nesto mortgages Reviews 340

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the outstanding customer service, appreciating the personalized and understanding approach. The service provided is often described as excellent, with consumers noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, particularly impressed with quick response times and smooth user experience. People also frequently mention securing great rates and a user-friendly online portal. However, some customers also noted issues with disorganization and unresponsiveness, with some experiencing unreturned calls and a lack of follow-up. A few other people also felt that the staff lacked experience or were dismissive, particularly when seeking initial quotes or explanations for financial discrepancies.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Nesto was EXCELLENT. Thanks . Special for Jeff so the attention for give me solutions was GREAT. Jeff will be Manager soon I honestly about this review. Nesto improved regarding... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We needed to secure a mortgage within a very short timeline and Jeffrey Liu helped us out immensely. He made sure that our file was prioritized and he was on top of communicating with us always. He en... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went through Karun Khanna and he's probably the most helpful customer service representative that I've ever had. He walked me through the pros/cons very well, and got back to my questions and phone... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had been having a terrible experience with my "big bank" as I needed to weigh options to sell and buy new or renew my existing mortgage. The bank was just far too siloed to be able to provide an... See more


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  1. Mortgage Broker
  2. Mortgage Lender

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At nesto, we’re on a mission to offer a positive, empowering and transparent property financing experience, simplified from start to finish.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Already planning for my next purchase with Nesto!

From start to finish this was a first class experience. Tom initially helped me out with the application process and then my file was passed on to Heidi for all the behind the scenes paperwork. Tom was informative, helpful and very personable. He really went above and beyond to help me during the application process. It was a seamless experience! Now to Heidi… There aren’t enough words to describe how wonderful Heidi was to work with. She truly cares about you as a person not just an applicant. She took customer service to the next level. I had some unexpected personal challenges come up during the application process and she went above and beyond her job description to help me. I feel like I made a friend during this process, which I understand is a strange thing to say for a mortgage application, but I truly mean it. I will only work with Nesto in the future and I hope I have the pleasure of working with Tom and Heidi again. Thank you both !

June 30, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi 👋

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice and positive review. We love to hear that the members of our team were able to demonstrate all the core values nesto stands by. Our goal is to make the mortgage experience smooth and seamless for our clients and we will definitely pass on this great feedback to Tom, Heidi and the rest of the team.✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent streamlined process

Excellent streamlined process. The UI is simple to use and is clear about the information to provide.

June 19, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Steeve,

Great to hear!! Thank you for your positive comments. We're thrilled to hear our services was simple to use,

Wishing you all the best😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service from Nesto - I’m impressed!!!

TL: DR: Extremely great service from Nesto, shout out to ‘Andrew Mitchell’ and ‘Alin ayvatian’ who helped me through the process.

Detailed review:
Day 1: Found ‘Nesto’ and created account. Filled all personal details which required for mortgage.
Day 2: contacted by Nesto ( Andrew Mitchell).
Day 3: Uploaded all documents.
Day 4: Andrew asked for few more documents. Negotiations done on interest rates. ( a good competitive rate)
Day 5: My file moved from Andrew to Alin Ayvatian.
Day 6: Nesto submitted my documents to lender. ( This is my favourite part - received an email about what are the next steps in the process)
Day 7: Received conditional approval - need to send couple more documents.
Day 8: Sent remaining documents and Mortgage approved !!

Wow, can’t believe everything happened in less than 10 days and everything ONLINE , no need to go to any banks or anything, Nesto worked for me very well.
I do NOT need to take time to book an appointment to meet anyone to get my mortgage.
It is a WOW moment for me :)

P.S : I’m a first time home buyer, so it’s exciting times for me.

May 28, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Randir,

Thank you so much for this message, we are so glad to hear we were able to help you purchase your first home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

couldn't recommend enough

couldn't recommend enough.
I had huge help from both Steve Chang and Alin Ayvatyan, they helped me so much through the whole process and made everything as clear as possible! This was my first time buying and they really helped with everything and made it quite an easy process, and both were a pleasure to talk to. Will definitely use again

May 21, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi,

Thank you so much for providing us 5 stars both on Trustpilot and on google! We are so glad to hear Steve & Alin were able to help you at best and that they were a pleasure to speak to.

