Ricci Merendino, Loan Officer, NMLS # 69603 -...
Branch Manager | NMLS# 69603
As one of the fastest growing mortgage bankers in the United States, we opened our doors in 2001 and have since expanded with many community-based branches across the nation. Headquartered in Brea, CA, AFN built its reputation as an outstan... Show More
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Great experience
Reply from Ricci Merendino, Loan Officer, NMLS...
August 7th, 2026 01:10 PM
Adam, I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad to hear you had a great experience. If you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out.
The constant communication through the whole process was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Everything was done quicker than expected. They really cared about my situation and kept me calm Every step of the way. The professionalism in which they...
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July 1st, 2026 05:21 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Philip. It's wonderful to know that the communication and support throughout the process were helpful to you. I'm pleased that we could address your needs promptly and professionally. If you ever need further...
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Ricci so professional and amazing at what he does. Made the entire experience seemless ! Would highly recommend him to friends and family !!
Reply from Ricci Merendino
April 24th, 2026 01:13 PM
Thank you, Frank, for your kind words. I'm glad I could make the experience seamless for you. Your recommendation means a lot to me!
Ricci was awesome! Very fast to respond to any questions!
Reply from Ricci Merendino
April 24th, 2026 05:34 PM
I'm happy to hear that you appreciated my responsiveness, Hope. It's great to know I could assist you promptly. If you have any more questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Outstanding commuication
Reply from Ricci Merendino
March 30th, 2026 07:47 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you found the communication exceptional, Sean. Working effectively with you was a priority, and I'm glad it made a difference. If there's anything else you'd like to discuss, feel free to reach out. Thank you for your...
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Ricci communicated with us during every step and the process ran very smoothly.
Reply from Ricci Merendino
December 5th, 2025 05:02 PM
Thank you for the 5-Star review. If you need anything, feel free to give us a call.
Ricci Merendino and his team were outstanding every step of the way! We had originally gone with a different lender who had us jumping through ridiculous hoops for a straightforward loan. After a recommendation from a good friend, we called...
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Reply from Ricci Merendino
November 4th, 2025 05:36 PM
Thank you for the 5-Star review. If you need anything, feel free to give us a call.
The communication and guidance during this process was excellent making everything smooth and easy. Any time we had any questions we recieved the answers right away helping us along the way.
Reply from Ricci Merendino
October 20th, 2025 07:54 PM
I enjoyed working with you. Thanks for the great feedback.
Excellent communication, helpful with any questions, smooth transaction
Reply from Ricci Merendino
October 13th, 2025 03:54 PM
I enjoyed working with you. Thanks for the great feedback.
Good communication and efficiency! Ricci and his team were excellent to work with and made this whole process as stress free as possible.
Reply from Ricci Merendino
October 13th, 2025 05:28 PM
Thank you for the 5-Star review. If you need anything, feel free to give us a call.
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As one of the fastest growing mortgage bankers in the United States, we opened our doors in 2001 and have since expanded with many community-based branches across the nation. Headquartered in Brea, CA, AFN built its reputation as an outstanding mortgage banking firm by serving the lending needs of real estate professionals, builders, and individual homebuyers throughout the United States.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Specialities
We are a Direct Lender with delegated authority to underwrite, fund, and service Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, USDA, VA, and Jumbo loan products in-house
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Year Started
2001
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 69603
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American Financial Network, Inc. is an Equal Housing Lender
American Financial Network, Inc. | NMLS ID 237341
10 Pointe Drive, Suite 330, Brea, CA 92821| (714) 831-4000
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American Financial Network, Inc. is licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Financing Law License (6038771) and holds a CA Bureau of Real Estate, Real Estate Broker's License (01317581) under Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS), unique identifier of 237341. Broker is performing acts for which a license is required. Loans made or arranged pursuant to California Financing Law. Refer to www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org and input NMLS #237341 to see where American Financial Network, Inc. is a licensed lender. This is not an offer for extension of credit or commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Not all applicants qualify. Information and pricing are subject to change at any time and without notice. The content in this advertisement is for informational purposes only. Products not available in all areas. As prohibited by federal law, we do not engage in business practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age (provided you have the capacity to enter into a binding contract), because all or part of your income may be derived from any public assistance program, or because you have, in good faith, exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The federal agency that administers our compliance with these federal laws is the Federal Trade Commission, Equal Credit Opportunity, Washington, DC, 20580.