Marissa Jean Knasko

  • Loan Officer
  • NMLS: 1752213
  • (916) 600-3179
  • 5800 Stanford Ranch Rd. #320
  • Rocklin, CA 95765

My life passion is helping others achieve their dreams with home ownership. I specialize in working from my heart with clients who are purchasing or looking to refinance their home. Each transaction is special in its own way. That is why I have partnered with California Loan Associates, Inc. We are a small, family owned, boutique mortgage company based in Rocklin California. What this means to you is, I have great rates, a large variety of products and over 100 lenders to help me tailor a loan to fit your specific needs. I am not one of those "high pressure" types of salespeople. My intention is to make sure you are well informed of your options and have all the tools you need to purchase or refinance a home, either now or down the line. Think of me as your teammate. Lean on me when you have questions. I am here to help guide you through this process.

Very knowledgeable and great help. Excellent person to have in your corner!

5 months ago
Chris G
Citrus Heights CA

Marissa is a blessing to work with she helped us buy our first home, refinance it and get a HELOC. She took us seriously even though we are on the younger side. Se is timely and communicates frequently through out the process. She answered all our questions and didn't make us feel stupid when we asked things that might have seemed more obvious. We I'll definitely work with her again in the future

6 months ago
Alexa G
Sacramento, CA

5 Stars!

5 months ago
Pam G
Weed, CA

Marissa was wonderful to work with. She was able to walk us through the details without any trouble. I would use her again in the future and recommend someone else to do the same.

6 months ago
Tim G
Livermore, CA

Marissa is amazing! Buying a home is typically a very stressful process so having someone like here in our corner was one of the best parts of our home buying experience! She is extremely knowledgable, efficient, responsive and truly cares about the process going as smooth as possible. In my professional career, I personally have never met someone with her level of professionalism. Highly recommend her!

2 years ago
Alex P
Irvine CA

Marissa is awesome. Most importantly was that she made me feel important. Marissa always took the time to explain what was needed and why. She followed through and kept the momentum going. We closed on my loan from beginning to end in 3 weeks. I would recommend her, and I too would give her 10 stars if it was an option.

1 year ago
CM A
Sacramento CA

One early morning, I sent out inquiries to about six different brokers. Marissa was the first one to get back to me (at 7:30 am!) and I was hesitant at first because I had nothing to go by in terms of past reviews. However, her communication was on point and she impressed me with her work ethic. I am soooooooooooo glad I went with Marissa. She made the process painless and when we encountered some bumps, she tirelessly worked to smooth them out and made it happen. She kept in communication with me via text, email, and phone calls every step of the way. I was able to get everything she needed documentation-wise very her website, which is super easy to use via mobile. So if you're thinking of using Marissa's services, just do it. You won't regret it and you are in good hands. Top notch service!

2 years ago
Mary W
Citrus Heights CA

Marissa Is a tireless advocate for whomever she is working with. I worked with her and she helped me refinance my house just his this past month. Although this is often a complicated process, Marissa made it exceedingly easy to accomplish. I will be recommending her to whomever is either looking to buy a home or to refinance.

3 years ago
David M
Oakland CA

Marissa exceeded my expectations! We took a chance on her (with no reviews) and we are so glad we did. If I could give her a 10 star I would. Overall, very happy and will be using her services again. Pros: - Very patient with us. Answered all my questions even after hours. - Straightforward no BS. Delivered on her promise (we closed sooner then expected ). She was honestly a breath of fresh air. Unlike Loan Depot, who messed up on our refinancing, promising us XYZ but failed miserably to say the least. She made refinancing so simple and easy (few bumps in the road but she was there to help guide us). The website she uses to upload documents was user friendly and it states exactly what documents is needed. - Knowledgeable and very informative. Cons: -None I can think of.

