Our company has been operating in the Denver market since 2000. Our group of loan officers is small because we have very specific requirements when it comes to the skills and experience of the loan officers that we hire. We do this so that our borrowers can have the best possible loan experience. Each loan officer on staff has over 10 years of industry experience.
From start to finish our goal is to create a smooth loan process for our borrowers. Meeting deadlines and expectations is what our reputation has been built upon and is paramount to our continued success in the Denver market. When you come to Uptown Mortgage you will get five star service. Uptown Mortgage is a Denver, Colorado based mortgage company.
From start to finish our goal is to create a smooth loan process for our borrowers. Meeting deadlines and expectations is what our reputation has been built upon and is paramount to our continued success in the Denver market. When you come to Uptown Mortgage you will get five star service. Uptown Mortgage is a Denver, Colorado based mortgage company.
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Uptown Mortgage is located in Historic Lower Downtown Denver. Having operated in Colorado since 2000, we've worked hard to build a reputation that we are proud of. We make sure that every borrower that walks through our doors gets exceptional service. All our loan officers take very seriously the fact that purchasing a home is likely the largest purchase you will ever make.
As a loan originator with 25+ years of experience, I have been helping buyers with their lending needs. I have owned my own mortgage brokerage firm since 2000. I have extensive knowledge about programs for first time homebuyers, down payment assistance, tax credit programs, investment loan programs, rehab programs, and options for both purchase and refinance borrowers.
So you are looking to buy your first home, but the process can seem really daunting if you don't have all your ducks in a row. What do you do first? Find a realtor? Find a loan officer? Find a house? Getting pre-qualified involves giving all of your information to a loan officer.
The loan officer then pulls a credit report and looks at all of the key factors of your file (credit history, assets, income, job history, etc.), and then determines whether or not they think you will fit the guidelines for the type loan you are looking to get.Getting pre-approved involves all of the steps of pre-qualifying, but takes it one step further.
The loan officer then pulls a credit report and looks at all of the key factors of your file (credit history, assets, income, job history, etc.), and then determines whether or not they think you will fit the guidelines for the type loan you are looking to get.Getting pre-approved involves all of the steps of pre-qualifying, but takes it one step further.
There is so much information on the internet for first time homebuyers, we felt it was important to devote a portion of our site to seasoned homebuyers who have already owned one or more homes. The mortgage industry has gone through so many regulatory changes since 2008, there is a good chance that the process will be somewhat different than you remember.
The loan process can be confusing to new and even seasoned homebuyers. Much of what people have experienced in the past influences how they think the loan process works. Depending on who you used for your last home loan, your experience may have been good or bad. At Uptown Mortgage we believe that the loan process should be predictable and painless.
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Richard M.
Dec 09, 2021
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My Father used Uptown Mortgage and loved them. I also used Uptown Mortgage several times and every time they got me the best deal of my new mortgage. We've been in our current home in Colorado Springs for over 14 years now and we've refinanced with them three times. Every time I hear about the rates going down I would call Lana and ask what our payments would be. She would run the numbers and we would usually end up refinancing with them. Our original mortgage after the purchase of this home was around $2300.00 per month. After my Father passed away, I wanted to help my Mother so
Michael N.
Aug 30, 2021
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Shout out to Barb from Uptown Mortgage for helping us with our first home purchase. Barb went above and beyond to make our first experience a wonderful one. I will highly recommend her to anyone needing help. She works fast and was very responsive when we needed her. Barb is awesome and we can't say enough good things about her!
Callie Reaves
May 26, 2021
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Christie C.
Apr 06, 2021
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I had a great experience working with Barb. I was working with a different broker and started getting the feeling I wasn't getting the full story but I called Barb and she was super clear, open, and honest and had a great loan package to offer. She wasn't pushy at all and walked me through the whole process and answered all of my questions clearly and completely, I'm so glad I decided to switch to work with Barb! I highly recommend you give her a call!
Michele D.
Feb 25, 2021
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I choose this company because of its yelp recommendations. Yelp was spot on. The loan process was all done virtually through email, telephone conversations, and their virtual loan application website. All went smoothly. Jason Kauffman and his team were responsive and reliable. They took texts on weekends and even when out of town Jason responded to me and made sure I got the documents I needed. To top it off Jason gave great advice to raise our credit scores. Good rates, professional service and nice people to deal with.
Ashley Smith
Dec 14, 2020
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Barb at Uptown Mortgage has now helped me both purchase my first home, then refinance it 2.5 years later. She is extremely knowledgable, friendly and really helped me figure out the best deal for our situation in both experiences! She reached out to me after 2.5 years because she knew it was my goal to refinance to a 15 year loan once I could make it happen, and thanks to her reaching out I was able to get a new better interest rate and realize that goal of switching to a 15 year loan. This company has saved me money and made the confusing process very simple, highly recommend!
Johnny W.
Nov 12, 2020
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A. D.
Oct 05, 2020
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Lana Jern was recommended by our daughter D. S. when we decided to pick up and move to Colorado. Lana was always available to talk and she guided us wisely and thoroughly through the process, giving advice, and helping us meet our goal. I would definitely recommend Lana for your own mortgage requirements. Thanks Lana!!! Mike and Jacqui
Melissa J.
