08/08/2026 - Benjamin J, GA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken was on our side through the whole process handing issues and getting it done. I would highly recommend him for VA home loans to close friends!
08/04/2026 - Troy D, SC
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Very knowledgeable and making it an easy opportunity. We had no complicated issues. He Brakken was very positive and upbeat all the way through the purchase process. Any questions was answered. He explained things immensely. Very patient. Clarified reasons for requisition of certain documents. Means a lot when you are not just another client. Addressed appropriately and treated very kindly.
07/30/2026 - Montril R, MD
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken was very helpful and very informative. He taught me how to trust the process. Seems like a very genuine person who care about his clients.
05/31/2026 - Timothy G, ME
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Awesome, I would highly recommend him and will only work with him in the future. This is our second home we have used his services and nobody does it better.
05/06/2026 - Charles L, IN
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

I would highly recommend him to any veteran that's looking for a home loan he helped us the whole nine yards we appreciate him very much thank you Bracken. He helped us with all of our questions answering our phone calls and was reassuring to us. we will pass his name forward to the next veteran that we come across that is looking for a home.
04/07/2026 - Eddie H, DE
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken was very helpful through the whole process of helping me get my home, I wish more people had the level of professionalism and great customer as him. I’ll be definitely giving him a call occasionally to ask questions about my loan weather it’s refinancing or general questions. 10/10 experience thank you again brakken and wintrust mortgage.
02/15/2026 - Rachelle M, TX
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Please choose him as your loan officer he works extra hard and doesn't stop until the job is done, he went above and beyond for me. I had such a great, great experience with him. He is ready for Promotion to the next level. He follows up almost daily, he's accurate, if you know nothing about the lending or home buying world he will answer ALL of your questions, no question is too small. I think he loves his job and is very dedicated to it. I want to share this with his Supervisor and Manager
01/09/2026 - Gregory H, NM
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Awesome experience, knowledgeable, professional
12/30/2025 - Michael C, PA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken has alot experience with mortgage and what I was looking for. He answered all my questions and the ones he did not know , he look into to find the answer.
12/29/2025 - Peter P, CA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

First rate, knows his stuff and kept us informed.
12/13/2025 - Randall G, AK
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Bracken bows his job vary well
12/09/2025 - Austin B, FL
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

He did a fantastic job. He is very good at his job. Anything that went wrong was completely out of his control. He went out of his way to make sure I was taken care of.
11/27/2025 - Joshua G, IN
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

He is a very well informed ,helpful,patient, determined lender. He went above and beyond to help me and my family.
11/16/2025 - Aminul C, MD
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Very knowledgeable and helpful.
11/12/2025 - Jose L, OR
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

He really pushes to get things done and I’m very grateful.
10/31/2025 - Mary S, VA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Very personable and very easy to understand. He breaks things down very well and always suggests what is best for you right now and in the future. Did not feel pressured when talking to Brakken - which made the decision of trusting him very easy.
10/14/2025 - Thomas B, NY
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Extremely helpful and informative.
09/03/2025 - Joshua H, AR
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken was kind and professional throughout the entirety of the loan process, from application, to approval, and ultimately to closing. He really helped my fiance and I to pull off a miracle, and got us into a house, with more money left over in our pockets for our wedding later this year than we expected at the start! Very grateful for his diligence and vigilance in helping us find the loan product that worked best for us, and was in our best interest!
08/19/2025 - James C, KS
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

In the end, it worked out good
05/24/2025 - Mason K, IN
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

He was super friendly, helpful, and most of all determined. He goes above and beyond for his clients.
05/13/2025 - Charley T, FL
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken IS the reason we we were able to buy own new home, he was better then Great!!! Results driven!,You want someone with his dogged determination on your side, working on your behalf. He made himself available when I needed him, his enthusiasm was reassuring
02/21/2025 - Carl F, OH
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken comes across as a very patient knowledgeable person whom was able to keep me calm and hopeful
01/30/2025 - Edgar O, NY
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

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01/28/2025 - Caleb B, IN
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken has been beyond patient and amazing to work with and he will be our loan officer for as long as we buy houses and he works there.
01/04/2025 - Christine R, NC
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken was so on top of the whole process, he made it easy. Answered all my questions. He found the best rate and grants possible. I will recommend him at Veterans First every time I can.
10/28/2024 - Patrick D, TX
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Working with Brakken was a pleasure and I will cherish how he always did his best to keep my spirits high and my understanding of the mortgage process clear.
07/31/2024 - TORREL W, VA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken B. truly made the experience enjoyable.
07/18/2024 - JOSEPH L, LA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

No Comments Provided.
05/16/2024 - FERNANDO S, TX
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

The lender Brakken was very professional and very patient
04/30/2024 - CLAUDIUS F, NJ
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

BRAKKEN was very professional and courteous from beginning to the end
04/08/2024 - JOSEPH L, IN
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

I could reach someone and still can reach someone 24 hours a day with any questions they made me feel super comfy buying a house
02/14/2024 - MARQUITO L, NY
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

As a first time homeowner, Veterans First broke it down so that I can understand the whole process and Brakken was knowledgeable during the whole process. I really appreciate the help and enjoyed working with Veterans First.
01/06/2024 - KENNETH E, ID
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Mr Brakken and Cindy did a great job.
12/23/2023 - SHANTAE K, GA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken customer service was excellent. I felt comfortable throughout the process.
12/05/2023 - MARCUS B, NC
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Communication and availability for questions were great and felt very taken care of.
11/16/2023 - JERRY P, GA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

It was a very smooth enjoyable process as a first time home buyer.
11/10/2023 - ERIC B, NY
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Everyone was very helpful and made us feel stress free
10/03/2023 - KATHY D, TX
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Customer Service is a big deal for me, and I got that every single time. I felt very comfortable with my loan officer, and the young Real Estate man here in the Dallas area. I also appreciate professionalism.
08/15/2023 - NORMAN D, GA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Overall if any issues came up they were addressed in a timely manner and communication was very high.
07/14/2023 - SANTOS P, NM
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

The process was easy
06/28/2023 - VINCENT G, MN
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken Barben was there for me through the whole process. He was so enjoyable to work with. He checked in w/ me to update me through the entire process. Always helped me through paperwork that was difficult. Above & beyond . I feel It would have been hard for me had Brakken not been the kind and very caring person he is. Very genuine all around nice guy. My own son couldn't have been better. And I love ?? my son. For a woman in her 70's I feel Brakken was the ?? best
06/08/2023 - VINCENT D, AL
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Brakken was extremely helpful and made things as easy as possible for us!
04/22/2023 - ZAC B, NC
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

No Comments Provided.
03/28/2023 - CHARLENE H, VA
, Loan Officer: Brakken Barben

Being that this was my first time purchasing a home, the experience was great. Brakken made the process understandable and stress free.