Testimonials
Client testimonials
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Rob and his team are fantastic! He, Dana and Tara were extremely professional in handling all matters financial on the purchase of our home in Issaquah. They worked closely with all of the parties involved in the transaction, which translated into a smooth and seamless process. Communications on all matters were clear and timely, making it clear what our responsibilities were and when we needed to fulfill them. We were completely confident throughout the process.
Tom Craig

Shannon and her team were amazing. I was a first time home buyer and she was beyond helpful through out the whole process and beyond. Buying a house is stressful but she was terrific and always there if I had a question or concern. I can not recommend her enough. Ask for Shannon. You won't be disappointed.
Andrew Lindsley

As a real estate agent, I’ve enjoyed working with Rob and his team on several transactions. They are top-notch! Getting a mortgage can feel very overwhelming, especially for first-time homebuyers. Rob takes the time to explain each step and always makes sure that his clients feel well informed and comfortable as they go through the process.
If you’re thinking of getting a mortgage or plan to refinance, give Rob a call!
Lisabet de Vos
If you’re thinking of getting a mortgage or plan to refinance, give Rob a call!

As a real estate agent, I’ve enjoyed working with Rob and his team on several transactions. They are top-notch! Getting a mortgage can feel very overwhelming, especially for first-time homebuyers. Rob takes the time to explain each step and always makes sure that his clients feel well informed and comfortable as they go through the process.
If you’re thinking of getting a mortgage or plan to refinance, give Rob a call!
Lisabet de Vos
If you’re thinking of getting a mortgage or plan to refinance, give Rob a call!

Excellent! In a time where there’s much change and uncertainty, inconsistent quality of service and supply chain disasters, there’s an Oasis of integrity, unparalleled high quality of service and dependability that I encountered at Tamaela Mortgage.
From day one, Rob’s experience and professionalism shined as he is very accessible, knowledgeable and responsive. Rob took the stress out of the refinancing process by leading it efficiently, and was able to address all my questions without leaving any issues unresolved. For a busy business owner such as myself, having Rob solve my complicated refinancing was nothing short of incredible. Rob and his assistant Tara met all of the expected time lines, communicated with me when necessary with great clarity, and produced a loan with a very favorable rate on schedule.
I highly recommend Rob Tamaela and his team for home mortgage needs and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Gene Fruchtman
Gene Fruchtman
From day one, Rob’s experience and professionalism shined as he is very accessible, knowledgeable and responsive. Rob took the stress out of the refinancing process by leading it efficiently, and was able to address all my questions without leaving any issues unresolved. For a busy business owner such as myself, having Rob solve my complicated refinancing was nothing short of incredible. Rob and his assistant Tara met all of the expected time lines, communicated with me when necessary with great clarity, and produced a loan with a very favorable rate on schedule.
I highly recommend Rob Tamaela and his team for home mortgage needs and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Gene Fruchtman


As a busy and successful business owner, I was referred to Rob Tamaela of Tamaela Mortgage for my home refinancing needs. From day one, Rob's experience and professionalism shined as he is very accessible, knowledgeable and responsive. Rob took the stress out of the refinancing process by leading the process efficiently, and was able to address all my questions without leaving any issues unresolved. Working with Rob and his assistant Tara on my refinancing was a much needed relief and contrast from my having to battle other business and life related challenges. Rob and Tara, were able to meet all of the expected time lines, communicated with me when necessary with great clarity, and produced a loan with a very favorable rate on schedule.
I highly recommend Rob Tamaela and his team for home mortgage needs and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Gene Fruchtman



Great experience!! We had a unique situation that other brokers could not get done. Rob, and his team worked with us, and were very responsive to any questions, as other big box companies were positive they could help us, then after wasting our time, could not....so we were a little pessimistic that our situation may be one that could not be done at this time. Well, they got it done. When an insurance issue came up, they were very helpful, and knew how to take care of it, and knew how to make the process, one that can be stressful, and difficult, very smooth. Got the best rate quoted by any broker. Everyone we worked with was awesome! As good of an experience as one could have when financing a home. Thanks Rob!
John W

