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Sara Rivera

Sara Rivera

VP of Mortgage Lending · Rate

5.0(244 reviews)

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“Sara worked hard and fast to help me close on time so my mom could see the house. When I needed a second house, I immediately thought of Sara.”

A friend of mine recommended Sara in 2020. I decided to have Sara help me with the purchase of my first house. The bar was set high, I needed to close in time for my mom to see it because the cancer spread, and Sara made this happen. Sara worked hard and fast to help me close on time so my mom could see the house. When I needed a second house, I immediately thought of Sara. Again, I was on a time crunch; and Sara followed through with quick communication, and the best interest rates, and got me where I needed to be to close. I don’t think I would trust to use anyone else. Sara is the best in the industry. Just as I establish trust with my patients at work, Sara establishes everlasting trust to help clients purchase their home. Thanks again, Sara, you were amazing!

Michael G.
“Sara was the BEST to work with. She was patient, attentive, knowledgeable, and professional.”

Sara was the BEST to work with. She was patient, attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. Everything was handled smoothly, and I was very pleased with my overall experience working with Sara. I would highly recommend working with her.

Response from Owner

Hi Annabell! Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to me . It was such pleasure helping you in this process. I wish you and your family many happy memories in your new home. May you continue to reach all your goals!

“Sara Rivera was extremely helpful and truly professional. She made the entire process seamless and was a pleasure to work with.”

Sara Rivera was extremely helpful and truly professional. She made the entire process seamless and was a pleasure to work with. I really appreciate her assistance and would highly recommend her.

Response from Owner

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad your had a great experience in this process. I wish lots of happiness and continued sucess in your business! I'm here to help anytime!

Bienvenido R.View on Google
“She was always available to answer my questions, guide me, and make the whole process much easier and more stress-free.”

(Translated by Google) I want to sincerely thank my lender, Zara, for all her support, professionalism, and dedication throughout the home buying process. 🏡✨ She was always available to answer my questions, guide me, and make the whole process much easier and more stress-free. Having such a committed person on my side definitely made a huge difference. Thank you so much for helping me achieve this dream! ❤️🔑 (Original) Quiero agradecer de todo corazón a mi lender Zara por todo el apoyo, profesionalismo y dedicación durante el proceso de compra de mi casa. 🏡✨ Siempre estuvo disponible para aclarar mis dudas, orientarme y hacer que todo el proceso fuera mucho más fácil y tranquilo. Sin duda, contar con una persona tan comprometida hizo una gran diferencia. ¡Muchísimas gracias por ayudarme a cumplir este sueño! ❤️🔑

Response from Owner

Gracias Oneyda! fue un placer ayudarles en este proceso! Felicidades de nuevo y les deseo muchos lindos recuerdos en su nuevo hogar!

Oneyda G.View on Google
“she is a rock star and went above and beyond throughout. Highly recommend Sara!!!”

From the very beginning, Sara was extremely responsive and compassionate given home loan transactions can be stressful. Throughout the entire process, she held other players involved accountable while stepping in to help troubleshoot and problem solve. Even after the transaction completed, Sara still stepped in to help resolve some things…she is a rock star and went above and beyond throughout. Highly recommend Sara!!!

Response from Owner

Harry, thank you so much for your kind words, it was a true pleasure helping in this process! I wish you lots of happiness and health for you and your family. I know you will enjoy your Florida home for many years! Always here to help :)

“From the beginning, she was very professional, attentive, and always available to answer my questions and guide me throughout the entire process.”

(Translated by Google) Excellent experience working with Sara. From the beginning, she was very professional, attentive, and always available to answer my questions and guide me throughout the entire process. Sara helped me secure the right financing for the purchase of investment properties intended for rental, making the whole process much easier and clearer. I greatly appreciate her dedication, knowledge, and excellent service. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for financing to buy a property, especially for investment. Thank you so much, Sara, for all your help! (Original) Excelente experiencia trabajando con Sara. Desde el principio fue muy profesional, atenta y siempre estuvo disponible para responder mis preguntas y orientarme durante todo el proceso. Sara me ayudó a conseguir el financiamiento adecuado para la compra de propiedades de inversión destinadas al alquiler, haciendo que todo el proceso fuera mucho más fácil y claro. Aprecio mucho su dedicación, conocimiento y excelente servicio. La recomiendo 100% a cualquier persona que esté buscando financiamiento para comprar una propiedad, especialmente para inversión. ¡Muchas gracias, Sara, por toda tu ayuda!

