“Denette was clear and transparent always. She worked incredibly hard for us. Not only did she secure a great rate, but she was strategic, responsive, and genuinely supportive.”
As first-time homebuyers, we weren’t exactly sure what to expect—just that we wanted someone we could trust to guide us through a big and unfamiliar process. From our very first conversation, Denette Brown stood out. We spoke to four other lenders during our search, and Denette was the best fit from our first conversation. Some of the other lenders we evaluated made us feel like they're not being truthful or were withholding information, but Denette was clear and transparent always.
She worked incredibly hard for us. Not only did she secure a great rate, but she was strategic about timing and helped us understand how the market was moving. Throughout the entire process, she was clear, responsive, and genuinely supportive. What really set Denette apart was how much she prioritized education. She made sure we understood every step, every option, and every number—without ever making us feel overwhelmed. We always felt like she was working in our best interest, and that gave us a lot of peace of mind.
We’re so grateful for her help, and we would 100% recommend her to anyone buying a home. Denette is an exceptional lender, and we’re so glad we had her on our team. We are so happy with the rate she secured for us and look forward to working with her for years to come!
“Denette is the epitome of fast action -- quick to respond, always there when you need her, and ready to hold your hand through the entire process. She delivers an outstanding experience!”
I worked with Denette Brown and her team to secure a loan to buy a home in Santa Fe. Denette is the epitome of fast action -- quick to respond to emails, always there when you need her, and ready to hold your hand through the entire process. Meeting her in person at closing was like meeting an old friend. She delivers an outstanding home-buying experience!
“I cannot say enough about the impressive support, constant communication, and wealth of knowledge. She made this lending process smooth and helped us successfully become homeowners.”
Denette Brown at Rate was amazing. I cannot say enough about the impressive support, constant communication, and wealth of knowledge. She made this lending process smooth and WAY less scary. Denette helped us successfully become homeowners for the first time. Thank you Denette!
“Denette was the best fit from our first conversation. Some of the other lenders we evaluated made us feel like they're not being truthful”
As first-time homebuyers, we weren’t exactly sure what to expect—just that we wanted someone we could trust to guide us through a big and unfamiliar process. From our very first conversation, Denette Brown stood out. We spoke to four other lenders during our search, and Denette was the best fit from our first conversation. Some of the other lenders we evaluated made us feel like they're not being truthful or were withholding information, but Denette was clear and transparent always.
She worked incredibly hard for us. Not only did she secure a great rate, but she was strategic about timing and helped us understand how the market was moving. Throughout the entire process, she was clear, responsive, and genuinely supportive. What really set Denette apart was how much she prioritized education. She made sure we understood every step, every option, and every number—without ever making us feel overwhelmed. We always felt like she was working in our best interest, and that gave us a lot of peace of mind.
We’re so grateful for her help, and we would 100% recommend her to anyone buying a home. Denette is an exceptional lender, and we’re so glad we had her on our team. We are so happy with the rate she secured for us and look forward to working with her for years to come!
JJustin C.
“Denette was amazing!! She really went above and beyond and was always available to answer questions... I was shocked by how fast and easy the process was!”
Denette was amazing!! She really went above and beyond and was always available to answer questions even outside of work hours. I was shocked by how fast and easy the process was, and I was very impressed by Denette and her team!
“Denette was very patient and kind to me... She took it upon herself to come by our house to continuously pick up documents, always with a smile on her face.”
Denette was very patient and kind to me as I would sometimes lose my patience with all of the paperwork involved in our refinance. She took it upon herself to come by our house to continuously pick up documents, always with a smile on her face.
“Denette was incredibly efficient, with clear and responsive communication. She kept things moving on schedule and was always available”
Denette was incredibly efficient, with clear and responsive communication. She kept things moving on schedule and was always available to answer and questions I had. She humanized a highly stressful process with encouragement and support. Would highly recommend.
LLea
“Denette Brown was so available and knowledgeable about how to get my home project financed and at a competitive rate.”
Denette Brown was so available and knowledgeable about how to get my home project financed and at a competitive rate. Her experience and genuine ability to be helpful also meant she could answer every question and meet my need for supporting local resources - even when my home project went from a build to a purchase. A no pressure approach and an advocate in my corner!
TTirza D.
“Denette was amazing in working through all the challenges with this particular loan as well as simplifying step by step along the way.”
Denette was amazing in working through all the challenges with this particular loan as well as simplifying step by step along the way. Her professionalism, expediency and personal touch was incredible helpful to trust the process. I truly appreciated all the work that was put in to make this transaction as seamless and successful to get me into my new home which I love!
SSharon H.
“Working with Denette was the best mortgage experience of the last 20 years.”
Working with Denette was the best mortgage experience of the last 20 years.
“Denette was amazing!! She really went above and beyond and was always available to answer questions even outside of work hours.”
Denette was amazing!! She really went above and beyond and was always available to answer questions even outside of work hours. I was shocked by how fast and easy the process was, and I was very impressed by Denette and her team!
SSara M.
“Denette Brown is awesome. She makes sure she stays in touch with her client at all times.”
Denette Brown is awesome. She makes sure she stays in touch with her client at all times. Efficient in all that she does. I recommend Denette to anyone who is trying to buy a house, or questions about qualifying, etc etc.
TThomas C.
“For one reason: Denette Brown. She made everything easy for me as a buyer and kept the process moving smoothly along.”
For one reason: Denette Brown. She made everything easy for me as a buyer and kept the process moving smoothly along.
KKaren K.
“Denette Brown made the borrowing experience easy and pleasant. She is now who I will recommend to others.”
Denette Brown made the borrowing experience easy and pleasant. She is now who I will recommend to others.
MMark T.
“The whole process was smooth. Whenever I had a question, I was able to contact easily.”
The whole process was smooth. Whenever I had a question, I was able to contact easily. The to do lists on the site made organization a breeze. I'm very happy with the team I worked with.
MMartin C.
“Denette Brown was very supportive and communicative throughout the process.”
Denette Brown was very supportive and communicative throughout the process.
TTodd Z.
“Fast, communicative and effective service.”
Fast, communicative and effective service.
PPaul C.
“Because of Denette Brown. She went above and beyond to help me”
Because of Denette Brown. She went above and beyond to help me
MMankah T.
“Denette Brown gave superb help though the complex process”
Denette Brown gave superb help though the complex process
