleasure of working with them on my recent refinance. This was the second time I have worked with them and both …

  128. Enrico created the best experience I’ve had with mortgage lending. I used 2 others before and the past 3 with him have been flawless to say the least. His responsiveness and professionalism keeps me coming for more business.

  129. Harrison is the best. I know mortgage might sounds complicated, but working with Harrison made everything simple and easy. Without his help, I’m not able to reach my goal. I highly recommded Harrison if you want a smooth and easy experience.

  130. Alycia and her team were absolutely fantastic to work with! They made the process of our home lid smooth, efficient and stress-free. Alycia was quick to respond every time I reached out with questions. She was detailed with our loan options …

  131. My wife and I moved back home to the NW, from VA and decided to Re-fi our home for some upgrades. The team here made an incredibly complex process simple and pain-free with their knowledge and assistance every step of the way. Definitely a place that you want to work with

  132. Ryan and his team were awesome to work with. Being a novice buying my first place it was nice to have some one to call, and walk me through questions that I had. He was friendly, professional, and it took little time to close on our place. If I ever had to buy another place, I would totally work with him again.

  133. Alycia Edmonds with First Security Bank is the best in the business. I’m a Realtor and used her on my own property. We came across a problem with the lender for the buyer of our place and she kept calm and had everything ready to go as soon …

  134. A huge shout out to Dexter and his team for helping us with our first home loan! Everyone was SO helpful and very responsive when we had questions, even on the weekends. They researched all options to help get us into our home. Thank you for making this process smooth.

  135. I have just closed on my first home loan process, through 1st Security Bank with Lisa Palmer as my loan officer. She was recommended by my daughter who also used her, and I cannot say enough about how supported I was with information, …

  136. I can’t say enough about 1st Security Bank and my Loan Officer, Caleb Johns. He’s been an incredible resource for information and support throughout our home loan process and subsequent refi. The experience would’ve been significantly more challenging without Caleb and the team at 1st Security Bank.

  137. Shy-Anne was amazing every step of the way. Clear communication, quick to answer questions, and just as exited about our future as we were! I’ll be giving her a call again in a couple years when we are looking for our next investment home!

  138. 1st Security Bank and Barb Huber were a dream to work with. We had started home loan conversations with another bank and ran into some roadblocks that left us feeling defeated. We contacted Barb at 1st Security Bank by recommendation of a …

  139. Lisa helped us with our first home purchase, and she was awesome! She was very efficient, communicative, and honest. We got a competetive rate on our loan and she helped us make a competetive offer on the house. Highly recommended!

  140. Caleb was fantastic to work with. He is a details guy. His explanations and recommendations worked for me because I want to know details, especially with a large transaction like a home loan. He was also communicative and professional, …

  141. Alycia and her team at 1st Security Bank turned a normally daunting task into a pleasant experience. Alycia, Brooke, Regan & Sherice of the Edmonds team were the most informed, prompt, patient, caring and humorous professionals I’ve ever …

  142. We just purchased a home using 1st Security Bank. Lisa Palmer was our lending agent, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She helped us through every step of the process and went above and beyond to make sure we closed …

  143. Kara answered all of my questions from start to finish. She was always available and made the transaction go smooth and even closed early on an already aggressive close. I would highly recommend Kara as a lender and will be sharing her …

  144. Update: Even after 2 years, I’m still very happy with Enrico. Thanks to Enrico, I was notified that I could refinance my loan & this ultimately reduced my monthly mortgage. Enrico is still genuinely friendly, informative, and I am so …

  145. Financing with Larry was a breeze. He was easy to communicate with, gave excellent guidance and expertise, and was always easy to connect with whenever questions arose. Larry and Shara made home financing stress free. I highly recommend Larry for any mortgage loan needs!

  146. We just completed the purchase of our home with Terence Fleischer, Loan officer for 1st Security Bank and it was a truly wonderful experience!
    Terence was amazing and PERFECT. He knew exactly what we needed to know and even …

  147. Look no further if you’re considering a mortgage lender for a purchase or refinance. Navigating the details of a refinance can seem like a daunting task… but you can trust you’re in good hands with this team. I was fortunate to work with …

  148. Ryan and the 1st security team were exceptional in helping us get our house. Not only were they creative in helping us finance, which was the reason we were able to get our dream house, but they were also speedy and easy to get in touch with. Definitely recommend them to anyone.