Response from Owner

Hola Juan! Gracias por sus palabras tan amables! Me alegra mucho que tuvo una experiencia muy buena con nosotros. Fue un placer ayudarle en este proceso! Y le deseo mucho exito y salud para usted y su familia!

“Working with Sara was an absolute dream. She stuck by us for over a year to make our goals a reality, which shows just how dedicated and patient she is.”

Working with Sara was an absolute dream. She stuck by us for over a year to make our goals a reality, which shows just how dedicated and patient she is. Thanks to her hard work, guidance, and expertise, she truly set us up for long-term financial success. We were able to clear our debt, gain much-needed breathing room, start saving a significant portion of our income, and finally fund my dream remodel! This life-changing outcome would not have been possible without her. If you need a loan officer who genuinely cares and will go the extra mile for you, look no further than Sara. I can’t thank her enough!

Response from Owner

Thank you for kind words, this mean the world to me! I'm so happy to have had a small part in helping your reach your goals. Wish you all the best!

“Sara was professional, patient, and always willing to answer all my questions. She made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and transparent”

I had an amazing experience working with my loan representative. From the very beginning, Sara was professional, patient, and always willing to answer all my questions. She made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and transparent — explaining every step clearly and keeping me informed along the way. Her dedication and attention to detail truly made a difference, and thanks to her help, I was able to achieve my goal with confidence.

Yisel P.
“I cannot recommend Sara Rivera highly enough! As first-time home buyers, we had a million questions and uncertainties, but Sara was there for us at every step.”

I cannot recommend Sara Rivera highly enough! As first-time home buyers, we had a million questions and uncertainties, but Sara was there for us at every step. Her support and guidance were invaluable, always answering our queries with patience and clarity. She went above and beyond to ensure we understood the process and felt comfortable making decisions. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, we found the perfect home. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about their clients, look no further than Sara!

Erick V.
“Sara went - and continues to go - above and beyond to help with our loan/financing process.”

Sara went - and continues to go - above and beyond to help with our loan/financing process. We already closed and even to this day, she continues to offer us her aid with anything she can help us with. I would HIGHLY recommend Sara to any one looking to finance a home, and will 100% refer her to our family and friends.

Antonio H.
“Sara was incredibly helpful throughout the entire transaction. She always returned calls promptly and provided clear, thoughtful advice”

Sara was incredibly helpful throughout the entire transaction. She always returned calls promptly and provided clear, thoughtful advice that made the process smooth and stress-free. Her expertise and dedication were evident in every interaction, and her answers to my questions were always thorough and insightful. I truly appreciated her professionalism and attention to detail—she made a potentially complicated process feel effortless.

Lazaro F.
“Sara making made the whole process super easy for us explaining everything along the way. Any questions we had she was very fast to respond to us being email or text.”

She was great! Sara talked to as if we known her forever I love that I’m working with people. She guided us ever step of the way with communicating, advising us, and she worked super fast with getting us pre-approval . Sara making made the whole process super easy for us explaining everything along the way. Any questions we had she was very fast to respond to us being email or text. We are so grateful for her she is a real gem in the company. Wishing her the best..

Yesenia R.
“She was incredibly professional and took the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I fully understood each step.”

I had an outstanding experience with my mortgage lender throughout the home buying process. She was incredibly professional and took the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring I fully understood each step. Her follow-up was consistent, and she was supportive and prompt in responding to my questions. I truly appreciated her congratulations both before and after closing. Overall, she made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Lisandra L.
“I really felt Sara was in our corner and she did everything to ensure our loan would be processed on time to close.”

I really felt Sara was in our corner and she did everything to ensure our loan would be processed on time to close. We had a complicated situation with work transfers and I felt she went above and beyond to figure out our situation. I also appreciate her communicating with us about the first time home buyer program as that has allowed us to save cash for those inevitable home repairs. Thank you Sara for a great experience!

Samuel L.
“Transaction was done in a professional, expedited manner. Very good communication. It was a pleasure dealing with you. Definitely will recommend you as a lender.”

