Mortgage Broker · Alhambra, CA

Alhambra Mortgage Broker

Own a business and tired of a bank that reads only your tax return? We shop your loan across more than 100 lenders and find the ones that count your real deposits. Talking to us costs nothing and starts no application.

5.0 · 22 Google reviews NMLS #1277693 25 years mortgage & real estate experience Licensed in California
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Buying a Home When Business and Personal Money Mix

You run a shop, a restaurant or a small company, and your business account and your personal account have never been fully separate. A mortgage broker finds the lenders that can read that kind of income without penalizing you for it. We shop your loan across more than 100 lenders and show you what comes back before you apply anywhere.

Why deposits tell your story better than a tax return

Your tax return shows profit after every deduction your accountant could find. That number is small on purpose, and a conventional lender sees only that number. A bank statement loan reads 12 to 24 months of deposits instead, so it sees the money that actually came in. Lenders still differ on how much of each deposit counts, which is why we compare several. Get a quote and see your number.

When your credit report looks thin

If you moved here from another country, or you have always paid in cash, your report may look short even though you pay every bill on time. Some lenders let you prove it another way, with your rent, utility and insurance payment history. Others will not. We know which do, so you skip the lenders who would turn you down on the report alone.

Which loans come up most

Bank statement loans lead, because so many buyers here own their own business. Conventional loans fit households where both adults draw a public sector or hospital paycheck. DSCR loans come up when someone buys a duplex or a small building with a shop underneath. Most prices land inside the conforming limit, with a few pockets of jumbo above it. Call (818) 478-2555 and we will tell you which group you are in.

Leo Teplitsky, Mortgage Broker | Founder, Advanced Funding Solutions
Most business owners assume the bank knows what they really earn. It does not. It only knows what the tax return says. I take your real deposits, find the lenders who count them fairly, and leave the rest of the list alone.
— Leo Teplitsky Mortgage Broker | Founder · NMLS #1277693

If Your Business Cash Never Shows on Your Return

Your business does well, and your return makes it look like you barely get by. A bank statement loan qualifies you on 12 to 24 months of deposits into your business or personal account. Lenders disagree on which deposits count and how to treat your expenses. We test your statements against several of them and send the loan to the one that gives you the most credit for what you really take in. See our bank statement loan overview.

If Your Paycheck Is Steady and Your Price Fits

You have a steady salary, decent credit, and a home priced inside the conforming limit. You may not need anything fancy. What you do need is the best price for a plain loan, and lenders quote the same borrower differently. We put your loan in front of several and show you the results side by side. If the plain route is the cheapest, we tell you to take it. Ask for a quote.

Buying a Duplex or a Building With a Shop Below

You want to own the building, not just rent the space, and you do not want a lender to pick apart your business books. A DSCR loan compares the rent the property earns against the payment and qualifies you on that. Many lenders will also let you hold title in an LLC. Not every lender takes a building with a shop on the ground floor, so we ask before you apply. See our DSCR loan overview.

When Your Credit Report Looks Thinner Than You Are

You have paid rent on time for years, but a short credit report makes lenders nervous. Some accept a record of rent, utilities and insurance instead. We work out what proof you have and steer you to the lenders that take it. That way you do not collect a decline you could have avoided. Call (818) 478-2555 to talk it through.

For the Few Homes Above the Limit

Your home costs more than the conforming limit, which the Federal Housing Finance Agency resets each year, so you need a jumbo loan. Jumbo lenders ask for more cash in reserve and vary a lot from one to the next. We find the ones that suit your income and your down payment. See our jumbo loan overview.

Alhambra Loans in Brief

Loan types
Bank statement, conventional, DSCR, jumbo, asset depletion
Lenders we shop
More than 100 wholesale lenders, one application
Bank statement income
12 to 24 months of business or personal deposits
Thin credit history
Lenders that accept rent, utility and insurance payments
Investment buildings
Duplexes and small buildings, LLC title with select lenders
How it starts
A conversation. No application, no obligation.
Office
Calabasas Road, Calabasas
Experience
25 years of mortgage experience
Licensed states
California
NMLS
#1277693
Who Qualifies

Who Should Give Us a Call

Contact Advanced Funding Solutions to discuss whether this program may be a fit for your scenario. Eligibility, loan amounts, and terms are set by the funding lender after a complete application and underwriting review.

