Responsive and supportive
E H, New York City - Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Switched lenders midway through my convoluted co-op purchase process because Sean and his team at Block set themselves apart - they demonstrated so much patience with me, a first-time homebuyer, and were frank and thorough with all their advice and input provided every step along the way. I was able to lock in at a competitive rate and felt assured with my decision to work with Block over other corporate behemoths.
Great Service!
Trusted Borrower, Queens, NY - Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Block was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. I don't know how I would have gotten through my deal without them. I worked with Ava and she was wonderful! Thank you Ava! Thank you Block!
Trusted Borrower - Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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Great partners
Trusted Borrower - Friday, October 25, 2024
Working with Sean and Ava was a great experience. I was purchasing my first NYC co-op and they were the perfect pair to partner with. Very communicative, knowledgable, and professional. I trust their service and would recommend them to anyone in the market toay.
Coop Purchase
Trusted Borrower, Astoria - Friday, June 28, 2024
Team was very knowledgeable and got me a rate that was lower than all the other quotes I was getting. Very responsive and available for calls.
Trusted Borrower - Friday, May 31, 2024
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Wholeheartedly recommend
Branch Worsham, Smithtown, NY - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
We worked with Ava Sanel, and after just 57 days from first contact with her regarding a mortgage to closing, we wholeheartedly recommend! When we sent in our info, she gave us links to reliable, robust, and easy-to-use secure portals - the information was always there, accessible through a variety of systems. (My Chromebooks, wife's Windows-based workstation at home & office, plus our phones.) Her decades of experience show in an easy familiarity with lenders catering to our specific goals, that got us a fantastic low-money down fixed rate, meaning a significantly lower monthly payment than two other brokers quoted. All along her information updates, reminders, advice, and yes even some proverbial "hand-holding" were timely and much-appreciated!
Would love to work again with Sean and Ava!
Sang, New York - Monday, May 13, 2024
I worked with Sean and Ava to purchase my first home. I compared their rate with a couple of other alternatives, and they provided a better rate. Sean was kind enough to conduct multiple iterations of phone calls with me to pick the best loan for me while the interest rate was really volatile. Ava was very thorough with the loan process. As a first-time buyer, I often asked a lot of basic questions, but Ava always promptly provided the answers. The entire process was smooth and quick, but both Sean and Ava were patient with me when I needed more time to decide.
Trusted Borrower - Monday, March 4, 2024
My experience with Block Financial was good. It was a long process, but Ava was helpful throughout the process with multiple options. Planning to work with them again in the future.
Thorough and kind mortgage experience
Trusted Customer - Saturday, February 17, 2024
I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Ava at Block Financial Resources. I had reached out to Ava very early in our housing search, and even though I wasn't ready to make a move yet, she was incredibly responsive to questions and was incredibly patient at explaining lending processes to a first-time prospective buyer. When we finally took the plunge, Ava was with us every step of the way. This process was so much smoother thanks to her attentiveness and kindness -- I absolutely would recommend that anyone looking for a mortgage (especially for a co-op!) look no further than this team.
Absolutely amazing.
Trusted Customer - Friday, December 8, 2023
Total transparency.The best rate, the fastest from application to closing. Always available when questions arose. I highly recommend Block Financial.
Sean Bloch is a wizard!
Trusted Borrower, New York,NY - Friday, August 25, 2023
Sean and the entire Block Financial Resources team were outstanding. From start to finish he answered all of our questions and was extremely responsive! As first time home buyers we were very unaware of the mortgage process, but Sean made it a breeze! Highly recommend working with Sean and his team for all your home buying needs!