Congrats on your new home! 🏡

Regards,
nesto team✨

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

our mortgage was in underwriter's…

our mortgage was in underwriter's review for many many days due to lack of communication and negligence. The whole process of getting the mortgage has been very stressful and our associate we are working with is just incompetent. Very disappointed and frustrated.

May 17, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Samantha,

Thank you for your message, please note delays are subject to happen, however we definitely do not wish for you to have a stressful experience with us. We want the process to be as smooth and simple as possible. Can you please send us a message at support@nesto.ca, that way we can have our team do a further investigation to make sure we can help you at best. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Steve and Alin

This is to say thank you to Steve Chang and Alin Ayvatyan for being so patient, kind and helpful during our mortgage process. Steve was always quick to reply to my calls or emails and explain things clearly and offer advice. Alin was also very quick to get in touch, provide us with updates and made the final steps of the process very easy. Thank you both!

May 16, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi👋

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this positive feedback, we will absolutely share this with both Steve and Alin. We always want to make sure our clients get follow ups and answers to their questions as quick as possible.

Wishing you a wonderful day ✨

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too good to be true and a bit of sketchy business

The advertisements and promises are too good to be true. Upon completing the initial online assessment I was quoted 1.80, promised aproval in as little as 24 hours and better rates than the big banks. Submitted a lot of documents 2 and 3 times. Then received an email invoice to pay 300+ for a property appraisal so that they can make sure we weren't "overpaying for a mortgage". Despite having a city appraisal recently done by the previous owners and a real estate market survey. We declined and offered to forward the current ppraisal documents we had. They insisted that their property appraisal 3rd party company was a mandatory process to ensure the best rate. Also they had concerns" about the credit check . I had a 800 score and only 1 credit card with no balance. They wanted the statements to "verify " something or the other. Their best offer after 2 weeks of back and forth. 2.5 % variable compared to the 1.8 advertised. I had already been pre approved by a big bank for 2.1 variable with wayless paperwork and a lot less mortgage restrictions. I went with the big bank on this one. However even after declining the 3rd party appraisal and to continue business, recently I still received a request for payment of this mystery property assessment company. I filed a fraud complaint with the BBB.

May 10, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Randy,

Thank you for your comments. We are sorry that you were not satisfied with your experience with us. In order to best assist you, can you please send an email to support@nesto.ca with your email & telephone number that you had originally put on the application. That way the team will be able to do a further investigation on your file to see what may have caused the request for payment with the 3rd party property assessment.

Once again, we apologize for this inconvenience.

Regards,
nesto team ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i was not able to renew my mortgage due…

i was not able to renew my mortgage due to my credit rating but was given advice on how to try to help myself
to rectify this issue the mortgage adviser i delt with took the time to help me and i am very grateful for that
Thank you Samson
i fully recommend Nesto to anyone looking for a beter mortgage rate

April 30, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Mario

Thank you very much for your kind words and recommending nesto. Samson will always go above and beyond for his clients, even if we may not be able to help, he still wants what is in their best interest. We will be certain to forward them to Samson. 🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looking for a mortgage? Your search is over!

Better rate than the "big banks." The best rate my bank could give me was 2.7%. That's the "special rate." Really???? Save $$$$!!! Call Nesto!

Kelly and Tanya will look after you! They are
phenomenal!! They take you step by step through the process. If you have any questions, just call or email. They get back to you very fast! (Unlike the "big banks, where you'll be treated just like another number.) Here, they actually CARE about their clients!

April 20, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Dennis

Thank you so much for such a positive review and we’re just as happy as you are that you enjoyed the experience this much! We really appreciate you taking the time to share this and hope we can continue to work with you in the future. ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest and helpful staff

I had a more complicated case of mortgage renewal -- wanted to renew early for better rates, but took a pay cut so had to bump up the mortgage term in order to afford it.

