Your loan officer

Hi, I’m Erika.

I work with families buying their first home and families outgrowing their current one. My job is to explain this clearly enough that you can make your own decision, in English or in Spanish.

NMLS #1921379  ·  DRE #02096066  ·  Se habla español

Erika Araujo, NestMade Mortgage
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How I work

Slow down, then decide.

Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most families make, and it usually gets rushed. I would rather answer the same question four times than have you sign something you do not fully understand.

Step one

A conversation, not an application

We start by talking. No credit pull, no documents, no commitment. Just where you are and what you are hoping to do.

Step two

A plan you can actually follow

If you are ready, we move to pre-approval. If you are not quite there, I will tell you specifically what to work on and roughly how long it takes.

Step three

I stay with your file

You are not handed off after the pre-approval. I am the one you call when something comes up, all the way through closing.

What clients say

From Google reviews.

★★★★★

“Erika made my home buying process so easy. She was very informative during the whole thing and created a financial plan for us to follow. Erika doesn’t pressure you on anything, and is great at explaining every detail.”

Wendy R.

★★★★★

“Purchasing a home can be a very daunting and scary experience, however, Erika made the experience so easy. I felt very comfortable asking Erika any questions I had. She makes sure you understand everything before signing.”

Maria R.

★★★★★

“Su guia, paciencia y conocimiento hicieron este proceso menos estresante. Siempre lista para ayudar y explicar cada paso.”

Guadalupe G.

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Straight answers

Working with Erika.

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Does Erika work with first-time homebuyers?

Yes, that is the majority of her work. Erika spends most of her time with first-time and move-up buyers across the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley, and a large share of that is walking people through programs they did not know existed, including down payment assistance and low down payment options for those who qualify. She will go through the numbers as many times as you need before you commit to anything.

Can I work with Erika in Spanish?

Yes. Erika is fluent in English and Spanish and works with clients in either language, including explaining documents and disclosures. Many of her clients prefer to have the conversation in Spanish while the paperwork itself is in English, and she handles both. If it is helpful, she can also walk family members through the process so everyone in the household understands the decision.

Let’s start with a conversation.

No application and no credit pull to begin. Tell me where you are and I will tell you honestly what is possible.

Direct: (626) 408-8616

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