They saved my @ss
Trusted Borrower - Thursday, August 17, 2023
I have used Block Financials several times now on both purchase and refinancing of mortgage. I first used them 10 years ago when I purchased my coop as a first time home buyer. I found Sean's review online at the time, he had perfect 5 stars. I found it very suspicious that maybe he asked his friends to write 5 star reviews for him, so I proceeded with caution, while benchmarking his work vs other mortgage officers. But as I worked with him I realized that those reviews were legit. Not only was he knowledgeable, courteous, and professional, but he got us the best rates/terms by far at the time. Subsequent to that, I used him to refinance my property twice and have referred several of my friends to him for their purchases. Fast forward 10 years, I now am ready to move onto next Chapter of life with my growing family, and found a house to move into. Instead of just going to Sean, I decided to shop around mortgage this time, shame on me, because both rates and home prices are at all time high and even a little lower rate can save me hundreds of dollars of difference monthly. And in fact, I found a mortgage officer that had a lender that gave me a better rate/term than Sean's firm was able to offer. So I told Sean I'm sorry, I decided to go with a different mortgage officer this time, because they offered a better rate. That same day Sean gave me a call, a very courteous call, not nasty call like you would imagine someone would give after you turned down their business. He told me that he did his diligence and he thought he already looked at the lender the other mortgage officer was quoting me on, and didn't think that I'd qualify for a mortgage with that lender due to my special circumstances. Sean said he just wanted to make sure I wasn't in the situation towards the end of closing to realize that I didn't have a lender. And sure enough, when I called the other mortgage officer and asked to check into this, he looked into me, and gave me a quote from a different lender, higher rate and less favorable terms. No sorry, no sense of shame, what would have happened to me, if Sean didn't give me that call and I went with the other mortgage officer...? I probably would have had to breach the contract on the purchase of the house and lose my 10% down payment and the home that I thought would be mine. So long story short, Sean saved my @ss big time. He has a team that is way more diligent and thorough than anyone else in the industry. I can rest assure that he will get me the best rates and when he tells me I can get a mortgage, I know I can. Next time, I won't shop around. I know I will go back straight to him, just like I did years ago. Sorry for doubting you and your team this time. Lastly, big shout out to his colleague Ava. I have not worked as closely with her until this time around, but she really stepped it up and took me through the end. She is thorough, diligent, and very quick with responding if you have any questions. Good to know that Sean has hired someone just as good as he is to help out his growing number of customers. And as always, if I know a friend looking to buy or refinance, I've ALWAYS referred block financials to them. Cheers!
Transparency, accuracy, and efficiency through the entire process.
Trusted Customer - Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Block Financial Resources has provided excellent service and it has been a positive experience for us as first-time homebuyers. Sean was highly recommended by a close friend who has previously worked with him. The mortgage broker plays a significant role in the entire process as this is a lifetime financial commitment. Sean and Ava are meticulous and very diligent. They work with such precision and accuracy. We had a lot of questions and Sean was patient with us. He is also very transparent and truly cares for his clients on a personal level. You can always reach him when something comes up and he always responds at a timely manner. We were constantly updated with interest rates and disclosures were sent to us in advance for review. This was super helpful on closing day as we knew what to expect. It is important to share our positive experience especially for first-time homebuyers like us who need guidance in navigating the whole homebuying process.
Top notch communication
Trusted Borrower - Thursday, July 27, 2023
Ava was always available for my questions as a first time home buyer. She was kind, professional, personable, and during the rare instances when she didn't have the answer to my question, she would find out for me.
Trusted Customer - Thursday, May 18, 2023
“Phenomenal” is how I would describe Ava Sanel. Ava helped me through a recent refinancing that was very challenging. I had previously been denied by other lenders, including my own bank and other financial institutions. There were a lot of promises that led to disappointment. Then came Ava Sanel. From beginning to end, Ava was transparent, knowledgeable and kind. She was a straight *******, who taught me so much about the refinancing process and helped me to address certain credit issues. Honestly, even without the approval of my loan, I would have been grateful to Ava for helping reclaim my financial autonomy. It was not easy confronting past mistakes, but with Ava I addressed them directly and came out with a loan approval. Most importantly, Ava never gave up on me. Obtaining this refinancing to pay my daughter’s graduate school tuition was something that I only accomplished with Ava’s hard work and perseverance.. I highly recommend her and her team.
Trusted Customer - Sunday, April 9, 2023
Everything was thoughtfully explained, we felt very well taken care of and understood.
