Mike Gilbert was our ""Loan Specialist"". I thought it was a prank at first, because LITERALLY within two minutes from sending an email on-line requesting help, the phone rang at the house and it was MIKE GILBERT telling us he would be the one helping us with our VA Loan Process...at 8pm on a WEEKEND! I was astounded. From that point on, it was as painless as it gets. Mike did his magic and re-instated my VA Certificate which had been lost due to a divorce when I was hospitalized from combat injuries. It would have taken me MONTHS to find out how to get it back, and provide it to those who needed it. Mike knew EVERY ASPECT of not only lending operations, but the VA PROCESS as well. When others balk when they hear the Federal Government is involved, MIke and iFREEDOM DIRECT took the lead and made things happen. IN SPITE OF A REAL ESTATE AGENT that did everything she could think of to tank this deal. We got to closing on New Years Eve 2009, and even though Christmas and New Years were involved, there was not a single time I could not get Mike on the phone. He was AVAILABLE EVERY MINUTE, including after hours and on weekends. There was a time difference between Salt Lake City and the property we were buying. It was seamless! \r
I am not one to write reviews, or toot the horn of people who work with the public routinely. However, I would be remiss if I didn't tell the world what a painless process this has been for me and my family. Being permanently and totally disabled brings up boundaries, obstacles and show stoppers in life. Mike made it all go away, got us a rate that I never knew was feasible in this economy, and it's fixed for thirty years!!!! We can sleep better knowing we're in a house that is MUCH more useable for me and my family, with a mortgage that is not going to take groceries off the table. \r
MIke Gilbert is a PROFESSIONAL of the highest caliber. I would higly recommend that if ANY soldier out there needs assistance in getting a loan, and has VA benefits to use, MIke Gilbert will get it done when others simply can't. Our first house was NOT a VA loan simply because no one wanted to deal with it! \r
Mike is a specialist at it. WIth proven results. His processor Jeff is an invaluable assistant who made this loan come in on time by staying on top of EVERY requirement. From someone who's been through it all, this was the most painless process I have been through. A much welcomed relief. \r
RESPECTFULLY: \r
Steven M. Kuryla\r
Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) \r
U.S. Army Intelligence
Pros: Phenominal Professionalism!
Cons: I can only do it once!
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