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Buying a Home in Los Angeles? Start Here.

Buying a home in Los Angeles means navigating one of California's most competitive markets, and a great mortgage lender makes a real difference at every step. We work with Los Angeles buyers, homeowners, and investors to structure financing that fits the goal, the property, and the timeline.

About Los Angeles

A Greater Los Angeles Market

Los Angeles sits in Los Angeles County within Greater Los Angeles, every property type from condos to multi-million-dollar estates. Buyers and homeowners here are within easy reach of downtown LA, the Hollywood Hills, Westside, Mid-City, and South LA neighborhoods.

Schools are served by Los Angeles Unified School District (with charter and private options). Common neighborhoods we work in include Silver Lake, Mid-City, Hancock Park, Hollywood Hills, Westside, Downtown LA.

Los Angeles Quick Facts

  • County: Los Angeles County
  • Region: Greater Los Angeles
  • Zip Codes: multiple LA zip codes
  • Schools: Los Angeles Unified School District (with charter and private options)
  • Local Highlights: downtown LA, the Hollywood Hills, Westside, Mid-City, and South LA neighborhoods
Popular Loan Programs in Los Angeles

Loan Options Built for Los Angeles Buyers

These are the loan programs we use most often with Los Angeles buyers and homeowners, but we offer all California mortgage programs.

Self-Employed Borrower

Mortgage programs built for business owners, 1099 contractors, and freelancers.

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DSCR Loan

Qualify on rental income alone, no W-2s, no tax returns. Built for real estate investors.

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VOE Loan

Streamlined qualification using a single Verification of Employment. No tax returns required.

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Bank Statement Loans

Qualify using 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank statements.

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P&L Only Loan

Qualify on a CPA-prepared P&L. The cleanest non-QM paperwork pathway.

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Purchase Loans

The right loan for your next home, competitive rates, fast pre-approval.

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Refinance

Lower your rate, shorten your loan, or pull cash out of your equity.

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First-Time Home Buyer

Low down payments, assistance programs, and step-by-step guidance.

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FHA Loans

3.5% down, credit scores from 580, and flexible underwriting.

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VA Loans

0% down financing for veterans, active duty, and eligible families.

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Conventional Loans

3% down for qualified buyers and cancellable PMI at 20% equity.

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Jumbo Loans

Financing above conforming limits for luxury and high-cost-area homes.

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HELOC / Home Equity

Tap your equity for renovations, debt consolidation, or major expenses.

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Second Mortgage

Borrow against your equity without touching your existing low-rate first mortgage.

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Investment Property

DSCR, conventional, and portfolio loans for serious investors.

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ADU Loans

Build, expand, or finance an accessory dwelling unit through our ADU loan partner.

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Common Questions

Los Angeles Mortgage FAQ

What loan programs are available for Los Angeles buyers?

Purchase loans, refinance, FHA, VA, conventional, jumbo, HELOC and home equity, investment property (including DSCR), bank-statement loans for self-employed borrowers, and ADU financing through our partner.

Is FHA financing available in Los Angeles?

Yes. FHA loans work in Los Angeles as long as the property meets FHA's minimum standards and the loan stays within FHA's county limit. We've closed many FHA loans here.

Can I use a VA loan in Los Angeles?

Absolutely. We help eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and qualifying surviving spouses use the VA benefit in Los Angeles, 0% down, no monthly mortgage insurance, and competitive rates.

What credit score do I need to buy a home in Los Angeles?

FHA loans can accept credit scores as low as 580 (sometimes 500 with a larger down payment). Conventional loans typically want 620+. The best rates kick in at 740+. We pull credit and tell you exactly which programs you qualify for.

Do you handle condos and townhomes in LA?

Yes, including warrantable condos and many non-warrantable projects through specialty lenders. We've closed financing on properties from Downtown LA lofts to Westside townhomes to Hollywood Hills SFRs.

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