Barry B Friedman | Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer Lake Washington Blvd, Kirkland

My wife and I just closed on our first home, and we were so glad that we chose Barry and his team as our lender! He came highly recommended by a fellow first-time homebuyer, and after calls with a few different folks, it was clear that Barry was the best fit for us. He was warm, responsive, and patient in explaining the process to us, and he always triple checked to make sure we understood the next steps and the implications of our decisions. He was not interested in maximizing the loan value but rather making sure we remained at a monthly payment that was comfortable and manageable for us. Specifically, when we were considering making an offer above our previously-agreed-upon upper limit, he was very thoughtful and thorough in making sure that we were thinking through the full set of implications and were comfortable with them, versus getting caught up in the moment of making an offer in a competitive market. Additionally, as first-time homebuyers, I had done some research going into the process, but we didn't know very much about what to expect. Barry always answered questions without making us feel silly, and he was willing to talk through things multiple times to make sure we understood. Finally, Barry and his team were able to underwrite and close the mortgage quickly, which helped us put in the most competitive offer possible in a challenging housing market. Overall, we had a very positive experience with Barry and would highly recommend him to friends looking to buy their first home!

We just recently completed our third refinance with Barry and, as with the two previous, we were very pleased. The entire process was smooth, painless, and stress-free. The service and support throughout from both Barry and his team were outstanding, including excellent, thorough and timely communications. Barry is extremely knowledgeable in the field, able to explain things in easy to understand terms, and answer all questions quickly and completely. As with our past experiences, he was thorough in modeling different loan scenarios and making sure that we considered all options such that we came away with confidence that we achieved the best possible outcome. I always appreciate the way that Barry continues to monitor the market, make himself available for advice and counsel, and make us aware when the opportunity to improve our situation presents itself. I would highly recommend Barry to anyone looking for mortgage assistance.

We worked with Barry on buying a second home and the experience was amazing from the day we met him till date. He listened closely to our requirements and crafted a strong strategy to help us get ready to buy in this hyper competitive market. From that day till we closed Barry and his team were highly responsive; I don't think we ever had to wait more than an hour to get a question answered (and that would be late night or weekend nights). Throughout the process Barry kept us informed of next steps, turn around times, and was always available to counsel us on offer specifics. Thanks to this the process was very smooth and the only surprise was when Barry and his team were able to close our loan 10 days before schedule if we wanted ! At the end of the day Barry got us a competitive rate and helped us close before schedule but what really set him apart was the level of service and customer orientation. I highly recommend Barry and his team and will gladly work with them on any further real estate financing needs I may have.

We bought our first house a year ago and recently refinanced our loan, we used Barry Friedman for both. We were so happy with Barry's care and attention to detail for purchasing our house that we came back to him for our refinance. Barry will make the process of buying or refinancing your home as painless as possible. Barry is knowledgeable and great at explaining all of your options and how the loan/refi process will go in ways that are easy to understand (and if you don't understand he will work with you until you do). Barry will take the time to know you and what your needs/wants are. It is this personal touch which made us confident that he was the right choice for us. Barry was recommended to us by our Realtor because of her high esteem for his work ethic and quick communication with her. In housing markets that move quickly this is an essential quality to have in your Mortgage Lender. I cannot say enough about how happy we are that we chose to use Barry. You can't go wrong with choosing to use Barry Friedman as your Mortgage Loan Advisor.

We had a pleasure of working with Barry this spring when we successfully refinanced our house loan. Barry was incredibly patient and quickly and thoughtfully responded to all our questions/emails. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in lending and we felt very confident that he acted in our best interest from the beginning to the end of the refinancing process. He is also a wonderful neighbor, an active member of our community and we were delighted to see him put the same integrity into his work!

Barry is not only personable and communicative, he also provides great financial services for refinancing our home. Barry helped us refinance once when the interest rates were low and we didn't hesitate to contact him again when we wanted to refinance in a way that allowed us to be able to build an addition onto our home. I highly recommend Barry for your home loan needs.

This was my first time working with Barry for my mortgage and I have to say he is the best. This is my fourth home and Barry did an outstanding job. He was very informative throughout the whole process. He said that he could get my deal done in 15 days and he did not disappoint. Being an independent contractor I didn't believe it but he got it done. I would highly recommend Barry for any of your mortgage needs.

We recently purchased a home after 9 months of searching. The easiest part of this process was working with Barry and his team! Barry (and Ember) worked with us to make sure everything was ready to go on the front end so that we could feel confident and prepared to make an offer on the right home. He made himself available to us day or night and provided needed guidance in a tough market. Barry provided clear communication and answered all of our questions regarding a pre-approval and loan program options. After finding a home, we were able lock in a competitive interest rate and we were able to sign papers and complete our loan process early. We highly recommend Barry and his team!

I was referred to Barry by my agent when looking to buy a new home. I had simple goals, get the best rate on a 30 year fixed and to do it with someone that will put me front and center. After a painfully drawn out experience with Wells Fargo on a refinance years earlier, I was incredibly surprised by the speed at which Barry and his team moved. I was pre-approved within a day of submitting all the required information. He and his team were responsive, attentive and I got the feeling that no one mattered more than me, that I had their full attention, and I did. When making offers on homes, Barry would email and call the listing Agent within minutes to ensure them of my pre-approval and financial stability and when we did go pending, Barry was there every step of the way to close, which was only 15 days. Getting this loan with Barry was the easiest phase of an otherwise difficult home buying process. I recommend him and will definitely use him again.

Barry helped us with our first mortgage and did a fantastic job for us. I'd met with another broker before him and found the experience slightly overwhelming and confusing. Our first phone call with Barry, in contrast to this, put us on a clear path toward our goal. We never met him in person, but a few reasons why it was so great to work with him: • Communication that was patient, clear, frequent, but not overbearing • He broke things down into bitesized nuggets that were easier to process • He followed up quickly on our questions and concerns • He was fine working on our timetable • Quite the opposite of applying pressure, he encouraged us to be fiscally responsible as we worked to determine what we could afford • His team was on top of the closing deadline and wrapped things up in less time than anticipated • He's a normal guy you don't mind talking to I recommend him and plan to use him again in the future.