3 years ago
Cece V

Marissa is amazing to work with! From the start she was timely, clear, professional and patient with explaining our options through a re-finance. She worked with us, listened to what we were trying to accomplish and made suggestions we did not know were options. Above all she was patient with my many many questions and a true expert in her field. I would recommend her to anyone over and over again. She is flexible and consistent with follow-ups and truly puts us first as if we were her only client (I know she is super busy with others) but I never felt rushed one bit when working with her. We plan to work with her for many years to come when we have the need!

2 years ago
Leslie
Roseville CA

Marissa was absolutely wonderful. I felt confident that she had our best interest in mind. She made sure we understood the process and that we were comfortable with the options presented to us. As a first time home buyer, we had a lot of questions and she was very patient with us. By the end of the process I felt confident that we made the right choices. She made a stressful process as easy as possible for us. I will recommend Marissa over and over. My real estate agent said that Marissa knows her stuff and that they were highly impressed by her. I am looking to sell and buy currently, and my real estate agent said to make sure I use Marissa again for this process, which I will!

8 months ago
Jessica T
Citrus Heights CA

Marissa Knasko was the absolute best!! She was so friendly and kept us informed on every detail. She was always there when we needed help. We would HIGHLY recommend her!!!!

10 months ago
Kevin R
Roseville CA

Ok this review has taken me over a month to actually complete. But I couldn’t say enough about the amount of work Marissa did! I got back on the market to purchase a home, I had bad experiences with lenders in the past and had a bad experience prior to working with Marissa. Her initial phone call was very clear and understandable. I was very up front of what I did not want to get into as we start this process. Marissa has years under her belt and it showed! She is obviously very busy with other transactions but she is very personable and comes across as if you’re the only one she’s working with, that was the best about her to me. Although my transaction had a “conservatorship” twist with the timing of everything, she held her ground and kept me patient and informed. But my realtor got all the venting instead. In the end, Marissa did an awesome job, a true professional and definitely a great and knowledgeable contact to keep for reference and or any other broker questions. Trust me!, as picky as I can be, Marissa can take care of everything for you! There’s nothing to think twice about.

9 months ago
Joe R
Lake Elsinore CA

Marissa was fantastic!! She actually reached out to me when I was looking for help among the Citrus Heights community. So from the very beginning I could tell she has a heart for helping others. She was incredibly patient with me and my family as we stood on the ledge as first time home buyers… and was so ready to help us when we finally took the plunge. Timing could not be more perfect as we ended up being qualified for the California Dream Loan. We weren’t even aware it was happening! She was quick on the draw to submit our loan for the funding - so my family was able to land ourselves a home. We appreciate her SO MUCH and I know I don’t have to hesitate to reach out to her for answers or wisdom. Thank you Marissa for sharing with us this amazing opportunity and for being so efficient! We could not have done it without you.

7 months ago
J Perry
Citrus Heights CA

I would definitely recommend friends and family. I’ve had the pleasure to have been introduced to Marissa who is a total professional and is willing to help you and guide you in the right direction. It’s my first experience purchasing a home and Marissa and company made my purchase smooth and easy. I’m glad I made the right decision. Totally recommend it !!

9 months ago
Francisco Z
Santa Ana CA

I had an incredible experience with Marissa. She diligently addressed every single question I had. Marissa's availability knows no bounds, as she can be reached via text or call at any hour. Which made my buying process smoother. Furthermore, she consistently exceeds expectations, going the extra mile to ensure your comfort throughout the entire buying process. Thank you Marissa.

6 months ago
Alexis S
Santa Ana CA

Marissa loves her job and you can tell in the level of service she provides. Her efficiency is top notch and her communication is even better. She was able to educate us and guide us in what we needed to do to get ready for our purchase and it all came together with a very smooth and quick 14 day escrow. From our realtor, to insurance rep all found Marissa extremely helpful. Look no further and have Marissa find you the perfect loan!

