I had a very good experience with Cathy and her company. She was very professional and covered all the needed documents at the outset. I was able to complete the process with only visit to the office. Even when there were delays with the documents needed for the subordination of a second mortgage, Cathy was able to get everything in place to meet the closing date. I would highly recommend using First Mortgage of Indiana! Angie's List members are offered a discount.
Description of Work: I refinanced my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
KAREN B.
10/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
First Mortgage was very responsive and helpful. Their voicemail indicated that it might take a couple days to get back to me, and they rang on a Sunday! I was impressed with that, as well as their responsiveness and their persistence in keeping in touch. The owner, and then Kim Hokaday, one of their agents, kept in touch, and helped me compare various possibilities. I ended up using my existing mortgage company, but will definitely consider them for a future move.
Description of Work: I contacted First Mortgage to discuss a potential refinance of our Indianapolis home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sheila C.
09/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
This mortgage company made the refinancing process very easy and painless. The cost came in lower and the whole process took less than an three weeks to complete.
Description of Work: Refinanced our current mortgage with this company
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
KIMBERLY T.
09/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Cathy helped us refinance our current mortgage. We got a great rate and a perfectly smooth transaction. Cathy is very knowledgeable, professional and extremely friendly. Must also note that price was very reasonable...esp with coupon on Angie's List :) Will definitely be recommending company to friends and family.
Description of Work: Refinanced Mortgage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Phil K.
09/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Cathy Strawn is amazing! I highly recommend her for any mortgage needs. She is knowledgable, friendly, and is a very hard working individual. Also, she remembers that this is about people and their needs, not just a bunch of dry numbers on the page. When I initially contacted her because of her high Angie's List rating, I was surprised that she got back to me very quickly. She informed me of all the documents I needed to round up and we set up a time shortly thereafter. Our refinancing session was pleasant and she thoroughly explained everything we needed to know. Within the last year or so, many things have changed (for the better) in the business of mortgages and real estate. She is well-versed on all the new federal requirments and makes a very complicated task look easy. It's not easy of course...her professionalism and expertise make it look that way. We have yet to meet for the closing, so I plan to update this file when that happens. For now, my highest recommendations go to Cathy Strawn and First Mortgage of Indiana, Inc. Also: Don't forget that her site on Angie's List has a $275 coupon that provides credit towards the closing process.
Description of Work: We refinanced a 30-year fixed rate mortgage to a 20-year fixed rate mortgage. On the original loan, we had 23 years left, so going to a 20-year made sense with the low rates available.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Marie L.
08/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
They did a great job keeping both myself and the buyers updated on the transactions. They were quick to respond to emails and phone calls as well. With most mortgage companies it's hard to get them to respond to you! We made it to closing and Kathy Stawn was even able to attend the closing meeting!
Description of Work: I am a real estate agent and my buyers chose this company to service their loan for their first home. I was in charge that we make it to the closing table and Kathy Strawn even attended the meeting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
STANLEY G.
07/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
I would have been comfortable with First Mortgage had I decided to go ahead with the refinancing. I felt working with a honest and competent organization. I would gladly recommend the company to anyone.
Description of Work: I contacted First Mortgage of Indiana about refinancing my home mortgage. I was impressed with Catherine Strawn, president of the firm. She gave me a printout estimate of the costs associated with the loan. The estimate was concise and easy to understand because everything was clearly listed. Any questions I had at that time were gladly answered by Cathy. I enquired of another company and after several days i decided to refinance with First Mortgage. Any additional questions were answered, all the necessary forms were completed, I paid the appraisal fee and left to be notified when the closing would take place. At a point which I assume was near the actual closing I decided to pay off the loan I had.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
SCOTT & TAMMY S.
07/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
We used Cathy to refinance our home last year and then to purchase a new home this year. I trust her implicitly and keep her business card in a prominent place in my rolodex. In our home she's more than part of our home buying/financing team, she's now a trusted friend!
