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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Joe Caleca

Joe Caleca, Senior Loan Officer

Senior Loan Officer · Mpire Financial

Home starts with a conversation.

What people actually said

5.0 out of 5 · 76 Google reviews Read them on Google →

November 2026

Huge shoutout to Joe for making our home-buying process such a great experience! From start to finish, Joe went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. He was always available to answer our questions…

Robert M.

October 2026

Joe is Absolutely AMAZING! He made this process so much easier for me and my husband. 10/10 recommend him, and his team!

Taylor M.

October 2026

I cannot say enough good things about working with Joe. From day one, he made the home financing process so smooth and stress-free. He was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and clear every step of the way—answering…

Amber R.

October 2026

Very professional, very friendly, upfront and honest can make dreams come true as long as you believe/trust Joe he will make it happen 10/10 would definitely recommend he’s not in it just for the money he’s in it for the…

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October 2026

Joe was absolutely outstanding when helping us purchase our home! His level of knowledge and expertise, paired with his excellent communication, proved to be a winning recipe for success. Highly recommend Joe to assist…

Brennen O.

October 2026

Working with Joe Caleca throughout the mortgage process was a great experience. Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to financing, paperwork, deadlines, and all the details that have to come…

James C.

September 2026

As a first time home buyer, I was very nervous about the whole process of buying a house. Joe was incredibly easy to work with throughout the process. He answered any questions I had, anticipated any needs that would…

Cassie M.

August 2026

Joe was great to work with! He was timely, professional, and did an excellent job explaining everything clearly. He took the time to answer all of our questions and made the entire experience easy and stress-free. I…

Todd E.

August 2026

Joe Caleco at Mpire Financial has made my mortgage application thru approval incredibly simple and successful. Joe always answered my calls and texts within minutes with a clear, honest, and easy to understand answer. I…

David C.

August 2026

Joe was the most professional and attentive person I have had the pleasure of working with. He completely took the anxiety out of the mortgage loan process for me and my wife. We cannot recommend him enough for anyone…

Tanner L.

July 2026

Joe was awesome to work with. He was referred to me by a friend who works with him often when his clients need financing on a home. When I first reached out 3 years ago my credit was not where we needed it to be and I…

Richard K.

June 2026

It took me a minute to say what I really wanted to say. Because I just want everyone to know what a wonderful lending team that Joe has. I started out with a different group at first, but if it wasn’t for Joe and his…

Mia A.

June 2026

Him and his team are the best team that I have ever seen. They are effective and efficient; but most of all, they don’t play around. They are straight forward about what they can do to help. I recommend anyone to go to…

Jason R.

May 2026

Working with Joe Caleca was an amazing experience from start to finish. As a mortgage broker, Joe was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. He always took the time to explain…

Esteban M.

April 2026

Very helpful start to End

Dipesh P.

April 2026

Joe has been fantastic to work with. Knowledgeable and explains things in detail. He is always available and picked up the phone whenever I called. As a first time homebuyer I had a lot of questions, he made the process…

Kameron P.

March 2026

Joe made the entire experience as smooth as possible. He was consistently available to offer guidance whenever something wasn’t clear, and he communicated updates or potential issues promptly. I would highly recommend…

Demica G.

March 2026

Joe was great. I appreciate his ability to answer the phone for every question

Phelan

March 2026

Joe is great, he will make sure everything gets done on time and for the best price!

Logan H.

March 2026

Working with Joe Caleca was the best decision! He is very knowledgeable, patient, relatable, and understanding. 10000/10 would recommend.

Macayla S.

Meet Joe

Joe Caleca

Originally from Michigan, I’ve called the Carolinas home for about a decade, with stops in Charlotte, Rock Hill, and Charleston. Today, my wife and I own a home in Greenville.

Personally licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan, and Florida.

More lenders. More options for your mortgage.

  • More lenders to compare

    I work as a broker. I shop your file across a network of over 100 lenders instead of handing you one company's rate.

    Guidelines and availability vary by lender and by state.

  • Experience on both sides of the purchase

    I was a licensed Realtor for 4 years and closed 50+ transactions before I became a loan officer. That helps us see what a closing date or a tax return means for your loan before you are under contract.

    I was a licensed Realtor for 4 years and closed 50+ transactions. I know what your agent needs from me.

  • Straight answers about the next step

    If the honest answer is wait, change the down payment, or do not buy this house, you hear it from me.

    If the honest answer is wait, or not this house, you hear it from me.

Explore loan options

Pre-approval

Make your offer with confidence.

A pre-approval backed by more than a letter. We review the details upfront and explain that preparation to the listing agent when you make an offer.

Thorough upfront.

We review income and asset documents individually, calculate qualifying income, and examine your credit report line by line.

Reviewed before it goes out.

We review every file before it goes to a lender.

Personal follow-through.

When you make an offer, I call the listing agent to introduce myself and explain the work behind your pre-approval.

Pre-approval is not a final loan approval or a commitment to lend. Final approval remains subject to underwriting and applicable conditions.

Start my pre-approval →

A short introduction first. Document review comes next.

What would the payment be?

Price, down payment, and term. A planning estimate, not a quote or approval.

Term
Taxes, insurance, HOA, and PMI

Starts at 0.66% of the price for a home you live in. South Carolina only. Confirm the bill on the specific home. How SC property tax works

Estimated at 0.6% of the loan per year. Your PMI depends on your credit and down payment. I'll get you the real number.

Joe Caleca, NMLS 2302900

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Ask Joe

Real questions. Straight answers.

How do South Carolina property taxes work when I buy a home?

In South Carolina, the home you live in is assessed at 4% of its value, and it skips school operating taxes. A second home or rental is assessed at 6%, without that break. You have to apply for the 4% yourself. And when you buy, the county reappraises the home, so the seller's bill may not be yours for long.

Should I use a mortgage broker or a bank?

A bank's loan officer offers that bank's loans. I work as a broker. I shop your file across a network of over 100 lenders instead of handing you one company's rate. Sometimes a bank is the better call for you, and when it is, I'll tell you.

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Let’s talk about your next move.

Buying, refinancing, or figuring out where to start? Tell me what you have in mind.

Find my options

About thirty seconds. No credit pull.

Call · (980) 987-1299 Text

Let’s find your next step.