The Absolute Best - Highly Recommend
Trusted Borrower, New York, NY - Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I recently closed on my apartment and I have to say Sean and Nicole were the main reason I got thru this whole home buying process as a first timer. I was buying at a rough time (interest rates were going up, it was really stressful) and the rates given to me by several of the major banks (including one I'm employed at) were higher than I was hoping for. Sean was able to get me an incredible rate, and when closing took a little longer than expected, he was then able to extend the rate to help me close. Nicole was so efficient and made all the document submissions so easy. And they're so responsive!! I had to call Sean during closing with a question and he was immediately available and such an amazing resource. Will definitely be using them again in the future if I end up refinancing or buying another place. Cannot recommend highly enough! The absolute best.
Amazing experience!
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Sean and Nicole were amazing! I am so grateful for the experience they provided and highly recommend BFR to anyone looking for a mortgage.
Great experience, would highly recommend
Trusted Borrower - Thursday, December 29, 2022
5 stars as they secured us a mortgage below market rates and were transparent and reachable throughout the whole process
Top notch service totally worth the price!
Alan, Manhattan, NY - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The service level was amazing. Between the constant communication, what was important to include or not, and the explanation around any questions I had were very helpful. Also, the rates they found for me was lower than any retail lender I can find. I'm really really happy with the service they provided and will be happy to use them again.
Professional, knowledgeable, highly responsive
Trusted Customer - Friday, October 7, 2022
Jeff at BFR was extremely helpful for our Coop’s refinancing process. He gave good advice and took all the admin off our plate.
Trusted Customer - Friday, August 26, 2022
Block Financial Resources is the best. Sean kept us advised every step of the mortgage process, explaining the reason for every obscure document requested from us. His manner was always friendly, and he was always available to answer every question we had. Thanks for all your help with everything. I will be sure to pass your name to anyone I know who needs mortgage services. It has been great working with you and we appreciate your level of service and professionalism.
Excellent service and experience
Trusted Borrower - Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Sean and Ava were communicative, responded to questions promptly, and went above and beyond to make sure I had a good experience and had a successful closing.
Trusted Borrower - Saturday, August 6, 2022
My experience with Block Financial was great. They made the process smooth and efficient. I would recommend Block Financial resources without hesitation.
Great
Trusted Customer - Friday, June 24, 2022
So helpful and accommodating. Always there to answer an questions and go above and beyond to help their clients
Highly recommend!
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Ava and Nicole did an excellent job in helping me navigate the mortgage process and finally close the purchase of my first home. Ava was always available to answer my questions and worked tirelessly to ensure I received the best deal possible and achieved a smooth closing. I always trusted Ava's advice and guidance and I knew I was in good hands from the start. My family and I owe a great deal to Ava, Nicole and the rest of the Block team. Thank you!
Just completed my third deal with Block Financial.So glad I found them.
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, April 27, 2022
They did a perfect job as always. Great company and easy to work with. I can’t recommend them enough. They always get the job done.
Trusted Borrower - Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Ava and her team were great at informing me on the policies and keeping me up to date with latest regarding interest rates, no pressure approach with the borrowers interest throughout the entire process
Trusted Customer - Thursday, March 31, 2022
Working Block was a fabulous experience. Professional, responsive and got me a phenomenal loan!
Trusted Borrower - Monday, March 21, 2022
I had a very long NYC co-op process, and Jim was always there to help. He was patient, calm, and positive. Thank you for all your work Jim.
Trusted Customer - Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Excellent service and great staff. Very helpful and always took my calls and answered all my questions. Highly recommend.
Trusted Customer - Thursday, February 24, 2022
Incredible Team! Answered all of our questions and were always willing to go above and beyond!
Great responsiveness!
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Jim was a great resource and provided real-time feedback. Just need to make sure the lender is as responsive as he and Nicole are, as they pushed hard to ensure we closed on time.
Highly recommend them
Trusted Borrower, New York City - Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Very professional. MAde the process very clear and delivered as promised with no surprises.
