Raving Fans : What our Clients and Colleagues Say

"You attended the closing and the loan was not even a big one, but you came to the closing table to support the closing. You made a great impression on everyone. The client also appreciated your card and mentioned that “out of all the years he has been in real estate he has not seen the level of professionalism and follow- up that you displayed”. This speaks well of you and Cunningham.  I have known this client and his family for 35 years and have worked with him in the past on many of his personal and business loans. I just wanted to let you know the positive feedback, and keep up the great work"

MARK ROWE
Sr. Mortgage Consultant
Cunningham & Company Mortgage Bankers

"You've always taken care of our clients and Renee & I have definitely noticed. It seems like we've had a few transactions blow up in our faces in the past two years and you're always able to work your magic and set things right when everything has seemingly gone wrong."

VICTOR AHDIEH
SAVVY + CO., LTD REAL ESTATE
BROKER / REALTOR

"After all I had been through in my attempt to get a loan, it was a huge relief to work with The Valeo Croy Team. I was beyond impressed with the personable and prompt service and was immediately reassured and felt confident things would work out. I truly felt your team cared and wanted the best for me. I also feel that without you all, I would not be the proud owner of my first house! Thank you for everything, especially the amazing service."

ANNA GLODOWSKI
FIRST TIME HOME OWNER
CHARLOTTE, NC

"Cunningham & Company Mortgage Bankers were great, they were with me from beginning to end. Deanna searched and searched for programs that would fit my needs in buying a home. It's almost been a year now since I've bought my first home and I love it."

CYNTHIA S. DOTSON-McMANUS
BORROWER, CHARLOTTE, NC 

"I just wanted to tell you how great my experience has been with Deanna, Todd, Ryan and the rest of the Cunningham & Company team. I had my first closing with Deanna last Thursday. This was a conventional loan but the sale situation was anything but conventional. It was an estate sale on a house that had layers of problems from a sinking foundation, to live termites, to patch jobs in the hardwood floors hidden under well executed staging. Without Deanna's lead and guidance this closing would have been a disaster. Instead it ended with 8 people at the closing table all exchanging happy, heartfelt hugs when it was all complete. Yeah Deanna!!!

Deanna is also working with me on a first time buyer USDA loan and another first time buyer using a VA loan. All my buyers absolutely adore her and she is teaching us all about the many, many things we need to know regarding these types of loans. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have Deanna & Cunningham & Company in our corner.

DENISE CHAVANNE
Broker/Realtor®/E-Pro/GREEN/GRI/QSC/SRES Licensed in NC & SC
WEICHERT, REALTORS® Rebhan & Associates 

"Deanna Valeo & Amy Hundley of The Valeo Croy Team, were so wonderful! They were very responsive and helped me through every step of my first home buying experience. I could not have aksed for a better team!"

HOLLY BIDDLE
1ST TIME HOME OWNER 

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Deanne Valeo and her team (specifically Amy Hundley, Deanna's Loan Processor). The transaction couldn't have gone more seamlessly and any road blocks we experience were handle immediately by Deanna and her team. Their communication throughout the process with not only me, but my client as well was unprecedented. Both Deanna and Amy fielded an immense amount of phone calls and questions from my first time home buyer. They always responded immediately ensuring my client that everything was being taken care of and he was in good hands. My client had multiple options of Mortgage Vendors to work with, but I can honestly say that this transaction and closing wouldn't have been as seamless and happened on time if we were not working with Deanna and her team. My client was extremely pleased with the service that Deanna and her team provided. They are a great asset to our company and I plan to recommend her not only to all my clients, but my co-workers as well."

JAMIE L. JOHNSON
WEICHERT, REALTORS®
REBHAN & ASSOCIATES 

"It's been just over a week since we've closed the Palominos and Zachary Kane and what an amazing job you did! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you always saying what you'll do and then doing what you said. My clients and I couldn't have had a more perfect transaction and both of them were thrilled to not only close on time, but in some cases ahead of schedule. That is really unheard of these days. You're the best!"

NATALIE TERRY
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 

“I really believe they had my best interests in mind.  Super Service! Everything as promised, I trust them!”

ED FERRIS

Deanna provided top notch service and goes the extra mile to get the job done right and with great integrity. I greatly appreciated her keeping me informed throughout the process of purchasing my first home. I look forward to working with Deanna and her partner Todd Croy on future mortgage transactions. I feel very fortunate to have found quality people to work with for years to come.

THOMAS J. SHIELDS
PRESIDENT & HEAD COACH
INTERNAL FITNESS SYSTEMS“I appreciate all you do. Truly a class act”

"Everything went perfectly fine with the closing and I owe a lot of that to you. Thanks for all that you did to make sure that deal closed on time. You’re awesome!!"

VICTOR AHDIEH

"Deanna worked with me to refinance my mortgage on my primary residence. She did not work so much to sell her services, as she did to educate me on my options. In the end, it was the lack of pressure and keen desire to help that impressed me most. Working with her made me feel like I had a friend helping me. Deanna knows the business inside and out, and showed me her expertise by showing me all the options, and why one was better than the other. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help looking at buying or re-financing a first house, or investment property."

