AdvantageFirst Lending Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™

AdvantageFirst Lending in Lake Forest, CA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at AdvantageFirst Lending. This year, 98% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 41 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that AdvantageFirst Lending stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

“AdvantageFirst Lending was built on the belief that when you invest in your people, everything else follows. Our culture is driven by support, opportunity, and a commitment to excellence. That’s what empowers our team to deliver an unmatched experience for our clients.” – Kurt Cymerint, CEO.

AdvantageFirst Lending offers an aggressive compensation plan, full benefits with 401(k), and the advantage of in-house underwriting and processing that empowers our teams to move quickly and serve clients efficiently. Also, our President’s Club celebrates top performers with exclusive rewards. Together, these programs create an environment where people feel valued, motivated, and equipped to succeed.

AdvantageFirst Lending’s L•O•VATE training program is designed to build future top-producing Loan Officers. The goal is to help individuals obtain their MLO license, train with industry experts, and launch their mortgage career.

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About AFL

At AdvantageFirst Lending, we’re more than just a mortgage provider. We’re a small, family-owned business built on relationships, referrals, and results. With over 2,000 five-star online reviews, our clients know us for one thing above all else: outstanding service.

We genuinely care about every homeowner we speak with. Whether you’re refinancing, buying your first home, consolidating debt, or pulling cash out – we’ll explore your options together, honestly and transparently. If the timing is right, we’ll get started right away. If not, we’ll share helpful guidance and check back in when the time is better.

Our team is dedicated to making the process fast and smooth. With in-house processing and underwriting, plus a pricing department that shops rates daily, we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive options in the industry – and close in record time.

Clear communication, no surprises, and a personal experience from start to finish. That’s the AdvantageFirst difference.

About Great Place to Work Certification™

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

About Great Place To Work®

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

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