Customer-focused personal service
Trusted Borrower - Saturday, February 5, 2022
We are fortunate to have been referred to Block Financial for our first NYC property purchase! From the first discussion with Sean we knew we were in knowledgeable hands. Jeff Nunez and Nicole Dingman kept us informed, calmed our concerns, and provided helpful explanations every step of the process. Every team member was available when needed, provided invaluable advice, and truly seemed concerned not only with assisting us in the loan and co-op application process but providing a personalized service. They are a team who obviously have expertise in their profession and really work as a team to provide the best experience! Thank you to all of them!
Trusted Customer - Saturday, February 5, 2022
I can't thank my lucky stars (or our neighbor, in my case) for referring me to Block Financial Resources. Sean and his team managed our loan twice. Both times seamless and humane. Their basics in managing online transactions are flawless and their customer service, above and beyond. Sean listens to you and works with you as a person, not just a client who needs a loan. Working with Sean and his team makes you want to do better at your own job - just as their firm keeps evolving. I know talent when I find one. Sean and his team are a gem. Look no further. Thank you and see you again, sometime.
I would highly recommend them
Trusted Customer - Thursday, February 3, 2022
My husband and I purchased a second home in Florida. We contacted Block Financial Resources to discuss taking out a mortgage. We spoke to Sean Bloch who held my hand thru decision to finance. He was able to get us an amazing rate. One of his employees, Ava handled all the paperwork. They were extremely professional and very thoughtful to our needs. They made this process of our purchase an extremely good experience.
Great team to work with for a co-op refinance!
Trusted Borrower, New York City - Thursday, December 16, 2021
Sean and his team were fantastic to work with. They were fast, friendly, responsive, and made the entire refinance process incredibly easy. I was refinancing an HDFC co-op, and in my experience, many realtors and brokers don't understand how HDFCs work and get hung up on the intricacies, but Block knew exactly what they were doing. My refinance fees were rolled into my new mortgage, and any up front costs I paid for things like the appraisal were refunded to me during the closing process, so I ended up paying zero out of pocket for the mortgage refinance. I didn't even have to leave home for the closing: The closing attorney came out to my apartment. I highly recommend Block if you're looking to refinance your mortgage, especially if you live in an HDFC co-op in NYC!
Great communication and fast service!
Farah Ali - Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Ava was such a pleasure to work with, she worked with my Fiancé and I in our journey of buying our condo. Whatever questions we had as first time home buyers, she answered them clearly and thoroughly, her response time was also impeccable!! The level of professionalism was outstanding and I can honestly say we will be using Block Financial again in the future. Love, love, love !
Trusted Customer - Monday, December 13, 2021
Ava provided the best customer service! She was always available to answer any questions and to walk me through all of the options. I also got a excellent rate! Overall, it was a great experience!
Trusted Borrower - Sunday, December 12, 2021
This is my second time using Block as a mortgage broker. Both time were under tremendous amount s of stress. Block is by far the most pleasant part of this process. They are kind, approachable, and hard working. It felt like I was their only client. I would never go anywhere else for help with borrowing.
Block Financial Resources is THE BEST.
Tiffany, Bronx, NY - Friday, December 3, 2021
BFR's service is just absolutely perfect. Buying an NYC co-op can be an awful, arduous, and totally confusing process. My husband and I are repeat clients, having financed our prior purchase with him. We adored working with Sean then and we still do! He helps to make the process better. He clearly explains things, gives great advice and guidance, and is also a wonderful human who cares about you as a person. If we ever move again, we will only work with Sean and Block Resources. We are clients for life.
Professional and Fast
Trusted Customer - Tuesday, November 23, 2021
My experience with Block Financial Resources, and especially Ava Sanel, was terrific. Flawless. Ava was incredibly responsive and completely professional. Everything was done quickly and perfectly, and I got a great rate. Thank you, Ava!
Solid experience all around!
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Great experience. A+ communication, very transparent and seamless. Also, very competitive pricing. Really appreciate Sean and the Block financial team.
