A California broker who knows your block.
I'm Chris Johnson — a lifelong Californian and mortgage broker serving the Bay Area, Central Coast, and beyond. Local market, local lenders, local relationships.
No jargon, no pressure — just the right loan for the life you're building here.
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5.0★
Across 200+ reviews
1,200+
Families funded
$1.4B
In loans closed
"Chris closed our loan two weeks early and answered every late-night text. We felt like family."
— The Patel Family · San Jose
A lifetime in California. A career guiding families home.
Based in Campbell and serving San Jose, Los Gatos, and the wider Bay Area, I help first-time buyers, growing families, and seasoned investors find financing that fits — without the noise. The relationships I've built with local agents, appraisers, and lenders mean fewer surprises and faster closes for you.
CA-born
Lifelong local
1,200+
Families funded
10+
Loan programs
Rated 5.0 stars by 200+ California families.
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"Chris walked us through everything as first-time buyers. He explained every line item, never made us feel rushed, and we closed two weeks early. We've already referred three friends."
The Patel Family
San Jose · First-time buyers
"We refinanced into a much better rate and shaved 8 years off our mortgage. Honest numbers, real conversations — Chris told us when NOT to refi until rates moved. That's trust."
Marcus & Renee
Los Gatos · Refinance
"Chris treated our family like his own. He answered every question — even the small ones — at 9pm on a Sunday. When our appraisal came in low, he had a backup plan in 24 hours."
The Nguyens
Campbell · Move-up purchase
"Three other lenders ghosted me on a complex jumbo. Chris closed it in 26 days and saved me 0.4% over the next-best quote. He's the only broker I'll use from now on."
David K.
Santa Clara · Jumbo loan
"I thought I couldn't afford a home in the Bay Area. Chris ran the FHA numbers, found me down payment assistance I didn't know existed, and I'm in my own place now. Life-changing."
Sofia M.
Sunnyvale · FHA first home
"We tapped equity to fund an ADU. Chris modeled three scenarios so we picked the one that protected our long-term cash flow. Genuinely felt like he was on our side of the table."
The Andersons
Mountain View · Cash-out refi
A loan for every chapter.
Conventional
Flexible terms for buyers with steady credit and stable income.
FHA Loans
Lower down payments — a great fit for first-time buyers.
VA Loans
Honoring our veterans with $0 down financing options.
Jumbo Loans
Financing beyond conforming limits, made simple.
USDA Loans
Rural-area homeownership with attractive terms.
Reverse & Non-QM
Tailored solutions for unique financial situations.
See your monthly payment in seconds.
Slide the inputs. The estimate updates live — no email, no signup. When you're ready, Chris turns it into a real plan.
Estimated payment
$3,792/mo
P&I only · Excludes taxes, insurance, HOA, PMI.
Loan
$600,000
Down
$150,000
Why work with Chris
Local-first guidance
Rooted in California neighborhoods — I know the appraisers, the agents, and the quirks of every zip code I lend in.
Straight answers
Decades inside California real estate means clear advice without the runaround.
Move at your pace
Whether you're shopping next week or next year, I meet you where you are.
A lifelong Californian funding California homes.
Born here. Raised here. Still here — closing loans for the neighbors I grew up with.
- San Jose
- Campbell
- Los Gatos
- Saratoga
- Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale
- Mountain View
- Cupertino
- Morgan Hill
- Gilroy
Mortgage insights & homebuying guides
Real-world guidance on rates, loan programs, credit, and the California market — published regularly on our content hub.
Let's talk about your next home.
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