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Steven Penske

Steven Penske

VP of Mortgage Lending · Rate

5.0(25 reviews)

Reviews28

10/10
“Steve was able to find the loan option that best suited my needs, and I am truly grateful.”

Although I unexpectedly needed to secure a loan within a much shorter closing timeframe than usual, Steve was able to find the loan option that best suited my needs, and I am truly grateful. There were many things I was unfamiliar with throughout the home-buying process, including the loan process and communication with the title company. However, Steven and his team were extremely knowledgeable and always responded quickly to my questions or took care of any issues right away. Their support made me feel very comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. Thank you so much, Steven and your team, for all of your help and support.

Yukiko H.
“Steven Penske, was terrific to work with from the beginning of the process through to the end. He was always available to answer questions and/or concerns.”

Our Rate representative, Steven Penske, was terrific to work with from the beginning of the process through to the end. He was always available to answer questions and/or concerns. He made the loan process was easy and transparent. I would recommend Steven and his team to all friends and relatives who are looking to purchase real estate in Hawaii.

Gary H.
“Steven was extremely professional and always available ( ... ) with Steven’s help, I was able to get my loan approved and close on my new place in 20 days!”

Steven was extremely professional and always available to guide me through the process. I was on a short timeline, and with Steven’s help, I was able to get my loan approved and close on my new place in 20 days!

Response from Lender

Thank you so much for your kind words Amita! I am glad we were able to complete this transaction on your requested timeline.

“Steve was great! He was very available, informative and worked to get us the best deal. He sent us monthly projections for several properties while we were home shopping.”

Steve was great! He was very available, informative and worked to get us the best deal. He sent us monthly projections for several properties while we were home shopping. He answered all of our questions, even at off hours and made sure we were comfortable during the process of making such a large purchase. Our loan closed very quickly with Steve’s help.

“Steven and his team are very passionate and proactive. They know exactly what I need even before I realize that and make sure everything is ready in advance.”

Steven and his team are very passtionate and proactive. They know exactly what I need even before I realize that and make sure everything is ready in advance. They are very responsive too, answering questions within hours even on weekends and holidays. The rate offered was also the lowest among the ones received.

Richard K.View on Zillow
“Steven Penske did an outstanding job guiding us through the lending process and was there to assist us at every turn without hesitation.”

Steven Penske did an outstanding job guiding us through the lending process and was there to assist us at every turn without hesitation. He explained things in great detail and walked us through anything we didn’t understand.

Ronnie N.View on Zillow
“Not only was he very helpful and knowledgable, he was personable and made us feel confident and comfortable throughout the process. Highly recommend.”

Steven and his team were very attentive and very helpful during our first time home buying process. Steven answered all our questions, simple and complex, with patience and in great detail so that we understood the whole process. Not only was he very helpful and knowledgable, he was personable and made us feel confident and comfortable throughout the process. Highly recommend.

Response from Lender

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad we were able to structure the loan so that you and your family could purchase your first home.

shanleyalbanoView on Zillow
“Steven went above and beyond for me. I don’t think I could have bought my house with a different lender. He helped solve some of my credit problems. Steven really is the best.”

Steven went above and beyond for me. I don’t think I could have bought my house with a different lender. He helped solve some of my credit problems. Steven really is the best.

Response from Lender

We are overjoyed to hear about your positive experience with Steven. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

Julian A.View on Zillow
“He was upbeat and positive during this difficult real estate market. I had complete confidence in him and he came through for us!”

Steven Penske is a definite asset to Guaranteed Rate. He was upbeat and positive during this difficult real estate market. I had complete confidence in him and he came through for us!

Margaret G.View on Zillow
“Steven has made this purchase amazingly easy for us. He responded immediately to our questions and concerns with the process.”