Highest Possible Recommendation! Most professional mortgage refinance ever!
Client Aug-Oct 2021, New York City - Wednesday, October 27, 2021
I absolutely recommend Block Financial Resources's Services to anyone. Over the years I've refinanced 4 times. Block was absolutely the best! They advised and helped me through a refinance of a "co-op", which is always a long and difficult process requiring extra steps. Many banks won't even handle co-ops and the rates are usually higher than condos or single family houses. Sean Bloch (owner) answered all my questions in a first conversation in the clearest manner possible. Ava Sanel called me to lock in an amazing rate while she was on vacation! She was 100% available at all times throughout the process. I have already recommended Block Financial Resources to my best friend and a close friend of my brothers. I think they were fantastic!
Best mortgage experience ever.
Steven H., NYC - Friday, October 22, 2021
This is the second time I've used Sean for a mortgage and I would use him again. Great rates, super-competent, great process manager from start to finish.
Fran G. - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
You guys are AWESOME!!
Trusted Borrower - Friday, October 15, 2021
Sean and team are fantastic and very helpful.
Great service, great rates. Easy Process
Paul, New York CIty - Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Sean and his team were great! Extremely responsive and informative, they made the refinance process on my coop painless. I got a great rate with minimal closing fees. I'd highly recommend Block Financial!
Great management of refinance process
Jared, Brooklyn, NY - Friday, September 24, 2021
Good communication throughout the refinance process. In particular, very responsive to questions over email and providing status updates.
Trusted Borrower - Friday, September 24, 2021
Yes, very knowledgeable and helpful team. Competitive rates, good technology, rapid responses to emails, and good people.
Eduardo F. - Friday, September 17, 2021
This was my third closing with Block Financial and I have nothing but great things to say. They always do their due diligence to get you the best rate. The team is very responsive and always willing to answer any questions you may have.
Good service!
Elias S - Thursday, September 9, 2021
I’ve worked with this firm for many years and I’ve always had great experience. I highly recommend using Block financial as they are efficient, knowledgeable and courteous
Amazing service!
Christine H., New York, NY - Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Jim Kao and Nicole Dingman at top notch! I'd been told from others that coop refi's could take up to 90 days to complete - Jim and Nicole got this done in just over a month from start to finish! I highly recommend them and Block Financial for anyone's mortgag needs!
Great Communication
Trusted Customer - Thursday, August 26, 2021
Sean answered all questions I had (and I had a great deal). The whole process went fairly smoothly.
trusted borrower - Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Professional, efficient and very friendly. Always on top of things.
Outstanding service, guidance, and loan rate
Trusted Customer - Monday, August 16, 2021
Sean and his team are extremely responsive and professional. I’ve used them to Initially finance and then refinance my coop mortgage. They know the process and needed documentation well, so you are reassured as much as needed, every step of the way. Sean timed my lock-in rate perfectly so I received a great rate and a large credit that covered much of my closing costs. They’re a great resource for mortgages.
A surprisingly great experience
Trusted Borrower - Thursday, August 12, 2021
I had an extremely positive experience with Block and will be recommending them to others looking to get a mortgage. They offered me a better rate than all the other lenders that I spoke to, and both my attorney and title agent commented on the great rate that I got during closing. My main point of contact was Jim Kao, and he made the application process easier than I had anticipated. I was pressed for time as I needed to close as soon as possible, and his attentiveness greatly helped expedite the process. Jim was thorough and patient in answering my questions, and I was able to close on time with the confidence that I knew what I was doing.
Simply the best.
Trusted Borrower - Thursday, July 29, 2021
Sean and his team were with us the whole way! They were incredibly helpful in every aspect of the process. Thank you so much for everything!
Great Service
Glenn - Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Sean and his staff were very helpful and responsive to me refinancing my home. They kept me up to date along the way and made things easy to understand. They are very fair and transparent.
Great company that gets it done!
John K. - Thursday, July 22, 2021
Extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I’ve used them twice with excellent results. I highly recommend Sean Bloch.