Description of Work: CATHY IS THE BEST! She secured us financing on not one, but three new homes. Unfortunately the sale of two of those homes fell through (no fault of Cathy's). So when it came time to finance the third home, Cathy did it in record time - just 3 weeks (despite a holiday weekend and the looming tax credit deadline). Cathy worked insane hours to make sure things got done - sometimes emailing us in the wee hours of the morning. Cathy was so impressive, both the selling and buying agents vowed to use her again after our transaction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
greg F.
07/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
First Mortgage got us a great rate, hand decent closing costs and made everything go smoothly. Michael attended our closing and made sure things worked. Much smoother than previous loans.
Description of Work: Michael Strawn and company were our choice after comparing mortgages from a large bank, a credit union, and several other mortgage brokers. We purchased our second home and were selling our first home. From the start First Mortgage handled everything.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Pamela W.
07/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
I called FIRST MORTGAGE OF INDIANA INC, after researching mortgage agencies on Angie's List. Based on reviews, as well as the proximity of their office, we called Cathy Strawn. She explained the process. Assisted every step of the way. She was present at closing, and provided multiple checklists for us to complete, included one at closing for us to finish the process.
Description of Work: We refinanced our house with Cathy Strawn at FIRST MORTGAGE OF INDIANA INC. She was very responsive and helpful in every step of the process. It could not have gone any easier for us. All costs and options were presented openly and honestly. We will happily use their services should we need mortgage assistance again. The $1,380 cost included credit reports, appraisal, etc. (which we were able to roll into loan.)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,380
Brian G.
06/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Cathy was excellent, plain and simple. She was straightforward, trustworthy, and exceptionally responsive. She identified our needs, counseled us as to how to address those needs, and provided recommendations when appropriate. We ran into some issues and Cathy went above and beyond to address those issues. When we had questions about the process, she gave us simple, easy to understand answers. I was extremely pleased with the service Cathy provided, and I would not hesitate to use her services again. The Angie's List discount was also a big money-saver!
Description of Work: Refinance a 5-year and 7-year ARM to a 30-year fixed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
CHRIS A.
06/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
This was my first mortgage experience, and Kim was very helpful in explaining potential pitfalls and benefits for various options. She was great at presenting information, and very flexible for my demanding schedule. I'm glad to recommend Kim and First Mortgage.
Description of Work: I worked with Kim Hockaday on a mortgage for a condominium purchase.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tina G.
06/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Excellent experience refinancing with Cathy. She explained approximate closing costs prior to meeting with her. Met with her to apply for the loan and to close. She was professional, friendly and thorough.
Description of Work: Refinanced our home mortgage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Megan M.
05/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
I shopped several companies and chose First Mortgage of Indiana because Michael did an excellent job of providing me with several different mortgage options. He explained the pros and cons to each one, which helped me make a comfortable decision. Unlike other mortgage people I've dealt with, he's very laid back and easy going. I never felt rushed into a decision I wasn't ready to make. He was also very clear in the documents I needed to provide and quickly answered all of the questions I had throughout the process. When the time comes for another home, I will certainly be coming back!
Description of Work: Michael Strawn helped my wife and I secure a mortgage on our second home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stephen L.
05/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
My daughter was buying her first home. After finding the perfect condo, it was time to shop for a mortgage. We did our homework and found several companies with excellent reputations and good rates. When we went to First Mortgage of Indiana we were very lucky to have Cathy Strawn as our representative. We were so impressed by her knowledge and professionalism. She took extra time to explain every detail on my daughter's credit report and every item on the closing cost statement. She included every cost, several which other mortgage companies had not mentioned on their estimates. We walked out of that meeting knowing that we needed Cathy. As the application process continued several issue arose. Cathy took care of all of them, always keeping us informed and insuring that we would meet our closing deadline. At the closing, there were no surprises. All cost and rates were exactly as Cathy had estimated at our first meeting. Obtaining a mortgage can be a very stressful. My daughter was very lucky to have Cathy Strawn to help her through the entire process.
Description of Work: First time mortgage from application to closing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Renee D.
