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Westlake Village, CA
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Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc. (GEM) is a privately held, full-scale mortgage banker throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon Texas, and Washington. Family-owned, GEM Mortgage, offers various mortgage ... Show More
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John Wade
Sr. Loan Consultant
jwade@gemcorp.com
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    Stephanie V
    Thousand Oaks, CA
    Posted on August 25th, 2025 02:54 PM
    Very responsive and seemless experience.
    Reply from John Wade
    August 25th, 2025 04:37 PM
    Hi Stephanie! It was pleasure working with and getting to know you. We are watching the market closely on your behalf. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy your new home! On behalf of myself and my team, THANK YOU!
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    Wesley B
    Newhall, CA
    Posted on August 21st, 2025 03:42 PM
    The attention to detail from Ismail was great. He was very quick with communication and has been super helpful for us the last few years.
    Reply from Ismail Afariogun
    August 24th, 2025 03:43 PM
    Thank you, Wesley, for your review. I'm glad to hear that my attention to detail and quick communication have been helpful to you over the years. It's important to me that my clients feel supported and informed throughout the process. If you...
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    Margaret B
    Newhall, CA
    Posted on August 15th, 2025 03:45 PM
    Ismail and Alan went above and beyond (as always) to make sure we understood every step of the way. Ismail was wonderful, gave me every option we had available to us and pros and cons of those options. We are extremely happy with our experience...
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    Reply from Ismail Afariogun
    August 18th, 2025 03:46 PM
    Thank you, Margaret, for your thoughtful review. I'm really pleased to hear that you felt well-informed throughout the process and that I could present you with all the options available. It’s important to me that my clients feel confident...
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    Justin S
    Posted on August 8th, 2025 05:20 PM
    I loved working with everyone at this team. John, Al, Mike are all amazing. They took their time to make sure I felt comfortable despite the millions of questions I had as a first time homebuyer. Thank you guys!
    Reply from Owner
    August 25th, 2025 04:41 PM
    Hi Justin! It truly was our pleasure and privilege to have been able to help you with your financing. You are a class act and we appreciate you and our relationship. We are watching the market on your behalf. In the meantime, thank you very...
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    Justin S
    El Cajon Area, CA
    Posted on August 8th, 2025 05:19 PM
    Incrdibly knowledgeable team. They made everything easy to understand for a first time home buyer, despite the millions of questions I had.
    Reply from John Wade
    August 8th, 2025 10:56 PM
    Thanks for the review! My team and I enjoyed helping you and are excited for your next steps in homeownership. As always, please continue to reach out with any additional questions that may come up. Congrats again!
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    Ryan H
    Mesa, AZ
    Posted on August 4th, 2025 07:31 PM
    Ismail was great! Responsive to all of our texts, emails, and phone calls. Ismail had great market insight to get a great interest rate on our loan which will help us month after month.
    Reply from Ismail Afariogun
    August 7th, 2025 07:33 PM
    Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your experience. I'm glad that my responsiveness and market knowledge could help secure a favorable interest rate for you. It's rewarding to know that this will benefit you in the long run. If you have any more...
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    Omer H
    Posted on August 1st, 2025 09:28 PM
    A great experience from start to finish. They have made a customer for life. I would recommend for anyone to use GEM.
    Reply from Owner
    August 5th, 2025 10:40 PM
    Thank you, Omer! It was truly our pleasure helping you through the process. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions that may come up in the future.
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    Earl O
    Lawndale, CA
    Posted on August 1st, 2025 08:39 PM
    Ismail is a constant professional. He explains all the steps in the process very thorough so you never feel lost or confused. It made our 1st time of this experience so comforting. I will definitely recommend any friends or family knowing they...
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    Reply from Ismail Afariogun
    August 4th, 2025 08:40 PM
    Thank you, Earl, for your kind words. I'm glad to know that my thorough explanations eased your first-time experience and left you feeling comfortable. It's wonderful to hear that you'd recommend me to friends and family. I appreciate your...
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    Amy B
    Westlake Village Area Thousand Oaks, CA
    Posted on July 22nd, 2025 02:23 PM
    Exemplary communication, professionalism and speed that allowed us to move into our new home! We would highly recommend John Wade.
    Reply from John Wade
    July 23rd, 2025 12:03 AM
    Thanks so much for the 5 star review! My team and I enjoyed helping you through the process and are so thrilled for your next adventure. Please don't hesitate to reach out if any questions or concerns should come up. Congrats again!
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    Kimberlee F
    Port Orchard, WA
    Posted on July 18th, 2025 06:47 PM
    The efficiency of the team
    Reply from John Wade
    July 19th, 2025 12:40 AM
    Thanks so much for the 5 stars! We are always here should any questions or concerns come up at any time.
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    Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc. (GEM) is a privately held, full-scale mortgage banker throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon Texas, and Washington. Family-owned, GEM Mortgage, offers various mortgage products focusing on quality, compliance, and unmatched customer service. Golden Empire Mortgage is based in Bakersfield, California. For more information, search for us online. Home Loans. Simplified. Since 1987. Click GEM Mortgage Branches to view branch locations.
    Products & Services
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    FHA Home Loan
    VA Home Loan
    Jumbo Home Loan
    Mortgage Refinance

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