Sean and Jeff were incredibly help and informative though the process!
Trusted Customer - Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Sean and Jeff were extremely professional, informative and knowledgeable. They are very well versed in their profession and beyond and took the time to answer all of our questions and even the questions we didn’t know we had. They were very responsive and I highly recommend them!
Satisfied customer, again! Highly recommended for your mortgage needs.
Michael, Staten Island, NY - Friday, July 9, 2021
Sean and team yet again helped me obtain a mortgage (refinance) and guided me along the way making the overall process painless. Sean makes the time to speak with you to answer any of your questions; he is responsive to all inquiries. Highly recommended!
Would Definitely Recommend!
Trusted Borrower - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Will definitely recommend Jim to anyone who's shopping for a mortgage broker! Very smooth process and great customer service!
Great customer service!
Trusted Borrower - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Sean and his team are extremely attentive and provide excellent customer service. They really expedited the processing of my loan and were extremely reliable and trusted to work toward our best interests during our refinance.
Excellent experience
Trusted Customer - Monday, May 3, 2021
Jim was great through the entire process, keeping me informed and making sure it moved along. He made the entire experience very smooth and explained each step clearly. I highly recommend him!
Trusted Customer - Friday, April 23, 2021
Highly recommend Block Financial worked with Sean on refinance my mortgage and the process could not have been easier. Kept me in the loop and process moving along. 5 Stars all day long
The Best!
Trusted Customer - Monday, March 15, 2021
This is my second amazing experience with Block Financial. Sean and his team were very patient, professional and responsive. Sean has a deep and intuitive knowledge of the market and I trust his judgement implicitly. He worked his magic to get me an amazing rate and helped me throughout the process. I’m so very pleased with the outcome and would happily recommend Sean and his team! Thank you, Sean!
Incredible
Gabriel M - Friday, January 22, 2021
Working with block made the process....easy! They helped me avoid so much stress and made me feel confident and secure in the process
Raul G - Friday, January 15, 2021
Being this our second mortgage, I have to fully recommend Sean and team for their services. They made the entire process very easy and were very responsive. They got us a great refinance rate and took the time to explain the process and answer the multiple questions we had. Thank you!
Transparent, honest process with exceptional customer service.
Trusted Borrower, New York City - Wednesday, January 13, 2021
First of all Great customer service. The entire process was transparent and they worked closely with us to make sure our needs were met. I have already recommended them to friends and would absolutely recommend them in the future.
Trusted Customer - Friday, January 8, 2021
Sean is extremely professional and a genuine pleasure to work with from start to finish. His advice with regards to timing is sound. I would not hesitate to recommend Sean to anyone looking for a mortgage.
Professional, efficient and sensitive to the frustrations of refinancing
Steve R., New York City - Friday, January 8, 2021
I was looking to refinance my HELOC and I stumbled upon Block while doing research on the web. I'm really glad I found them. I didn't have a terribly large refi but they treated me as if it were a million dollar refi. They worked tirelessly and anticipated the usual bumps in the road, and managed all of this during the height of the pandemic.
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Great experience. Very easy
I highly recommend Sean Bloch
Trusted Customer, Ridgewood - Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Sean was so responsive, personable and knowledgeable when it came to our mortgage refinance. He was there to answer my questions every step of the way by phone, email, or text. Sean worked quickly to get us the best rate and always had our best interest in mind.
Great Refinance Experience, in a Brooklyn Co-Op
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
We wanted to refinance our apartment, and after trying a few other options, we found Block Financial. We worked with Ava, and she was great. We live in a co-op, and co-ops require lot of extra paperwork. Ava not only helped us get a great rate, but she helped us through the entire process. She's incredibly patient and answered all of my questions (and I asked a lot of questions). Overall, the process went smoothly and we couldn't be happier.
great mortgage broker
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Block Financial Resource's was excellent in assisting in navigating the mortgage environment and buying our first home. Sean and Ava were prompt and responsive to questions and provided information in concise manor. I would highly recommend to any of my friends and family.
