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

We will help you find the right financing solutions to meet your needs.

Today's Rates

We homeowners determine the right time to purchase or to refinance.

Refinance

We can help you lower your interest rate and lower your monthly payment.

Ask an Expert

If you have any mortgage related questions, we have the answers.

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

What our clients are saying about BrightSide Lending

  • We were planning to go with another lender, but Jeff from BrightSide contacted us and gave us a much better offer. He saved us money and helped us every step... read more

    Allan Kenitz Avatar Allan Kenitz

    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

    We switched to Brightside because a large banking system couldn't get the job done and we felt like we were "just a number" We worked with Brightside Lending(Jeff) to refinance... read more

    Kate Coenen Avatar Kate Coenen

    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
  • My husband and I just started discussing the option of refinancing. Spoke with Jeff who was very knowledgeable and professional. From my first conversation with Jeff til the time of... read more

    Pam Hilton Avatar Pam Hilton

    Jeff was referred to my wife and I by our realtor, Brian Stecker. We will be forever grateful for the quick response time and amazing customer service during the whole... read more

    Conner Clarke Avatar Conner Clarke

    Jeff K and the team helped my wife and myself get our first house. They took all the nightmare stories we heard about and made it very comfortable and exciting.... read more

    Donald Boyd Avatar Donald Boyd

    Working with Jeff was awesome! He was prompt and courteous with the whole process! We had refinanced just a few months before with another company and the whole process took... read more

    Elizabeth Richardson Avatar Elizabeth Richardson
  • 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

    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

    Jeff Kaltz is knowledgeable, very responsive, professional, and personable. We started to work with a large national competitor of BrightSide and found that they lacked knowledge of the refi process... read more

    Jeff Gunnett Avatar Jeff Gunnett

    Great service and people. It took a while but that wasn't because of their service. They work with you tremendously to get your loan in place. Would highly recommend them.

    Ll Walker Avatar Ll Walker
  • Jeff Kaltz was super helpful and made the re-finance process easy!

    Jodi Teutsch Avatar Jodi Teutsch

    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

    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

    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