Al Sanli - Advantage Funding

Mortgage Companies

About us

Specialize in residential Mortgages in California. Angie's List SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER 10 YEARS IN A ROW. Al Sanli is highly respected in the California mortgage and real estate community as a trusted advisor as well as an expert on different types of loan programs. Clients appreciate the way he personally explains and simplifies the process. His achievements have placed Al in the top one percent of mortgage originators in the country. He is not here to sell you an interest rate. Instead he will provide you with a financial plan and together you and him will create a roadmap that you can use to achieve your goals. Al Sanli and his team successfully handles a large volume of purchase and refinance transactions for primary residences, investment properties up to four units and vacation homes. Before you even start home shopping, get pre-approved by Al. You'll come to the table with the negotiating power of a cash buyer. A+ Better Business Bureau rating.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential mortgages, purchase and refinance transactions for primary residences, investment properties up to four units and vacation homes. Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo and Conforming Loans. Angie's List Super Service Award winner 10 years in a row; 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0111 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
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2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 111 reviews

Tolga K.
03/2022
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Great to work with Al. Third time for us. Highly recommend
Description of Work: Loan broker

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ridvan S.
01/2022
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al was super professional, knowledgeable, diligent and focused to find the best refinancing options to meet my loan needs. He educated me with different options, walked me through the whole process with patience and dedication addressing all my questions with very smooth transaction ending. I worked with him for all my home loan need for more than five years now and would strongly recommend him and his services. You will definitely not be disappointed.
Description of Work: Al worked on refinancing my jumbo loan with the most favorable terms, rates and conditions.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alexander P.
12/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al is a pro. I needed to refinance and he walked me through ALL the steps. From finding the lowest rate possible to making sure I was able to sign during the short window I was physically in the US. I will use Al for all my home loans going forward!
Description of Work: Home Refinancing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jacalyn B.
11/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al is great when it comes to helping me save time and money. He reached out to let me know that interest rates were down and I walked away from this refi a very happy client. I have been a client of Al's for over 10 years and very satisfied with his service and support.
Description of Work: Refi on Rental Property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Burak G.
08/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al provided us perfect service for a difficult jumbo loan refinance with cash out. Al was very helpful in terms of structuring our loan and working around my pay structure which includes a high proportion of quarterly bonuses and restricted stock units. Al is very knowledgeable about different products in the market and completed our refinance with great success including additional cash to pay off our credit card debt.
Description of Work: Mortgage broker/refinance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ufuk O.
03/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
We just finished signing documents to our (3rd) refinance. We came out with a great rate and loan and couldn't be more happier with the results. It was the best experience I've ever had going through this process. From beginning to end he did a fantastic job and I would use him again in a heartbeat. Thanks Al
Description of Work: Refinance home loan

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Hakan K.
02/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Excellent. I dont need to worry about any step. Al and his team well explained the process and status of my case. A+ level service.
Description of Work: Re-finance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Veronica K.
02/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
This is the 2nd time I have used Al Sanli to refinance my real estate investments over the past decade. My son has also used his services to buy a home. On each occasion, he was organized, thorough, and most importantly, clear and honest about what could and could not be done and about rates and fees. I have used other brokers in the past who were not as "transparent" and later found that I could not get the rates that were promised, or that the fees were much higher than expected. However, with Al my experience is that he does what he says, on time and efficiently, and that his services are well worth his fees.
Description of Work: Refinanced 1 home and 6 rental properties

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

sahap B.
02/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al is the best Mortgage Broker. He did a great job helping me purchase my first home. He handled the entire transaction and everything went through smoothly. Al knows what he is doing and he is able to find the best lender and rates. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Mortgage broker

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cagatay G.
02/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
By the time I initiated the first call I was done with refinancing in 10 days (if you provide all documents and sign Them immediately)
Description of Work: Mortgage Companies
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

PETER J.
01/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
This was my fourth time over the years using this excellent mortgage broker. In this case, Al lowered my fixed interest rate by 1% with a significantly lower monthly payment. He greatly simplifies a complex process, is always available and quick to respond, patiently and clearly explains any issues. I have complete confidence in this gentleman to do well by me.
Description of Work: Refinancing rental duplex

