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robert Duggins

11:32 05 Aug 20

Don and his team worked hard to get our loan. Don is very knowledgeable in his work. We were provided lots of information so that we could make the best decision for our family. Thanks Donread more

Josh Elson

00:45 29 Jul 20

Don is a great! He took the time to discuss and help me walk through the current and forecasted market conditions to assist me with making good sound decisions for my future ventures building a home. Highly recommend and will definitely call back when we are ready to move forward.read more

Katherine Marler

15:08 23 Jul 20

A simple phone call to Don gave me assurance we had a great loan in place currently and he didn't try to "sell" me other products! He even gave advice when I shared a quick financial picture. I will go to him again in the future!read more

Rich Glenn

20:26 20 Jul 20

Don and his crew are AAA rated in my book and that's for triple Awesome!! They made this whole experience easy cheesy!!

T R

23:39 07 Jul 20

Fast, smooth, and stress free process. The Carriker Team was with me throughout the whole process of buying our home. Answered every question I had very quickly no matter what time of day I had the question. I highly recommend them for your home loan.read more

Katelyn Grider

22:28 02 Jul 20

We just bought our first house with Don and his team and have nothing but good things to say. Everyone is so friendly and make the process super easy. I have already recommended him and his team to my friends!read more

juliet marie

13:51 16 Jun 20

Don and his team are simply the BEST in the business. We have bought and sold several homes throughout our lives and worked with a lot of lenders. Those 'other' lenders do not compare to the genuine professionalism, kindness, and hard working staff you find at Carriker.read more

Nick D

16:23 28 May 20

Don and his team are awesome. They got me a great home loan and closed on time. Couldn't be happier with the job they did and the loan I received. Great work Carriker Team!!!read more

Dave Plemmons

00:11 21 Apr 20

Don and his amazing team have already completed one home loan refinance for us, and we are about to close on our second! Don goes the extra mile for his clients, and there's not a chance we'd trust anyone like we trust Don Carriker! We not only wanted a great home loan -- we GOT a great loan!read more

Malinda Y

21:20 18 Apr 20

Once again Alex and Don exceeded our expectations with our refinancing. We highly recommend them and will not go anywhere else! They respond quickly to any questions. The entire process has been so smooth and stress free.read more

Lauren R Tiffin

21:41 17 Apr 20

Alex was a huge advocate for my interests from start to finish while we purchased our home in MO from out of state. I found his advice and knowledge very helpful. From interest rates, to behind the scenes processes, to pre-approval, to making the offer. He was patient and always returned my calls. Our situation wasn’t without snags as we were doing all of this during the time of lock-downs and uncertainty, but Alex made sure I understood everything and all my questions answered. I would recommend Don and Alex Carriker to anyone who is looking to buy a home. They are top notch!read more

Deana Helums

22:07 26 Feb 20

This place is awesome , honest and very helpful😊If ur looking for a loan check them out !

Stephanie B. Brown

03:38 19 Feb 20

Alex and Don were fantastic to work with!!! The people they have on their team made every step as easy as possible and we were always kept in the loop. I 100% recommend them!!!read more

Jay Nelson

13:45 16 Feb 20

I called Don after hearing him on the radio for several years.I was very impressed with his honesty. I asked him about a home equity line of credit and he told me that although he does offer that service,he directed me to a bank that offers it at a better rate. Don texted me a loan officers name and cell phone number,I spoke with her several times and she did all the paperwork. It was the most effortless and simple loan of my life. Thanks again for the great advice and helpfulness.read more

Eldo (Ray) Perry

15:37 17 Jan 20

I was having issues with another mortgage provider answering questions about my documents on a refinance. Mr. Carriker had helped us out before and he answered the questions we needed and went through the paperwork to make sure we were not getting taken advantage of. He went out of his way for us and we appreciated his advice. His customer service is always way beyond any others that we have ever dealt with. We will definitely be going through him in the future.read more

Julia Wear

14:19 13 Jan 20

Don and Alex went above and beyond to help me with the loan process. They answered every question I had without hesitation and were always available even at 9pm at night. I work overnights so they did their best to accommodate my life schedule. They have assisted my mom, my sister, and now myself in buying a home. They are amazing!read more

Kay Van Kampen

21:40 11 Dec 19

If you are looking for a good loan officer and/or mortgage company, this team is the best. Whether you are buying or refinancing, they have great rates and quality service. Call The Carriker Team now.read more

Russell Patrick

21:25 04 Dec 19

The team here is awesome! They made the process very easy!