I filled out an application, but thought it was not worth the work and cost to renew early after doing some math.

Still, I got a call back from Samson, and decided to hear my options. To my surprise, he also suggested that it was not worth renewing, and offered me a few helpful tips based on his knowledge of my current lender. It was a nice surprise to hear the honest and knowledgeable opinions from an agent.

Definitely looking forward to work with Nesto and Samson the next time around!

April 14, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Thank you for your kind words! At nesto our advisors always try to stay focused on the best solution for your needs, and sometimes in full transparency that might not be nesto. In any case we are happy that you were able to get on the right track and find the best product for your mortgage needs. Looking forward to helping you in the future! ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple. Stress Free. So Happy!

From start to finish our whole application with Nesto has been effortless and stress free. As a first time buyer with a very strict budget I did a lot of thorough initial research and met/spoke with half a dozen different mortgage "specialists" and advisors, from independents to top six banking institutions. Each time the advice we were given contradicted the last and left me feeling incredibly unsure as to what the process would involve and if we (myself & my wife) would realistically be approved. Then we came across Nesto through an article on a national news site and from start to finish they have been fantastic. Tom Antonick was the broker we were paired with and his advice and honesty was worlds apart from the muddle of answers I'd been given previously. He talked through the process in plain English, was always contactable and got us a wonderful rate (especially considering we are fairly new to Canada and first time buyers) and really made everything low stress. We then got continued support from mortgage processor Alin Ayvatyan who continued the consistent feedback and help we needed to get the deal done.
For risk averse people like myself trying to purchase their first home, the prospect of borrowing the sums needed to purchase a home and the legal process involved can be very daunting, but the team at Nesto made everything very straightforward and easy.

We cant recommend them enough!

March 31, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Thank you so much for your kind review Michael! We understand navigating the ever changing world of real estate is an intimidating process, even for the seasoned home buyers, so we are thrilled to hear you found the process easy and stress free! Our goal is to simplify the process for all of our clients and we are so happy that you had an amazing experience.

We will pass on this wonderful feedback to Alin and Tom!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Nesto Wadi!

Excellent service from Nesto Wadi kabir! Ordered a cake just 24hrs before on urgent basis! They made it & upto the point! Staff is very cooperative! Fresh food Manager of wadi kabir branch (Mr.Shanavaz)was excellent with his job! Best customer service!

March 28, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Nikhat 👋

I think you may have been mistaken with another company😅
We are nesto.ca the first online mortgage company in Canada. Unfortunately we do not sell food, however thank you for the 5 star review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a mortgage agent myself…

As a mortgage agent myself, I was interested to see what Nesto was all about and gave them a try after a couple of bad experiences with mortgage “specialists” from the banks. I can say that Nesto has hired an excellent team of industry professionals. Samson actually pinpointed the right lender for me right away even though the algorithm suggested an alternative. The rate he secured for us was one of the best in the market at the time. He was able to work with the underwriter to get some exceptions in my non-traditional scenario so his relationships are clearly well developed. Alin took over as my loan processor and navigated a difficult last minute situation, even calling me late on a Friday night to tell me our file was finally complete - much appreciated! The online pre-screening process and document collection portal made everything really easy. We’re set to close next Friday and I am really glad I reached out to Nesto. Thank you again Samson and Alin!

March 21, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Thank you so much for the kind words Ian, we truly do appreciate the fact that you took time out of your day to write us a google review and Trustpilot review! We are so happy we could help and that our process is easy to use.

We wish you a wonderful day😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simplicity

As our first home purchase, me and my wife chose NESTO because of their good rates.
At the beginning, I didn’t really know what to expect with an online mortgage company.
But as I go through the application, I quickly realized how easy and convenient it is. The submission of documents was very straight forward, wherein you can also track your progress.
Plus, I got exceptional customer support from Melanie and Stephanie throughout the application process.
In the end, the application was approved days before the deadline with the rate we’re hoping for. I never imagined it would be this simple.