10 months ago
Angie L
Orange CA

Marissa has been incredible to work with. Her ability to organize every detail is outstanding and her patience to explain everything during the process is incredible. Marissa’s demeanor is fantastic! Not only is she kind and thoughtful, she also has her client’s best interest at the forefront. My situation as an investor is somewhat always a challenge so she was a great resource during my loan process. She will give advice if needed and it comes from a very fair-minded approach. She was always available on the phone if needed and responded very quickly via email or text. I really can go on and on about her service but in short, she’s amazing! Although this is the first time having her do any of my loans, she will definitely be my “go-to person” for future loans.

8 months ago
Jon P
Modesto CA

Marissa K. is extremely efficient and has great integrity. She is a great teammate to have as an investor and a great lender for primary homes. She works even when she's off! Never had such an amazing lender vouch for us and give us the best interest rate in the market. We worked with her for two of our properties in the past two years and will probably work with some more in the future. Marissa is efficient, honest and hard working. I have recommended her to multiple people already and they all thoroughly enjoy working with her as well.

1 year ago
John S
Rancho Cordova, CA

I cannot say enough positive things about Marisa… She was patient with me, she was kind, she held my hand and explained every detail to every question that I asked. She make sure that your loan is taken care of from beginning to end and what I like the most is that she was very detailed regarding the documents that were needed, there was not a lot of back-and-forth requesting documentation at the last minute. I love the way she worked with my real estate agent and they were in constant communication leaving me out of the loop so that I can work and only called me when needed… All in all Marisa will be doing all my future loans… Thank you Marisa for an amazing experience!

1 year ago
Boricua E
Modesto

Amazing service from Marissa, and our realtor said "wow she's is so fast and responsive" and we thought so too! Efficient process and honest feedback with truthful answers to all of our questions, couldn't ask for a better experience!

1 year ago
Tom and Joan A.

Marissa was absolutely INCREDIBLY OUTSTANDING!!!! I never had to worry about the next step in the process. Marissa had all the answers and information I needed before I needed them. Marissa would call just to make sure I have was comfortable with the process and to answer any questions I may have. She made the whole home buying process simple and easy. She took care of me and my wife like we were family. We love her!!!!

1 year ago
Ernest

Great service, efficient communication and a really easy way to get a VA mortgage with lots of help and support to get the right deal. Marissa truly made this journey amazing…we can’t THANK you enough!!!

1 year ago
Shannon P

Very knowledgeable and helpful for refinancing. Marisa was kind and courteous

1 year ago
Robert S

Marissa was great to work with. We found a home we loved on a Sunday and found out the sellers were reviewing offers the next day. We needed someone to assist us with obtaining a pre-approval on a Sunday and Marissa went above and beyond.

1 year ago
Jennifer S

Excellent work!!! I have never worked with someone so efficient and reliable. I would recommend to anyone looking for a Mortgage loan.

1 year ago
Eduardo C

Marissa has been great the past few years and is always doing her best to ensure the client is informed and happy.

1 year ago
Justin

Marrisa was quick to response from the first email. She is very communicative with every question I or my wife had. Thank you Marissa for all your hard work. If you need to close fast Marissa is you person to talk to.

1 year ago
Luis

Marissa was exceptional! I loved her honesty, her encouraging attitude, and her ability to work behind the scenes to make a very complicated process seem simple to me.

2 years ago
Bryan J.

Marissa was amazingly helpful, she didn't miss a thing during the process and stayed on top of everything throughout, she helped me download a couple tricky documents and was always helpful and cheerful, she really knows her business, thanks for all of your help!!

2 years ago
Thomas and Joan A

Marissa is very professional. She was able to get my family approved for a home loan within 2 weeks. She always kept us informed with the loan process. Thank you Marissa for everything. My family and I will always be thankful for everything that you did. You definitely gave us the VIP treatment.

2 years ago
Louis A.

Great personality. So easy to work with always had answers to my questions. As a first time buyer she made my transition so easy and in a way I understand every step of the way.

2 years ago
Brenda

She was friendly positive and had great attention to detail. She help me every step of the way whenever I had questions. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to get a home equity line of credit or to refinance.

