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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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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.
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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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You made sure that all the documents were taken care of, in a timely manner and accurately. Despite the relocking of the rate, you were able to get the higher interest down a little which was a tremendous help.
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June 5th, 2026 02:12 PM
Thank you for your review. As a mortgage loan officer, my focus is always on delivering a smooth, accurate home loan process. I’m glad we were able to navigate the rate relock and still reduce your final interest rate. I appreciate your trust...
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I've worked with Chris numerous times now, we've always done a great job getting the deal to closing together. His knowledge and ability to come up with solutions for tricky financing have always impressed me.
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May 11th, 2026 02:45 PM
Thank you for the kind review and for the continued trust. I truly value the opportunity to work alongside knowledgeable real estate professionals like you. Successfully navigating complex financing scenarios and getting loans to the closing...
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Chris Bufis has received a review with 5 star rating from Camellia H
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April 22nd, 2026 01:47 PM
Thanks for choosing me as your local mortgage lender! I really appreciate the trust!
This was such an easy process. From start to finish the team answered my questions and quickly moved me through the process. All questions were answered in a professional and courteous manner. the process moved really quickly .
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April 16th, 2026 04:23 PM
Thank you for the great review. We are excited to hear that your mortgage loan process was smooth, fast, and easy from start to finish. Our goal is always to provide clear communication, prompt answers, and a streamlined home loan experience,...
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The process was the smoothest I have ever worked with. Paperwork was asked for upfront, underwriting started nearly immediately. Chris and his team are the best!
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April 14th, 2026 05:25 PM
Thank you for the great review. I’m glad the mortgage process felt smooth and efficient from the very beginning. By collecting documentation upfront, we’re able to move quickly into underwriting and keep home loans in Norfolk and throughout...
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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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Conventional Loans
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Positions
- RW Towne Mortgage - VP - Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS 1405934Jan 1st, 2018 - Current
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- Virginia Beach National Golf
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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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