WILL LEGER 

"Deanna was excellent to work with on our mortgages. She was timely, answered all our questions and gave us several options to fit our financing. We always felt like she had our best interest at heart and was a pleasure to work with."

ALICE HARTNETT 

"Deanna was a top Loan Officer for us at American Home Mortgage and previously for me at Washington Mutual. She always has a successful plan. She is positive. She takes great care of her internal and external customers. She has the ability to develop amazing rapport with others, and quickly. She sets aggressive goals and then blows them away always. Her marketing plans are on target and effective. Deanna also served on our AHM National Sales Council, giving advice to Executives as we formed policies and made changes. As she consistently achieved President's Club status due to exceeding volume and revenue targets, her direction was valuable and appreciated. Deanna is an excellent mortgage sales person and I recommend her fully."

KATHLEEN HECK
EXECUTIVE  VICE PRESIDENT
AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE 

“I have been working with Deanna since 2003. She is very detail and task oriented, and she take the time to make sure everything happens on time and correctly. Probably one of the best endorsements I can give for Deanna is that she is who I entrusted my family members to on two different occasions. In this time of change in the Real Estate Market Deanna is a person you need to have on your side of the table.....”

JAMIE KOSOFSKY
PARTNER, BRADY & KOSOFSKY PA 

"I buy and sell houses for a living, and I've dealt with a number of highly disappointing mortgage lenders, but dealing with Deanna is a completely different experience. She understands the numbers, she understands the goal and will tell you how to get what you want.

She is clear, concise, a straight shooter, very smart, she moves fast, she gets stuff done, her follow up and follow through is unbelievable. She preps documents and gets paper work to you that is well marked and easy to understand.

She does not drop the ball, or drag her feet. She pushes you to get the deal done. This level of push and professionalism is unheard of. The usual routine is you are nagging the lender to call you back and get it done and help you and they are just slow and unresponsive.

She is truly worlds apart from anyone else I've ever dealt with, and I've dealt with a lot of them. It's not surprising that she's wildly successful."

ANGIE PATTERSON
www.angieslist.com

Deanna, YOU and your team are awesome. You really have a great system and are on the ball. Your follow up is second to none.

Thanks for your help.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…..you’re awesome, and that’s why I like doing business with you!”

JULIE AMES
INVESTOR

"I want to thank you so much for working so diligently with me on our previous loan as well as this new construction loan." 

ANDREA LIMA
ALLEN TATE REALTORS

 “This card is to let you know I greatly value your help, honesty and friendliness. Finding someone you can trust is one thing, yet finding someone trustworthy and friendly – Wow, that’s Gold!! “

JACKIE 

"I have sent clients to Deanna and they have loved her for her professionalism and her knowledge of her field. I would highly recommend Deanna to anyone that wants a great lender, or who wants someone to refer their clients to. She is thorough, detailed and really knows what she is doing. Deanna can be counted on to do a great job and do it quickly. "

SHAY PROSSER
Financial and Legal Education Expert
Co-Founder and Lead Trainer at Get it Together

"I can't say enough about how Deanna operates - she is by far above, & beyond, any other mortgage broker/loan officer I've worked with in the past. She is honest and very knowledgeable and she is always thinking many steps ahead. She helps set realistic expectations for my clients to make the whole process that much smoother. Truly a unique business person!"

MIKE DeLONG
Broker/REALTOR with concentration in Investment Properties

"It seemed like I had a lot of snags on my refinance, Deanna expertly navigated through all of those issues. The outcome: my interest rate was lowered more than 1% and $200 less per month. Extremely pleased with the results."

DENISE CAGAN
President DiCi Services - Residential/Commercial Cleaning

"I've worked with Deanna for several years and have found her to be one of the best in the business. She is extremely knowledgeable, eager to help and willing to listen. She is easily accessible and our mutual clients have always given her great praise on her services."

KEITH CANTON
Agent at Liberty Mutual Group

"Among many of her talents, Deanna takes on hard clients and does her best to help them. She is honest, creative and forthright. You can take what she says the the bank!"

DARRELL HANSEN
Real Estate Agent at Savvy & Company

I've worked with Deanna more than once and I've always been pleased with the experience. Most recently, I refinanced thorough her and she advised me on what to expect and how to be prepared to take the best advantage of the changing interest rates. I will definitely consult Deanna on any future mortgage needs.
Kamala Hughes
Vice President at Wachovia Corporation"Yeah!!! we did it. I could not have done this without you Deanna, thank you so much for your guidence and support. I will never forget how you stood in my corner through this hole process, again thank you. Let me know what else you will need to get the ball rolling YES!!

My new house, boy that sounds good!

MELINDA EDWARDS
New Home Owner 

"It has been a slice of heaven working with everyone in your office since day ONE!"

