Laura Levy, Mortgage Planner

Laura Levy was born and raised in New York where she began her career as a financial analyst over 20 years ago. Laura then served as a Public Administrator for the NY State Housing Finance Agency.
Laura pursued her CA Real Estate License in 2003 and has been working with satisfied homeowners ever since. Whether her clients are first-time homebuyers, real estate investors, or seniors evaluating their home options, Laura has made it her mission to identify each client's individual needs and comfort levels, work diligently to help them make informed mortgage decisions and ultimately identify the right financing solution.
Providing comprehensive and exceptional service has helped build wealth and stability for many of Laura's clients. She sees her most critical role as an educator and advisor, teaching her borrowers the importance of using their mortgage product as a financial tool to reach their short and long term financial goals.
Laura and her husband, Daniel, own an Alameda-based business, SomniHealth, a sleep wellness center focused on helping people with sleep disorders. Laura enjoys living and working in Alameda where she is an active member of the community. In her spare time, she likes to do Pilates, watch movies, bake cookies, ballroom dance, spend time with her two children, Hannah and Jordan, and walk her Australian terrier, Shayna.

Testimonials:

I had been looking to buy my first home off and on for years. I finally decided in 2007 that I was ready. I had met Laura at a few open houses in my neighborhood and remembered her positive “can do” attitude. Working with Laura to secure my first mortgage was one of the first smart steps I made in the complicated journey towards homeownership. She not only introduced me to various mortgage options but made sure I understood all the terminology connected to and the financial ramifications of each of my options. Always her focus was what would work for me given my income and lifestyle. She worked hard and efficiently. When the time came to buy, I felt prepared, well-informed, and comfortable with the options I had selected. This transaction was made even easier by Laura’s pleasant disposition, friendliness, and dedication to good customer service. She made one of the biggest decisions in my life absolutely painless. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buyer their first home or to refinance their mortgage.
Thanks, Laura! D. Lazard, Librarian and new home owner.

“I never thought that I would consider doing a reverse mortgage until I sat down with Laura and learned the facts. Laura took as much time as I needed and had the knowledge to clear up all my questions about this matter. She did an outstanding job.
Thanks so much.” E.Larkin