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Straight answers on buying, qualifying and choosing a loan in San Diego County.
Closing costs in San Diego County: who usually pays what
A who-pays-what table for San Diego County closing costs, seller-credit limits by loan type, CalHFA help, and cash-to-close planning for self-employed buyers.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer
Condo vs townhome: how HOA dues change what you can borrow
How HOA dues shrink your buying power, a condo vs townhome table, and how self-employed California buyers can compare total payments before making an offer.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan OfficerEast County for self-employed buyers: limits, taxes, older homes
What self-employed buyers priced out of the coast should line up before an East County offer: 2026 loan limits, income proof, county property tax rules and older-home checks.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan OfficerFHA vs conventional at a 680–740 score: the five-year cost
With a small down payment and a 680–740 score, compare FHA's HUD premiums on a $400,000 example with a written conventional insurance quote over five years.
Sophia WarnerSenior Loan Officer