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Jose Tejada
VP of Mortgage Lending

Jose studied Business Administration at California State University Northridge and has been in the financial industry for 23 years. Having held many positions in the field of banking for the last 23 years Jose worked in the mass affluent segment in the Private Banking division of a global bank. Although enthusiastic about financial planning and wealth strategy, his main passion has always been in lending and debt structure. Jose enjoys taking on the challenge of complicated transactions and often succeeds where others are not able to. Jose is a teacher by nature and annually delivers various lectures to high school age youth about financial literacy. He sits on the Board of Managers at the Mid-Valley YMCA, Para Los Ninos, and serves as the Government Affairs Director for Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Jose is a published author and host of the Hispanic Wealth Matters Podcast.

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    Loan typeRateAPRDiscount points ($)Mo. payment

    This is NOT a mortgage loan approval or commitment to lend. The actual fees, costs, and monthly payment on your specific loan transaction may vary, and may include city, county, or other additional fees and costs. Mortgage rates are offered exclusively through Guaranteed Rate, Inc. and are subject to change without notice. The payment amount does not include homeowners' insurance, flood insurance (if applicable), or property taxes that must be paid in addition to your loan payment. The displayed Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a measure of the cost to borrow money expressed as a yearly percentage. For mortgage loans, excluding home equity lines of credit, it includes the interest rate plus other charges or fees (such as mortgage insurance, discount points, and origination charges).

    Product Assumptions:

    Conforming: Sample monthly payments for conforming loan products are based on a purchase price of $437,500, and a down payment of 20.00%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Above scenarios assume a first lien position, 750 FICO score, 30 day rate lock on a primary residence.

    Jumbo: Sample monthly payments for jumbo loan products based on a purchase price of $1,200,000, and a down payment of 25.00%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 760 FICO score, 25 day rate lock on a primary residence.

    FHA: Sample monthly payments are based on a purchase price of $310,880, and a down payment of 3.50%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 680 FICO score, 30 day rate lock on a primary residence.

    VA: Sample monthly payments are based on a purchase price of $400,000, and a down payment of 0.00%. Advertised rates and APRs are subject to change without notice. Sample does not include VA funding fee (max VA funding fee of 3.3%). Above scenario assumes a first lien position, 680 FICO score, 30 day rate lock on a primary residence. Must be an eligible veteran. Subject to underwriting guidelines and applicant's credit profile.

    These mortgage rates are based upon a variety of assumptions and conditions, which include a consumer credit score that may be higher or lower than your individual credit score. Your loan's interest rate will depend upon the specific characteristics of your loan transaction and your credit history up to the time of closing.

    One discount points equals one percent of your loan amount.

    Guaranteed Rate, Inc. has no affiliation with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Department of Agriculture, or any other government agency.