Get a Mortgage You Can TRUST


To own a home in California, you need a mortgage.

But you don't always know a lot about how mortgages or
refinancing truly wor
k—and you don't trust the industry
(with good reason).

8,000

loans funded to date

Ranked Top 1% in California
2-DAY

average loan approval period

Why Choose Chris?


30-year mortgage industry veteran Chris Kostoff has the knowledge, systems and network to manage YOUR mortgage effectively. 


Knowledge — a graduate of Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, Chris has been riding the mortgage ups and downs since 1994. That's why he's known around Orange County as "Your Mortgage Guy for Life."

Systems/Processes — Super fast, efficient processes help you close fast and manage your loan over time to take advantage of favorable refi conditions. Nationally ranked by Scotsman Guide for 17 years!

Network — Chris has created a network of strong, ethical relationships with financial planners, attorneys, real estate agents and CPAs who will work together for YOU!


What our clients say about us!

“Chris helped & provided me with a fantastic home loan while providing impeccable service to me, Chris is a great partner to have in any mortgage project as he provides skills, timely information & resources and I look forward to work with Chris again - a consummate professional!”

“Thanks for taking me as your client and waiting patiently until I could have everything you needed ot make my refinance goal happen. It's been a pleasure working with you. You have made this refinance process seamless and easy. I will definitely continue referring you and your team to anyone who could

benefit from your services.”

We just want to thank you for all of your help. You provided excellent service and we will definitely be referring you over (and hope to use

you again in the future).”

We had been putting off a refinance because we well remember how long and tedious the process is. A close family member introduced us to Chris Kostoff and now we are believers! We just completed the refinance on our home and we are still in awe. The whole process went smoothly and fast! The communication was excellent. And, Chris Kostoff secured our loan at a great rate, saving us a lot of money each month. Trisha Bryant, the loan processor, was wonderful to work with. She communicated with us every step of the way. And when it was time to sign all the paperwork, the Notary came to our home and the signing of documents was fast and easy. We will definitely tell friends and neighbors about the excellent service and the nice people we worked with. Thank you Chris and Team. You saved us a lot of money and made the process painless!

I was referred to Chris from a friend. I had been through the HARP process multiple times as well as other lenders that 'looked' at my situation and was told to just wait.... I had no faith in the system to refinance and resigned myself to do what it takes to keep my home. I got up the nerve to contact him with very little hope that a refinance could happen. My financial situation had changed drastically and I had taken a 2nd part time job. We reviewed my situation and he was so positive that it would work this time. I felt he really cared about and truly understood my situation. I then embarked on the gathering of documents and all that a process like this takes, again, with no faith in the system but a fresh outlook with Chris helping me. Needless to say he made it happen. I have never had someone work on my behalf like he did. Thank you Chris for helping me keep my home!
Working with Chris Kostoff and the Mortgage Direct team was such a simple process. In my first phone conversation with Chris, he clearly explained how the loan process would work. Chris provided me a clear list of the documents needed for the loan process up front. Once I gathered the documents and sent them to Chris, he and his team did all the work from there. Chris stayed in constant communication with us every step of the process. After we were rate locked, interest rates dropped. Without us asking, Chris re-negotiated with the lender so we got the new, lower rate. I highly recommend Chris and Mortgage Direct.
I had the luck to be referred to Chris Kostoff when asking friends who they recommended to handle my refinance. It was necessary to refi as I was divorcing. I began the process and Chris was very helpful. A couple weeks into the process we realized I wouldn't be able to qualify until the divorce was nearly over. Chris kept me informed of the rates and knew just when to finally lock based on a timeline. He even managed to find an even better rate than agreed upon to save me just a little more on the payment. Being newly single and navigating this task was stressful, but Chris was available and informed me at each step. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage specialist.
We have had the pleasure to work with Chris Kostoff twice over the past 18 months. Chris and his colleagues at Mortgage Direct Corporation have been wonderful to work with. Not only is Chris an extremely professional and honest person, he works tirelessly to ensure that his clients get the best possible service and rates available. After he first helped us get into our home last year, Chris has worked constantly to improve our rate to save us money. Chris provides honest feedback and his advice has been outstanding. Most recently, Chris and his team worked diligently to ensure that we were able to take advantage of the historically low interest rates. He bent over backwards to make us happy and to make the process as painless as possible. He is truly a man of the highest integrity and I would recommend him to anyone in need of his services. He is truly outstanding!

My husband recently passed away-quite unexpectedly and well before his time. I was quickly faced with the harsh realities of sticking to a budget and running a household which I have never done. My husband was an accountant and a bit of a control freak and did not like me rummaging around in his paperwork. Even though he was an exemplary husband, I was left unprepared for even the most mundane tasks. Since I lost my husband's salary and am nowhere near retirement myself, running the household included cutting my expenditures by at least half. That was a daunting task since I am known as the "Consumer Queen" that knows no boundaries. I joke and attempt to keep this light, but if you have gone through something like this, there is absolutely no humor to be found-just some cursing and a lot of tears. Thus, in order to save money and decrease my mortgage payment, it was suggested that I try to refinance my house. For someone not at all in tune with the world of finance, this was quite overwhelming ad I hardly knew where to begin. At this point in time, you came to the rescue. You were a total stranger to me but came highly recommended from a trusted source. You were deliberate, highly responsive to my needs (there were many) and held my hand throughout the process. Thanks to you, I ended up with a much lower mortgage payment, a low fixed interest rate, no fees, and no appraisal. You made things just a little easier - and that's saying a whole lot!

"I had a very positive experience working with Chris for both the home purchase financing and subsequent re-financing. As first-time home buyers, my wife and I had a lot of questions about the process, and Chris did an excellent job explaining the process, answering our questions, and completing the paperwork in a timely manner. In our home purchase, the real estate agents on the two sides of the transaction commented at the expediency and communication that Chris displayed. For the re-finance transaction, Chris proactively called me about the opportunity provided by record-low interest rates, which netted us a payment reduction of $200 per month. I have already recommended him to my friends in the home-buying market and will continue to do so."
I recently wanted to take advantage of dropping interest rates and refinance my house to complete some home improvement projects. Needless to say, with today's fluctuating market and instability in the housing sector, I was nervous about when and how to proceed. I contacted Chris Kostoff at Mortgage Direct Corporation, who I've worked with on previous occasions. What can say except that it was the most enjoyable experience I've ever had in either purchasing or refinancing a house. Chris would call me and provide updates on the market and current interest rate trends. He was always available to answer questions when needed and his experience and knowledge were unparalleled. When the time was right, Chris locked me in and the rest was easy. I received detailed statements on the transaction and available options. The entire process took approximately 20 minutes of signing documents! The money was in within a few days and I can honestly say it was the most stress free transaction I've ever completed. Thanks again for all your advice and attention to detail. I can't say enough about your service and professionalism.

Find the Right Home


When it's right for YOU, you know it. Once you know, we can help you get it.

A Simple Loan Process


Super-fast and efficient processes help you close fast and manage your loan over time.


Network


Teamwork makes YOUR dream work. Chris' network of experienced financial planners, attorneys and real estate agents and CPAs all work together for YOU!

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