About Us

The John Z Home Loan Team is here to help you reach your goals and dreams

John Zurbruegg

Mortgage Loan Officer & Branch Manager

John is an experienced loan officer with a demonstrated seventeen-year history in sales, operations, marketing, and finance. With John’s experience, he has been involved in over 2,000 mortgage transactions and is known throughout the mortgage industry as a “resolution expert”. Our broad range of loan products ensures that there’s something to offer to everyone. The John Z Team strives for a home loan experience that far exceeds the expectations of our clients and Realtor partners as we understand the importance of a business built on referrals and repeat business.

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Latest Reviews

Second finance/refinance with the John Z team and it came together perfectly. Tyler kept us involved and informed every step of the way, even making sure that the title company and notary had all the details squared away on the Friday before closing (It’s amazing how many lenders don’t pay attention to details like these). This is a great outfit.

Steve Mills

Refinance

John Zurbruegg and his staff at AmeriFirst did an awesome job of guiding us through the home buying process! He is very informative and professional. He made the loan process go smoothly and as a result, our loan was processed quickly and efficiently! HIs service was superb!!

Jeffrey Milliones

Home Owner

The John Z Team was there from day 1 to the closing of our new home. They gave us all the knowledge that we needed to get the best loan possible.

John Smith

First time home buyer

I would highly recommend Nathan Halley. My transaction went great!

Holly Randolph

Home Loan

The ZTeam at Amerifirst was very helpful during my home loan process in making sure I fully understood everything and answering all my questions. They were quick and efficient and got back to me very quickly on any concern I had. Thanks so much for getting me into the home I wanted!

Caite Tomkiewicz

Home Owner

Meet the Team

Jennifer Lord

Team Lead & Mortgage Loan Officer

Joanne Kurt

Mortgage Loan Officer

Ariana Miccolis

Mortgage Loan Officer

Debbie Brown

Mortgage Loan Officer

Tanya Turner

Mortgage Loan Officer

The Valley is Our Backyard

We know the Valley and support our local businesses and families. Why go to mortgage companies that are not familiar with your area. We are located right here in the Valley so we can approve loans faster.

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Barret Financial, Inc.**, 1550 E. McKellips Road, Suite 117, Mesa, AZ 85203 (NMLS # 145368). 1-877-276-1974. © 2023. 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. Barret 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 NMLS Consumer Access at https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.