

Lara Blake at CrossCountry Mortgage
Senior Loan Advisor | NMLS #296625

Your homeownership journey deserves personal guidance. As a dedicated mortgage loan officer in Berkeley, CA. I’m here to give you just that. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking for a mortgage lender or a Veteran homeowner consider...... Show More
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Lara is a consummate professional. I appreciate her thoroughness and holding my client's hands throughout the process.
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April 27th, 2026 04:12 PM
I enjoyed working with you. Thanks for the great feedback.
better foresight and advance communication about items the underwriter required--we had to scramble late in the process to get a letter about bonus frequency that would have been easy and not stressful given more time.
Reply from Lara Blake
April 27th, 2026 03:02 PM
James, I appreciate your feedback and understand the stress caused by the last-minute request for documentation. I will certainly take this into account to improve communication and foresight in future processes. If you have any further concerns...
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Very smoothly done, no surprises
Reply from Lara Blake
February 16th, 2026 05:30 PM
I appreciate your feedback, William. It's great to know that the process went smoothly for you without any surprises. If any questions come up or if you need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
we appreciate Lara experience, expertise and professionalism. She always looks after our interests even if it's not in the best interests of CC or herself
Reply from Lara Blake
January 26th, 2026 08:24 PM
Cecilia, thank you for acknowledging the efforts I put into looking after your interests. It's important to me to prioritize your needs and provide expert guidance throughout the process. If there's anything more I can do for you, please don't...
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Every time we work with Lara and Jennifer, it is a pleasant, warm, human, efficient, informative, professional experience. We have the utmost confidence in this team!
Reply from Lara Blake
January 16th, 2026 09:16 PM
Rebecca, I'm really grateful for your feedback. It's wonderful to hear that your experiences with Jennifer and me have been both pleasant and informative. Your confidence in our work means a great deal to me, and I'm glad we could provide a...
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Thank you for guiding us through our refinance! We'll be in touch when it is time to apply for a home equity line of credit
Reply from Lara Blake
December 29th, 2025 03:53 PM
It was my pleasure to assist you with your refinance. I look forward to helping you again when you're ready to apply for a home equity line of credit. Feel free to reach out whenever you need assistance.
Lara and Jenn were excellent with getting us through the mortgage approval process. Their responses were prompt and thorough and they were an overall pleasure to deal with. They made the the whole process very smooth and easy. I will recommend...
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Reply from Lara Blake
November 21st, 2025 07:58 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words about the mortgage approval process. It’s rewarding to hear that you found it smooth and easy. Prompt and thorough responses are a priority for me, and I’m pleased this made the process pleasant for you. Thank...
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Lara does an amazing job start to finish and gets the deal DONE!
Reply from Lara Blake
November 20th, 2025 08:36 PM
I enjoyed working with you. Thanks for the great feedback.
Lara is very professional, willing to take on challenging situations and is always pleasant, patient and positive. We have already referred a friend who tells us she is very happy to be working with Lara.
Reply from Lara Blake
November 18th, 2025 03:40 PM
I appreciate your feedback and am grateful for the referral. It's important to me to approach each challenge with professionalism and a positive attitude. Knowing your friend is pleased with my assistance is wonderful to hear. If there's anything...
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Lara was amazing throughout our refi process! I brought her a fairly complex scenario and she was unfazed--in fact she explained that she enjoyed unusual situations! Good thing, because the road we traveled revealed many twists and turns (none...
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Reply from Lara Blake
November 18th, 2025 08:35 PM
Handling challenging scenarios with clarity and calmness is something I strive for, so I'm pleased to hear your refinancing process went smoothly. Navigating through twists and turns can indeed be complex, but I'm glad I could assist effectively....
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Your homeownership journey deserves personal guidance. As a dedicated mortgage loan officer in Berkeley, CA. I’m here to give you just that. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking for a mortgage lender or a Veteran homeowner considering a refinance, I provide a selection of mortgage loan options to fit your goals. FHA loans, VA loans, conventional loans, and jumbo mortgages are just a few I offer to help you navigate home financing with confidence. From application to closing, I’ll give you a transparent process with clear communication and expert advice every step of the way. Together, we’ll bring your homeownership dreams to life. NMLS #296625 | Branch NMLS #2338848
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Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
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Conventional Loan
VA Loan
Jumbo Loan
Fixed Rate Mortgage
Adjustable Rate Mortgage
FHA Loan
USDA Home Loan
FHA 203k Limited Refinance
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Year Started
2003
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CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
2160 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
NMLS3029 | MB.803095