Testimonials
"Preston Howard and Rose City Realty Finance worked hard, quickly and effectively spearheading a recent probate/estate financing. Professional in every way, trustworthy and reliable at every step. Highly recommended."
Mr. Matsumura
Co-Trustee
"I have worked with Preston Howard twice, and I was beyond impressed
with how he helped me through the process. The first time, he helped me with a real
estate loan for a conservatorship that was rather straightforward. He was very
communicative and let me know exactly what was needed. The next time, we had a very
difficult issue arise with a real estate loan on a complicated conservatorship matter that
took months to resolve due to the fact we had to get a clearance from the IRS. Preston
stayed with me the whole way, keeping things in place and helping me resolve this
difficult issue. When the clearance from the IRS finally came through, Preston kept the
same excellent rates that he had promised from the beginning. I not only have my “go-to” person for loans but have a friend who will stay with me through the process, no
matter how difficult."
Jodi Pais Montgomery
Pais Montgomery Fiduciary
“Preston and I have worked together on several cases for fiduciaries in my practice of trust and estate litigation, and my experience is that he provides a great deal of value as a hard money broker. He’s willing to decode all of the intricacies in dealing with loans to trusts and conservators and is able to explain the need to lenders and garner investors when other resources are not available. Preston does what he needs to, to get the job done, and I have had a great experience in working with him. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Preston for your lending needs!”
Dilair S. Nafoosi
Los Angeles Probate Litigator
“I'm a trust and estates attorney. My firm often has clients who are in the midst of a trust administration and who need short term loans in order to equalize trust distributions, usually because a beneficiary who wants to take distribution of his/her parents' home. Preston gets the job done quickly, easily and efficiently without the complication which I've experienced with other lenders in this field. Preston is meticulous and detail oriented. He is a pleasure to work with.”
James Gorton
Partner, Gorton, Janosik & Poxon, LLP
“My law firm was working on a non pro rata distribution for the beneficiaries of a trust and I asked Preston to put together a proposal for a loan. When the other beneficiary objected to the terms, we went to trial in Los Angeles Superior Court. Preston testified and proved that his loan terms were reasonable and we won! He is now an expert witness, approved by the court.
In another instance, I referred a professional fiduciary to Preston after his first loan broker was not able to provide the terms he promised in his initial quote. Preston quickly presented a much better deal on points and interest rate, saving the trust tens of thousands of dollars, beating out his competition!"
Lauriann Wright
Wright Kim Douglas, ALC: Probate Administration & Litigation; Trusts; & Conservatorships
“I’ve known Preston for several years. He has a great personality and is able to easily establish rapport and to create a sense of trust. He has taken care of everyone I’ve ever referred as if they were his only client. Preston makes doing business feel good. I highly recommend him.”
Mark Nicoletti
Real Estate Partner
“Preston....I'd do it all over again 100 times over! You truly are the best at what you do!”
Michelle Cauley
LCSW, BCD
“Preston Howard is an incredibly hard worker. He is very responsive and always goes out of his way to provide excellent service.”
Lakeisha Poole
Partner at Black Virtual Career Fair
“I have worked with Preston from both ends of my desk, as an Escrow Officer handling his clients and as his client myself. That is how much I trust him. He is knowledgeable, patient, professional and kind. I highly recommend him.”
Kirk Dilbeck
Co-Owner, Inter Valley Escrow
“Preston is terrific. His help in finding solutions for the needs of clients I have sent his way not only make me look good but have solved my clients’ problems. I am more than happy to recommend Preston and his many skills.”
Floyd Walters
BWA Mortgage
“Preston has successfully helped me obtain financing on a handful of properties starting in 2017 and recently helped with the refinancing of three properties earlier this year alone. He is responsive, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend him and Rose City Realty Finance and will continue to utilize their services moving forward. Thanks Preston!”
Daniel Kuo
Rose Valley Assisted Living
"I am a trust and estate litigation attorney and had a very sticky situation in a nasty piece of litigation. Ultimately, the only solution that would avoid the matter going to trial required accessing equity in a piece of real property that would not qualify for a conventional loan. I reached out to Preston and he was on the job immediately. His professionalism and attention to detail, as well as his prompt communications, saved the estate countless thousands of dollars in further litigation because we were able to resolve the matter utilizing Preston's services. I cannot recommend him enough.”
Nick Everett
Lagerlof, LLP
“Rose City Realty and Preston Howard helped me through the entire process of researching and obtaining a loan to our family trust, which enabled us to make equal distributions of assets and keep our family home and low property taxes intact. The process, which seemed complex to me at first, was made simple and seamless by Preston's expert knowledge, step by step guidance, and his utmost patience. He answered all my many questions with both professional expertise and a compassionate understanding of the importance of this process for our family. Preston's flexibility, collaborative nature, and genuine interest in our family situation and our hopes and goals made for a very positive experience and satisfying outcome. I highly recommended Rose City Realty and Preston Howard for your trust or estate lending needs.”
Regina Cipriani
“Preston Howard, Principal of Rose City Realty, is one of the best mortgage brokers! My husband and I have used his services for 2 refi's and are in the midst of the purchase of another home. Preston has made the very painful process of applying for a home loan enjoyable (well, as much as it can be 🙂 ) with his professionalism and dedication to his clients. We've had more than a few hiccups during the process given the stringent rules with refi's, and he has gone the extra mile every time to help us overcome any potential blockers. I highly recommend Preston Howard & Rose City Realty!”
Caroline Dando
Santa Monica, CA