Block is the best!
Trusted Customer - Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Sean and Nicole are so kind, professional, and knowledgeable; they had our best interests in mind and we felt trust in them throughout the entire process. Despite the uncertainty of the current landscape, we were provided with frequent check-ins and guidance. Sean took the time to listen to us and to talk us through everything, and getting all our documents organized and uploaded felt pretty straightforward. Nicole and Sean were always impressively prompt in answering our questions and allaying our anxieties, and managed to get us rates that beat our local banks' by far!
Fast, well-organized, very responsive
Ian Trontz, Brooklyn, NY - Tuesday, December 8, 2020
This is the 6th loan I've done with Block and here's why: they are fast, they always get to the right person at the bank so I don't have to deal with any runarounds, and they always explain things clearly at every step. They really know the ins and outs of which lenders and lawyers and title companies are easiest to deal with.
Robin E. - Thursday, October 8, 2020
They were incredibly helpful, efficient and fast in resolving some challenging issues during our refinancing. We often felt as if we were their only concern, at the top of their list, first in line. They were superb and I highly recommend them. This is our second time working with them and they have proven themselves time and again to put their customers first. They go out of their way to make it work. I honestly can't say enough good things about them.
A dream team!
Trusted Customer - Thursday, September 24, 2020
Sean and Ava are such a phenomenal team. They helped us get an amazing rate during COVID-19. Sean is so patient, kind, understanding, goes above and beyond. He provides excellent customer care and service. He really explains everything thoroughly, answers all questions, provides guidance and insight into the market patterns. When road blocks emerge, he is able to drive away from it and give warnings. He offers knowledge and experience which is so helpful when I felt confused or lost navigating refinancing. Sean used his knowledge and instincts which guided my husband and I to lock in at a low rate at the right time. Ava was very efficient in helping us keep track with all the plethora of forms we had to fill out. She and Sean would patiently follow-up with us. We were treated with honesty, and humanely. What an amazing team! Thank you Sean and Ava for being so personable and wonderful at what you do!
Trusted Customer - Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Working with Ava Sanel was a pleasure, and the rates/fees were better than trying to shop around on my own.
Great Service
Chris G - Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Very attentive service from start to finish. Easy and clear direction through the process - thx!
Fidelia D - Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Sean knows his stuff! He is very responsive and patient - he takes his time to address any questions and/or concerns. This is my second time using him and I am very happy with the level of service. Would definitely recommend him
Excellent service
Trusted Customer - Monday, August 31, 2020
Excellent service from Sean, Ava and Nicole. Helped us navigate the loan process for a purchase in Yonkers and found an incredible rate.
5-Star service
Sally V, New York - Sunday, August 30, 2020
Block Financial is amazing to work with if you're purchasing a home. Block Financial representative Ava Sanel journeyed with us for two years in our effort to close on a home. She made the process seamless. Ava guided us through the disappointment of our first contract failure (due to the seller) through the final process of our home purchase in August 2020. I will definitely recommend Block Financial to friends.
Leslie V. - Friday, August 28, 2020
Block Financial was amazing through out our entire home-buying process. Ava Sanel was very helpful.
Great Experience
Kate T, Maplewood - Thursday, August 27, 2020
We worked with Sean for more than a year. We weren't ready to pull the trigger and he was incredibly patient. Ultimately we got the best rate possible and are very satisfied.
Professional and Personalized Service
Chris S - Thursday, August 27, 2020
Block Financial Resources is - hands down - the best choice you can make in procuring your home mortgage. Sean Bloch and Ava Sanel are diligent professionals that provide sound advice regarding your personal financial needs. I’ve worked with them four times, and they’ve consistently paved the way to providing me with the best financing terms and available interest rates.
Easy process that was less stressful than expected
Trusted Customer - Saturday, August 15, 2020
Very helpful walking us through the process and being available to help us out at odd hours or on the weekend. Also made us feel like this was not that big a deal, which made it much less stressful.
Easiest experience. Save yourself the headache and use them.
