Client reviews
What clients say about working with Align Lending
Every review on this page is a client's own words, never edited. Start with people in a situation like yours, or read the reviews from Google, newest first.
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Buying a first homeOptions and refinancingHow it was explainedFrom a real estate agentReviews from Google
Find your situation
Reviews from people in a situation like yours
Grouped by what each client was doing. Every word is theirs. A review marked Google review matches one on the Align Lending Google profile word for word.
Buying a first home
From clients who were buying their first home.
As a first-time homebuyer in Ferndale, I was unsure of some things. Samantha was awesome. She was extremely helpful and made sure I understood every part of the process.
Samantha was awesome with helping structure my loan in Detroit. Being a first time homebuyer was intimidating but she guided me with expertise on the process and clear communication.
As a first time homebuyer in Birmingham, I fully trusted Samantha at Align Lending for my loan. Her guidance was amazing!
Comparing options or refinancing
From clients choosing between loan options, on a purchase or a refinance.
Align Lending helped me compare mortgage options for my home purchase in Troy and explained everything clearly. The entire process was smooth and straightforward.
Align Lending made refinancing my home in Rochester Hills simple and straightforward. I was kept updated throughout the process and felt confident in the option I chose.
Sam is an expert helping choose the right financing options for her clients!
How the process was explained
From clients who wrote about the explanations, the updates and the follow-up.
Align Lending helped make purchasing my home in Madison Heights a smooth experience. I appreciated the regular updates and clear explanations along the way.
Working with Samantha at Align Lending made buying my home in Royal Oak much easier than I expected. The communication was clear, and I always knew what the next step was.
Samantha is so smart and helpful. She answered all my questions and she followed up with me a week later to ensure I had my questions answered again. She is amazing.
From a real estate agent
From a real estate agent whose buyers Samantha worked with.
Samantha Shelton got it done for my buyers, despite a number of obstacles that had to be overcome. She truly cares about getting folks into houses. She is diligent and thoroughly professional.
For real estate agents: how working with Samantha on a shared client goes
From Google
Reviews from Google, newest first
Word for word, as each client posted it on the Align Lending Google Business Profile. The feed on this site holds a selection, and the link at the end opens every review on Google. Each review describes one experience, and results vary.
5 of 5 stars on Google
The pre-approval process for my home search in Bloomfield Hills was fast and organized. Samantha answered all my questions and helped me feel confident moving forward.
Elias KendraGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Align Lending helped make purchasing my home in Madison Heights a smooth experience. I appreciated the regular updates and clear explanations along the way.
Jason OnwenuGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
I highly recommend Align Lending to anyone looking for a mortgage broker in Southeast Michigan. The team was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with.
Riley LennonGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
As a first-time homebuyer in Ferndale, I was unsure of some things. Samantha was awesome. She was extremely helpful and made sure I understood every part of the process.
Peter RosaGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Samantha was extremely helpful during my home loan process in Novi. Communication was quick, the instructions were clear, and everything stayed on track through closing.
Joey LewandGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Want to shout out Samantha for the expert guidance, made my first-time homebuyer experience seamless! It exceeded expectations and was a stress free process throughout. Grateful for all your help and loving my new home in Bloomfield Hills!
MichaelGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Samantha Shelton was absolutely amazing! She far exceeded any expectations we had. Samantha was our biggest cheerleader throughout the entire home buying process! It literally felt like my best friend was helping us navigate and cheering us on from start to finish. I would recommend her and the team to anyone; you will be in THE best hands. She is so knowledgeable and kind. This was the best, easiest and least stressful mortgage process ever.
Michael HirschfieldGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
can’t say enough good things about my experience with Samantha Shelton . She took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions promptly, and made sure everything stayed on track. Her professionalism, honesty, and dedication truly stood out. I would recommend her 100% to anyone buying or refinancing a home. My refinance loan was submitted, approved and clear to close the same day, that’s unheard of in the industry. What a rock star !
Abdul HaidousGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
As a first-time homebuyer in Troy, I was nervous about getting my FHA loan. I went to Samantha Shelton at Align Lending and the experience was nothing short of amazing! Her expertise and fast service made everything so easy. I will definitely be going back to her, and I recommend her if you are looking for a fast and easy mortgage experience!
Dylan FridayGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Samantha Shelton is amazing!! She helped me get into my first home in Ferndale. The closing process was easy I was able to take care of everything without taking a day off of work. Being a first time homebuyer was stressful but she provided clear communication and true experience guidance throughout the entire process
Jeffery Holley`Google review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
If I could recommend Sam a million times I would. She made the process of buying our first home effortless. I’m grateful to have had her as our broker and even recommended a wonderful realtor as well!
