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Straight answers on buying, qualifying and choosing a loan in San Diego County.
4 CalHFA loan options for self-employed first-time buyers in California
Four CalHFA options compared for self-employed first-time buyers in California: who qualifies for each, what each costs later, and which one fits your income.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Condo vs townhome: how HOA dues change what you can borrow
How HOA dues shrink your buying power, a condo vs townhome table, and how self-employed California buyers can compare total payments before making an offer.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer4 loan options for seller credits: what each lets a seller pay
Seller credit caps for conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans side by side, what counts toward each cap, and how to size your request before you write the offer.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan OfficerFHA vs conventional at a 680–740 score: the five-year cost
With a small down payment and a 680–740 score, compare FHA's HUD premiums on a $400,000 example with a written conventional insurance quote over five years.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer