
Experienced Mortgage Guidance for Every Homeownership Goal
With more than 35 years of mortgage expertise, Maria Looney has helped thousands of families achieve their homeownership goals. As CEO & President of Elite One Mortgage, she leads a team of 35 loan officers and has personally funded more than $2 billion in home loans — all while staying personally involved in the clients she serves.
Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or investing, Maria and her team are here to help you move forward with confidence.
Why Choose Maria Looney
Successfully Closed
Strategies
Client-First Service
of the Way
A Dedicated Team
Under Maria's Leadership

Comprehensive
Home Loan Products
VA Loan
USDA Loan
FHA Loan
Conventional Loan
Interest-Only Loan
DACA Loan
Reverse Mortgage
Designed for homeowners 62+, a reverse mortgage lets you convert home equity into income while continuing to live in your home.
Proven Track Record
& Industry Credentials
What Our Clients Say
“Maria’s customer service is exceptional! She and her team do their absolute best to make it happen for their clients. Maria makes you feel like family and is transparent about the process from start to finish! She leads from the front and is one of the best mortgage professionals around! Maria Looney for the win!”
“Maria is hands down of the best leaders in the Orange County mortgage industry. She has great line up of loan officers helping families across the SoCal market.”
“Maria is one of the best in the business, if not the best! I have know Maria for over 20 years and her experience and knowledge and dedication to her clients are truly exceptional. If you’re looking for an experienced and trustworthy mortgage professional, I highly recommend Maria! Five stars all the way!”
“• Maria made the mortgage process easy to understand and kept me informed every step of the way.
• Maria was responsive, knowledgeable, and always available when I had questions.
• Working with Maria was a great experience. She made the financing process feel smooth and straightforward.”
“Maria is the definition of dedication and integrity in the Mortgage industry. Having known her personally and professionally for over 20 years, I can speak to her tireless work ethic and steadfast honesty. She has deep knowledge of the business, passion for helping others and operates by putting people first. Maria is someone you can always count on and represents the gold standard in the Mortgage industry!”
“Maria is one of the most dedicated, hardworking people I know, and it shows in everything she does. Maria has been in the mortgage industry for years. She has survived the constant ups and downs of the market. She trains, studies and educates herself and staff to deliver quality service to all her clients.
Maria’s dedication, integrity, and faith make her the best person you can always count on.”
“Maria Looney is knowledgeable, experienced, and professional. She takes the time with you to explain each step and all options, answering questions clearly with patience, and she makes you feel comfortable. I would work with her again and her associates at Elite One Mortgage.”
“Maria is an absolute ROCKSTAR in the mortgage industry! I’ve had the privilege of working with her for almost 10 years, and I can truly say she is one of the most passionate, dedicated, and hardworking mortgage professionals I know.
Maria genuinely cares about every single client she works with. She treats their goals like they’re her own and goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of from beginning to end. Her knowledge, work ethic, integrity, and commitment to her business are second to none.
After nearly a decade of working together, I can confidently say that Maria is the kind of mortgage broker you want in your corner. She’s not only incredible at what she does — she’s an incredible person as well. I absolutely love working with her and cannot recommend her highly enough!”
“Elite service, elite effort, elite team, Elite One Mortgage! Maria’s the best, hands down!”
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