Ed Montonia

17:42 24 Nov 19

Don, Alex, and the rest of the team really go the extra mile for every client. Communication was great! Service was prompt! They thought of everything in advance to make buying my house as stress-free as it ever gets!read more

Shay Medley

13:18 23 Aug 19

They are amazing!!!!! Alex and Don explain everything that you need to know and are there to walk you through every step of the process! They also work miracles when it comes to tight deadlines and getting things done!!! Thank you for being wonderful!!!read more

lsgaddy

23:57 25 Jul 19

Don & Alex exceeded our expectations! We needed to relocate quickly and they worked fast and efficiently to make that possible; we close on our new home tomorrow. They are dedicated professionals that go above and beyond the call of duty. They take time to fully explain all loan options, they keep you updated through every step of the loan process, and they are even available seven days week to answer all questions and concerns. We would recommend Don & Alex to anyone! David & Liza G.read more

Sherri Eldred

02:16 17 Jul 19

I can say nothing but great things for Don Carriker. He responded quickly to my request and took his time to answer all of my questions. He gave sound advice and guidance. I do recommend him and his team as a great place to start when buying a home or refinancing.read more

Jake Curtis

18:41 01 Jul 19

These guys are the best in the business, very helpful and walk you through the whole process. I will definitely be using them in the future! 👍👍👍read more

Patrick Hrdlicka

19:35 21 Jun 19

This was a smooth painless, and most important of all "transparent" loan process. What was promised to happen, happened. No mistakes, no excesses, no delays. I am very pleased and satisfied with the USA Mortage Team.read more

Carlos Haynes

20:26 13 Jun 19

I spoke with Don via phone and he was very kind to help me and point me in a good direction. Thank you!

Jerry Willets

16:22 12 Apr 19

We worked with Alex Carriker specifically and he is a great loan officer but the Carriker team overall was amazing. They are prompt with everything and worked hard for us day and night even outside of work to make sure we got our house. I will recommend them to anyone looking for a house they make the process very easy to do 👍read more

Tim Kavanaugh

23:01 25 Feb 19

Don and Alex were amazing to work with. Both were friendly and always available with any questions we had. As first time home buyers, we couldn't have asked for a better experience!read more

Randall Black

18:01 11 Dec 18

Alex went above and beyond to help me threw my home buying process. He is a great loan officer and very concervative with his numbers to assure nobody is disappointed in the end.read more

Sarah Stapp

16:06 11 Oct 18

Our experience with Alex, Ty, and Alisa at USA Mortgage has been wonderful! We are first time home buyers and they made our experience smooth! They have online features and mobile apps that make it easy to sign on-the-go if you are busy. The whole team is easy to get in contact with and responds quickly to any questions. Any question I had was answered to where it was easy for me to understand. If you are looking to buy a home contact USA Mortgage!read more

Jeanie Douglas

19:55 27 Aug 18

Don was able to provide valuable information about my unique situation. He was straight forward, spoke clearly and provided honest and accurate information that set me at ease. I have a clear idea about what I should do to deal with my concerns after speaking with Don. I would highly recommend this professional to attend to anyone’s mortgage needs.read more

Dave Myers II

02:34 13 Aug 18

Couldn't recommend Don Carriker enough He helped me navigate with some credit advice. With his suggestions, which were very simple to accomplish, my credit score increased by almost 40 pts in less than 2 months!! Very happy for his help!read more

Scarsazi Pumelli

14:56 31 Jul 18

I just got off the phone with Don Carriker. He personally answered the phone, I didn't talk to a receptionist or a loan officer or any go between, Mr. Carriker answered and was happy to talk about my situation. Even though he was unable to help me with the type of loan I was looking for he pointed me in the right direction, explained what to look for, how the process works and what expectations I might have. He didn't rush or make me feel like I was wasting his time, I felt like I was talking to a friend who was happy to take time to give me advice and information. I would HIGHLY recommend doing business with Mr. Carriker.read more

Jeanie McCleery

17:30 30 Jul 18

Working with USA mortgage was a wonderful experience. They gave me information I need it to make a great decision and even helped look at other competitors offers. I highly suggest them for any mortgage.read more

The Borchelts

14:29 11 Jul 18

We inquired about refinancing to combine our first and second mortgage for a simpler payment. Don ran the numbers, looked at our situation and Instead he advised us to not refinance, but to keep the good interest rate we had on the first and focus on paying down the second - which is the better financial decision for us. We appreciate Don, the Team, their honesty and expertise! Thank you!read more

Robert Stephens

16:18 19 Jun 18

Alex was very helpful in the fact finding phase of our home loan process. Always available to answer questions and to help direct us in the right direction. Very professional and in “your corner” during the process. Highly recommendread more

Joel Meyer

14:44 17 May 18

My wife and I had a seamless experience with Don and his team. Everything was explained in detail, estimates were on point, and the process overall was a pleasant one. I would recommend Team Carriker to anyone.read more

