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Leah Gaona

Loan Advisor

Santa Barbara, CA Mortgage Lender

NMLS #910210

Adress
319 East Carrillo Street, Suite 104
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Contact Methods
Email
tel Phone
805-770-5502
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(805) 895-1312
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Awards

BBB Accredited Business A+
Inc. 5000
Top Work Places
Weatherhead 100
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Mortgage Bankers Association Member

About Leah

Hi, I’m Leah, and I’m dedicated to making your mortgage a win! I love serving my Santa Barbara, CA community as a loan officer, bringing homeownership dreams to life in the place I call home.

Whether you’re buying or refinancing, the mortgage process might seem stressful. But that’s not the case with CrossCountry Mortgage. My team and I have years of experience helping clients close with confidence. I’ll answer your questions in simple terms, help you through each step in home financing and do everything in my power to help you go from getting pre-approved to relaxing at home in no time.

With CCM, you get more than a smooth process – you get more mortgage options, too. We have client favorites like conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans, plus a selection of programs you won’t find anywhere else.

Ready to take the first step toward your homeownership dreams? Reach out to me and make your mortgage a win with America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender!

Specialties

  • Purchase and Refinance
  • Purchase
  • Refinance Loans
Equal Housing Opportunity

Tap into your home equity.
Fast.

Would you like to improve your home, pay off higher-interest debt, finance education, or pay for other major expenses? A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can provide the money you need using your home equity.

CCM Equity Express, is fast, secure, and fully automated. A few minutes to apply, a few days to get your funds. That's all it takes.

A family together in their new home

Financial wellness can be yours

 

Imagine life without credit card debt, with medical expenses taken care of, or with extra funds to make large purchases. Peaceful, isn’t it?

Our home equity programs can help you achieve that dream. These include:

  • Closed End Second loan
  • Home Equity Line of Credit
  • Cash-Out Refinance

Your equity may be the key to greater financial wellness. Let’s see what doors our home loans can open for you today.

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First time homebuyers admiring their new home

Ready to buy your first home?

Our wide range of mortgage options can help you achieve homeownership with reduced down payments, closing cost assistance, or temporary rate relief.

Financing options

  • Home loans with as little as 3% down
  • Temporary buydowns to lower your mortgage rate at the start of your loan
  • Down payment assistance from national and state programs
  • Personalized home financing solutions

Bonus: If your household’s qualifying income meets the standards for your county’s area median income, you may be eligible for a lower mortgage rate!

Take the first step toward homeownership.
Let’s discuss your options today.

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Recent Posts and Articles

Blog

Helping your home financing process go smoothly.

Resources

  • The Mortgage Process

    The Mortgage Process

    There are some major milestones on your road to home financing. As your loan officer, I’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure you understand each one and get through them quickly.

  • Payment Calculator

    Payment Calculator

    How much will your mortgage payment be? How much can you save if you refinance? Is it better to buy than rent? Use these online calculators to crunch the numbers and see for yourself.

  • Find the Right Loan

    Find the Right Loan

    I separate myself from other lenders by offering a broader selection of home financing options — from loans for first-time homebuyers to refinance programs for accessing your home’s equity.

  • Home Loan Check List

    Home Loan Check List

    Before you explore the endless options of home financing, some preparation is in order. Planning ahead for your mortgage is the key to an easier and more successful home financing process.

Inspiration for your home loan journey.

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Your Mortgage Expert

A Lender You Can Trust

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