  149. I reached out to Dexter to refinance my home, and it was immediately obvious that his knowledge of the even the most esoteric programs was going to be immensely helpful in my situation. He and his team promptly answered all my questions, …

  150. Mrs Lana Steele is an outstanding loan officer. She facilitated my home loan and two times refinancing with extraordinary performance. She gave me advice whenever I asked her. I therefore wholeheartedly recommend her to whoever wants to buy a house.

  151. Had a great experience. They listened to what I was looking for, helped me find all my documents, and delivered! Professional and caring. This is the second time I have used Barb and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a mortgage or re-fi.

  152. Jeana Murphy from 1st Security was phenomenal to work with. She took care of us every step of the refinance. I never had to call. She always was a step ahead and made this process painless and quick. I would recommend Jeana to any one seeking mortgage or refinancing assistance.

  153. Worked with Barb Huber for the 3rd time. Shes done a refi and 2 home purchases. Always wonderful to work with. Very knowledgeable, patient, and clear communicator that has always had our families best interest in mind. Have referred friends …

  154. Caleb and Ali did a great job. They worked efficiently and really went the extra mile to get my deal done. I’d use this company again without hesitation. I highly recommend 1st Security to anyone who wants an honest, knowledgeable lender.

  155. Enrico and his team made the home loan process so easy. They were super communicative, responsive and on top of things, and we were able to close very quickly. Would definitely work with him again and recommend to anyone!

  156. We are first time buyer and Arnold Dizon, Troy Gorelick and his team did a great job helping us out getting the house. They did not just treated us as a customer but also a friend, felt really comfortable working with them. They have been …

  157. Duncan and his team are as good as it gets. I felt financially protected and personally cared for through the entire home buying process. Duncan took my calls, emails, and texts promptly and always left me feeling confident in the process. …

  158. The team at 1st Security Bank has financed all 3 of our mortgages – they’re so efficient, they’ve actually reached out to us regarding refinancing at better and better interest rates every time. And don’t worry, if you have any questions …

  159. It’s alway a pleasure working with Maryanne and her team. They are very professional and you always know exactly what you are getting from the beginning in such a complex transaction. I believe they are one of the best mortgage brokers …

  160. Buy our first home with Caleb support was a really good experience. Caleb can give you all information you need in the fast possible way. All the process was fast and smooth. In a few years if I decided to move to another home I’ll connect with Caleb again to be our lender for sure.

  161. We could not have had a better experience refinancing our home with Tracy White & the whole team at 1st Security! She took the time to answer all our questions in a kind friendly manner & make sure we understood all our options. …

  162. I cannot say enough about how easy Caleb Johns made the experience of getting a loan for my first home in a competitive market here in Seattle. He topped that by making refinancing even more effortless. He doesn’t just help you with the …

  163. This 1st Security Bank of WA branch is a first rate lending institution. The personnel on all levels treated me respectfully, were very kind and knowledgeable and ready to assist me immediately with all of my needs and questions throughout …

  164. We wanted to do home repairs so we decided to refinance through a very large national bank, our current mortgage lender. Having a current and previous mortgage with them, we thought that may help. It did not at all and having a start to …

  165. Brooks and his team have been absolutely excellent to work with. Even during this complicated time, his team was always quick to respond to any questions we had and made us feel supported throughout our buying process. As a second time …

  166. Lisa Palmer was an exemplary loan officer. Lisa spent significant time explaining process and options. As an analyst, I would dig pretty deep into the weeds. Everything Lisa presented lined up well and fit our needs. Lisa was super …

  167. My husband and I worked with Loan Officer Bill McDonald and received excellent customer service throughout our transaction. Mr. McDonald was efficient, knowledgeable, communicated with us regularly and clearly during the transaction, and …

  168. The whole process was so seamless! Anything that arose was ironed out very quickly. As a result, Barb and her team had my full confidence.
    I felt comfortable that everything would come together, and it did!
    Thank you, Barb and team! I can recommend them wholeheartedly.

