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Kurtis Kooiman founded Silverstar Finance in November of 1998. Kurtis' #1 priority is to empower families through education and strategy planning. He creates the vision and focus at Silverstar. When Kurtis is not at the office he's practicing to be a star golfer at the Sea Cliff Country Club, flying helicopters or drinking great wine with close friends.

Janet French partnered with Kurtis in order to help more people achieve wealth and put a plan into action with the necessary tools and team to reach short and long-term financial goals. Silverstar is the foundation of your Trusted Advisor Team and we will help you solve problems and realize your dreams. Janet enjoys investing in real estate, cooking yummy food for friends and entertaining.

Maria Macias-Hoyo, a former teacher, realizes the importance of trust and good communication. She has hosted an assortment of public seminars all over So. Cal. and she volunteers her time in schools to educate parents on the strategies to obtain financial success. She “practices what she preaches” and serves as a role model for many of her clients. Currently, Maria owns investment properties in four states and in Mexico. She lives in Huntington Beach, with her husband Harvey and their fifteen year old cockatiel named Phoenix.

John Davis has been an active real estate investor for many years while his primary career was media and sports. John has negotiated and managed over $150 million in media contracts which included stints with Disney as Broadcast Advertising Sales Manager for the Angels and Ducks, and as the GM of KDOC-TV in Los Angeles. He brings a wealth of strategic planning and creative deal making experience as he helps clients with their real estate investments. John feels strongly about Equity Management and is a Certified Mortgage Planner with extensive training on advanced financing strategies.

Our purpose is to strengthen your awareness and expand your knowledge so that you can make smart choices when selecting the right mortgage to use as a vehicle in building long-term wealth.

We believe that people are largely unaware of the magnitude of benefits and wealth that can be realized by properly structuring their mortgage. And that most people would like to achieve wealth but do not know how to get started.

Because we are helping you create, perhaps, the largest debt of your life, as Mortgage Planners, we have a responsibility to help you professionally manage that debt on an ongoing basis.

“Truth be told, when we arrived the first day we were really only interested in getting a new loan. However, your approach was so different. Even as backwards as the ideas felt, they certainly made a lot of sense and seemed like something we could do. I was pleasantly surprised. I also appreciated having the time to think things through without the pressure that can sometimes accompany processes like this. We are both excited and look forward to seeing how it can make a difference for us.”
~Karl & Kristen Stuckenberg

“I want to express how wonderful it was to work with you and your team. You and your office were courteous and very professional every time I called. You or your staff always returned calls promptly and kept us updated every step of the way. It was nice to work with a polished professional that anticipated every detail and performed flawlessly. Your level of service far out shines that of your competitors. I appreciate everything you did and plan on referring my future clients to you exclusively. ”
~Lavinia Rosen, Five Star Real Estate Services

“So far this has been so easy, that it doesn't feel like we are buying a house. I'm waiting for the panic to set in, similar to when we bought our first house. I like that we are on file and many items are already taken care of due to our previous loan. I mostly appreciate the open communication, to and from you, in any area that concerns me. I know Jason and other team members are just a phone line away, and that is comforting. As I have said before, I have a finance company for life. Continue to stay service oriented, as you currently are, and only good things will come from it. ”
~The Ludwigs

“It isn't often that I get to write a letter like this, especially to a mortgage lender, but my wife and I wanted to express our great pleasure with you, Jason, Veronica, and the rest of the family at Silverstar Finance. I can't even remember the names of any of the previous lenders I have dealt with. They left virtually no impression upon us, and never called us or even thanked us once our transaction was complete. I pretty much accepted that as the norm for the industry. But then we met you, and your wonderful people. Our loan went so smoothly, we knew what to expect along the way, and we knew what obstacles could happen if they were TO happen. No surprises, well, except for incredible service, that is. My wife and I have been spoiled in dealing with Silverstar, and I cannot imagine working with another lender in the future. ”
~David Nelson