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A bank or direct lender offers only its own loan products. A broker like Cactus Lending works with many lenders, compares programs for your scenario, and helps you choose the fit — with one point of contact guiding you from consultation to closing.

Often, yes — but the path may look different. In addition to traditional programs, Stated Income / Non-QM loans are designed for self-employed and business-owner borrowers whose tax returns don't show their full income. Tell us how your income works and we'll explain which documentation route fits.

It depends on your down payment, credit, income type, property, and whether you're buying, refinancing, or tapping equity. Conventional, FHA, and VA cover many traditional scenarios; Non-QM and hard money cover flexible or time-sensitive ones; a HELOC lets homeowners borrow against built-up equity while keeping their current mortgage. The quote form below is the fastest way to get a personalized starting point.

Submitting the quote form on this page simply opens an email to our team — it does not pull credit, pre-approve you, or lock you into anything. We'll have a conversation first and explain any next steps (and any credit check) before they happen.

A HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) is a revolving line of credit secured by the equity in your home. You keep your existing mortgage and draw funds as needed during the draw period, paying interest on what you've drawn. A cash-out refinance, by contrast, replaces your current mortgage with a new, larger loan and gives you a lump sum. Which one fits depends on your current rate, how much you need, and how you plan to use it — we'll compare both for you.

A refinance can help if it improves your overall picture — payment, term, or use of equity — after closing costs are counted. Use the Refinance Savings calculator above to test a scenario, then let us review the full numbers with you before you decide.

Call (626) 203-1707, email cactuslending@gmail.com, or fill out the short form below. We'll discuss your goals and outline your options — no obligation.