  169. Worked with Maryanne Coffman and Julie Anderson. They were a great team to work with. They answered all our questions, provided multiple options and always replied in a timely manner. Everything was done on time and we ran into zero …

  170. We have worked with Caleb at 1st Security Bank for our home buying and refinancing services. He was referred to us by a trusted source and he definitely hasn’t disappointed. Caleb is smart, personable, transparent and is super responsive. …

  171. We financed our new home with 1st Security Bank. The process was seamless and the financing options met the needs of our unique situation. The team proactively communicated with us throughout the process and even accommodated the need to move our closing date up by two weeks. Well don!

  172. Great experience with everyone at 1st Security. Chris Anderson and her entire team made the loan process painless. We got a great rate and closed early. We will definitely recommend Chris Anderson and 1st Security Bank !

  173. It was my first time buying a home and Enrico made the entire process easy to understand and helped immensely to educate me about the process and explore multiple options for my loan. I thought my biggest stress about buying my first home …

  174. It was a pleasure to work with Rob Macauley at 1st Security Bank. I really appreciate everything Rob did for us during our refinance. He is a gem and the best. Rob is fantastic, extremely efficient, honest, courteous, stress free and …

  175. I worked with Kara Poysky on getting approved for my first home loan ever. Needless to say, I was pretty clueless about how the whole process worked and had a lot of questions. She helped me every step of the way and aided in making me confident in my journey to homeownership. I would highly recommend working with her!

  176. First Security Bank hires professional people who can get the job done! Special thanks go out to Chris Anderson and her assistant, Leah. They are both efficient and quickly respond to any questions you may have about your loan. They are transparent and give excellent customer service.

  177. Alycia and her team are the absolute best! Look no further. They were friendly, timely, thorough, and flexible with all aspects of the crazy Seattle housing market we were experiencing. We were thrilled to be able to have them as our mortgage lending team and to continue our relationship with them throughout the loan.

  178. Barb Huber and her team did a fantastic job! As a first time home buyer, it felt great knowing I had someone I could trust to help me navigate my options. The home buying process can be stressful, but she put me at ease and answered any …

  179. Chris Anderson and the home lending team at 1st Security Bank made my dreams and wishes come true. They expertly guided me through the whole home lending process smoothly and without any complexities. I have a beautiful new home and a …

  180. Getting a loan through 1st Security Bank Home Lending was a terrific experience. Caleb Johns was a wonderful loan officer who helped walk me through everything I needed to do to get a loan, and clearly explained the reasons certain …

  181. Lisa Palmer is the best! My wife and I have worked with on previous mortgages. She recently guided us through refinance. The process was easy and went so smoothy. Not to mention that our monthly payments are so much better now.

  182. We really enjoyed working with Brandon Howland on our home refinance. He was proactive in communicating with all of our questions and made the process smooth and very efficient. We would highly recommend Brandon for you home loan needs.

  183. My recent experience with a VA refinance through 1st Security and Shy-Anne Haney was the best mortgage financing experience I’ve ever had. The process moved quickly and smoothly and communication with Shy-Anne and her team (Marilyn) could not have been better.

  184. Maryanne and her team are awesome! They provided a great quote and had laid out several options, they walked us through the process, provided great advice and was always there for us. We’ve trusted them with our home purchase and refinance and we will again for next time!!! Thank you!

  185. Chris Anderson and her staff were wonderful. We worked with her more than 20 years ago when we bought our first house, through a few refinances, and bought our current house, and just refinanced as well. Everything has always gone smoothly and the communication timely. We will always recommend her.

  186. My experience is specifically with Kim Stallcop. My wife and I bought our house a little over a year ago and Ms. Stallcop was wonderful to work with. She walked us through the steps we needed to take and was very quick to respond to our …

  187. We worked with Brandon to purchase our new home and we were so impressed at how quick he was to communicate with us and how informative he was through the whole experience. We felt like we didn’t have to wait- he was always a step ahead! Great bank to work with!

