Seems like NBOKC is the go to lender here on this page. As a veteran myself, I'm extremely happy you have all been satisfied with their services, rates, and, process. That is so great.
I would encourage you all, however, to shop around. Ask the MLO what their brokers commission is. If it's 2% or higher, there are better options out there. (2% is the industry standard for most brokers), hidden in the rate they provide you.
If the broker charges less than 2%, that savings is actually passed on to the borrower...guess what, my broker charges less than 2% which makes are rates lower than nearly every company in CA.
We are a small and lean company, making us a leader in this industry. In fact, Citizens Financial is only 1 of 10 mortgage brokerages in CA to be able to partner with CIT (recently bought by First Citizens Bank). CIT is aiming to lend to minority groups, lower income families, and areas that have traditionally been denied mortgage opportunities.
That partnership allows us to provide 100% financing with $25,000 of down payment assistance. Call it a gift from the lender. AMAZING!! UNHEARD-OF!!
Other than that, we have partnerships with nearly 20 lenders. All have their own niche. A-papwr loans, low credit scores, as low as 500, HELOCS, HELOANS, FHA, VA conventional, reverse mortgages). You name it, we can do it for you
If you keep getting "no, I'm sorry" then you should call, text or email me.
925-335-6485 or jesse@citizensfinancial.co