We have refinanced two times through Rob Tameala and the Tameala Mortgage team. They helped identify the right product and rates for our unique situation and were highly responsive to all our questions and numerous clarifications. The team has a very smooth and streamlined online process. We highly recommend them for your mortgage needs.
Jerry Verghese

Rob Tamaela advertises during the baseball games. So I have heard probably versions of a thousand different mortgage adds. Rob’s add sounded sincere and advertises expertise, information and personal attention. All the other adds advertise knowledge without the comfort of expertise. I contacted Rob and he contacted me immediately. He wanted to discuss my goals of the refinance and after that his team provided refinance options. I had questions and Rob himself answered every one. If you want to work with a professional who is also an expert than Rob Tamaela (Tamaela Mortgage) is the way to go. Don’t make a mistake! Go with Tamaela Mortgage!
Steve Gilsdorf
Nehpets Frodslig
Steve Gilsdorf

Best decision I made. Rob Tamaela at Tamaela Mortgage was the best choice I made in purchasing a home.
Rob was immediately responsive to me regardless of the day or the hour or whether the man is even on vacation or not. From before I even decided to use him asking him hours of questions at Starbucks to the very last day and beyond. He replied to every email or text or call right away. He proved a level of expertise and professional knowledge again and again regardless of small questions or big questions that made me confident that I truly had an expert on my team.
Keith Jackson
Rob was immediately responsive to me regardless of the day or the hour or whether the man is even on vacation or not. From before I even decided to use him asking him hours of questions at Starbucks to the very last day and beyond. He replied to every email or text or call right away. He proved a level of expertise and professional knowledge again and again regardless of small questions or big questions that made me confident that I truly had an expert on my team.

Rob is an awesome broker He helped us with 2 purchases and a refi.. I can’t say enough about the high touch service and how he kept us informed educated along the way.. not all of the processes were stress free , but they were as smooth as they possibly could be all due to Rob’s expertise !
Angela S.

You made the process smooth and un-confusing! Superb communication, always had an answer, very knowledgeable, confident, trustworthy, and friendly. Rob is very passionate about what he does and we feel we were greatly well taken care of and he even cares about us after we closed! We’re coming back for sure!
Rodney and Jamie
Thanks so much to you and your team! Your customer service level is impressive and unbeatable!! I feel more informed, responded to and taken care of than I ever have. I tell all of my friends and colleagues about you. When I’m talking to you or one of your team members, I feel like I’m your only client…thanks for placing such a high level of importance on the lost art of customer service. It truly goes a long way in my book.
Take care and I’ll make every effort to send more folks your way. Thanks for everything,
Andre
Take care and I’ll make every effort to send more folks your way. Thanks for everything,


Thank you so very much for helping us get our loan. It’s been the very best loan experience we’ve ever received. We appreciate your honesty with keeping your word about the whole process. We definitely will recommend you to our friends and family. Remember we’ll come back to you guys when we refinance in 2 years.
J.R. and Shirley
The mortgage loan went very smooth and I so enjoyed working with you and Western Washington Mortgage. You and your staff made the transaction happen without any headaches. Thank you again, and I will pass your name to all.
Julie
Wanted to let you know that your service is the best I’ve ever received. I’ve bought and sold 9 homes and refinanced many times but have never gotten the same level of service that I’ve received from Western Washington Mortgage. Now if I could just get that song out of my head… Thanks again.
Lloyd
Ron and I would like to thank you for the gift basket full of goodies! That was completely unexpected and really made my day. You are the first company to even give us a thank you after closing a loan, so it was really nice and made us feel very loved! Thanks again for everything,
Shelley
You took our information on day one. On day 10 we signed the papers. On day 13 the loan funded. These were calendar days! You found a perfect product for us, your fees were ½ of what we were going to pay with our existing mortgage holder, and you delivered on everything that you promised either on time or early.
Rob, I believe that you and your organization add incredible value to this process and address it with professionalism that is unmatched.
Joe and Sandy
Rob, I believe that you and your organization add incredible value to this process and address it with professionalism that is unmatched.

Working with Rob, I felt like I was working with a good friend. I could not have asked for better customer service and would not hesitate to refer any of my friends to him.

