Blue Bell Mortgage Office

Location

653 Skippack Pike,
Suite 200,
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Phone

610.278.4900

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Google Rating

4.9

Based on 195 reviews

Meridian Bank Mortgage - Blue Bell

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1731164256

Jerry made the process very smooth and easy. He took the time to make sure I understood everything I needed to know and what I was completing. Jerry was always available and quick to answer with any questions or concerns. I had a wonderful first time home buying experience .

1730761143

Michael Dectis was outstanding and very professional. I felt that he genuinely cared during every step of this process, which went a long way for a first-time home buyer! He researched grants and multiple financing options to ensure that I would be in the best financial position possible by the time I closed. He's the best!

1730160379

Simply amazing! Michael was top notch! He even made my experience with the underwriter hassle free! Whenever I faced bumps along this road, Michael was always there to smooth them out!

1729348558

Rob made our experience great! He spent so much time with us walking us through every step of the process and what it all meant. As first time home buyers, we had literally no clue. Rob went above and beyond with education and support. And he got us the best interest rate out there!

1727445344

Carly was great! Quick with response and explained everything in detail. She made the process really easy. Carly provided reassurance throughout the experience, and she was there to answer any questions if needed.

1723953306

I didn’t know it was possible to receive such great service from a mortgage lender. Michael was friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and responsive. As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated that the fact that he sent us financial worksheets for each property we considered, so that we could see the actual breakdown in monthly mortgage payments, property taxes, and closing costs. He helped us secure a very competitive grant for first-time homeowners. When we finally found the right house, the closing process was smooth. We appreciated the gentle reminders to complete all the steps, since we were juggling our responsibilities as sleep-deprived new parents. We would definitely work with Michael and Meridian again.

1723125037

Michael went out of his way to make our experience convenient and comfortable. He made sure we understood every part of the process as it was going on and was always there to answer my calls even on a weekend evening. I'm thrilled to have Michael as a partner in the mortgage process and know I can trust him to be there years down the road if I should have any need.

1720381700

I enjoyed working with Micheal! He was so helpful to me as a first time home buyer. Additionally he was always around via call or text. I would definitely refer Mike to any of my friends or family.

1717683716

Where do I start? Rob made our first home purchase so easy! From the very beginning where he took time to give us an overview of what to expect throughout the process to running numbers for us on homes we liked and wanted to see, it was fantastic to have Rob on our team. He was just as excited as us when our offer was accepted and stayed in touch during each phase of the process to make sure he was available to answer any questions we had (though honestly he did such a good job with his explanations we didn't even have too many questions for him!). I would recommend Rob and the Meridian team a thousand times over.

1717610725

Of all the lenders I was in touch with, Michael Dectis from Meridian was the best for a first-time homebuyer like myself. He helped me every step of the way, including assistance in applying for grant programs that helped me cover the cost of closing. Now, because of him and Meridian, I can put more money into my first house to make it my own. Thank you, Michael!

1717600669

My wife and I worked with Carly Campbell and couldn’t recommend her enough. It was our first time buying a home and getting a mortgage. Carly and the team at Meridian were very knowledgeable and informative throughout the whole process. It can be overwhelming buying a house and getting a mortgage but Carly made it very easy and stress free.

1716998413

Choosing to work with my lender, Gerald Barr, was one of the best financial decisions of my life. I couldn't have asked for someone with more expertise and candor on the job. He helped me get approved for a PFHA loan in less than 30 days and was very realistic and down to earth while also being supportive. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

1716731996

EXCEPTIONAL. Michael went above and beyond for me. The care he demonstrated for my mortgage process is unmatched & I’m thankful for connecting with him on my first. I’ll never forget this first. I pray for his continued success. Much Love from Philly.

1715180396

Rob was incredibly helpful during the mortgage process. As a first time home buyer, it was important for me to understand what every document was and what every dollar amount meant. He explained things in a way that was really easy to understand.