JEFF CHILDS
CHILDS REALTY SERVICES
REALTOR 

"Although we have not closed on the home yet - I would like to let you  know that it has been such a pleasure working with your team so far. You both have been diligent and understanding workers that have made me feel as if you are looking out for our best interest. Although I know this is a business, and in a business money must be made - at no time have I felt as if your team has been trying to convince me into something just for my business. If you ever need me to provide feedback about your company/team I would be more than willing to."

JACHIRA CARTER 

"An amazing job performed by an amazing team! Some of the best customer service I've ever experienced in any industry. An impossible time frame, an exceptional job!"

DANIEL MOORE

"Deanna was wonderful ! She was honest and realistic so we knew what to expect. Deanna was patient with us and really took the time to make sure we understood. She also brought it all together faster than we expected!"

BRADY BOWLES & PAULA MATTHEWS
CHARLOTTE, NC 

 "The Valeo Croy Team scores a '10'. My experience was fantastic. I will be sending you many clients!"

SANDRA GODLEY WALKER
Realtor®, Broker
WEICHERT, REALTORS® 

"Just wanted to let you know how great Deanna was. I gave her name to a past client who's looking to buy an investment property and she called my client right back and helped her understand the process."

"I think what impressed me is that Deanna, treats all prospects the same. She doesn't look at the price of the property, to her they all deserve the same service."

PRECIOUS B. HALILI-FELSE
Realtor®, Broker Licensed NC/SC, QSC®, e-PRO®
WEICHERT, REALTORS® Rebhan & Associates  

"I recently represented a newlywed couple in the purchase of their first home. While under contract my clients and all involved became very, very frustrated by the actions of a VERY incompetent lender. Due to the negligent actions of this lender we almost lost the deal. Panicked after experiencing such an ordeal with the previous lender I immediately called Deanna at the request of Kathy Rebhan. I had not yet worked with Deanna but by the first time I talked to Deanna I knew she was all about business and that this experience was going to be different. It seemed strange at first to call someone that actually answered the phone. It seemed strange to email someone that actually responded. Promises kept and deadlines met. Deanna was on top of it! Deanna was the last piece of this puzzle that we needed on all sides to make it or break it- and she made it happen."

CHARISSE B. WORKMAN
BROKER/REALTOR®
WEICHERT REALTORS : REBHAN & ASSOCIATES

“Thank you for hanging in there with us and for doing such a great job with our loan. You all made the process seamless and that is always appreciated, no matter how complex the process. I am looking forward to doing more business with you. You are a great team!” 

"I used Valeo Croy team for my mortgage and then for a re-fi. I'd be hard-pressed to find anyone I'd rather use. Todd did a brilliant job and he is head and shoulders above the rest. Closing was a breeze and the deal was sweet!”

DR BRUCE STEWART
EXECUREAD 

“Twice we have used the Valeo-Croy Team and will be back someday in the future because of their professional no pressure services” 

RICK BOYD

"Excellent Service. No worries with closing with Deanna's help! She seriously took the stress away! "

GREGORY & GAIL WARNER

"Thank you for putting this together so quickly. I like working with people who under promise and OVER deliver."

"If you are in the market for Mortgage, or thinking about being in the market for mortgage you owe it to yourself to talk to Deanna and Todd. She is on the ball. She is on top her game. She will tell you how things are rather than tell you what you want to hear, and although that may not be what you'd like to hear at the time it eliminate surprises that are costly."

TURK AKBAY
OWNER, DISTINCTIVE LLC 

"Todd has been a great help in many of our real state deals. Todd has provided an excellent mortgage service on our personal properties and our Blue Sky Homes of Carolinas business. Never late, always on track and innovative. Todd’s knowledge of real state and finance has always helped us in making the right decisions in maximizing our results."

HASSAN POUR-RASTEGAR 

"Todd provided our mortgage refinancing for both of our properties and worked through some difficult issues with excellent results. He and his firm do a great job and truly look out for their client's best interests."

STUART STOUT
MARCH FORTH WITH HOPE FOUNDATION

"I have recommended Todd to a number of my clients and he has served them very well. He is an excellent resource for all items related to the mortgage industry, and more importantly, looks out for the client each step of the way. "

KEITH TAYLOR
FINANCIAL STRATEGIST
CENTERPOINT ASSOCIATES 

I look forward to a successful and continued business relationship with all of you!

Once again, from the heart - THANK YOU!"

JURGEN SCHMIDT
REALTOR 

"Although some may not realize, I know from my personal experience the information you two shared with the class saved them years on their learning curve.
The ones that will venture in to the real estate investing will soon understand and appreciate your expertise and know why you two are playing the game at the top level.

Once again thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge, it's greatly appreciated."

TURK AKBAY
REAL ESTATE INVESTOR AND COACH

"Deanna and her team are a pleasure to work with from start to finish. What I appreciated most was he willingness to go the extra mile to help me to understand every ounce of the loan process. Additionally, I have recommended several clients to her and everyone comes away feeling empowered and more informed about the loan process. I would continue to work with Deanna and really appreciate her helping my clients in a seamless manner."