Transaction was done in a professional, expedited manner. Very good communication. It was a pleasure dealing with you. Definitely will recommend you as a lender.

Florian N.
“Sara answered every silly question we had and was a pleasure to have guide us through the buying process! She was on top of everything”

Sara answered every silly question we had and was a pleasure to have guide us through the buying process! She was on top of everything and made buying a home so much easier with her taking care of everything !! Thank you so much Sara

Jose R.
“Sara is a great professional woman that gives the best service in the mortgage industry. She is one of the best, if not the best Loan Originator”

Sara is a great professional woman that gives the best service in the mortgage industry. She is one of the best, if not the best Loan Originator, that I have been working with in my 15 year experience in Real Estate. Not only we refer our customer files to her, but also my wife and me were clients of her. She keeps direct communication with the agents and clients and timely answers all the questions. She always answers all the calls, even after hours and on the days off. Recommended 110%

Rene A.
“She was there for me at anytime I needed her. Sara knows what she is doing does her job to the fullest.”

How fast things went. She was there for me at anytime I needed her. Sara knows what she is doing does her job to the fullest. She made this happen believed it would happen for me even when I had my doubts. She was amazing and patient with me!!! So happy overall.

Yomaira F.
“It was a great experience getting the loan from you, and I highly recommend you to friends and family.”

(Translated by Google) Thank you again, Sara. It was a great experience getting the loan from you, and I highly recommend you to friends and family. Sincerely, Orisbel & VMC. (Original) Gracias nuevamente Sara fue una gran experiencia el poder haber echo el préstamo con usted y recomiendo 100 % amistades y familia. Atte Orisbel & VMC .

Response from Owner

Hola! Muchas gracias por sus palabras tan amables! Fue un placer ayudarle con la compra de su casa! Y le deseo mucho exito y felicidades en todos sus planes futuros. :)

Javier D.View on Google
“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help, patience, and dedication during the home buying process.”

(Translated by Google) I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help, patience, and dedication during the home buying process. 🏡❤️ Thank you for paying attention to every detail and for helping me make this important dream a reality for me and my family. I will always be grateful for everything you did to make this process possible. Thank you so much for everything! 🙏🏽 (Original) Quiero agradecerte de todo corazón por toda tu ayuda, paciencia y dedicación durante el proceso de compra de mi casa. 🏡❤️ Gracias por estar pendiente de cada detalle y por ayudarme a hacer realidad este sueño tan importante para mí y mi familia. Siempre voy a estar agradecido(a) por todo lo que hiciste para que este proceso fuera posible. ¡Muchísimas gracias por todo! 🙏🏽

Response from Owner

Hola Addeleisys! muchas gracias por tus palabras tan amables. Aprecio mucho to agradecimiento. Me siento muy feliz de haber podido ayudarles a cumplir esta meta y les deseo muchos lindos recuerdos y felicidades en su nuevo hogar para ti y tu familia!

Addeleisys F.View on Google
“She was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions and guide me throughout the entire process.”

I had an excellent experience working with Sara. She was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions and guide me throughout the entire process. Sara helped me secure the right financing for my investment properties, and she made the process smooth and easy to understand. I truly appreciate her dedication, communication, and excellent service. I highly recommend Sara to anyone looking for financing, especially for investment properties. Thank you, Sara, for all your help!

Response from Owner

Hi Juan! Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me so happy to know you had a great experience with us. It was my pleasure helping you with your financing needs. I wish you all the best for you and your family!

“Sara Rivera was a pleasure to work with, she was very helpful , informative and made the process super easy and smooth.”

Sara Rivera was a pleasure to work with, she was very helpful , informative and made the process super easy and smooth. There was nothing stressful about us buying our first home!

Anthony S.
“She was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer questions. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free.”

I had a great experience working with Sarah during the refinance of my home. She was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer questions. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to her dedication, my closing went seamlessly. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient loan officer.