05/2010
5.0
mortgage broker, financial advisor
 + 0 more
FIRST MORTGAGE OF INDIANA INC answered multiple questions almost daily for months during my home buying and never seemed to mind. I felt like a friend to all that work there. I could not have done it without them. Thank you Cathy and Crew!!!!
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ted M.
04/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Overall a fantastic experience from start to finish. The entire team at First Mortgage was helpful and extremely courteous. This was my second experience purchasing a new home in the past 4 years, and was a much easier and stress free experience this time thanks to First Mortgage of Indiana. Every step from preliminary meetings to the closing were problem free with NO unexpected issues. Catherine worked closely with me and my Realtor while keeping us up to date and informed throughout the process. I would recommend using First Mortgage of Indiana, Inc. to anyone seeking true professionalism and courtesy through the mortgage process.
Description of Work: Provided Mortgage Loan for Purchase of My New Home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jason M.
04/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Process was very easy. I called 4 mortgage companies as well as the one I already had my mortgage with. Michael had the best rates and costs of any of them and was great to work with.
Description of Work: refinance my mortgage from a 30 year to a 15 year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
AFI & ELLIOT K.
04/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Michael Strawn the VP of 1st Mortgage of Indiana, Inc was reffered to us by a friend that had recently refinnaced her home and was very pleased by the outcome. Mr. Strawn handled the refinancing of our home from the begining to the end with no complications. He was honest and very professional and responded to all questions via phone/e-mail very quickly. We are grateful for the stress free and smooth operation WITHOUT THE GAMES AND THE NIGHTMARES we had experienced a few times before with some other Mortgage companies. This was truly our first positive experience. Also, this refinancing is going to save us a lot of money. We highly recommond Michael Strawn the VP of 1st Mortgage of Indiana @ MStrawn@firstmortgageindiana.com 9292 N Meridian Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis IN 46260 317-574-9292 Dr. Elliot and Afi Kleinman
Description of Work: Refinnancing our mortgage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Jessica H.
02/2010
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
After completing all of the necessary paperwork, we were able to re-finance the next month.
Description of Work: I have used this company 3 times for mortgage financing. This past fall Michael Strawn touched base with us to let us know that we re-financing our FHA loan may be a good idea. This saved us a nice chunk of a month.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
KEVIN H.
12/2009
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Cathy did an excellent job from pre application all the way through the end. We were very happy with the service. Everything went smoothly and we recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Helped us refinance our mortgage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Weiming S.
12/2009
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Cathy is a very professional with a lot of patience. She explained every steps during our mortgage application process. After we got our credit reports, we found out my wife's record is not perfect to qualify the lowest rate. I am worried to disqualify our loan but she help us to find the other solution. During the final rate locking date, the rate is jumping like crazy from the morning. I called Cathy to lock the rate in the morning but she got the message around noon. However, the rate already jump 1/8 of point at that time. Cathy still help me got the better rate by paying some $$$ from their company profit. I am highly recommend Cathy and her company.
Description of Work: Cathy and her company help us to get our home mortgage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
John M.
12/2009
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
I cannot say enough good things about First Mortgage of Indiana. From the moment we started the pre-application through closing, they were extremely helpful. After hearing a bunch of other people's nightmares with their mortgage companies, I cannot express how lucky I felt to be working with First Mortgage of Indiana. Definite recommend.
Description of Work: First Mortgage of Indiana was absolutely great. The loan officer took us through the entire process and went out of his way to make us feel comfortable, to help us understand, and make sure that we were informed at all times. He was an excellent communicator throughout the entire process. I cannot say enough about how well the transaction went. I would definitely use them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
AMY C.
11/2009
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
We did not pay them anything out of pocket. The person we worked with, Kathy Cord, was great. We had 2 meetings with them to take a decision on whether we were going to refinance our house or not. They were good about calling us back and following through. They gave us more information and they were ready for anything unexpected.
Description of Work: First Mortgage of Indiana Inc refinanced our house on May.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
DONALD B.
10/2009
5.0
mortgage broker
 + -1 more
Everyone was very helpful. A good experience. Thank you!
Description of Work: Helped us refinance our mortgage combining a first and a second into one loan at a very good rate.
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