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ONUR A.
01/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
It was a great experience with Al, i had a smooth transaction and everything was as we discussed at the beginning. i would love to work with Al again and i can recommend him to anyone who is interested in refinancing...
Description of Work: mortgage refinance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ALI O.
01/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
We refinanced our house in December 2020 and received excellent service from Al. Actually , this was our fifth refinancing with him. He treated all our refinancing as if it were his own. He responded all our concerns and questions in no time. Thank you Al.
Description of Work: Refinancing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ali O.
01/2021
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
We refinanced our house in December 2020 and received excellent service from Al. Actually , this was our fifth refinancing with him. He treated all our refinancing as if it were his own. He responded all our concerns and questions in no time. Thank you Al.
Description of Work: Refinancing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PETER J.
12/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
This was my third time refinancing through Al Sanli. Al is a highly competent & patient gentleman, easy to reach, prompt to reply, with clear answers to any questions. He makes you feel you're his only client and focus. He significantly lowered my interest rate on my SF Condo from 4% to 2.875%. I find he always delivers more than I expect. I will always check with Al first for a mortgage.
Description of Work: Refinancing my home mortgage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

onder C.
08/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
The process was smooth, accurate, and punctual.
Description of Work: Refinance of my existing home mortgage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Liku A.
08/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
It went very well. Al Sanli is one proactive person who cares to provide the best service. I would highly recommend him for anyone who's considering refinance their homes.
Description of Work: Refinance two properties

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sunya B.
06/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
My refinance through Al went extremely well. He returned emails and phone calls promptly, patiently explained the various options I had and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I was very happy with his service and would certainly work with him again.
Description of Work: Mortgage Refinance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tolga K.
06/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al did an amazing job finding us the best option for our refinancing needs. He explained all the options, pros and cons for each of them and helped us pick the right one. The entire process went very smooth and we closed on it in a record time. Overall, a great experience.
Description of Work: Mortgage Broker for Refi

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Hakan A.
04/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al is very prompt and responsive. He seeks the best deal for his customers. He is result oriented and punctual. He does not waste time. He is very knowledgeable and keeps a close eye on the latest updates in the market. He is straight to the point and very helpful in explaining even the smallest details of the transaction. I would strongly recommend Al for your Mortgage and Financing needs.
Description of Work: Refinanced my mortgage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Hakan K.
04/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
he and his team did excellent job. It was my first house and have little idea how the process works. Everything had been completed before the end date. I am glad i worked with Al.
Description of Work: Finance my first home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ercan E.
03/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al provides professional and courteous approach to my inquiries, he has market knowledge and is able to explain terminology and steps with ease so working with him is always very pleasant. I'd not hesitate to get services from Al as his timing, work ethics and quality of work is very satisfying. He has reached out to me when refinance rates are all time low, we exchanged paperwork online and got a no cost refinance very quickly. I highly suggest working with him.
Description of Work: Refinance of 30year fixed rate loan

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ugur H.
03/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
This is the second time that we have worked with Al and in both times we were/are extremely happy. First original loan and then refinancing... In both cases, Al was very helpful, responded very timely manner, explained every steps in details and delivered what he had promised. Highly recommended .
Description of Work: Refinance -

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eren C.
03/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
Al was very helpful and responsive when we wanted to refinance our existing loan; made the process easy for us. He was upfront about the approximate costs, process and potential hurdles throughout the process. I would recommend working with Al for anyone who's looking for a diligent and responsive mortgage broker.
Description of Work: Refinance of loan

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ugur H.
03/2020
5.0
mortgage broker
  + -1 more
This is the second time that we have worked with Al and in both times we were/are extremely happy. First original loan and then refinancing... In both cases, Al was very helpful, responded very timely manner, explained every steps in details and delivered what he had promised. Highly recomended..
Description of Work: Refinancing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

31 Martha Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

http://www.advantagefunding.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1874818
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Real Estate
Trade License Expiration
12/14/2021
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Service Categories

Mortgage Companies

FAQ

Al Sanli - Advantage Funding is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Al Sanli - Advantage Funding accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Al Sanli - Advantage Funding offers free project estimates.
No, Al Sanli - Advantage Funding does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Al Sanli - Advantage Funding does not offer a senior discount.
No, Al Sanli - Advantage Funding does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Al Sanli - Advantage Funding offers warranties.
Al Sanli - Advantage Funding offers the following services: Residential mortgages, purchase and refinance transactions for primary residences, investment properties up to four units and vacation homes. Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo and Conforming Loans. Angie's List Super Service Award winner 10 years in a row; 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Contact information

31 Martha Rd, Orinda, CA 94563

http://www.advantagefunding.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM