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Chris Bufis
VP | Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS # 1405934
Chris Bufis is a nationally recognized mortgage professional celebrated for his exceptional expertise and dedication to helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams. With a career distinguished by numerous accolades, Chris has earned ... Show More
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Chris and his team had the right balance of engagement without being overbearing. They offered incredibly competitve rates, their portal ws easy to use and they were responsive and engaged. Was one of the least stressful mortgage experiences...
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November 28th, 2025 04:34 PM
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad the process was smooth and stress-free, and that our rates, portal, and responsiveness met your expectations. We appreciate your trust and look forward to helping again in the future!
You and your team helped me every step of the way and made first time home buying a much less stressful process!
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November 25th, 2025 07:01 PM
Brian,Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I’m thrilled to hear we could make your first home-buying experience less stressful. It was an honor to guide you through every step, and I’m always here if you need anything in the future....
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The team was very organized and we were able to close on our home early. We couldn't have asked for a better experience !
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November 19th, 2025 12:00 PM
Emily,
Thanks for the 5 star review! Your new home journey matters! Glad we could make your mortgage process smooth and fast.
Chris recommended a type of loan that was just what we needed in our situation. he had enough knowledge based on his experience to tell me that we would probably qualify before we started the process. I was kept informed of the staus at every...
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July 17th, 2026 10:38 AM
Hi David,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! It was a pleasure helping you find the right mortgage loan solution in Virginia for your unique situation.I'm glad my experience and knowledge helped provide confidence early...
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Most communication was by email only with long email strings that become confusing. Would have appreciated personal phone calls. Not the same experience I had 10 years ago through Towne Bank.
Answered all questions in a timely manner. Got me the lowest possible rate.
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July 1st, 2026 08:04 PM
Thank you, Anton, for your great feedback. I appreciate the opportunity to help with your home loan in Virginia. I'm glad I was able to answer your questions promptly and secure a competitive mortgage rate that aligned with your financial goals....
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Chris and the team are great - clear communication and always willing to go the extra mile for their clients!
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June 29th, 2026 02:58 PM
Thank you, Janet. I appreciate your feedback. Clear communication and going the extra mile are core standards for every mortgage experience in Virginia. Glad we delivered.
Easy to work with, received a competitive rate and was approved with reasonable/minimal underwriting requirements
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June 16th, 2026 10:08 AM
Hi Kenneth,I appreciate the 5-star review. Glad to hear the process felt easy and that we secured a competitive mortgage rate with streamlined underwriting.As a local mortgage lender serving Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, I focus on making...
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Truly appreciated the prompt communication, but also, as a first time homebuyer, the patience and understanding provided by Chris.
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June 16th, 2026 10:12 AM
Hi Olivia,Thank you for the 5-star review. I appreciate your feedback and I’m glad the communication, patience, and clarity made your experience as a first-time home buyer a positive one.My focus is always to make home financing straightforward...
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Truly appreciated the prompt communication, but also, as a first time homebuyer, the patience and understanding Chris provided.
Reply from Chris Bufis
June 16th, 2026 10:13 AM
Hi Olivia,Thank you for the 5-star review. I’m glad the communication and support helped make your first-time homebuyer experience clear and manageable.As a trusted mortgage loan officer serving Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads area, my...
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Chris Bufis is a nationally recognized mortgage professional celebrated for his exceptional expertise and dedication to helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams. With a career distinguished by numerous accolades, Chris has earned recognition as a Five Star Professional Market Leader in Coastal Virginia and Top 1% Mortgage Originator in America by Mortgage Executive in 2024. Chris has also been consistently ranked among the industry’s elite in the Scotsman Guide and was named Best Mortgage Banker by Expertise. Whether guiding first-time buyers or seasoned homeowners, Chris’s goal is to make the lending process seamless, transparent, and tailored to each client’s needs.
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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Conventional Loans
FHA Loans
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USDA Loans
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- RW Towne Mortgage - VP - Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS 1405934Jan 1st, 2018 - Current
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- Virginia Beach National Golf
- VMBA
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- NMLS # 1405934
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- Chairman's Club
- Mortgage Executive Top 1% Mortgage Originators in America
- National Mortgage News Top Producers
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RW Towne Mortgage. NMLS 1611080. Equal Housing Lender.
RW Towne Mortgage is your hometown mortgage company. RW Towne Mortgage is dedicated to providing the personal experience that you expect from a hometown lender with the most advanced technology available to offer affordable loans, quick processing and exceptional service.
Being a hometown lender means fast approval and a team of mortgage professionals who are committed to you. RW Towne Mortgage loan officers live in your communities and know the area.
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