Janet Everett

04:20 12 May 18

I first heard about Don listening to the local talk station. He always seemed so friendly and knowledgeable on the radio and that is his true character. I worked with Don, Alex and Lisa with the most. They were all awesome to work with replying to my emails and calls almost instantly. They would reply quickly even after hours and on the weekends. Searching for a house in this housing market is tough. You want to work with USA mortgage so you will be ready to buy when you find the right house. We had to make several offers before we were able to close on a house. USA mortgage was right there with us!read more

Christopher Billings

22:30 04 Apr 18

The service from this team is amazing. They showed me the rates, how its figured, where i was, how to improve my score, just a wealth of knowledge. They are easy to talk to, and made the whole process simple and communicated at every step. I may be biased as i have used their services twice now. Lifetime customer. Thanks guys!!!read more

Kristin Lindsey

00:25 28 Mar 18

Don, Alex and the whole team were great to work with! They happily answered any questions we had along the way, and were so thorough in explaining what to expect. They helped make it all possible! Thanks again to the whole team that helped us get our new home! Will happily refer them to anyone!read more

Jason Mendez

02:38 26 Mar 18

Don, Alex, Ty and Dianne were Fantastic! Finding a home took us some time. Don and Alex took their time to answer our questions along the way and Ty continually followed up to check in on us during the process. It was a smooth and quality experience from start to finish. I would definatley recommend USA Mortgage.read more

Jonathan

01:17 23 Mar 18

The Team was friendly, professional, helpful and very patient with our particularly difficult situation. One-by-one they handled each 'hurdle' with respect, and went the 'extra-mile' to insure that we received the best home loan possible. We highly recommend Don and his Team for your Home Loan needs !!!read more

Papa Bear

13:58 17 Mar 18

Don and Alex went above and beyond to help us with our new home loan. They even answered calls on Sunday and New Years Eve! Talk about service! I would recommend them to anyone. They are the best home loan people around. If you are looking for a home loan, call them; you wont be disappointed.read more

Matt Steelman

00:12 11 Mar 18

Don and Alex did a great job in getting us our home loan. They were both there every step of the way, educating and supporting us, all to ensure we had the smoothest closing possible. We had an absolutely fantastic experience.read more

Brian Ponder

15:26 10 Feb 18

Don and his team are great they made every step of the process simple and easy so if you ever need a great home loan call Don they'll make yu feel like familyread more

Brendan Pankratz

04:01 04 Feb 18

Don, Alex, Ty and the whole team did an excellent job. They were helpful, professional, timely, knowledgeable, on all aspects of the process. Don took my questions at all times of the night and even on the weekend. I feel confident that I got the best deal with Don and the team. I wanted a conventional 15 year loan with a payment less than 25% of my take home pay, and I never felt pressured to use a mortgage vehicle that I didn't want (USDA, FHA, or conventional 30 year), or to borrow more that I wanted (even though EVERY calculator out there told me I could qualify for A MUCH more expensive home). In fact, I don't even know the maximum loan I qualified for because Don didn't pressure me to spend more than I wanted to. I will go back to Don for every future home purchase or refinance because he did such a great job! If I could give him 6 or 7 stars I would.read more

Austin Graybill

20:36 14 Jan 18

Quality people with the utmost professionalism. From day one, Don was up front, honest, and very quick to respond to questions that I had. 24/7 availability. If I had it to do all over again, I'd call Don Carriker. Thanks for all your help!!!read more

Brent Gilstrap

14:04 14 Jan 18

Don and Alex are trustworthy to get the job done thoroughly and efficiently with great care for their clients. As a realtor, I look for lenders who are going to put their clients before their own interests and help them from the first phone call to the final handshake. Don and Alex protect their clients and educate them throughout this process. For realtors looking for lenders to work with, they are great communicators and easily accessible. We've had several transactions together and I've never been disappointed.read more

Janis Douglas

00:33 08 Jan 18

Don Carriker and his team are fantastic to work with. They helped me through my first home loan in 2009 and then when I started a search for my second home I returned to Don. Not only has he helped me with my loan but he noticed an error on my tax return and I was able to do an amendment and get another $3000+ back!! I highly recommend Don Carriker and his team without hesitation.read more

Jason Connel

20:18 02 Jan 18

I'm a first-time home buyer. I choose Don Carrier and his crew based on his reputation, and heard his ads on a local radio station KSGF. I'm so happy I did. He and his crew walked us through the entire process, and treated us like we were the only clients in the world. I can't tell you how many people said how difficult of a process this would be. It wasn't, not at all. I have to believe with all the input from family and friends of the process was because of don't and his team. No question was too small. Easily one of the best decisions I've ever made. Thank you for your help y'all!!read more