  188. We’ve used 1st Security Bank twice now for our home financing needs. Lana and her team were very professional and great to work with. They all did a super job for us! Would recommend them to anyone. AA++

  189. My wife and I have purchased two homes over the years with the help of Maryanne Coffman and her team. She is an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, and an outstanding customer advocate. She stays far ahead of what’s needed by all …

  190. Lisa Palmer and the First Security team were incredible to work with for our home loan. They kept everything on track, provided great detail, and were always quick to respond when we had a question. Great team and come highly recommended.

  191. My team was amazing! They presented a few options for my loan with respect to rates depending on if I wanted to save on closing costs or on mortgage payments. They kept me up to date on each step during the loan process, and answered all questions that I had. Thank you Maryanne and Ali, and Julie!

  192. Fantastic experience. I started off with going through SoFi for my mortgage but ended up really disappointed with their service. Switched to First Security bank and it was day and night. Amazing service, responsive employees, and closed in about 2 weeks after I started working with Diana at 1st Security Bank. Highly recommend!

  193. Terence was amazing to work with! As a first time home buyer – I was very nervous/anxious with getting things started, but Terence was excellent at being very straightforward, honest, and really looking out for my best interest at all …

  194. Alycia Edmonds, Regan Singer, and their team were fantastic through the home buying process. They were extremely responsive and always took the time to thoroughly and patiently answer our questions. They were always at the ready to move as …

  195. Truly grateful working with the best in the financial industry. Maryanne is an absolute stand out. So impressed with her communication skills and her work ethic. We loved how she responded to our phone calls, messages and emails promptly, …

  196. I got my mortgage in SF Bay Area (NorCal) with Harrison Lee of FSBWA. Harrison has been absolutely amazing throughout our loan process. Harrison’s rate are extremely competitive and managed to beat out big banks and most name-brand lenders …

  197. Robert and his team did an exceptional job on our refinance. They met or surpassed all expectations and really excelled in communication. I was kept well informed throughout the process and they responded quickly to questions. Getting a mortgage in 2021 is not easy but Robert and his team made it as painless as possible.

  198. I did a mortgage refinance and 1st Security was excellent to work with. A previous broker had dropped the ball and didn’t communicate well, but 1st Security did a great job of working closely with me and was always quick to respond to my …

  199. Harrison Lee in the loan department is great! He’s super friendly, fast, clear communicator, reliable and knowledgeable. This is one of rare banks that really exceeded my expectations. Great place with great people. When other banks fall short of your expectations, try 1st Security, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

  200. Maryanne and her team we’re fantastic in their work and guidance of our home loan. All of our concerns and questions were taken care of. All communication was done over phone and email due to covid-19, but the team here performed perfectly …

  201. Maryanne and her team were responsive, on the ball, and patient with us. With all of the chaos of buying a house, it was great to know we didn’t have to worry about the loan officer.

  202. Enrico and his team were amazing during the whole process from getting us updated estimates before we put offers in; to where were in the closing process. They were greatly helpful when our appraisal came in low and give us the options we …

  203. Ryan and his team provided amazing support! They made the entire process smooth and kept us in the loop every step of the way. They are very communicative, clear, and friendly. We’ve now done our initial loan and refinance with the team and are so happy with the results.

  204. Ryan and the whole team made the whole process incredibly smooth for us. As first-time home buyers we were overwhelmed by the whole process but they communicated everything we needed to do and the reasons for them at every step, and made us …

  205. We recently bought our first home and Eric Melling and his team really made the process easy for us. They worked with us and informed us of what was going on every step of the way. They made sure that we were taken care of had the best communication. I highly recommend Eric for anyone looking to buy a house in the future!

  206. I had a great experience with 1st Security Bank with my house refi. They had excellent advice for the preparation and kept in constant communication during the process. They made it much easier than experienced I’ve had with other companies in the past. I highly recommend them!!