2 years ago
Alison W.

Marissa helped me get my loan for purchasing my home and worked with me through the whole process! Any questions that I've had she answered with me fully understanding everything! Also, a couple years later helping me refinance so I could do some debt consolidation and home improvements with the same assistance through the whole process as the first one. she is my "GO TO" when I need assistance with my financial home needs and recommended her to my mom as well and was able to assist her with her home needs as well and worked out perfect! It's good to have a Great relationship with a loan officer with her ability to treat you like family! I(WE) thank her very much and will definitely work with her on any future endeavors and will recommend her to anyone who needs assistance in purchasing a home or refinancing needs! Thank you Marissa again! "YOU ROCK"

2 years ago
ROBERT J.

Marissa is amazeballs!! Best service hands down ! There isn’t a problem that she won’t tackle , handle or conquer!! Thank you

2 years ago
Clifford T.

Awesome job. You were very responsive and helpful. Appreciate your guidance throughout the process. Thank you so much

2 years ago
Connie G.

Marissa is so nice and personable! She made the entire process so smooth and easy and she actually cares and is passionate about what she does. Marissa, thank you again. We appreciate you so much!

2 years ago
Chad and Celeste F.

Marissa is a excellent Loan Officer. She is extremely efficient and patient. She made our refinance a pleasure.

2 years ago
Jolene P

This was the most pleasant refinance experience we've ever had. We worked with Marissa Knasko, and she was very communicative, friendly, and always made us feel like she was working with and for us. We always knew exactly what was being asked of us and where we were in the refi process. The refi went smoothly and we're now further on our way to meeting our financial goals. Thank you, Marissa!

2 years ago
Christina & Daniel

Marissa is nothing short of phenomenal! She communicates clearly and regularly, keeps her commitments and informs along the process. She is kind and level-headed when you have questions. She always maintained a professional demeanor and her character is both genuine and kind. You are lucky to have Marissa if she is your loan officer. I am already recommending her to people within my circle who are thinking of refinancing or pulling equity from their homes. In a climate where the future is uncertain for many and anxiety runs high, Marissa is an absolute salve.

2 years ago
Jennifer B.

We were very pleased with Marissa's professionalism, transparency, and reliability. She maintained communication with us throughout the process. She helped us understand the loan process and always gave us our different options. She treated us with respect and dignity. She was great to work with. We are very grateful for her help throughout this process!

2 years ago
Shabon and Yolanda H

Marissa is the best! So patient, knowledgeable and helpful with our refinance and provided us insightful suggestions on various options. She is consistent, responsive and timely with things she needs with us and sets clear expectations ahead of time. I would recommend working with her to anyone I know.

2 years ago
Leslie L

Marissa was very friendly and easily to get along with, not to mention great at explaining things to a first time home buyer. She was professional and very responsive to our questions and concerns. Our home purchase went very smoothly, no doubt in large part because of Marissa.

2 years ago
Taylor R

Marissa is amazing! Buying a home is typically a very stressful process so having someone like her in our corner was one of the best parts of our home buying experience! She is extremely knowledgable, efficient, responsive and truly cares about the process going as smooth as possible. In my professional career, I personally have never met someone with her level of professionalism. Highly recommend her!

2 years ago
Alex P

Since the beginning, from the first time we spoke on the phone, I know that she could help us with our loan. She is very approachable. She’s always reminded us what paperworks we needed to put together. If ever I needed to take out a loan in the future, I will definitely contact her again. I highly recommend her.

2 years ago
Maria B.

Marissa was a pleasure to work with. She always replied to my emails in a timely manner. She was clear in her communication and followed up until the end.

3 years ago
DENISE B

Marissa was a pleasure to work with. She always replied to my emails in a timely manner. She was clear in her communication and followed up until the end.

3 years ago
DENISE B, Sacramento CA

Marissa made our refinance a very easy & smooth process.

3 years ago
Joni M

She is great person

3 years ago
Navanjeet K.
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