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Ray Olsson

NMLS #242554 DRE #00880282

Mortgage Specialist

Branch

Roseville

Language

English

Licensed In

California

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17 Years of Excellence at Big Valley Mortgage Award Icon

Ray's Bio

NMLS #242554 | DRE #00880282
Mortgage Specialist

 

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Testimonials

5 ★ on Our Website, May 01, 2023

John

Ray is very helpful And knowledgeable I felt like he cared and took care of me

5 ★ on Reach150, Apr 02, 2023

Chris & Lindsay

Ray was awesome to work with. From the beginning he explained the process thoroughly, providing valuable information to make informed decisi... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Apr 02, 2023

Lindsay

Ray was awesome to work with. From the beginning he explained the process thoroughly, providing valuable information to make informed decis... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Jan 21, 2023

Guy

This is my third time working with Ray. Two purchases and one refi. Always a pleasure working with him and talking about things going on in ... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Jan 20, 2023

Guy

Kind, easy to work with and responsive.

5 ★ on Our Website, Oct 15, 2022

Sharlese

Worked with me, Gave me options.. So supportive and resourcesful. Positive and encouraging. Fought for me and didn't give up.. 😊❤️Soo... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Oct 15, 2022

Sharlese

I was referred to Ray from a friend. He is absolutely such a great person.. He guided me, supported me and didn't give up when things didn't... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Apr 21, 2022

Martin

Ray went the extra mile in guiding us through the process with our loan. He knows his stuff and takes time to work with you to explore optio... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Apr 21, 2022

Martin

Ray went the extra mile in guiding us through the process with our loan. He knows his stuff and takes time to work with you to explore optio... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Oct 01, 2021

Amber

Ray and Craig were incredibly diligent in getting my deal closed. They were dealing with an extremely hard company and they stayed persisten... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, May 29, 2021

Felicia

Our experience was excellent!

5 ★ on Reach150, May 08, 2021

Gary

My wife and I met Ray back in 1995 when we were looking to buy our first home. After talking with Ray we were told to start packing our stuf... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, May 07, 2021

Jimmy

Ray just closed my second loan. He did it again!!! This time he had to work extremely hard to get it done, and he did. Thank you Ray!!!

5 ★ on Reach150, May 07, 2021

Jimmy

Ray just closed my second loan. He did it again!!! This time he had to work extremely hard to get it done, and he did. Thank you Ray!!!

5 ★ on Our Website, Jan 31, 2021

Neill

Thank you for the thoughtful conversations

5 ★ on Reach150, Dec 29, 2020

Jimmy

Ray is a master of craft. Not only is his knowledge unprecedented, he fights to make sure you are taken care of properly, and gets you the b... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Dec 29, 2020

Jimmy

Ray is a master of craft. Not only is his knowledge unprecedented, he fights to make sure you are taken care of properly, and gets you the b... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Dec 13, 2020

Ashley

Ray has helped us with two home purchases and now a refinance. Him and his team are the best! Always professional, easy to work with and gre... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Nov 13, 2020

Aleksey

Ray was available day and night and helped us close on our house within a month! We had a sudden move and Ray was there for us and got us in... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Sep 29, 2020

Guy

Always fantastic working with Ray and the team.

5 ★ on Our Website, Sep 15, 2020

Shannon

Buying the home always felt like the scariest task I would ever encountered. Not only did Ray make this feel normal for me, he educated me a... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Sep 15, 2020

Shannon

Ray is there definition of quality and reassurance. He took time and explained the process which secured my anxiety and worries around purch... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Sep 15, 2020

Hayden

Ray was helpful from the start, as I was a beginner and buying my first home. It was easy to communicate and also very flexible to the diffe... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Aug 15, 2020

Miriam

We have known Ray Olsson for more than 20 years. He has worked with us in getting the best financial deal for our forever home and our cabin... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Jul 01, 2020

Carl

Ray and his team are always on top of things always a great experience

5 ★ on Our Website, Jul 01, 2020

Stephanie

This was our first time buying a home. Ray has been so helpful through the whole process. He was very informative and quick to get things do... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Jul 01, 2020

Kevin

Easy peasy!

5 ★ on Reach150, Jul 01, 2020

Stephanie

This was our first time buying a home. Ray has been so helpful through the whole process. He was very informative and quick to get things do... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Jun 30, 2020

Bruce

Ray is a joy to work with. We have financed several projects with him on four or five occasions during the last 13 years. Great attention to... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, May 13, 2020

Anahit

Loved working with Ray. He gets the work done and is always ready to answer questions. Very reliable. We worked with Ray when we first purch... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, May 12, 2020

Anahit

Loved working with Ray. He was always on top of things and always ready to answer any questions we had. This was our second time working wit... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, Feb 08, 2020

Sharon

Ray and his team were nothing short of amazing. For starters I was in a multi-bid situation on my house and Ray's availability and expertis... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Feb 07, 2020

Sharon

Ray and his team were nothing short of amazing. For starters I was in a multi-bid situation on my house and Ray's availability and expertise... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Jan 14, 2020

Samantha J

Ray and Laurie did a great job getting the loan done quickly for our clients! They were awesome at communicating and keeping me involved thr... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Jan 01, 2020

Adele

Ray and Laurie picked up the pieces after I fired my previous lender who didn’t care about meeting scheduled deadlines and discord with th... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Sep 03, 2019

Peter

I have gone to Ray for loans for the past 20 years and would not think about using anyone else. Gets me the best rates and always there to h... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Sep 02, 2019

Stephanie wood and Pete

Ray and Laurie helped us get a great loan at a great rate and were super easy to work with. Would definitely recommend.