1714657759

Michael was kind, knowledgeable and very responsive whenever I had a question or concern throughout the mortgage approval process. I reached out to him in hopes of registering for the First Front Door program but he recommended the Keys to Equity program instead, which offered a higher grant fund with less money down. With Michael's help, I was registered and approved for the Keys program within a week of registration. Receiving this grant completely paved the way for me to purchase my first home. I was very pleased with my entire experience and cannot thank Michael enough!

1713875128

Rick and Michael were great to work with. Very kind and professional. They responded quickly and helped answer any questions we had about the loan process.

1713185710

Jeff Messner was extremely helpful in getting Jackie and I to understand the ins and outs of the loan process, and help us set ourselves up for the future. He was knowledgeable and we cannot thank him enough for all he did throughout this process. Thanks for everything, Jeff! - Brennan and Jackie

1712597668

Jeffrey was super helpful throughout the entire process, especially being first-time home buyers. He was incredibly knowledgable, responsive and moved quickly since our settlement was only a few weeks after we went under contract. We can't thank him enough for everything! Would definitely recommend.

1710116497

Rob was extremely knowledgeable and walked us through each step of the process. He was always available to answer our questions and I would highly recommend him.

1709829947

Rick Thorpe was an absolute joy to work with. He is a highly effective communicator, was always willing to jump on a conference call or write highly detailed emails to my fiancée and I. We looked at several options from HELOCs, to cash-out-refi's, and he patiently worked with us to find the best fit for our financial and home needs. I would highly recommend Rick to anyone in need of a mortgage or HELOC.

1709301115

Our experience with Meridian and Rob Plotnick was amazing! We never had to worry or question where we were in the process. Rob made the process easy (as it could be), professional, fun and an honest experience. I will always recommend Meridian! Rob was our lender and through this experience we gained a friend!!

1706021965

The thoughtfulness, consistent updates, and general educating that Rob and his team provided throughout this process made first-time home buying as clear and non-anxiety-inducing as possible. I cannot thank him enough for how much care he put into our loan application and ensuring that we doing well, not just financially but mentally and emotionally, with the process.

1702947018

Rob was super great to work with, and was always extremely attentive to our many questions. We had a very smooth experience navigating an intimidating process.

1702169380

Michael Dectis is the best in the business! Fair, trustworthy, and transparent. Very professional and knowledgeable about all mortgage programs. Always available to talk when we had questions and explained everything in simple terms. Buying a home seemed almost impossible before we talked to him. He made the process easy and stress free. I will recommend Mike to all perspective home buyers. Wouldn’t work with anyone else!

1702167448

We had the most amazing experience with Meridian Bank and Michael Dectis. He did not pressure us into anything. He was always available whenever we had any questions. He made getting a loan for a house easy and stress free.

1699364148

Rob was absolutely AMAZING! We had been working with another lender who I just didn’t feel was a good fit bc he didn’t explain much to me. I found Rob and immediately knew I wanted to work with him. He explained everything to me in clear terms and didn’t treat me like I didn’t know anything (even tho I didn’t lol). He was very quick as we had a fast closing date and to top it off, he’s super funny and personable!! 10000% recommend using Rob

1698711233

Meridian is the only bank to use during the home buying process. Rob Plotnick is THE best loan officer and will ensure you are informed and educated during the process.

1693180606

Gerald was absolutely phenomenal. He was extremely patient, helpful, professional and was clearly well rehearsed in all things regarding the loan process. I would gladly recommend his services to anyone looking for a Mortgage Loan Professional.

1692623677

Tom was fantastic for my wife and I buying our first home. Tom is extremely detail oriented, and made the whole process simple, and a lot less stressful. I would highly recommend Tom to help you on buying your first home!