Jul 25, 2020
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As a first time home buyer, the process is daunting. Lana understands this, and is delightfully patient. Not only did she handle everything except the actual signing of our mortgage docs, she did it all virtually and online. It was a seamless process from start to finish.
More importantly, we always felt that Lana was looking out for us in all aspects. She gave us information on how we could get a better rate, searched for better rates diligently, and answered every single question we had.
We'd recommend Lana and Uptown Mortgage to anyone and everyone!
More importantly, we always felt that Lana was looking out for us in all aspects. She gave us information on how we could get a better rate, searched for better rates diligently, and answered every single question we had.
We'd recommend Lana and Uptown Mortgage to anyone and everyone!
Bill P.
May 20, 2020
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2 years ago when we decided to move out to denver, our real estate agent Rachel Klein (RLK Group) recommended Uptown and Lana to help us with our mortgage needs. They were great then and with the rates so low now it was a no brainer to look into doing a refi. Their company makes the procedure easy. They use a program called Floify where you can easily upload all needed documents. During the process Barbara and Nicole were very helpful and when I would call they would answer! I would recommend them 100% thank you BP
Derek G.
Mar 25, 2020
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Barb at Uptown Mortgage-Denver was absolutely perfect during our refinance. We were lucky enough to to be referred to Barb by our realities that helped us build our new home. Two years later we were lucky enough to come by refi rates that were super low and Barb was there to assist. Everything Barb said was 100% spot on from beginning to actually signing the new closing docs. I am a stickler and review all documents no matter how small the type and there was never any hidden fees or shady business. I would highly recommend Barb at Uptown Mortgage-Denver. Plus she helped us close in just about 20
Brian Stoneback
Jan 03, 2020
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Leslie W.
Dec 18, 2019
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Jason Kauffman and his team are nothing short of miraculous. I worked with Jason 4 years ago on my inital home purchase and had a phenomenal experience, so when I started thinking about refinancing and consolidating two mortgages into one, he was the first (and honesly, only) person I called. Just like last time, he clearly laid out my options for me, gave me sound advice, answered my questions quickly and let me know exactly what to expect at each stage of the process - and ultimately took me from inital inquiry to closing in just 4 weeks. The process was completely painless, and I can't
Elizabeth Story
Dec 02, 2019
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Barb is a consummate professional and is incredibly knowledgeable in her field. She has outstanding patience for new home owners, such as myself, and can answer a thousand questions with ease and confidence. I felt very safe in her hands as she identified the best rates and mortgage provider for us, and then carried us through the entire process. Incredibly trustworthy and experienced. And dare I say - a ton of fun!!! Our conversations always had laughter. I would highly recommend her and use her services again.
Christina Dulovich
Sep 02, 2019
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Seth D.
Aug 05, 2019
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Jason and team were knowledgeable, prompt and super easy to work with. They took all of the fear out of finding an understanding the loan and even had everything wrapped up a week before our closing date.
I found Uptown Mortgage on Yelp! and very happy I reached out. I would recommend anyone I know to use their services and will certainly use them again if the time ever comes for additional mortgage needs.
I found Uptown Mortgage on Yelp! and very happy I reached out. I would recommend anyone I know to use their services and will certainly use them again if the time ever comes for additional mortgage needs.
Houston B.
Apr 12, 2019
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Kyle S.
Mar 07, 2019
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Matt R.
Dec 07, 2018
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I've worked with Barb at Uptown Mortgage on two separate loans, one was a refi and the other was a new home purchase. In both cases she was terrific. The communication was great, we received good rates, and the process was smooth. It was great having a knowledgable point person to communicate with throughout the process whenever a question came up. I can't recommend Barb Van Horn highly enough.
Matt H.
Aug 01, 2018
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I am lucky that my brother referred me to Uptown Mortgage! Lana and Nicole were both great to work with. Everything from the loan application to the due diligence to the closing went as smoothly as possible. The online tools were easy to use, and the level of communication was excellent. I will always recommend that people shop for their loan, but Uptown should DEFINITELY be on your list.
Casey Van Horn
Jul 12, 2018
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Tim E.
Jun 05, 2017
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Hands down the Best in the Business! Jason K and team went Above-and-Beyond providing paramount customer service to get us our dream home! He was personally present at our closing--Excellent!
Buying a house gets stressful, and I found out first-hand that banks aren't as transparent or trustworthy as they should be when it comes to the Biggest Financial Decision of Your LIFE.
This is where Jason and Uptown shine.
The first time I called Jason, I told him right off the bat that I wasn't interested in prequalifying, I just wanted info--I was rate shopping. Not only did he answer all
Buying a house gets stressful, and I found out first-hand that banks aren't as transparent or trustworthy as they should be when it comes to the Biggest Financial Decision of Your LIFE.
This is where Jason and Uptown shine.
The first time I called Jason, I told him right off the bat that I wasn't interested in prequalifying, I just wanted info--I was rate shopping. Not only did he answer all