Steven has made this purchase amazingly easy for us. He responded immediately to our questions and concerns with the process. Quick closing and seamlessly flow with him and his staff. Very knowledgeable with VA loans ! Recommend Steven and his staff for any loan needs you have. Mark and Cindy

Mark L.
“Great communication and step by step assistance throughout the entire process. Ready to answer any question I or my agent had. Steven Penske was great!”

Great communication and step by step assistance throughout the entire process. Ready to answer any question I or my agent had. Steven Penske was great! Glad to have met him.

Alicia B.
“His communication was top notch and he was with us step by step until we got our house.”

Steven Penske was very good and we love him. His communication was top notch and he was with us step by step until we got our house. He is a gem to work with and I highly recommend him and I assure you that you will not be disappointed.

Michael T.
“He is very communicative and professional. It's the easiest and fastest lender I've ever worked with... Easy to get a hold of, and responds very quickly. Highly recommend”

He is very communicative and professional. It's the easiest and fastest lender I've ever work with, and he guides you in the right directions and give you all the best possible options that suites your financial situation. Easy to get a hold of, and responds very very quickly. Highly recommend

Response from Lender

We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Steven Penske at Rate. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

Archibald S.View on Zillow
“I'm a second time home buyer and I'm really glad to have been connected with Steven. You get knowledge, experience, availability, and kindness. It matters who you pick.”

I'm a second time home buyer and I'm really glad to have been connected with Steven. You get knowledge, experience, availability, and kindness. It matters who you pick.

9/10
“Steven has kept us informed about our loan application and the progress towards final approval.”

Steven has kept us informed about our loan application and the progress towards final approval.

Paul P.
“Excellent service! Always great pleasure to work with Steven Penske! Many years working with him - he never fails to get best deal!”

Excellent service! Always great pleasure to work with Steven Penske! Many years working with him - he never fails to get best deal!

Generoso R.
“Steven Penske at Rate was exceptional through our home buying process!”

Steven Penske at Rate was exceptional through our home buying process!

Miles M.
“Quick and professional. Courteous with uptodate knowledge. Goes at length to serve and complete within a short time, I will refer Steve.”

Quick and professional. Courteous with uptodate knowledge. Goes at length to serve and complete within a short time, I will refer Steve.

John K.
“Steven Penske’s professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond for his clients is why I would most likely recommend Guaranteed Rate to a colleague.”

Steven Penske’s professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond for his clients is why I would most likely recommend Guaranteed Rate to a colleague.

Ronnie N.
“Steven and his team were very supportive and smoothed matters over when we’d get frustrated by the questions! They were very helpful and made the process much more satisfying!”

The whole process was stressful! Some questions from the underwriters were asked several times and seemed senseless! We answered the same question several times, and we could only scratch our heads! It seemed the lender was accusing us of hiding something! On the other hand, Steven and his team were very supportive and smoothed matters over when we’d get frustrated by the questions! They were very helpful and made the process much more satisfying!

Response from Lender

Thanks for all of your hard work and patience. Since the best terms for this transaction were only available through a smaller FCU, we knew the process could be a little bumpy. I really appreciate you being available and staying positive through the process. It was a pleasure working with you.

naples P.View on Zillow
“The team that initiated and processed my loan were super friendly and helpful. I enjoyed working with them, and they made me feel at ease.”

The team that initiated and processed my loan were super friendly and helpful. I enjoyed working with them, and they made me feel at ease.

Anna B.
“They were very helpful with everything we had questions on and everything they did seemed like they were giving it 100%”

They were very helpful with everything we had questions on and everything they did seemed like they were giving it 100%

Christopher W.
“Fast and professional as well as courtesy and thoughtful .”

Fast and professional as well as courtesy and thoughtful .

John K.
“Great communication and easy process.”

Great communication and easy process.

Mark L.
“Responsiveness and transparency.”

Responsiveness and transparency.

Diego M.
“Great rate and great customer service.”

Great rate and great customer service.

Justine C.
“Great service and very responsive.”

Great service and very responsive.

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