20+ Years of Experience

Locally Owned In Rochester

Personal Service Start to Finish

Your Local Mortgage Broker in Rochester, Michigan

BrightSide Lending is an independent mortgage broker located in Rochester, Michigan, helping homebuyers and homeowners throughout Southeast Michigan find the right financing for their goals. We offer Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo and other mortgage options while providing straightforward guidance, competitive loan options and personal service from application through closing.

Homebuyers

Buying a home? Explore mortgage options tailored to your goals, budget, and down payment.

Mortgage Rates

Wondering what rate you qualify for? Explore your mortgage rate options with personalized guidance.

Refinance

Looking to lower your payment, access equity, or change your loan? Let's explore your options.

Ask an Expert

Have a mortgage question? Get honest answers and personalized guidance from a local expert.

What are you waiting for?

Getting started is easy. We offer very competitive rates, have great service, and always close on time.

Local Loan Options

Whether you're buying your first home, moving to your next home, refinancing or using your home equity, BrightSide Lending offers mortgage options for borrowers throughout Rochester and Southeast Michigan. Explore some of our most popular loan programs below, or view all of our home loan options to find the financing that fits your needs.

FHA Loans

Home Refinance Loans

VA Loans

Jumbo Home Loans

Conventional Loans

Home Purchase Loans

Mortgage Questions? Start Here.

Buying your first home, comparing mortgage options, or planning your next move? Find straightforward answers in our Michigan mortgage guides.

 

What our clients are saying about BrightSide Lending

  • Jeff was knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend working with Jeff for any home financing needs

    Gary Trombley Avatar Gary Trombley

    Jeff is great to work with, he is personal and makes the loan process very easy to follow. I had quotes to refinance from two other places, he was able... read more

    Nick R Avatar Nick R

    Jeff was great to deal with. I've always done my mortgage directly with a bank so was a little nervous to use Brightside. Jeff was incredibly prompt with his responses... read more

    Mark Kalchik Avatar Mark Kalchik

    We Refinanced with BrightSide Lending and had a great experience! Very professional and friendly service, everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend them!

    Charlotte Yochim Avatar Charlotte Yochim
  • Jeff is incredibly knowledgeable and professional! Highly recommend!

    Brian Edwards Avatar Brian Edwards

    Very professional! The whole process was simple and stress free! Will ONLY use Jeff Kaltz for my mortgage needs going forward. Thanks again!

    Melissa Hobbs Avatar Melissa Hobbs

    Great company to work with. Jeff was amazing to work with. Highly recommend.

    Linda junod Avatar Linda junod

    We had a great experience with Jeff in refinancing our mortgage. The process was smooth, professional and handled in an expeditious manner. We highly recommend BrightSide Lending!

    Frank Taylor Avatar Frank Taylor
  • I happened upon BrightSide Lending when owner Jeff Kaltz personally provided a significant donation to a fundraiser that made the difference in helping a veteran avoid home foreclosure. A quick... read more

    Beth K Avatar Beth K

    My wife and I are moving back to Michigan and found a place on line and after deciding to get it we shopped lenders. After we talked on the phone... read more

    Randy Sweet Avatar Randy Sweet

    After deciding that refinancing my mortgage was my best option, I researched 4 different lending companies. They all sounded pretty good until we got down to the actual numbers.... read more

    Kathleen Dembsey Avatar Kathleen Dembsey

    Jeff was very helpful during the buying process of our new home. He was there for us when we had any questions or concerns. It was a very smooth process... read more

    Kimberly Klimek Avatar Kimberly Klimek
  • Jeff was very knowledgeable, kept us up to date on whole process. Came to our home whenever there was paperwork to be signed Wonderful experience

    andrew malyszek Avatar andrew malyszek

    Had a great experience working with Jeff K. and brightside lending. I'd highly recommend for anyone looking to close fast and efficient. Definitely would work with again in the... read more

    Jeff Schattner Avatar Jeff Schattner

    I worked with Jeff from BrightSide Lending and he is awesome. Not just helpful, available and reliable, but offers rates that are hard to beat! My experience with him and... read more

    Peter Aradi Avatar Peter Aradi

    Jeff Kaltz from BrightSide Lending made the home buying process easier than we ever could’ve imagined! He was responsive, timely and did everything in our best interest. A great guy... read more

    camille gray Avatar camille gray