5 ★ on Reach150, Jul 09, 2019

Margaret

Ray Olsson worked hard and long to get a loan for my clients, ( TWO other mortgage brokers were unable to do so.). My clients are happy home... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Jun 24, 2019

Mason

Ray and Laurie really went to bat for us on our home refinance which had some real challenges. Everything worked out great. Thanks so much f... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Jun 21, 2019

Rebecca

My family and I are first time buyers with a complicated buying situation. Ray and Laurie worked tirelessly and with so much determination a... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Jun 21, 2019

Rebecca

My family and I are first time buyers and needed a lot of help. Ray and Laurie have worked tirelessly to help us gather and submit all our i... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, May 28, 2019

Charlie

Ray did an amazing job getting my loan approved allowing me to purchase an investment property. I was totally satisfied with the results.

5 ★ on Reach150, May 26, 2019

Kelsey

As first time home buyers, we were thrilled with the help and guidance that we received from Ray and Laurie. We think so highly of them and ... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, May 14, 2019

Katy

Ray and Laurie and the BVM team did a GREAT job and secured our loan in a very short time period. I definitely recommend Ray and will use Ra... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Apr 17, 2019

Bridgett and Bruce

Ray and Laurie are an amazing team! They are so knowledgeable and worked very hard to get us the best interest rate possible. They made the ... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Apr 13, 2019

Jeff

Both Laurie, Ray and the office staff were extremely helpful in both guiding and explaining the first time home buying process. I'd gladly r... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Sep 15, 2018

Monica

Ray was easy to reach and would reply back to me quickly when I reached out to him, or he picked up the phone immediately when I called. His... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Sep 09, 2018

Erwin

Ray and Laurie are amazing. Closed our escrow in less than 3 weeks. Moved into our dream house in 3 weeks. Very happy with the service. Alwa... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Sep 09, 2018

Daisy

Ray and Laurie are amazing. They did a good job from beginning to closing of our escrow. Closed in less than 3 weeks. Always there for me wh... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Aug 31, 2018

Kyle eugene

Ray made it happen for me and my family! I could not be any more satisfied with the service I received, Ray was always available when I had ... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Apr 20, 2018

Wilkens

Ray is absolutely amazing! This property that my wife and I have purchased with Ray and Laurie in the last 4 years. We closed escrow today a... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Mar 27, 2018

Bridgett and Bruce

Ray and Laurie did an amazing job with our refinance! We have used them for our original mortgage and three refinances. They make everything... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Mar 27, 2018

Bruce

Ray is the best. My wife and I have worked with him several times. Great attention to detail, he keeps us updated on everything and does a g... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Feb 02, 2018

Jack

Ray is truely a lender's lender. He is completly honest, completely trustworthy, and on the outside chance that he makes a mistake, he's the... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Dec 23, 2017

Shea &

Ray and Lauri are amazing. They went above and beyond to secure our loan. They are professional, personable, caring, and attentive. I am so ... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Oct 17, 2017

Joan

Ray is the best and greatest Mortgage Broker I have ever worked with...mortgage encyclopedia he is.. patient and more patient and handsome t... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Oct 16, 2017

Lizary

Ray & Laurie were fabulous. They kept us informed each step of the way and were always on top of what needed to happen!

5 ★ on Reach150, Oct 06, 2017

Madison

Ray took the time to explain every detail of the loan process, and answered all my anxious questions throughout the process. Laurie was ther... Read More

5 ★ on Reach150, Aug 23, 2017

Jerry

Ray and Laurie were fantastic in communicating the loan process and had the loan documents to title in advance of the original COE time. Gre... Read More

5 ★ on Our Website, May 17, 2017

Abdul

Great work. Informative and very helpful in all aspect of the loan

5 ★ on Our Website, May 16, 2017

Abdul

Great work. Very informative and helpful

on Reach150, May 16, 2017

Anahit

Loved working with Ray. Ray and Laurie were a great team and made the whole process so easy for us. They were always ready to answer our que... Read More

on Reach150, May 05, 2017

Joeleen

Ray helped me get my home with a 30 day escrow. He got me down payment assistance and a 4.6 percent interest rate. He listened to what I wan... Read More

on Reach150, Mar 16, 2017

Lilit

Ray and Laurie are great to work with. They are very knowledgeable and work very fast. Highly recommended.

on Reach150, Feb 24, 2017

Bryan

A successful sale using a loan not commonly used for a buyer that used a zero% down loan. They are not the easiest to complete and we were s... Read More

on Reach150, Feb 22, 2017

Renee

Thank you Ray for amazing research and strategy to help my client purchase her very first home! You did a great job and I loved working with... Read More

on Reach150, Dec 09, 2016

Wayne

Ray and his staff were top notch. The ease and conveniencey was more than I anticipated. Most everything was handled by either email or text... Read More

on Reach150, Nov 04, 2016

Kim

Ray was amazing since day one (and our home buying process was started about 2 years ago). He is friendly, thorough and great at answering a... Read More

on Reach150, Oct 21, 2016

Miguel

Best customer service I've had in a while. Ray and his team from Big Valley Mortgage made our home buying experience great and not as stress... Read More

on Reach150, Oct 10, 2016

Bryn

Ray never did give up on the Matt Hudsons file he fought to the end to get this deal done once again thank you for all your hard work Ray.

on Reach150, Oct 04, 2016

matt

Ray and Laurie were great to work with our loan had a lot of moving parts and a lot of last minute requirements both Ray and Laurie went abo... Read More