1691071371

Rick Thorpe was nothing short of amazing. As a first time home buyer, we went into the process not knowing much about how things worked. Rick was always there for us with immediate responses that were full of knowledge and he was just a call away if he had any questions.Rick kept us informed of every step and every update through the entire process. We never felt we had to chase him down, or were having to wait on a response from him.Rick was on the money 100 percent of the time. We will forever be grateful we had Rick on our side. The experience was nothing short of amazing. Thank you so much!!

1690966158

Rick Thorpe was a god-send for my wife and I! We were first time home buyers going with the PHFA and K-FIT programs. Rick was there to answer every email and phone call in great detail, available whenever we needed him, keep us encouraged throughout the process, and would even call listing agents for us to help us get the sale. With Rick, we felt we truly had someone in our corner at all times. Can’t recommend him enough!

1686568083

It was such a pleasure working with Mike. He was extremely helpful and attentive throughout the whole process of getting a mortgage on my multiplex and really went above and beyond. I genuinely could not recommend Mike more!

1686063212

Michael made the home buying process a breeze. He fully explained everything in east to understand terms and I truly feel like he was working for my end goal to get me the best deal. 10/10

1684155616

Jerry was absolutely AMAZING through the mortgage process of buying our new home! We couldn’t have asked for a better person. He treated us like we were his family in explaining everything so thoroughly!If you are looking for someone we highly recommend you give Jerry the green light!

1678701342

Rob was great to work with! We really lucked out for our first time home buying experience. He is communicative and supportive and made the process more pleasant and less stressful whenever possible. Rob answered questions promptly and thoroughly, and remembered to follow up about things that totally slipped my mind. An overall fantastic experience.

1677780623

I recently purchased a new home through Meridian’s Bank Mortgage.I was very impressed by their service and 100% White Glove Client Services from Rick Thorpe.These experiences include the following for me as a customer:1) Less than 24 hours responds time, on any questions or concerns.2) Excellent advice and communication skills on mortgage products, analytical comparisons to which mortgage product work best for me.3) Immediate follow -up response, outside business hours, even on the weekends and including on Sunday.4) A hundred percent transparency on the whole process lifecycle from beginning to end.I have also worked in the banking industry myself, and I understand that these services are very valuable and rare.Therefore, I definitely recommend Meridian Bank Mortgage for anyone looking for a mortgage.

1674589624

This was a super easy and smooth process. Robert JacksonMortgage Loan Professional | NMLS# 142314 and Meridian Bank made this very easy for me. I’m not a financial wizard and I wasn’t familiar with all of the intricate details of how to go about this. The steps were explained and the document signing process could not have been presented in a more considerate and simple manner.

1671286690

I recently bought a new home and as I have done for the past 30 years I had the pleasure of working with Jeffrey Messner at Meridian Bank as my loan officer. Jeff is the consummate professional who excels in every aspect of his job. Buying a new home and moving is a very stressful experience and Jeff's calm demeanor and total command of the mortgage process always puts me at ease and makes the process much less stressful. His advice and recommendations when dealing with difficult financial decisions has always been spot on and his availability at all times is why I would never consider anyone else as a mortgage broker when buying a new property. He always reaches out to me when the rates are favorable for refinancing and is always available after the closing for ongoing questions and advice. I have recommended him to all my family and friends over the years and they all continue to employ his services every time they move or need to refinance for a good reason - he is simply the best. I can't speak highly enough of him and the work he does and I have always recommended him to my family and friends without reservation.

1670899175

My spouse and I were entirely new to buying a home and Rob was super helpful in explaining every step of the process and especially in anticipating any concerns we may have as the process developed. Rob also ensured we had as smooth of a process as possible. We highly recommend his services.

1668617844

I worked with Michael Dectis. He made the process to apply and receive a mortgage so easy for me. He was super helpful in answering all of my questions and guiding me through the process. I just closed on my first home and have him to thank for all of the assistance he provided.

1666983064

Carly is a rising star at Meridian! She was exceptional. Her leadership, professionalism, responsiveness and clear communication gave me confidence going into and navigating through this daunting process. She walked us through step by step and fought to get us the best rates and options. I would highly recommend her to any other buyers. Carly is the best!!