Connie Q - Thursday, August 6, 2020
Ava was so easy to work with. She was fast to respond and explained everything very well. I'm referring everyone to her. I started this process contacting banks myself and got very frustrated. Ava made everything so much less stressful and at the end lower cost all in.
Fred - Sunday, July 26, 2020
All the staff at Block Financial Resources, especially Ava Sanem and Sean Bloch were extremely professional and accessible. They kept us informed throughout the whole mortgage process and made purchasing our current home a pleasure. They always had our best interests in mind. We would recommend Block to anyone purchasing a home or commercial property.
EZ - Saturday, July 25, 2020
Just did a residential purchase in Commack NY. I used Ava Sanel. I couldn't be happier with the rate, I couldn't be happier with the service. Ava never EVER made me feel like I had too many questions. She answered all of them in a timely and friendly manner. She knew hier stuff and walked me through the entire process. It was not a straightforward loan, but Ava made it seasy by making me understand what was going on at all times. I really appreciate all the time and effort. I would recommend her and BFR wholeheartedly.
Brigg H - Friday, July 24, 2020
This is my first online review. Ever. That doesn’t mean I’m difficult to please. It’s just that my experience with Block Financial Resources has been so exceptionally remarkable, that I hope my writing this review will help someone else in a similar situation. As a first-time buyer, I came in from the cold. I wasn’t even sure what a mortgage broker does. I met Sean after reading his raving reviews on Yelp. On meeting him, I was impressed by his extensive knowledge and straight talk. As in such endeavors, I had my fair share of impediments. The real estate market is fraught with pitfalls and uncertainty. If it were not for Sean and Ava, I would not have had the courage and the determination to forge ahead. At every step, Sean was steadfast in his support, and his invaluable advice proved to be a winning strategy. To cut a year-long story short, and at the happy conclusion of this endeavor, I can simply say this—if you have Sean and Ava in your corner, you can be assured you have the best! Thank you, Sean! You’re an exemplary person and a true professional!
Jeffy R - Monday, July 13, 2020
I recently had a very good experience with BFR on my condo in New York. As an owner, I was happy during the whole process, people are very nice and thoughtful for clients and I was very pleased and trustful for them! Finally, I finished my closing successfully. Many thanks to BFR!!!
Geoffrey - Sunday, July 12, 2020
I just finished another refinancing with Sean Bloch and those that support his efforts, and this was the third time in the past 11 years I have worked with Sean for my home financing needs. I keep coming back because Sean provides a high level of knowledge, continued detailed-oriented staying on top of the many parts of the process, excellent execution and guidance along the way. All that makes the customer experience terrific. Just as important, Sean finds you the best options for your financing needs and the lowest interest rates by finding the right lender based on market conditions at the time. Overall, and on each step in the process, Sean and his team are pleasant to work with, get things done in a prompt and consistent fashion, and are highly competent in all facets.
Josh F - Saturday, July 11, 2020
My wife and I have now used Block Financial Resources twice. We used them to get our first mortgage and then again to refinance it recently. Sean Bloch and his team are fantastic to work with. They are incredibly efficient and organized making it an incredibly easy process for my wife and I both times. Sean was even the one that approached us about maybe it was a good time to refinance and then worked to lock us in at a low rate right before he knew they were going to go up. His team was great with communicating with us every step of the way and we constantly felt taken care of and that they were on top of everything. Could not be happier with the process and their work. They were a pleasure and we will be recommending them to any friends we have that might be looking for mortgages or financing in the future
Nicholas - Friday, July 10, 2020
Thank you for helping us to obtain the loan for our dream home!
Julius - Thursday, July 9, 2020
My wife and I closed on a home last week and were very impressed with Sean Bloch and Block Financial Resources. Sean had the lowest rates available by far and super quick turnaround time, which allowed us to meet the ever evolving deadlines that existed with our foreclosure purchase. Sean and his team were super responsive, detailed, and walked us through every step while being very accessible for all of our novice first time home buyer questions. We highly recommend Sean for your mortgage needs!