March 14, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

We love hearing this type of feedback! We are so glad Melanie and Stephanie was able to get you the best rate and approval, days before the deadline!

Our goal is to make mortgages as simple as possible!

Thank you for believing in nesto and providing us 5 stars! We cannot wait to work with you in the future,

All the best✨

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I found the online process less…

I found the online process less appealing than the traditional face-to-face with a broker. But otherwise, it all worked out, and am happy with the results. Samson was great. Very helpful and very patient. I am 79 and not as sharp as I used to be but his patience was appreciated.

March 11, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi David 👋

Samson will always make sure to go above and beyond for his clients, regardless of age. His main goal is to make sure you leave satisfied with the results! We want to thank you for taking the time in writing this review and although you may have not been too keen about using our online services, we are happy you did and you were able to see how we can also provide the outmost best service possible to our clients.

We wish you all the best✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service
The reps we spoke to were super helpful
Got the mortgage done nice and quickly

March 10, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Ron 👋

That's what we love to hear! That your mortgage experience was done nice and quickly!

We are thrilled to hear our reps were able to help you at best,

Cheers🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Akosua was very helpful through the…

Akosua was very helpful through the whole process! Everything was easy and straight forward, closed on time with no issues and saving a ton of money with my new low interest rate!
Highly recommended

March 10, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi 👋

We are so glad you took the time to write us a 5 star review and that Akosua took great care of you! We want to make sure our process is always as simple as possible for our clients and your comments allow us and others to know we are doing things right!

Thank you for your recommendation and we wish you a wonderful day ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used the mortgage squad to purchase…

We used the mortgage squad to purchase our home and it was a very pleasant experience. They were so thorough and professional. We were dreading about the mortgage process but they made it flawless for us.

Thank you guys!

February 18, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Sajid 👋

That's what we do! We make the mortgage process a whole lot easier and a whole lot less stressful for our clients! We are so happy to hear you had a pleasant experience with us and we look forward to working with you in the future!

Have a wonderful day☀️

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Flat-out disastrous experience with Nesto

Flat-out disastrous experience with Nesto. The customer service staff are great at the beginning of the process, but unfortunately it gets worse just when access to you mortgage broker and their support is essential : when an offer is about to be made.

Many calls and emails went unanswered the day before we made an offer, when we needed an ajustment to our pre-approval letter. Each call that day was met with different explanations... when we were able to get the line. The first three times, Nesto hung up after 15 minutes of waiting. When we finally managed to speak to someone, we were told our broker Charles Audy had not yet started his day, that he would call us ASAP, and that it was "impossible" to speak to another broker.

Then the agent made an appointment for us to speak with Charles. He never called us back at the set time of the appointment. When I called Nesto 45 minutes later, I was told that he was finishing another call, and that he would call us right back - which was not the case. I called again, only to learn that the broker in question was off that day. No one would have called me back, and I would not have been transferred to another broker, despite me stating that this was urgent.

The next broker assigned to us - it was now the end of the day - finally admitted over the phone that his colleague had made mistakes in the initial preparation of our file. The next day, the pre-approval letter we had been promised finally arrived, a few hours late... and above all with the wrong amounts. This forced us to look for a plan B within hours of a purchase offer.

We will not do business with Nesto ever again.

February 1, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

The team has since done a further investigation. We Apologize that expectations were not set or met from the onset with your first experience.We will take this feedback to ensure no one else feels the same way while seeking the most competitive mortgage in Canada. Our mission is to make this easy, and we're sorry that we let you down.

We wish you a wonderful day✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, great rate

Great service. Advisor gave me best rate upfront, beating my bank by -0.40%. Love it!

January 28, 2022
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Reply from nesto mortgages

Hi Damien👋

That's what we love to hear! 😍 That's our goal, to provide our clients the best rates & products from the start!

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions, we're always here to help!

We wish you a wonderful day☀️

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