Stress-Free Residential and Commercial Mortgage Lending

Walt is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #2592675

First Manhattan Mortgage is a licensed CA mortgage broker NMLS #236782

Exploring mortgage financing in the South Bay? As a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, I can help you access the loan programs that matter most to our community. I have particular expertise with VA loans and am dedicated to serving fellow veterans, in addition to offering FHA loans, reverse mortgages for seniors, and down payment assistance for first-time buyers.


I work with First Manhattan Mortgage to provide clear options for purchases, refinances, and loans for investment properties across Los Angeles County.

Financing for Various Situations



My experience extends to scenarios often tied to specialized property transactions:


  • Loans for Inherited Property Repair in Lomita or Lawndale
  • Refinancing Post-Divorce in Rolling Hills
  • Foreclosure Avoidance & Fresh Starts in El Segundo
  • Investment Property Loans for purchasing in Carson and Gardena

Stress-Free Residential and Commercial Mortgage Lending

Mortgage financing in the South Bay doesn't have to be complicated. As a former 18+ year broker realtor and mortgage loan originator expert, I specialize in the loan programs that matter most to our community: VA loans, FHA loans, reverse mortgages for seniors in Redondo Beach, and down payment assistance for first-time property buyers in Torrance and Hawthorne.

I provide clear, competitive options for purchases, refinances, HELOCs, and loans for second homes or investment properties across Los Angeles County. Use our online mortgage calculator to estimate payments, or fill out our secure online application to get a personalized rate quote.

Financing for Unique Situations

My lending expertise extends to complex scenarios often tied to specialized property sales:

  • Loans for Inherited Property Repair: Secure funds to renovate an inherited property in Lomita or Lawndale before sale.
  • Refinancing Post-Divorce: Remove an ex-spouse from the loan or tap equity to buy out their share of a property in Rolling Hills.
  • Foreclosure Avoidance & Fresh Starts: Explore FHA, VA, or conventional loan options to purchase a new primary residence after a short sale or pre-foreclosed property in El Segundo.
  • Investment Property Loans for purchasing distressed real estate in Carson and Gardena.

Whether you're in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, or Lomita, my dual expertise as a realtor and loan officer originator means I understand your entire property and financial picture. Secure your loan with a local expert through First Manhattan Mortgage and First Manhattan Realtors.