CJ, was a last minute referral by my Allstate Broker, Mike Denney, after several failed attempts by 3 other lenders to win my business. It was a welcomed surprise when came in with the exact deal I was shopping for on the very first try.
I was confident after our first conversation he was definitely qualified and committed to securing financing for the purchase of my home that best fit my needs. His team of experienced professionals at Amerifirst Financial were friendly, thorough and able to efficiently closed my loan on schedule in just a few weeks. Expediting final closing docs, funding and recording the deed all on the same day.

I really appreciated his direct and honest approach to handling my loan. His innovative and positive solutions, paired with providing consistent loan status updates and willingness to remain available to answer all my questions proved without a doubt he would actively stay attentive to every detail from start to finish. I couldn't of asked for a more pleasant home buying experience.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Arlette Aranda

Cost Analyst
Oct 19, 2018

Christopher "CJ" Nelson

Mortgage Loan Officer AmeriFirst Financial, Inc. NMLS 1384995, AZ Lic. 0931854, AZ BK # 0013635
Christopher Nelson is a Mortgage Loan Officer at AmeriFirst Financial, Inc. He has years of experience in various aspects of lending with a distinctive ability to assist clients in completing large financial transactions within stringent time restraints.

As a highly talented professional and performance driven individual, Christopher practices a streamlined and intuitive approach to handling every task, which rests on efficiency, and astute problem solving. He effectively evaluates, authorizes, and recommends approval of real estate loans.

Christopher has spent a major part of his career working within the banking industry, where he has developed strong backgrounds in both Government loans like FHA, USDA and VA financing; as well as conventional, high balance and jumbo loans. He has originated mortgages for owner-occupied home buyers and investors, tenant buyers, and credit challenged individuals.

Christopher also blends his deep understanding of bond markets and ability to accurately gauge the direction of interest rates in helping new and repeat homeowners buy their dream home at a price they can afford. His major strength is his unique ability to maintain excellent customer service even in the most challenging situations, which has earned him several commendations and a high reputation within the industry.

Christopher is ambitious, charismatic and self-motivated, always bringing his energy, knowledge and commitment of excellence to accomplish his aspirations. In his current role, he is focused on integrating his skillsets and creativity in exceeding personal and organizational projections. When he's off professional duties, he enjoys volunteering and spending quality time with family and friends.
Jul 8, 2020
VP of Digital Marketing
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I was referred to CJ by a friend following a terrible experience trying to refinance my mortgage with a major bank. CJ was extremely helpful and offered just the guidance I needed to understand the process. The entire loan experience with CJ was a breathe of fresh air after what I went through with the bank and I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. I would HIGHLY recommend CJ to anyone looking to finance a home.
Jun 15, 2020
Retiree
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We recently moved into our new home thanks to Mr CJ Nelson accurate and professional work the processes of purchasing our house was an easy and short one