Yudelkis S.
“Tuvimos una excelente experiencia trabajando con Sara . Desde el primer momento fue muy profesional, atenta y siempre estuvo disponible”

“Tuvimos una excelente experiencia trabajando con Sara . Desde el primer momento fue muy profesional, atenta y siempre estuvo disponible para responder todas nuestras preguntas y guiarnos en cada paso del proceso. Gracias a su apoyo, pudimos sentirnos tranquilos y confiados durante todo el trámite de nuestro préstamo para la casa. Se nota que le importa de verdad ayudar a sus clientes y hace todo lo posible para que el proceso sea claro y sin contratiempos. La recomendamos 100% a cualquier persona que busque un servicio confiable y humano. ¡Mil gracias por todo tu apoyo!”

Jose R.
“Sara guided me step by step, answered all my questions, and always made sure I understood each part of the journey.”

I want to express my deepest gratitude to community lending for helping me buy my first home. As a single mom, the process felt overwhelming at first, but she made everything so much easier. From the very beginning, community lending listened carefully to my needs and worked tirelessly to find a home that fit both my budget and my vision. What truly stood out was her patience, professionalism, and genuine care throughout the process. Sara guided me step by step, answered all my questions, and always made sure I understood each part of the journey. Thanks to her I am now the proud owner of a beautifully remodeled home that’s perfect for my family. I am beyond grateful for the dedication and support I received. I highly recommend community lending to anyone looking to buy a home — especially first-time buyers. She will go above and beyond to help you find the right place to call home. Sincerely, María A Castano

Maria S.
“Sara was able to find me insurance. That was huge! Last minute, everyone was able to get it together and close within a few hours notice.”

The greatest part was that I was able to qualify for a mortgage. I was having difficulty finding insurance coverage and insurance coverage that was affordable. Sara was able to find me insurance. That was huge! Last minute, everyone was able to get it together and close within a few hours notice.

Alexis R.
“Sara was absolutely amazing! She was kind and knowledgeable about what she was doing in order to help my husband and I get into our first home.”

Sara was absolutely amazing! She was kind and knowledgeable about what she was doing in order to help my husband and I get into our first home. She was willing to answer any and all questions ensuring we were aware of the process to the end. Thank you for the amazing first-time home buyer experience!

Melissa R.
“This was the easiest process that I have ever been through and if it wasn't for the help of Sara. I know that I would not have been able to do this on my own.”

This was the easiest process that I have ever been through and if it wasn't for the help of Sara. I know that I would not have been able to do this on my own. I've never met somebody who is so knowledgeable and what they do. And so helpful and understanding. Her willingness to help me and to make sure I understand what I'm doing is above and beyond.

Julia J.
“she went above and beyond to help me, and get my loan approved ! super knowledgeable and very nice awesome customer service A+”

I am very grateful and happy to said she went above and beyond to help me, and get my loan approved ! super knowledgeable and very nice awesome customer service A+

Luis C.
“Working with Sara was wonderful, her professionalism, her dedication, her determination to solve anything spoke for herself”

Working with Sara was wonderful, her professionalism, her dedication, her determination to solve anything spoke for herself, very kind, always available no matter what time of the day, she was always guiding us step by step in each part of this process, in short, simply spectacular!! Thank you Sara for everything you did!! You are amazing!!

Adrian I.
“Sara communicated with me every step of the way. I never felt like I couldn’t ask something or get further clarification.”

Sara communicated with me every step of the way. I never felt like I couldn’t ask something or get further clarification.

Valiente B.
“Once again Sara was amazing and closed another transaction ahead of schedule. I would recommend her to everyone.”

Once again Sara was amazing and closed another transaction ahead of schedule. I would recommend her to everyone.

Edward F.
“Even though I had the sellers side of the transaction Sara stayed in contact with me and kept me informed of progress which made it a smooth transaction”

Even though I had the sellers side of the transaction Sara stayed in contact with me and kept me informed of progress which made it a smooth transaction

Deborah G.
“Sara gave me lot of information. She was with me step by step,guiding till the endof the process Thanks to her I could refinance my house.”

Sara gave me lot of information. She was with me step by step,guiding till the endof the process Thanks to her I could refinance my house. Thank you Sara for the big help.

Edwin L.
“Sara’s communication skills were outstanding! She was fast, efficient, and kept everything moving with no delays to close the mortgage on time”

Sara’s communication skills were outstanding! She was fast, efficient, and kept everything moving with no delays to close the mortgage on time without difficulty! She works with you and customizes her plan to get you into your house!

