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For the past 40 years, Cathy has seen a variety of homebuying markets and one thing that has always been true, homeownership has been a way to build wealth. She has expertise to guide customers with all levels of home buying experience from their first home to building an investor portfolio of properties.
It has always been important to her that she build relationships based on trust and integrity. She has a reputation for keeping her customers well-informed at every step of the loan process so that the experience feels more like a team working together.
When she is not helping her customers achieve their homeownership dreams, she is working on her container garden designs or as a tireless advocate for abused and neglected children as a CASA/GAL (Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem).
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Cathy was very professional. She worked very hard and made sure to get us to closing . Tonya MLancaster, OH Apr 30
Cathy was very professional. She worked very hard and made sure to get us to closing .
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass for all of your time and effort that you spent making sure Tonya and I could get our new house. We really appreciate it. Ronnie LLancaster, OH Apr 30
for all of your time and effort that you spent making sure Tonya and I could get our new house. We really appreciate it.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass This is the third house I’ve bought with Cathy, and she continues to exceed expectations every time. She’s incredibly patient, honest, and always available when questions come up. Cathy genuinely cares and goes above and beyond for her clients. She’s simply the best. LoganGalion, OH Jan 05
This is the third house I’ve bought with Cathy, and she continues to exceed expectations every time. She’s incredibly patient, honest, and always available when questions come up. Cathy genuinely cares and goes above and beyond for her clients. She’s simply the best.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5.0 from Encompass very personal service. CharlesVinton, OH Sep 01
very personal service.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Able to get me financed as a self employed owner Andrew DCircleville, OH Aug 26
Able to get me financed as a self employed owner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Very pleasant experience easy to access all information kept us up to date with every st Jan LColumbus, OH Aug 15
Very pleasant experience easy to access all information kept us up to date with every st
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Over 12 years of working with Cathy as she served my clients, she has never missed a beat or an opportunity to impress her borrowers. She has deep knowledge, very reliable, and cares about our mutual clients. MarkColumbus, OH May 11
Over 12 years of working with Cathy as she served my clients, she has never missed a beat or an opportunity to impress her borrowers. She has deep knowledge, very reliable, and cares about our mutual clients.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Cathy is an outstanding loan officer who is truly committed to serving her clients with excellence. She communicates clearly and consistently throughout the process, always keeping everyone informed of updates and what to expect next. Cathy is not only personable and easy to work with, but her deep knowledge and years of experience in the industry ... KennishaColumbus, OH Apr 18
Cathy is an outstanding loan officer who is truly committed to serving her clients with excellence. She communicates clearly and consistently throughout the process, always keeping everyone informed of updates and what to expect next. Cathy is not only personable and easy to work with, but her deep knowledge and years of experience in the industry ...
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass I reached out to Cathy over a year ago because I wanted to buy a house and needed to know how to start the process. Not only did she tell me what I needed to do, she was also very friendly and I knew that I was working with someone who had a lot of experience and it showed in her professionalism. Cathy guided ... Debbie JColumbus, OH Apr 01
I reached out to Cathy over a year ago because I wanted to buy a house and needed to know how to start the process. Not only did she tell me what I needed to do, she was also very friendly and I knew that I was working with someone who had a lot of experience and it showed in her professionalism. Cathy guided ...
Rating: 4.8 out of 5.0 from Encompass The Mortage Broker Cathy Ortega Stuck with me for over three years to get the court case for me to own my home with the slow Franklin Common Pleas Court in Columbus Ohio and the slow Attorney Jeffrey McClelland who was slower than a turtle. I and my brothers can't Thank her enough! Many Many Thanks Mary Chesbrough Mary JGrove City, OH Mar 20
The Mortage Broker Cathy Ortega Stuck with me for over three years to get the court case for me to own my home with the slow Franklin Common Pleas Court in Columbus Ohio and the slow Attorney Jeffrey McClelland who was slower than a turtle. I and my brothers can't Thank her enough! Many Many Thanks Mary Chesbrough
Rating: 4.8 out of 5.0 from Encompass Quick responses Explanations Brenda L.Nevada, OH Feb 04
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Cathy is the best loan officer I've ever dealt with. She is a great problem-solver. She does a great job of communicating and isn't afraid of jumping in and helping out. Her down-to-earth personality makes the entire process a fun experience for all. I will be recommending Cathy to all of my clients moving forward. DaveSidney, OH Dec 06
Cathy is the best loan officer I've ever dealt with. She is a great problem-solver. She does a great job of communicating and isn't afraid of jumping in and helping out. Her down-to-earth personality makes the entire process a fun experience for all. I will be recommending Cathy to all of my clients moving forward.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Cathy worked very hard to find a way to get my client financed! She was very patient even though my client had some challenges. Closed my 1st time home buyer client yesterday! Him and his family were so excited... MarkReynoldsburg, OH Dec 06
Cathy worked very hard to find a way to get my client financed! She was very patient even though my client had some challenges. Closed my 1st time home buyer client yesterday! Him and his family were so excited...
