Experienced Pittsburgh Mortgage Professionals You Can Rely On

Our goal is to help each client we work with customize the best home loan program when Purchasing or Refinancing their home.

Pittsburgh Home Loans should be easy

Our customized approach to assisting buyers purchase and refinance a home sets us apart from others in our industry.  We pride ourselves on our communication, expertise, and professionalism. Call us to see why we are the best providers of Pittsburgh home loans.

Purchasing or Refinancing? Let's Start Here

Whether you are purchasing a new home or refinancing in Pittsburgh, Christine and Joanne will make it simple.  Take the first step and apply below.

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The Mortgage Process has never been easier!

Our team is different from most lenders.  We offer fully underwritten pre-approvals that gives homebuyers a competitive edge and confidence when purchasing a home in Pittsburgh's market.  Buying a home is a big purchase and should be ready and confident when you find the right one. 

Dear Visitor,

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Thank you for taking time to visit our website.  We are thrilled you are taking time to learn more about us.  Our team is more than a business we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with honesty, integrity, and a seamless process.  

Whether you're exploring options, seeking guidance, or ready to take the next step our goal is to tailor the mortgage experience to meet your needs. Over the years we have built our business on referrals from previous customer and our real estate partners.  It is the reason why we have been fortunate enough to continue to grow our business through the years.

Thank you for considering us.  We look forward to connecting with you!

Warm Regards,

Christine & Joanne

Testimonials

Christine and Joanne were so great to work with during the home buying process. As a first time buyer, we had plenty of questions, however the Ralston team made the process extremely efficient and were very accessible during the entire process. Highly recommend

Cross

Closed August 2025

Had a great experience with Christine. We had a hard time with banks and transferring our money from one state to another here in Pennsylvania. She was able to help us find a bank that was able to meet our time line and thus go through with our closing. She was always prompt in returning our phone calls. She was a great help to us. I would always choose this group if ever buying a house again. Would recommend it to family and friends also. Thanks again Christine.

June

Closed July 2025

Christine has been my go-to lender for almost 10 years now. She is ALWAYS the #1 lender that I recommend to my buyers needing to get preapproved. She is kind, efficient, and does whatever she needs to in order to get the job done. I have even used her for my own properties. I fully trust her and her team. Highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed.

Brandi

Satisfied Real Estate Agent 2025

We recently closed on a home using The Ralston Team. Working with Christine was one of the best parts of our homebuying process. From start to finish, she made everything clear, smooth, and surprisingly stress-free.

She took the time to explain all of our financing options, answered every question we had (no matter how small), and provided updates throughout the entire process. We always felt informed and supported. Emails were returned promptly, even on weekends.

Closing was on time with no surprises—something we appreciated. Christine and her TEAM truly went above and beyond to make sure everything stayed on track.

I’d absolutely recommend Christine to anyone looking for a responsive, knowledgeable, and reliable mortgage professional.

Jon

Closed June 2025

I recently closed on a mortgage refinance with The Ralston Team and this marks my third time using them for loan services. My most recent loan was needed due to a stressful and unexpected personal circumstance where I felt frustrated with limited options. I felt defeated and was unsure I would be able to find a solution. Christine acted swiftly and not only got me a great rate on loan, she helped drastically improve my financial situation. Along with Joann and their incredible team, I have a huge debt weight off of my shoulders and have a streamlined loan payment that makes sense for me. The entire process from start to finish was extremely professional, organized, and transparent. I highly recommend the Ralston Team and I will continue to use them as my financial needs change in the future.
 
 

Taryn

Closed March 2025

Christine and Joanne always do a great job! When I recommend them to my buyers, I always know that we will make it to the closing table without any problems. They update us every step of the way. I highly recommend them!

Janet

Satisfied Real Estate Agent 2025

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Purchasing or Refinancing? Let's Start Here

Whether you are purchasing a new home or refinancing in Pittsburgh, we make it simple.  Take the first step and apply below.  

Get Started Now!
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Christine Ralston - NMLS 406279 Joanne Ralston - NMLS 429807

5428 Walnut St * Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Equity Resources, Inc. is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS 1579 (NMLS Consumer Access). Certain limitations apply, call for details. Corporate Office 25 S Park Place, Newark, OH 43055. Phone Number (412)334-1342

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SC MLB-2102433, FL MLDB17135, DBA PA Equity Resources, Inc. VA MC-4491www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. DBA Equity Resources of Ohio, Inc. By refinancing an existing loan, total finance charges may be higher over the life of the loan.

Pittsburgh Home Loans brought to you by a wonderful mother daughter team

Purchasing a New Home? Or thinking about Refinancing?

Exciting, but scary at the same time. Don't worry, we will make the process simple and take the fear out of it.

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Christine Ralston - NMLS 406279 Joanne Ralston - NMLS 429807

5428 Walnut St. Pittsburgh, PA  15232

Equity Resources, Inc. is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS 1579 (NMLS Consumer Access). Certain limitations apply, call for details. Corporate Office 25 S Park Place, Newark, OH 43055. Phone Number (412)334-1342

SC MLB-2102433, FL MLDB17135, DBA PA Equity Resources, Inc.