Scott Lawson

Residential & Commercial Financing Advisor

NMLS 312312

(707) 579-5411

Scott Lawson Loan Officer

Santa Rosa Mortgage Broker

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You Deserve an Awesome Mortgage Experience

We have the finest combination of technology and human expertise to provide you with a stress-free home loan process

 

Local Sonoma County broker

5-star Google & Yelp reviews

Fast closings

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Brokers Are Better

(707) 579-5411

As a pure Santa Rosa Ca mortgage broker, we have huge advantages over other lending institutions:

  • Financing relationships with dozens of mortgage lenders
  • Our lenders operate in the wholesale mortgage channel. They are not available to the public and offer mortgage pricing typically below what the public can get through other home loan sources
  • A low-cost overhead structure means we pass the savings on to you. Our loan officers handle the whole process themselves. If you have a question, your representative will be right there with the answer
  • No robot call answering--just real humans to talk to (AI will answer when we can't)
  • Seasoned, most experienced loan officers that you can find
  • We are also licensed real estate agents with the California Department of Real Estate. This gives us a unique edge when financing a home purchase

We serve all of Sonoma County including Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sebastopol, Windsor and Healdsburg

Mortgage Calculator

Let's See Where You Stand

Try our quick, state of the art, mortgage qualifying tool. It was built by one of our staff and is unique to our industry

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Set an appointment - either in person or over the phone. Here's what you get:

 

For buyers and those that need to refinance:

  • How much you qualify for—proper calculation of income must be done perfectly-No mistakes
  • Which loan product will be optimal for your situation
  • How to improve your credit score quickly if needed
  • How the home insurance industry has changed and what to expect
  • Closing costs—what to expect so you’re not surprised later
  • What your monthly payment is going to be and how to minimize it as much as possible

 

Specifically for home buyers:

  • How to choose an effective real estate agent
  • How the initial deposit works and how to protect yourself from loss during the contingency removal process
  • Down payment—put down as much as you can or the minimum depending on the loan product and overall situation
  • What contract contingencies are and how to remove them carefully and effectively
  • Detailed explanation of the loan process from acceptance of your contract through close of escrow
  • Should you pay points, or not?
  • How does the rate lock work?

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Expertise in the following mortgage products and services

 

  • Mortgage Refinance - Both rate and term, and cash out options are available. 
  • Reverse mortgage - A fantastic loan option for folks 62 and older. 
  • Conventional Mortgages - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. These are the most common home loans in America
  • FHA Mortgage - A very flexible home loan product that can be quite useful in many situations
  • VA Mortgage - Military veterans--thank you for your service! A certified VA Mortgage Broker is on staff
  •  HUD section 184 mortgage for native american indians
  • Jumbo Mortage Loans - Home loans above the county conventional loan limits. We have many to choose from
  • Bank Statement Loans for the self-employed - When tax returns just won't get the job done
  • ITIN loans for borrowers that do not have a Social Security number. These can be paired with bank statement loans for the self employed
  • Specialty loans for the investor - Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans. Only the property rental income and expenses are considered for loan approval along with the borrower's credit profile
  • Construction loans - Construction to permanent loans are available
  • Commercial Loans
  • Bridge Loans - Short term financing to avoid having to sell your current home when simultaneously buying another
  • Land Loans
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Lenders on our platform:

Mortgage Loan Application

How To Get Started

You could start with a real estate agent, but they will ask you to get pre-approved for a mortgage and then to come back. Hit the Apply Button below to begin

  • Same-day loan approval (usually within an hour)
  • Your information is kept strictly confidential
  • No credit check required--a phone call with a few questions is all that is needed
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Unique Benefits

 

  • A strong pre-approval written by a professional Santa Rosa mortgage broker (local). This you can take to the bank–literally
  • An in-person educational experience where you will learn everything about buying and financing real estate
  • A lifelong mortgage and real estate advisor that you will likely call a friend 

 
Why We're the Best Mortgage Broker in Santa Rosa for 2026
 

Products:

If you speak with a bank or local “direct” lender, you are limiting yourself to the loan products that they have. We are approved to do business with dozens of different lenders which gives us access to a multitude of products so we can find the best fit for your unique financial situation. This gives us a massive advantage over the competition whether it’s FHA, VA, Conventional or a Jumbo home loan that fits your needs.

 

Pricing:

America’s Home Loans operates in the wholesale channel of mortgage providers, giving us amazing pricing power over banks and other lending options. We take your scenario and put it through our software to find the best priced wholesale mortgage lender for your benefit. It’s an amazing tool and a huge advantage for our clients.

 

Process:

We offer state of the art technology for our clients, along with that old-fashioned approach to communications. We provide a fabulous app for your phone or tablet where you receive updates when each milestone in the home loan process has been reached and you always have a click-to-call button should you have any questions so you can easily find your loan officer. Communication in our industry is sadly lacking, but not here.

 

People:

Our shop is at the “top of the food chain” in the home-loan business. Our people are the most experienced and best trained anywhere. If you have a difficult financial picture, we’re ready for you. Whether you need advice for credit improvement or you’re self-employed, our experienced staff is here to help with your mortgage needs.

 

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First Time Home Buyers

  • Credit improvement
  • Down payment assistance options
  • The loan process
  • The payment - what to expect
First Time Home Buyers
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Reverse Mortgage 

A reverse mortgage may be just what you need to put yourself into a significantly better financial position.

Reverse Mortgage Section
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Loan Solutions for Investors

From traditional Fannie Mae/ Freddie Mac mortgages to business purpose loans such as the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans. I have many sources for private money loans as well if needed.

Investor Mortgage Loans
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Mortgage Solutions for the Self Employed

A traditional loan works for many situations, but not for most of the scenarios. Where banks say no, I can most likely find a solution that will work for you. 

Self-Employed Solutions
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Refinancing a Mortgage

What to know and what questions to ask when refinancing a mortgage. Here's what to know before you make a costly financial mistake.

Refinance Inteligently