Matthew Lederman

16:39 29 Dec 17

Yes, you can get a home loan from any bank or mortgage broker. However, if you value your hard earned money, you will need to understand all of the options that are available to you. And in that respect, Don Carriker and his team are the BEST. Don Carriker will give you his time on and off the clock just to be sure you understand what options are available to you and help you make the best decision. Choosing the right bank or mortgage broker can be stressful. But making the decision to work with Don Carriker was the best decision my wife and I made.read more

Paul Ivy

17:42 13 Dec 17

This is the second time that I used Don and his team. Both times things went off without a hitch. They tell you what info they need you get it and your done. I hope not to buy another house but if I do Don will be my first call.read more

Json Ewing

14:45 12 Dec 17

Very happy with this experience. Don and Alex were always great with explanations and answering questions. Very accessible as well. Friendly staff, always professional, and I was even shown how to save some money without even asking. Certainly no complaints coming from me.read more

Clayton Watson

15:35 15 Nov 17

My wife and I bought our first and forever home using I want A Great Home Loan. Heard about him on the local radio station in Springfield. (104.1) Our first meeting with Don was just to start learning the process of buying our home and to see where we stand. We where clueless. Don took time with us and answered all our questions. On our way home I ask my wife how she was feeling. She was feeling very relieved and not as scared as she was before the first meeting. We decided to move forward, Don and his team gave us a list of dos and don'ts as well a list of things he need from us. After that it was smooth sailing. Don and his team did their jobs very well. All of the nightmares that we had heard for other people buying a house, we did not experience ANY of that. I don't know why people would go out on their own and do the house buying process on their own when there are people like TEAM CARRIKER...read more

Laurent Davis

19:38 06 Oct 17

Everyone on the team is great and friendly. Don and Alex Carriker are very friendly and acknowledging.If you have any questions they will be glad to help you. Even after you close. The process might be somewhat long but i feel like it would have taken longer if i went with a different mortgage company. I would definitely refer them to my friends or co workers looking to buy a house.read more

Donald Bobbitt

12:00 08 Sep 17

Closed our loan on time and on the money. That is what you want. I would recommend them.

Jake Hobbs

00:14 16 Aug 17

These guys were first class, can't thank Don, Alex and thier team enough. The home buying experience was easier than I had imagined, only because of the effort and thoroughness of these gentleman.read more

Charity Hertzler

23:22 10 Aug 17

We learned about the Carriker team through a local radio station. Alex Carriker just helped us purchase our first home. We were very nervous and unsure of how to even go about purchasing a home… Alex made the process very comfterable, smooth, and simple, keeping us continually updated throughout the entire process, and he was able to get us into our first home with no down payment. The Carriker staff is extremely polite. Very professional, and “on top” of things. I can’t say enough about the wonderful experience that we had. We would definitely recommend the Carriker team to anyone purchasing a new home.read more

Valley Williams

18:01 30 Jul 17

My home buying experience with USA Mortgage was unprecedented. Being a first time home buyer, I experienced many hurdles that I initially thought I'd be tackling on my own; I was mistaken. Alex and the team made the process so streamline and easy. They seriously know what they're doing and always have what's best for their client in mind. No matter how silly my question was, or how big of a pain I felt like I was being, Alex came through and always made me feel as if I was important and was never a waste of his time. I looked for a home for months and Alex had to update my pre-approval letters numerous times. I made offers on several homes; all of which fell through due to higher bids from others, but each time a change had to be made, Alex was on the ball ensuring I had my best foot forward and I was completely prepared no matter the outcome. He even suggested different types of loans for some pretty specific situations that made the process even that much easier. Alex was always willing to explain the technical side of things so I always knew what was going on and how my decisions would effect the end outcome. When I finally found a home I was able to make mine, Alex and the underwriting team were there till the end. Alex being always vigilant about deadlines, made sure I had the appropriate documents, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I can honestly say that I couldn't have chosen a better company to work with to purchase my first home. Being a young, single woman and buying a house on your own is an enormous, scary, exciting, and nerve wracking step, but Alex and the team at USA Mortgage made me feel like I had a huge family supporting me that just happened to be experts in mortgages and the home buying process. In a few years when it's time to buy my forever home, you can bet I'll be returning to USA Mortgage to make that happen as well. I want to give a huge thanks to Alex Carriker for being so wonderful and patient with me, and not letting me give up when I thought I'd never find a home to make my own. I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Valley Williamsread more

Erik Kiperts

10:48 30 Jun 17

My experience with USA mortgage as a first time home buyer was one that i would definitely recommend to anyone!! They explained everything perfectly and kept in touch consistently. The entire staff was friendly and informative. If you are in search of a home call these awesome people!!read more

Aaron Plunkett

22:18 12 May 17

What a great experience! Always a prompt response to any questions I had, and explained how everything was going to work in terms I could understand. Don, Alex and the team made it so much less stressful to buy a home. I didnt worry about a thing! Would recommend them to anyone looking for a home loan! Thanks guys!read more

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