1663513943

Rob is the BEST!! He makes you feel so comfortable and knowledgeable. He does not make you feel pressured into anything- he made the process of purchasing our first home so seamless and easy. There is nobody better than him!

1663085138

Lisa was fantastic. I loved how she communicated with me, as it's hard to get these things done during a work day - text and email worked great and we spoke on the phone when needed which worked best for my work schedule. She was clear on anything I asked and was very helpful.

1661361609

Lisa took my unique file and ensured I made it to the finish line. I went from believing I could not get a home based on my pay structure, to being a home owner. Complete professionalism the entire way.Thank you Lisa!!

1659706885

I had a wonderful experience with Meridian Bank! Lisa by far is the best! She is very knowledgeable and was extremely helpful with me on buying my first home! I highly recommend Lisa and Meridian Bank for your home purchase!

1659482785

Rob was so excellent to work with and have as a resource as a first time homebuyer. What a wealth of information! He will patiently explain the process and take the time to answer your questions and provide as much or as little support as you prefer. As someone who wanted all the support I could get, I would recommend Rob 10 times out of 10!

1656006834

Rob Plotnick was incredibly friendly and easy to work with! He provided us with excellent guidance, advice, and neat teaching points as first-time home buyers. He was always available to chat and works with an incredible team to help expedite the mortgage process. When we had a little hiccup in the home buying process, Rob was able to quickly provide an alternative route to meet our goals while staying with the original timeline. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to buy their first home!

1655991637

Rob and his team were fantastic! They were very communicative and were always available to answer questions. They walked us through every step of the process and even prepared us in advance for everything so there were no surprises. I felt like Rob and his team were there to help me specifically and were sensitive to our needs and questions. Easiest pre-approval, mortgage, and closing ever!

1655921541

There are no words to describe how grateful we are that Rob was there to guide us during our first home buying experience. No matter what might be going on during his work day, he will ALWAYS make time for you - whether it's a five minute conversation or a two hour conversation. He defines professionalism, and approaches his clients and cases with the utmost integrity. We couldn't have asked for a better Mortgage Lender expert. Rob and his team communicated effortlessly, and anyone who reached out to us about our situation knew exactly what was going on at all times. Every time we hopped on a phone call with Rob to discuss our Mortgage, it felt like I was talking with my Dad about how to best manage my finances. He treats his clients like real people, and it's clear he really wants what's best for you. We are so lucky to have met Rob, and to have worked with Meridian Bank for our Mortgage!

1655506832

Rob Plotnick was not your typical Mortgage professional. From the get-go, he was very attentive towards educating me regarding the mortgage process from planning, to executing, to closing. The questions that he asked me were to educate me, make sure that I am comfortable proceeding with the potential monthly payment, and know what I am getting into. In addition to educating me, he also gave me tips regarding home ownership. He made sure that I was not going to overspend. You can ask Rob anything regarding mortgage and loan. Rob was also very easy to talk to. Sometimes Rob would present the information in a different way. This was helpful as it allows me to understand the topic. Mortgage process is very scary. However, it doesn't have to be, especially if you have an insightful professional, a coach, and a friend. That's Rob. Rob will get you there. Thanks Rob!

1652386048

Bob Jackson helped answer all the questions I had as a first-time buyer. He was very responsive and provided multiple solutions the changing interest rates as I worked through the home-buying process.

1652260736

Working with Jerry Barr at Meridian was fantastic! He worked with me from the very beginning and all the way throughout the process. He explained all my options and helped me make the most informed decisions possible. He was incredibly available and communicative and simply made a complex process as straightforward as possible. A friend who had worked with Jerry multiple times recommended him to me, and I would definitely do the same. I would work with Jerry again every time!