Michael G.
“Sara was very professional at all times, keeping me aware of everything that was happening, If I had any questions she was always available to answer.”

Sara was very professional at all times, keeping me aware of everything that was happening, If I had any questions she was always available to answer. This was my first home purchase, I didn’t know much about the process, she made it very easy to understand the things I had questions about. I really enjoyed working with her. She went above and beyond even when we had little hiccups she was right on it to get things done. I look forward to working with you again in the future

Cristina T.
“Both Sara Rivera and Vito Mirra made our First time home buying experience the best! … Sara was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly.”

Both Sara Rivera and Vito Mirra made our First time home buying experience the best! We did not have much knowledge about the process and they both walk us through it answering all our questions along the way. Sara was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely recommend to anyone.

Gregory P.
“Sara was very helpful throughout the process and made my client very confident with her bilingual skills in Spanish!!!!”

Sara was very helpful throughout the process and made my client very confident with her bilingual skills in Spanish!!!!

Mavely P.
“Super professional, highly recommended...Mrs Rivera is an expert in the matter was very supportive and available at all time”

Super professional, highly recommended...Mrs Rivera is an expert in the matter was very supportive and available at all time...I give them five stars you deserve it. Muy recomendado ... La Sra. Rivera es una experta en el tema que me apoyó y estuvo disponible en todo momento ... Les doy cinco estrellas que se lo merecen.

Miguel V.
“Sara was always super responsive and helpful at any time of the day sometimes even during weekends.”

Sara was always super responsive and helpful at any time of the day sometimes even during weekends. She always provided clear responses to our concerns and also worked on alternatives to fit our needs.

Juan C.
“thanks to Sara and her team everything was super easy and fast. we are very grateful for the excellent work they did.”

The process of buying a house is always a little difficult, but fortunately for us it was not like that, thanks to Sara and her team everything was super easy and fast. we are very grateful for the excellent work they did. thank you, thank you, thank you for everything

Dianelis R.
“Sara was a huge help. Answered every call, text, and email. My client was a first time homebuyer and she helped him through every step of the way.”

Sara was a huge help. Answered every call, text, and email. My client was a first time homebuyer and she helped him through every step of the way. Would highly recommend. Thanks Sara!

Michael S.
“Sara is the Best Loan Officer I have ever met. Her communication and always closing her files on time makes her great.”

Sara is the Best Loan Officer I have ever met. I been in Real estate for 16 yrs and worked with many Lender but no one like Sara. Her communication and always closing her files on time makes her great.

Vivian A.
“Sara was always very professional, great communication skills, patient, working with Sara made the transaction that much easier.”

Sara was always very professional, great communication skills, patient, working with Sara made the transaction that much easier. Will definitely recommend her.

Natalia D.
“Sara was always very worried about serving me and giving me the best … I will recommend her to my family and friends”

Everything was really great Sara was always very worried about serving me and giving me the best Very efficient and professional at work. There was no schedule was always there for me. I am very happy to have chosen her ... I will recommend her to my family and friends Thank you Sara

Maria D.
“Sara was so communicative and honestly phenomenal! She literally found solutions to any situations that came up and made everything happen so fast!”

Sara was so communicative and honestly phenomenal! She literally found solutions to any situations that came up and made everything happen so fast!

Kelsy F.
“Sara is very professional and always took us questions and concerns very seriously.”

Sara is very professional and always took us questions and concerns very seriously. We appreciate Sara for all the help she provided us through this experience.

Idalmis F.
“El logro final,en tiempo módico , la profesionalidad ,, la disponibilidad en cada momento q necesite gracias de todo y recomiendo este equipo”

El logro final,en tiempo módico , la profesionalidad ,, la disponibilidad en cada momento q necesite gracias de todo y recomiendo este equipo que cada uno puso de su parte para juntos obtener esa aprobación final muy satisfecha Gracias 👌

Georgina C.
“Made the whole process easier then expected. Helped out in every way possible. Sara was amazing and we couldn't have asked for anything better”

Made the whole process easier then expected. Helped out in every way possible. Sara was amazing and we couldn't have asked for anything better

Brandon A.
“Sara, made herself available for clients, is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. She makes the financing process as seamless as possible.”

Sara, made herself available for clients, is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. She makes the financing process as seamless as possible.

Heather W.