  207. Alycia Edmonds and everyone at the FSB team were dedicated, responsive, professional, and kind every step of the way in our first home-buying process. They actively engaged with us and listened attentively, provided clear answers, context, …

  208. Brad, Tyler and the rest of their team were absolutely amazing. They went above and beyond for my husband and I. They did our loan in record time and worked extremely hard to get it done in a crunch. They were compassionate and very kind …

  209. I worked with Caleb Johns again for our refinance (originally did our mortgage through him and his team) and he always goes above and beyond to deliver the best experience in financing a home mortgage. He helped us consolidate a couple home …

  210. Lisa Palmer was recommended to us as a lender by one of the realtors we interviewed at the beginning of our home buying research. For full disclosure, we did not end up using Lisa’s services in the purchase of our house, but she was so …

  211. This is the 3rd time we’ve used Caleb & his team for a purchase and can’t recommend him highly enough. We were in a competitive 14-offer battle to try to purchase a home in Arizona (though our previous purchases were in Washington) on short …

  212. Alycia, Regan and Sherice make one recipe for magic! Our first lenders dropped us on our last week of escrow and it was a huge headache. My husband is a travel nurse and with him working contract to contract it was difficult to show …

  213. My wife and I contacted Brandon a year prior to buying our first home and through our calls he recommended that we wait, but he still spent the time explaining things to us. Fast forward to when we were ready to purchase our new home he was …

  214. Worked with Caleb and the process was seamless and fast! We were able to close on our new home within 2 weeks, and there were zero hiccups! 100% would use Caleb and 1st Security Bank again!

  215. Worked with Caleb Johns on a cash-out refinance (a non-typical process), and he and the 1st Security Bank team were extremely knowledgeable, guiding, and patient with me throughout the entire process. Not only did I receive very competitive …

  216. I had the pleasure of working with Caleb Johns on my recent condo purchase. His attention to detail and personal level of service was flawless in every way. His research was extremely thorough and my questions were answered promptly and …

  217. The whole process went like a dream! Bill made it completely flawless. Every step was well prepared and well guided. All financial steps were well explained and all questions were answered. Cannot ask for a better experience. And I hate to deal with money documents. 🙂 I will work with Bill again in a heartbeat.

  218. Amazing Team. Professional, knowledgeable and efficient. We have been through more than a few lenders on other purchases and hands down our experience with Maryanne and 1rst Security Bank has been wonderful. We plan on using them for all future purchases.

  219. Enrico has been a trusted lending partner of mine since The Great Recession. He and his team are consistently effective, easy to work with and on time (if not early) on closings. Their mortgage loan products are among the most competitive …

  220. Caleb Johns and is his team stepped in after our family had already been working with a separate lender. Our previous lender was not going to be able to provide financing in time for us to close on our home by the date we had been in …

  221. I highly recommend Enrico Di Salvo of 1st Security Bank if you are looking for responsive home lender. Enrico helped walk me through the mortgage process and answered all my questions along the way. The transaction went very smoothly.

  222. Alycia and her team are everything you could want from a lender — knowledgeable, responsive, and effective. When buying our new home, we felt informed and supported every step of the way. Plus, they are local so they know the Seattle-area market well.

  223. Brandon took the time to help guide us through the financial process of building our first home. He stayed on top of things the entire time. Because of this, we had virtually zero stress with regard to our loan. We even threw a curve ball …

  224. Alycia, Regan and the rest of their team worked extremely hard to get things done for us in a very short amount of time. We were moving from HI to WA and had a terrible experience with our first lender. Working with Alycia and her team was …

  225. These guys are crooks. Avoid at all costs. They report to credit agencies incorrectly and will destroy your credit. I have paid my account as agreed since getting a loan with these guys and have never been late. But they reported my account …

  226. Just closed on our first home and the process was made SO much easier by Kara with 1st Security. She always had time for out millions of questions and made us feel comfortable through the whole process. We will definitely be using her for future purchases or refinances.

  227. Couldn’t have bought my first house without the help of Chris. Incredibly responsive, offered customized plans to fit my needs, and always had my best interests in mind. Fantastic experience. Competitive — and better rates — than other reputable lenders in the area. 100% would recommend using.

  228. Caleb Johns went above and beyond to make sure that I was informed about all the options available to me during the purchase of my first home. As a first home buyer, Caleb guided me through the entire unfamiliar process, giving me timely …

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