We really appreciate his professionalism and kindness

Cordially

Fernando Miranda and Matilde Hernandez
May 20, 2020
Home buyer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ was great and answered all of our questions!
May 16, 2020
Production Support Analyst
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cj is amazing!! If you are looking for someone that will answer every one of your crazy questions and even answer ones that you didn’t think of then he is your guy! Very respectful and extremely knowledgeable of the mortgage industry. He made sure to get us the best deal and we are very grateful for all of his hard work. Thanks again Cj!!
May 11, 2020
Mgr, GTC Network
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ was amazing. Very professional, timely and great at responding to any requests or questions that I had. He is great at keeping me in the loop.
May 4, 2020
Inside Sales
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ handled the process of getting us approved for a loan like a champ. The process with him was easy and relatively headache free. He always had time to take my calls and answer my questions.
Apr 27, 2020
Senior Director, Development Services
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Working with CJ was a fantastic experience! Couldn't have asked for better service. He stayed connected with me throughout the entire refi process and helped guide me through the different stages as we advanced to closing. I can't thank CJ enough for being a great resource and sounding board as we started the process and a great partner as we moved through the paperwork and closed.
Apr 21, 2020
Teacher
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ went out of his way to find us the best possible mortgage for our situation. He was very open to new ideas and was very informative about different types of loans. He kept us in communication with the process and guided us in the right direction when information was needed. He was Easy to talk to you and made time to answer any questions that I had.
Apr 9, 2020
Realtor at 50STATES Realty
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ was able to get me a great rate on my refi. He is a problem solver and follows the market very closely. He really knows his stuff and communicates very well. He answers the phone anytime of the day. I love recommending CJ to my buyers looking for a home loan and I stand behind his work ethics. Thank you for all of your help!
Apr 7, 2020
Owner, Nelson Custom
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Went quickly and smoothly. Couldn't have been any easier! Thanks CJ !!
Feb 17, 2020
Road Service technician
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Greatly appreciated and satisfied with “CJ” hard work and made this purchase fast and easy . I am happy I was able to work with him and his team strongly recommended .
Jan 2, 2020
Realtor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ is an absolute gem. I can not recommend him enough. He totally went above and beyond for my clients and we couldn’t have been happier. I hope to be able to do more business with him in the future!
Dec 28, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
C.J. was absolutely awesome to work with! He handled everything efficiently and quickly. I would recommend him to anyone. 👍
Dec 26, 2019
Electrician
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The buying process is an emotional roller coaster. CJs calm and professional approach made the process so much easier. My family will be using CJ exclusively for all our lending needs.
Dec 20, 2019
Chris Fultz
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CJ was amazing! I don’t use that word lightly. As a veteran, working through using my VA loan for the first time, there was a bit to do. CJ was active in the whole process and helped me with every step. I would recommend him to anyone! But if you are a veteran, he is 100% behind helping you get through the loan process.
Dec 5, 2019
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Cj helped me buy my first home and also helped me refinance my house. All I have to say is Cj is professional, smooth, and well communicated. Thank you again!
Dec 3, 2019
Attorney
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We just recently closed on a condo in Scottsdale, CJ handled the whole loan process seamlessly, very professional and great communication. Would highly recommend. Tim O
Dec 2, 2019
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CJ did a great job getting my loan going and kept me informed along the way. Everything went through very quickly with no issues.
Oct 29, 2019
Home Owner
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Cj did my Cash Out Refi and it was as smooth as fresh churned Amish butter. He is as sweet as homemade marmalade and easy to work with. My only regret is that I didn't have any hot fresh bread to go with this deal. I will have to use the time and frustration saved by using CJ to do my Refi to bake my own bread.
Sep 30, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ made the refinance process simple and efficient, definitely would recommend him to friends and family and will be doing business with him again.
Sep 23, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We had a great experience working with CJ for our mortgage loan. Quick to respond and never left us in the dark on the status of our loan. Smooth closing, couldn't ask for anything more.
Sep 20, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I’ve been trying to buy a house for a while now, for some reason or another one I wasn’t able to. Last month I purchased my one home. Thanks to an amazing realtor and Mr. CJ Nelson I was able to close the deal. CJ Nelson was very professional from beginning to end, always so helpful. I would definitely recommend him to anyone, that needs help buying a house. He was just AMAZING!!!!
Sep 10, 2019
Phil Scheinberg
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Christopher Nelson is extraordinary in his ability to get a job done well and quickly. He was able to get for me a very competitive mortgage and complete the processing of this loan in 8 days time, when Wells Fargo was going to require 8 to 12 weeks to do the same.
C J is a consummate professional. I can recommend him without any reservations.
Sep 10, 2019
Rocio Pelayo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I would highly recommend Christopher Nelson. He was very patient when I asked repeated question and very clear for me to understand. He made sure to contact me ASAP when any additional information was required. Christopher made this process for me less stressful and worked very hard to make sure it was all done on time. Again, thank you soo much for your good services.
Aug 30, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CJ helped us with our home loan at the beginning of the year and then recently helped us refinance. This was my third time going through the home loan process (and my first refinance). I fully expected it to be a huge hassle with a lot of stress like it had been in the past. It was not. It was amazing! He was organized and gave options for how to handle documentation. Communication was clear and I'm so happy to have a go to person in the future!
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AmeriFirst Financial, Inc., 1550 E. McKellips Road, Suite 117, Mesa, AZ 85203 (NMLS # 145368). 1-877-276-1974. © 2020. All Rights Reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in all states or for all loan amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. AmeriFirst Financial, Inc. is an independent mortgage lender and is not affiliated with the Department of Housing and Urban Development or the Federal Housing Administration. Not intended for legal or financial advice. Visit https://amerifirstloan.com/pages/state-licensing for all state licenses information. Visit NMLS Consumer Access at https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.