1643049834

I've worked with Gerald Barr (Jerry) for several purchases, and I always recommend him to anyone who will listen! He and the entire Meridian team are on top of every detail and communicate consistently. They respond to questions quickly and are a real joy to work with at what what can be a stressful time.

1642247393

Michael Dectis was amazing. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I cannot stress enough how available he was and was the smoothest part of the process from start to finish. We got a good rate but it doesn’t even matter because his customer service is second to none.

1641648506

Michael Dectis Was great. Took his time to find the best scenario for me and my family. Highly recommend.

1638893961

Lisa was fantastic to work with and encouraged us as we worked on our credit to when we got approved. She answers every question, even if you've asked it a million times before. Just so you feel secure.

1632918654

My wife and I have worked with Jerry Barr at Meridian Bank now on three occasions. We first purchased our home through their services and have twice refinanced as better rates presented themselves. Every engagement with Jerry was professional and done with excellence. His integrity was demonstrated in his desire to give us the best information for our own best interest not simply to make a sale. All communication was prompt and informative. We would highly recommend Jerry and Meridian Bank for any in the market!

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Awards & Achievements

2023

Philadelphia Business Journal

Meridian Bank Named the Top SBA Lender in Eastern PA

2023

American Banker

Meridian Corporation (MRBK) Named Top-Performing Publicly Traded Community Bank

2022

Independent Banker

Meridian Bank Named Top-Performing Community Bank

2022

American Banker

Meridian Corporation (MRBK) Named Top-Performing Publicly Traded Community Bank

2021

Piper Sandler

Meridian Bank Earns ‘Sm-All Star’ Status as Top-Performing U.S. Small-Cap Bank

2021

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Meridian Bank Named the Top SBA Lender in Eastern PA

2020

FTSE Russell

Meridian Corporation (MRBK) Added to the Russell 2000® Index

2020

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Meridian Bank Named a Top 50 SBA Lender in the Nation

2020

Philadelphia Business Journal

Meridian Bank Named a Top 5 SBA Lender in the Philadelphia, PA Region

2020

Secure Insight and Mortgage Sat®

Meridian Bank Named Top Mortgage Lender

2019

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Meridian Bank Earned SBA Preferred Lending Status

2019

National Association of Plan Advisors

Meridian Wealth Partners Named Top DC Advisor Team

2018

National Association of Plan Advisors

Meridian Wealth Partners Named a Top 401(k) Retirement Plan Advisor Team in the Nation

2017

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

Meridian Bank Named a Top 10 Lender

2017

Philadelphia Business Journal

Meridian Bank Recognized for $46 Million Raised in IPO

2017

Daily Local News

Meridian Bank’s Year Recognized with NASDAQ Bell Ringing

2017

American Banker

Meridian Bank Recognized for Acquisition of HJ Wealth Management

2016

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

Meridian Bank Named a Top 10 Lender

2015

Daily Local News

Meridian Bank Covered for Event with SAP CEO, Bill McDermott

2015

Independent Community Bankers of America

Meridian Bank Ranked 3rd Community Bank Lender in the Nation

2015

Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers

Meridian Bank Showcased in PACB’s Transactions Magazine

2015

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

Meridian Bank Named a Top 10 Lender

2015

Philadelphia Business Journal

Meridian Bank Earned the Top ROE Ranking

In its December 18, 2015 issue, the Philadelphia Business Journal released its ranking of the top three banks in the region based on Return On Equity. Meridian was ranked first, with an ROE of 13.72%.

About Our Blue Bell Mortgage Office

Meridian’s Blue Bell mortgage office is located on West Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, just north of the intersection with Penllyn Blue Bell Pike, and across the street from the entrance to the Wissahickon Valley Public Library and the Sunoco Gas Station. The Blue Bell office serves homebuyers from the surrounding area and from nearby communities like Audubon, Ambler, Norristown, East Norriton, Lansdale Plymouth Meeting, Penllyn, Oreland and Fort Washington.

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