Kayla PGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Samantha is a rockstar! She provided expert help and guided me through the loan process in terms that were easy to understand and made the whole experience painless!
Benjamin ShaferGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Kevin was great! Very helpful, knowledgeable and communicative throughout my refinance.
Sarah DGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Taylor is the best. She's so sweet and has great rates. If you need a skilled loan officer, she's the one to talk to.
Ben DavisGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Everyone at Align knows what they’re doing. Ryan took the time to answer every question I had, and overall made the process as a first time home buyer stress-free.
Mark KGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Travis and the team at Align Lending are hands down the best mortgage option for anyone looking to buy or refinance. Travis spent as much time as it took to be sure I was in the best spot to buy a house and stuck with me through it all. I am so proud of my home and none of it would have been possible without Travis.
Travis KrakowskiGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Very professional and knowledgeable, highly recommend for your lending needs!
Realnvest AcademyGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Can’t say enough great things about Samantha and her team at Align Lending! Highly recommend
Justin BartonGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Samantha is a rockstar. We had an unusual situation with our lending and she went above and beyond to help us get our mortgage approved. I truly feel that if we had worked with any other lender or broker, we would not have been able to close on time, or maybe at all. I am beyond happy with the work Samantha did for us and how she handled the entire process. I cannot say enough good things about the work she did for me and my husband. I will be recommending Align Lending and Samantha to anyone that needs a lender.
JamieGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Just bought my first home and Ryan Greiner made the mortgage process incredibly quick and easy to understand. He worked hand in hand with my realtor and made sure everything I needed was ready when it had to be. Definitely reccomend Align Lending and Ryan both!
matthew sykoraGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
As first time homebuyers we made sure to do our research before choosing a mortgage broker. We decided to go with Align Lending and could not have made a better choice. We worked with Samantha and she made the entire process smooth and easy. The customer service was top notch! The professional, yet caring approach was just what we were looking. We highly recommend Align Lending!
The PettifordsGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Samantha was absolutely wonderful to work with when we purchased our new home last month. She made herself available day and night for us and was always able to quickly respond to our questions. She made the entire process so comfortable and easy. 10/10 would highly recommend!!
Shawna SchinkGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab) 5 of 5 stars on Google
Samantha and align lending are always a pleasure to work with. I recommend my clients here and they always are quick to help, knowledgeable and make the process as smooth as possible. We will definitely keep using them for our mortgage needs in the future.
Angela HuntGoogle review, See it on Google (opens Google in a new tab)
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Look Samantha up before you call
Reviews tell you how it went for other people. A license record tells you who is accountable. Both Samantha Shelton and Align Lending are listed on NMLS Consumer Access, the public registry of licensed mortgage companies and loan officers: Samantha Shelton, NMLS 1647301 and Align Lending LLC, NMLS #2041154.
On Google you can read every Align Lending review, not just the ones on this page. The state regulators that license Align, and how to reach them, are listed on the Licensing and Disclosures page.
Her work has been recognized with Hall of AIME, NAMB Mortgage Broker of the Year (Midwest) and Woman with Vision.
Questions about these reviews
How the reviews on this page are chosen and shown.
Where do these reviews come from?
The reviews in the feed come from the Align Lending Google Business Profile and are shown newest first. The groups near the top are reviews clients have left for Align, sorted by what each client was doing. A review marked Google review matches one on the Google profile word for word. A review marked Client review comes from Align’s own record of client reviews.
Are the reviews edited?
No. Each review is shown exactly as the client wrote it, spelling included. Nothing is shortened or reworded. The groups are a selection, and every review is on Google.
How does the rating at the top stay current?
The rating and the number of reviews are read from the Google review feed rather than typed into the page, so they follow the numbers on Google.
Why do some reviews name someone other than Samantha?
A few reviews mention other Align loan officers. They stay up because they are real reviews. Samantha handles each of her loans herself, from the first conversation to the closing table. The calendar and the phone number on this page are hers.
How do I leave a review?
If you worked with Align Lending, you can leave a review on Google. Google asks you to sign in to a Google account first.
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In Samantha's words: "You don't need to apply for a mortgage because you talked to me. You don't have to buy a house. We're just figuring out where you are."
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Use the calendar or call 248-506-5727. Phone: 7 days a week, evenings included.
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Tell her what is going on
Her first question is usually what you are trying to do. You are not being interviewed for a loan.
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Talking does not require an application or a credit pull. What happens after that is up to you.
Start with your situation
About Align Lending
Align Lending LLC, NMLS #2041154, is a mortgage broker. Samantha Shelton, NMLS 1647301. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Nothing on this page is a credit decision, a preapproval, a commitment to lend, or an offer of credit.
Reviews are individual experiences. Results vary.
