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 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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Absolutely fantastic there is no one like laura! Complex transactions handled with ease, speed, kindness, and attentive thoughtfulness. These transactions are making our families dreams come true.
Reply from Lara Blake
September 29th, 2025 02:51 AM
It's wonderful to know that I could help make your family's dreams a reality. Handling complex transactions with care and attention is always my aim. If there's anything more I can do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to let me know....
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Lara and Jennifer were very knowledgeable and experienced and very helpful in getting us pre-qualified and our eventual loan. I would recommend them and Cross Country Mortgage to anyone.
Reply from Lara Blake
September 17th, 2025 01:03 PM
I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us during the pre-qualification and loan process. It’s satisfying to know that our knowledge and experience were beneficial to you. Thank you for recommending us and CrossCountry Mortgage....
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I have worked with Lara twice She helped me find a loan for the house I bought back in 2012 (Lara was with LaSalle). And then she helped me again this year , with a different loan to buy a different house Lara understood my financial situation...
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Reply from Lara Blake
May 31st, 2025 12:41 PM
I'm thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with me over the years. It's wonderful to know that I could assist you with loans for both of your homes. Understanding your financial situation and finding the right products is always my...
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Lara and Jenn were amazing to work with -- very approachable, very responsive, and made the process feel smooth and confident for us.
Reply from Lara Blake at CrossCountry Mortgage
April 17th, 2025 06:22 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found the process smooth and felt confident working with us. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I appreciate your kind words about Jenn and me. Thank you for choosing CrossCountry Mortgage.
Lara and Jenn are the dream team!
Reply from Lara Blake
March 25th, 2025 01:47 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jeffrey! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Working with you was a pleasure, and Jenn and I are so glad we could help make the process smooth and successful for you. If you ever...
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Lara and her team were not only extremely responsive but super proactive in helping us figure out how to get our mortgage. So very helpful!
Reply from Lara Blake
February 3rd, 2025 06:16 PM
Chaylee, your kind words truly mean the world to me. I'm so glad my team and I could make the mortgage process smooth and stress-free for you. Helping people achieve their homeownership dreams is why I love what I do, and hearing that we were...
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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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Year Started
2003
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2160 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
NMLS3029 | MB.803095