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Hi, I’m Celeste Tanabe

Senior Mortgage Advisor

We treat our clients like family and offer great rates, personalized service and expert advice. Contact me for your free quote today.

Apply with Celeste Tanabe

Hi, I’m Celeste Tanabe

Senior Mortgage Advisor

We treat our clients like family and offer great rates, personalized service and expert advice. Contact me for your free quote today.

Apply with Celeste Tanabe

About Celeste

Celeste was born and raised on Oahu.  She graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mathematics Education at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah.  She dedicated a year and a half of her life to serving as a missionary for her church in Korea.  She spent the early part of her career as a mathematics instructor at Leeward Community College.  Celeste has been working as a mortgage loan officer at Smart Money for over 12 years and enjoys it.   Her ability to crunch numbers, pay attention to detail and find the most affordable loan option available is a few of her greatest strengths.  She is friendly, positive, honest, easy-going and is dedicated to helping you every step of the way.

Licensed to work in: Hawaii (NMLS #350875)

1600 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 633
Honolulu, HI 96814

Testimonials

We refinanced last year with Celeste at Smart Money.  The process was way easier than when we first bought our home through another mortgage company.  Celeste was always available any time of day for us when we had any questions or concerns.  We will definitely go back to her when we buy our next Hawaii home. – Jesse G.  
Two years ago we purchased our first home. I was very nervous going into the process, I thought that I had done all of my homework when it came to financing a home loan. Working with Celeste at Smart Money enabled me to consider things that I never thought about or never even heard of. She was able to get me a loan at a great rate with payments that allow me to sleep easy at night. She was always available to answer any of questions and calm any fears that I may have had. She took the time to listen to and address any questions that I may have had. I have already recommended her to friends that are close to buying a home and will continue to do so. I appreciate all that she did for me and my family. I will continue to go back for any future home purchases or refinances. Thanks Celeste and Smart Money. – Jason B.