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Find a Location

American Financial Network Inc has 158 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforAmerican Financial Network Inc

    Loans
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct::
    United States Attorney v American Financial Network Inc

    The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.

    On June 22, 2022, The American Financial Network Inc entered into a Settlement with the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington. The settlement settles allegations that the business knowingly underwrote certain Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages and approval for insurance certain mortgages that did not meet FHA requirements or qualify for insurance, resulting in losses to the United States when the borrowers defaulted on those mortgages. The settlement further resolves allegations that the business knowingly failed to perform quality l control reviews that it was required to perform. Under terms of the settlement, the business agrees to pay $1,037,145.

    This action is final. 

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.83/5stars

    Average of 535 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    36 complaints closed in last 3 years

    4 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    This business offers real estate and mortgage lending services.   

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    American Financial Network Inc has 158 locations, listed below.

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      Headquarters
      10 Pointe Dr Ste 330, Brea, CA 92821-7620
      BBB File Opened:
      9/10/2013
      Years in Business:
      22
      Business Started:
      6/14/2001
      Business Incorporated:
      6/14/2001
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • AFN
      • All American Home Mortgage
      • LoanPro Direct
      • Orion Lending
      • Ideal Lending
      • Kal Financial
      • Loan Pro Direct
      • MGM Mortgage
      • Parkmont Lending
      • Cali Mortgage
      • Bright Mortgage Group
      • American Financial Network
      Business Management
      • Mr. John R Sherman, CEO/Owner
      • Mr. Jonathan Gwin, COO
      • Ms. Twyla Hankins, EVP of Operations
      • Mr. Scott McGinley, EVP of Secondary Marketing
      • Mr. Andy Kalyviaris, Chief Compliance Officer
      • Ms. Lauren Ayala, Executive Assistant
      • Mr. Steven Telles, Corporate Counsel
      • Mr. Gurpreet Kaur, CFO
      • Mr. Andrew S Kalyviaris Esquire, Chief Compliance Officer
      • Mr. Matt Gruber, Executive Vice President
      • Ms. Susie Sensenbach, Director of Human Resources
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. John R Sherman, CEO/Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Ms. Lauren Ayala, Executive Assistant
      • Mr. Steven Telles, Corporate Counsel
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (714) 831-0895
        Primary Fax

      Email Addresses

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: What to consider when researching personal loans

      Customer Complaints

      36 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      02/29/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      We began the Assumption process to sell our home in late October. We sent a request for assumption at that time. On 11/20/23 I called to get a status. I was sent form to complete to begin the process which I uploaded the same day. I called again on 11/28/24 for status. In December we received the packet for the buyers to complete which they sent signature req. which was received 12/29/24. I called back 1/18/24 for a status. They advised that they had sent the packet to my email. After much discussion stated that the packet had been received. No notes that it had been worked. A second set of conditions was received and returned which included multiple requests for documents submitted with the original packet. 2/13/24 we received notice of Servicing Transfer effective 3/4/24. I called 2/20/24 to see how this would affect the Loan Assumption. I found out that the transfer is between departments and not to an outside company. I called the new department who stated that I needed to call back after 3/5/24 for information. I sent an email on 2/23/24 directly to the assumption department requesting status and how the loan transfer would affect the assumption. I received an email stating that I can check status on 4/20/24. My buyers have been waiting for 5 months and now American Financial is saying that I can't even get status for another month. Please note that with each call the Rep stated that I would be contacted by the assumptions department within 5-7 days. I was never contacted. We are very concerned that the buyers are going to back out.
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      Customer Reviews

      535 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Aisha G

      1 star

      09/29/2023

      I have been with this company for 2 months after having a mortgage with ***** Fargo for 22 years ************* services my new mortgage and it is A**

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