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Although the amount of paperwork and documentation was overwhelming, Cathy explained everything clearly and made the whole process much less stressful . We appreciate everything that she did for us! Katie LColumbus, OH Nov 11
Although the amount of paperwork and documentation was overwhelming, Cathy explained everything clearly and made the whole process much less stressful . We appreciate everything that she did for us!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Purchasing a new home can be stressful. Selecting the correct mortgage vehicle can be treacherous; partnering with Cathy to close the deal.... stress free!!! Partnering with Cathy allowed me to close on my new home in less than 3 weeks. Her extensive experience took the guesswork out of the process. She outlined every step in the process, days i... Kenneth D.Carroll, OH Aug 30
Purchasing a new home can be stressful. Selecting the correct mortgage vehicle can be treacherous; partnering with Cathy to close the deal.... stress free!!! Partnering with Cathy allowed me to close on my new home in less than 3 weeks. Her extensive experience took the guesswork out of the process. She outlined every step in the process, days i...
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Cathy and team worked diligently to make sure my refinance went smoothly. JaclynnAlexandria, OH Jul 03
Cathy and team worked diligently to make sure my refinance went smoothly.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Cathy answered any and all questions regardless of the time of day. She was thorough and made me feel at ease throughout the whole process. Lauren DGrove City, OH May 14
Cathy answered any and all questions regardless of the time of day. She was thorough and made me feel at ease throughout the whole process.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from SFTP Cathy is what made it great. Getting a loan is miserable, but Cathy made it seamless. Will refer her to everyone I know NicholasPickerington, OH Feb 07
Cathy is what made it great. Getting a loan is miserable, but Cathy made it seamless. Will refer her to everyone I know
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from SFTP Cathy went above and beyond the call of duty. This was a very unusual situation we went through with the seller and Cathy worked very hard to make everything happen. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to buy a house. Thank you Cathy you’re the best at what you do. BradyColumbus, OH Feb 07
Cathy went above and beyond the call of duty. This was a very unusual situation we went through with the seller and Cathy worked very hard to make everything happen. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to buy a house. Thank you Cathy you’re the best at what you do.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from SFTP This was my first home purchase so needless to say I knew absolutely nothing about what it took to purchase a house and Cathy was extremely helpful and patient with me throughout the entire process, she always kept me up to date on where we were in the process and what was needed to move further, without Cathy’s help I don’t think we would be i... WesleyEast Liberty, OH Feb 07
This was my first home purchase so needless to say I knew absolutely nothing about what it took to purchase a house and Cathy was extremely helpful and patient with me throughout the entire process, she always kept me up to date on where we were in the process and what was needed to move further, without Cathy’s help I don’t think we would be i...
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from SFTP We enjoyed working with Cathy, from the beginning to the end and I must say she’s awesome. Thank you Cathy for everything. ChristianPickerington, OH Feb 07
We enjoyed working with Cathy, from the beginning to the end and I must say she’s awesome. Thank you Cathy for everything.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from SFTP Cathy was very personal and helped us through many of the steps with obtaining financing. She called us to check in and make sure we got everything and understood what it meant. MatthewWorthington, OH Feb 07
Cathy was very personal and helped us through many of the steps with obtaining financing. She called us to check in and make sure we got everything and understood what it meant.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from SFTP We had an awesome experience with Cathy! She made the entire first time home buying process easy and enjoyable. We couldn’t have done it without her help! KatherineWorthington, OH Feb 07
We had an awesome experience with Cathy! She made the entire first time home buying process easy and enjoyable. We couldn’t have done it without her help!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from SFTP Cathy Romeo Ortega-Contreras is a knowledgeable professional who truly cares for her clients. I am truly grateful to have her in my corner. If anyone asks me for a referral for a lender I will recommend Cathy. I have worked with her on more than one home. She responds very quickly, carefully explains everything and can pivot quickly when there are ... GayleWesterville, OH Feb 07
Cathy Romeo Ortega-Contreras is a knowledgeable professional who truly cares for her clients. I am truly grateful to have her in my corner. If anyone asks me for a referral for a lender I will recommend Cathy. I have worked with her on more than one home. She responds very quickly, carefully explains everything and can pivot quickly when there are ...