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  • You own a shop, restaurant or small company and your tax return understates your income
  • You run business and personal money through the same account
  • Your credit report is short, but you always pay rent and bills on time
  • You are buying a duplex or a small building with a shop underneath
  • You have a steady public sector or hospital paycheck and want the best price on a plain loan
The Process

How Your Loan Moves From Talk to Closing

1

Tell Us What You Sell and How the Money Flows

We start with a talk, not a form. Tell us what the business does, which accounts the money goes into, and what you want to buy. If you are self employed we will ask about your deposits. If you draw a paycheck we will ask about your credit. Either way you learn early which lenders are worth your time.

2

We Test Your Real Income Against Several Lenders

We compare how each lender would read your income, because the same statements can produce different numbers. One lender might count every deposit. Another strips out transfers between your own accounts. We pick the lender whose method leaves you with the strongest, most honest figure, and show you the difference.

3

Gather Statements While We Choose

Once you pick a direction, we tell you exactly which statements and papers to collect, so you are not guessing. Business owners usually need the last 12 to 24 months of statements. Then we send the loan to the lender with the best fit. We check in as questions come up, so you are not waiting in silence.

4

The Lender Approves and You Close

The lender reviews your papers, orders an appraisal on the home, and approves and funds the loan. We stay with you through closing and answer the questions that come up. You know what to expect at each stage, and who will collect your payments once the loan is done.

FAQ

Mortgage Broker in Alhambra: Common Questions Answered

How much of my business deposits count as income?
It depends on the lender. Some count nearly every deposit. Others remove transfers between your own accounts or apply a discount for business costs. That is why the same statements can qualify you for different amounts. We run yours past several lenders and choose the one that treats a business like yours best.
Is it a problem that my business and personal money share an account?
Not with the right lender. A lot of small business owners run everything through one account, and some lenders are set up for it. Others want the accounts separated first. We look at your statements before you apply, so you know which type of lender you are dealing with.
Can I qualify if my credit report is short?
Often, yes. A short report is not the same as bad credit. Some lenders accept a record of on time rent, utility and insurance payments to fill the gap. We tell you what proof to gather and point you to the lenders that will use it.
Can I buy a duplex through my LLC?
Often yes, with a DSCR loan. DSCR stands for debt service coverage ratio, which asks whether the rent covers the payment. Select lenders let you take title in an LLC. Others need the loan in your own name first, so we check before you sign a contract.
Will a lender finance a building with a shop on the ground floor?
Some will, and many will not. A building that mixes a business and a home is treated differently from a plain house. We ask lenders about your exact property up front, so you do not spend money on an appraisal for a loan nobody wants.
I have a steady public sector job. Do I still need a broker?
Maybe not, and we will say so. If your paycheck is steady and your price fits the conforming limit, a conventional loan is usually the cheapest path. We still compare a few lenders for you, because the same loan costs different amounts in different places.
How many months of statements will I need?
Most bank statement loans ask for 12 to 24 months. Twelve is common when your deposits are steady. A longer stretch can help if your income moves up and down through the year. We tell you which lenders accept the shorter window.
Who do I call, and what will you ask me?
Call (818) 478-2555 or send the form. We will ask what you want to buy, how your business is set up, and how your income arrives. You do not need papers for that first talk. After it, you will know which lenders fit.
Los Angeles County · Alhambra, CA

About Mortgage Broker in Alhambra, CA

Older homes and small storefronts sit side by side here. Craftsman and Spanish Revival houses in the north end carry the higher prices, tract homes near Emery Park fill the middle, and mid century homes around Shorb Place serve first time buyers. Most of these prices fall inside the conforming limit, with a few homes stretching past it.

A big share of buyers own a business that lives on cash flow, such as retail, food service or a trade. Their income is real, and their return rarely shows it. Some hold a building through an LLC, so the business and the property share cash. Lenders that can read that mix are the ones worth calling.

Families with two public sector or hospital paychecks are the other big group. For them the job is finding the best price on a plain loan, and a quick quote shows it.

Buying somewhere else in the county too? The Los Angeles mortgage broker page lists every loan type we offer. Or tell us what you plan to buy and we will say which one fits.

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Tell us how your business earns

Tell us what you want to buy and how your money comes in, and we will name the lenders most likely to say yes before you apply anywhere. Call (818) 478-2555 or send the form. Advanced Funding Solutions, NMLS #1277693, is a licensed mortgage brokerage in California. All loans are subject to credit, income, asset, property, and underwriting approval.

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