James W. Argo

Senior Loan Officer - San Francisco - Montgomery St. Guarantee Mortgage NMLS #257031 / 1850 - CA DRE #00869591 / 01215943
I have been providing personalized mortgage advice since 1984 and I am passionate about my work. I love what I do. I am an advocate for clients, not for banks.

Early in my career, I observed and realized that my clients needed financial advice on more than just their mortgage - advice that included the best ways to save for retirement, save for college, pay off debt, build a rainy day fund and properly invest for future needs. Today I uniquely advise each client holistically on how to handle their money and their mortgage, so they can achieve financial security faster.

Other things I am passionate about are my family, making wine, cooking amazing food at home, canoeing the rivers & lakes of Northern California and blowing the room away on my tenor sax.

Equal Housing Opportunity
NMLS #257031 / 1850
CA DRE #00869591 / 01215943
Dec 8, 2019
Loan Recipient
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim came highly recommended to us for our financing needs, and he did not disappoint. He is experienced and knowledgeable and is a pleasure to work with. Jim kept us informed every step of way on our loan process and strategically procured the best interest rate, with the lowest amount of associated fees. His combination of business savvy and availability made us feel extremely confident that our needs were top priority. We would definitely use him again for any future transaction.
Nov 12, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim was awesome from the beginning. In the beginning, he spent time getting to know us and explained to us how he can help us succeed in purchasing our home. I worked closely with Jim on my goals. He was available to answer all my questions. When we were ready. Jim and his team was on top of getting everything pushed and finished as soon as possible. He made this an easy process and we will definitely work with Jim again. Thank you Jim for your expertise and knowledge in the Home lending business. You will hear from us again.
Sep 19, 2019
Sr. Mortgage Broker Retired
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I was a successful mortgage broker for approximately 25 years. Mr. Argo is the most professional loan officer I have ever met. His knowledge and caring for his clients is beyond anyone I have met in our industry.
Aug 7, 2019
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wow. Jim and his team really went the extra mile for me. My loan was a bit 'out of the ordinary' and had quite a few moving parts.
Their ability to get the deal done was amazing, their communication outstanding, and I was quite pleased to work with them.
I recommend James W. Argo for your mortgage needs.
Aug 7, 2019
Chief of Staff
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A loan process can be unclear and painful but James expertly helped us navigate this. He was incredibly responsive, always on top of the meticulous steps. He also guided us with sound advice along the way. I would highly recommend him.
Jul 23, 2019
Attorney
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim did a great job advising us and managing our situation which required some extra steps due to the July 4th holiday. Can't provide enough high praise about the level of professionalism and service one can expect from Jim.
Jul 11, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James made the whole process
seamless and easy.
May 21, 2019
Enterprise Account Executive
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We can't say enough about James Argo and the work he did to help us refinance our home. Our situation was a bit unconventional but Jim navigated the waters and got us a great final result. He is professional, knowledgeable and truly understands that this is not just about numbers and money - he gets the human side of the equation. Jim will be our go to guy from now on. We highly recommend him!
May 15, 2019
CEO of The Simplified Life
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James helped me through a refinancing of my rental property in San Luis Obispo. I couldn't have been more pleased with his thoroughness and likability, as well as the way explained each step of the process so that I could understand it. While refis aren't exactly fun, this was as painless as possible. I couldn't recommend him more.
May 15, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim came highly recommended and did not disappoint; what a pleasure to work with him! He was relentless at finding the best loan for us, while kindly appeasing our first-time home buyers' doubts and responding to our many questions. His knowledge, expertise, and patience, thoroughly prepared us for each steps of the loan process. I would seek his services again without a minute of hesitation.
May 7, 2019
VP Finance
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim is not only thorough and timely in processing a loan application, but he offers insight and solutions on how to best go about solving difficult problems. Over the last ten years when considering a new loan or a refinance, I knew the best first step was to call Jim for his view and perspective on the availability of funds as well as the steps needed to improve my situation.

I therefore highly recommend Jim as a resource and a proven professional.
Apr 17, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James made the process very smooth and explained every step of the way. I would definitely recommend him!
Apr 11, 2019
Inside sales of electric industry
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James is super responsive and amazingly responsible for clients, always take care of his clients and put clients benefit first. I would highly recommend him as your next finance consultant. And I will always come back to him if I have any more investments or loan requests.
Mar 21, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim Argo helped me with a refinance recently and as a result I’m saving money which I’m very happy about. Jim provides me with various different options and scenarios and did not pressure me into making a decision which I appreciate. I would recommend Jim to anyone looking for a mortgage or a refinance.
Mar 1, 2019
managing partner
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Argo and team locked in a preferred interest rate, guided us through the the complex mortgage process, warned us of potholes ahead, and executed successfully in record time.
Feb 22, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Great expirence!
Jan 5, 2019
Founder and Creative Director
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim and his team made a challenging re-fi really smooth. A real pro who was able to help us navigate the process with ease.
Dec 17, 2018
President of engineering design and construction company
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Easy review for me here: James and his team helped me about 1 year ago to obtain a loan for my own house; that went just quick and easy so, when I recently found myself in need of a loan for an office space for my company, I certainly had not to shop around. One more time James and his team handled my application professionally; I was educated and informed through all steps and everything went smooth and quick.
Thank you again!
Oct 24, 2018
City Manager
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James and his team were there with us every step of the way. Great communication throughout the process and professional accurate advice. Easy to reach by phone or e-mail - even when he was traveling outside the country! Answered every question and got us great rates and a quick transaction. Had a firm grasp of our needs and took care of everything! Can't say enough good things about him!
Sep 10, 2018
Office Reception
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim and the team were so helpful, efficient and made this scary process do-able. I am so incredibly glad we went with Jim. He really knows his stuff. They worked so hard tweaking everything just right so we got the best situation for us.
Aug 7, 2018
UX Researcher
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim was very responsive and knowledgeable. He made the process of purchasing our first home very easy for us. You can always count on him to answer any questions you have immediately. I highly recommend his services.
Jun 26, 2018
Homeowner
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim Argo is an experienced professional who can get the job done. He listened to my complicated and unorthodox financing needs and then he and his team figured out how to get those needs met. At the end of the day, that's really what matters. I would also like to commend the thoroughness and professionalism of his team which is critically important in getting lenders to fund a transaction in a highly regulated environment. Good job everyone !
Jun 9, 2018
First-time homebuyer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James was fantastic to work with. He and his team ensured that the transaction closed smoothly on a fast timeline. He was responsive, knowledgeable, diplomatic with the other side of the deal, and unfailingly honest with me. I recommend James wholeheartedly.
May 22, 2018
Home owner
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jim is the BEST! Friendly, well informed and took excellent care of all of my needs! I highly recommend him!
May 9, 2018
Good Real Estate Team Agent
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
James is great with organization and communication. He keeps his clients up to date and informed about large and small improvements in their loan that can add up to a huge advantage in the competitive Bay Area Marketplace. Highly recommended!
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Equal Housing Opportunity | NMLS #1850