About Maria Looney
About Maria Looney
For 35 years, Maria Looney has helped Southern California families navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives — buying a home. What started as a career in lending grew into something bigger: today, Maria serves as CEO and President of Elite One Mortgage, leading a team of 35 loan officers who share her commitment to honest, personal service.
Over the course of her career, Maria has personally funded more than $2 billion in home loans — a track record built one client relationship at a time, not just one transaction. Under her leadership, Elite One Mortgage now closes more than 450 loans and funds over $220 million annually, serving buyers and homeowners across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, as well as Arizona.
Despite the scale of what she’s built, Maria still works directly with clients — because for her, this business has never stopped being personal.
CEO & President
$2B+
Loans Funded
35
Loan Officers Led
$220M+
Annual Company Production
450+
Loans Funded Annually
35+
Years of Experience
Awards & Recognition
Areas Served
- Los Angeles County — Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Torrance, Santa Clarita, Downey, Whittier, West Covina, Arcadia, Diamond Bar
- Orange County — Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Tustin, Yorba Linda, Orange, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Lake Forest
- Riverside County — Riverside, Corona, Temecula, Murrieta, Eastvale
- Riverside County — Riverside, Corona, Temecula, Murrieta, Eastvale
- San Bernardino County — Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills, Fontana, Redlands, San Bernardino
- San Diego County
- Arizona — Licensed to serve clients statewide
The Maria Experience
01.
Working With Maria
- Flexible availability, 7 days a week
- Pre-approval package delivered in as little as 1 hour, including DU
- Available for open houses and agent walkthroughs
- No underwriting overlays slowing things down
- Clear to close in as little as 17 days*
- Present in person at closing to sign loan documents
- 35+ years of hands-on lending experience behind every file
02.
From First Call to Pre-Approval
- Personal introduction the same day you reach out
- Added directly to Maria's loan system for organized, responsive service
- Regular check-ins — at least twice a week, so you're never left wondering
- A complete, ready-to-use pre-approval package
- Ongoing updates as your search continues
03.
Once Your Offer Is Accepted
- Welcome email to everyone involved in the transaction
- A clear walkthrough of every step in the loan process
- Direct, open communication with your agent throughout
- Milestone updates so you and your agent always know where things stand
04.
After You Close
- A congratulations gift to welcome you home
- A 30-day follow-up call to make sure everything's settled
- Ongoing availability for any questions — long after the keys are in your hand
What Our Clients Say
“Alex and Matt were fantastic the whole way through, offering advice and searching for the best mortgage rate. Both are extremely knowledgeable in their field and really made a stressful situation less so.”
“Elite service, elite effort, elite team, Elite One Mortgage! Maria’s the best, hands down!”
“I had a very good experience with Elite One Mortgage. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rick was efficient , reliable and answered questions I had. Highly recommended and professional.”
“Elite One Mortgage is a game changer! Many banks did not want to give us a mortgage due to our work history but Gregory and his team stepped up to the plate and took care of all that! They got us approved for our first home loan and we also got to pick our dream house! Words cannot express how thankful we are for Elite One and how professional they were the entire way. I 100% recommend them if you are in the market to buy a home. Thank you Elite One and Gregory for making dreams come true!”
“They explored several different avenues until they found the perfect financing. They were always open to answering questions and explaining financial terms clearly and comprehensively. I highly recommend them — they are true professionals.”
“They were very knowledgeable and understanding as well as professional. I was really impressed with the great customer service and ability to communicate effectively and clearly so that I could understand the process and steps to follow. I am very happy with their services.”
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