Mancuso Mortgage, Powered by Amerifund, celebrated the grand opening of its Peoria location, 14100 N. 83rd Ave., Suite B245, in May.

Established in California in 2004, Amerifund Home Loans provides mortgage financing options for buyers and homeowners across 18 states.

The Mancuso team of has an average 20 years of industry experience and collaborates to find the best solutions to even the most complex home loan applications.

Branch Manager Tom Mancuso and his partner Arturo Viramontes said they value people over profits and provide exceptional service to their clients, real estate partners and financial advisors, which is the foundation of their business.

Less than 30 days in, the team already has been able to close many of its files in record time, well ahead of schedule, they said.

"Joining Amerifund has already made a profound difference in our business – not just for ourselves but for our business partners and clients. The culture, collaboration and teamwork are second to none. We understand that every consumer has a unique situation and they all do not fit in the same financial box," they said.  "With this great team behind us, we know that we will be able to help even more consumers achieve their goals of homeownership. Our team excels at what they do and they are the best kept secret in the mortgage industry."