Our Story

Haven Lending mortgage team

Fiorella began her career in banking more than 25 years ago, building extensive experience across financial services and mortgage lending. Throughout her career, her priority has remained the same: providing exceptional service, earning her clients’ trust, and building relationships that last.

 

Drawing on decades of industry experience, Fiorella saw an opportunity to offer homebuyers a more personalized, client-first approach to mortgage lending. That vision led her to become an independent mortgage broker and establish Haven Home Lending.

 

Today, her dedication, expertise, and commitment to putting clients first have helped build a thriving referral-based business and a loyal network of clients. Fiorella takes pride in providing trusted guidance, clear communication, and personalized support through one of life’s most important financial decisions.

We founded Haven Home Lending with one simple belief: the mortgage process should feel personal, transparent, and straightforward.

 

To us, you’re more than a loan application. You’re a homebuyer, homeowner, or investor working toward an important financial goal. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or growing your real estate portfolio, we’re here to provide expert guidance, clear communication, and financing solutions tailored to your unique needs.

 

At Haven Home Lending, we do more than help secure financing. We build lasting relationships and help our clients move forward with confidence. From your first conversation to closing day and beyond, we’re committed to being a trusted partner throughout your journey home.

Our Achievements

Fastest Purchase Closer

Fiorella Giusti-Barrera, owner of Haven Home Lending, has been recognized by UWM as the Fastest Purchase Closer for four consecutive years.

1,000+ Families Helped

We’ve proudly helped more than 1,000 families take the next step toward purchasing their dream home.

25+ Years of Experience

With more than 25 years of industry experience, our owner brings the knowledge and expertise needed to help clients find the right financing solution.

Same-Day Approvals

We’ve processed up to 35 same-day approvals in a single year, helping our clients move forward quickly and confidently.

150+ Loans Closed

Since 2021, we’ve successfully closed more than 150 loans, guiding our clients through every step of the financing process.

Cleared to Close in as Few as 8 Days

Since 2021, we’ve helped more than 41 borrowers reach clear-to-close status in as few as eight days, making the path to closing faster and more efficient.

Meet Our Team

Fiorella Giusti-Barrera

Owner & Senior Mortgage Advisor

Victoria Castellón

Sales Assistant

Dawn Brown

Loan Processor

Rachel Rodriguez

Sales Assistant

Our Trusted Partners

Roberto Zamora

Banuelos Insurance Solutions

(510) 309-9356

Todd Wellnitz

Wellguard Insurance & Financial

(415) 846-1521

Julie Rad

Sensiba LLP

(925) 271-8529

Patrick Elahmadie

Law Office of Patrick Elahmadie

(925) 401-5096

Nilesh Bajaria

Prudential Financial

(925) 349-9610

Rick Hernandez

N2CON Technology

(650) 483-6971

Dean Myers

Core Insurance Agency

(925) 876-1303

dmyers@thecoreagency.com

Cary McReynolds

CDM LAW

(925) 385-8545

cmcreynolds@cdmlawyer.com

Ken Tang

The Savinar Group, UBS Financial Services Inc.

(415) 954-6825

ken.tang@ubs.com

Delphine Hunt

OneDigital

(925) 548-2264

dhunt@onedigital.com

Judith Feuer

Edward Jones

(925) 718-7537

judith.feuer@edwardjones.com

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