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08/19/2026

have you actually been told you don’t qualify to buy a house — or did you tell YOURSELF that? 👀🏡

“I live paycheck to paycheck.” 💸
“Mortgage rates are too high.” 📈
“California homes are too expensive.” 😩
“I don’t have enough money saved.” 💰

Okay… but has a mortgage lender actually looked at your:

💵 Income
💳 Credit
🚗 Monthly debts
🏦 Savings & assets
📊 Actual buying power

Because feeling broke at the end of the month and not qualifying for a mortgage are NOT automatically the same thing.

Maybe the numbers say not yet — and then we make a plan. 📝❤️

But what if you actually CAN qualify and the biggest thing standing between you and homeownership is that you’ve already decided the answer is no? 👀

Stop disqualifying yourself before I even get a chance to qualify you. 😂🏡🔑

And imagine this… you check NOW and by the end of the year you’re watching Monday Night Football from YOUR HOUSE. 🏈🏡🙌🏽

👇🏽 Comment READY and I’ll send you exactly what I need to take a look at your numbers.

08/19/2026

🚨 MONROVIA + SGV FRIENDS — COME SEE US THIS MORNING! 👟☕️💙

We’re LIVE in Monrovia, CA for our Shoe Drive + Coffee & Pan Dulce Networking Event and we’d LOVE for you to stop by!

Come grab some coffee ☕️, have a little pan dulce 🥐, meet some great local people 🤝 and help us collect NEW SHOES for kids in need. 👟❤️

And listen… you do NOT need to bring shoes to come! 😂
If you’re a local business owner, Realtor, lender, entrepreneur, community member — or you just want coffee and good conversation — COME THROUGH!

📍 50 W. Lemon Ave. #18, Monrovia, CA
⏰ WE’RE HERE NOW until 11:00 AM TODAY!

Even if you only have 10 minutes, stop in and say hi! 💙

TAG someone in Monrovia or the SGV who can make it before 11! 👇🏼

08/18/2026

DON’T automatically count out new construction because you think the payment is going to be crazy. 👀🏡💰

Here’s what’s happening in the housing market RIGHT NOW:

🏗️ 63% of builders are offering sales incentives
💵 Some builders are reducing prices
📉 Some incentives may help with financing or closing costs
🏠 And that can change what the actual monthly payment looks like

Builder incentives have stayed above 60% nationally for months as builders deal with affordability challenges and mortgage rates that are still in the 6% range.

And THAT’S the part I care about as your lender. 🙋🏽‍♀️❤️

I don’t want you looking at the price of a new build and immediately deciding “Nope, I can’t afford that.”

Give me the numbers first. 🧮🔑

Because the advertised price and what the financing actually looks like for YOU are two completely different conversations.

👇🏽 COMMENT YOUR CITY and I’ll show you what I’d be looking at from the mortgage side.

And send this to your comadre who’s been scrolling Zillow every night saying there’s nothing she can afford. 😂🏡❤️

08/13/2026

Your house went from 2 bedrooms to 4 and everybody said, “The city doesn’t need to know.” 😭😂🏠

Wellllll… they might eventually find out. 👀

Unpermitted additions, garage conversions, extra bathrooms, ADUs and other improvements can become an issue when you’re trying to refinance or sell your home. Depending on the property and situation, they can affect the appraisal, usable square footage, financing, insurance or even create code issues. 🚨

I literally just had a refinance hit a wall because of this — so PLEASE don’t wait until you’re trying to pull equity or sell to find out what’s actually on record.

🏠 Have an addition you’re not 100% sure was permitted?

👇🏽 Comment “ADDITION” and I’ll tell you what I would check FIRST.

And send this to your tío whose 2-bedroom somehow became a 5-bedroom over the years. 😭😂

08/12/2026

Imagine ghosting your loan officer… meanwhile we’re at the office celebrating because YOUR HOME LOAN JUST GOT APPROVED. 😂🏡💃🏽

Because behind every “Congratulations, you’re approved!” is a loan officer who has been checking underwriting like it’s Ticketmaster. 😭😂

Buying a home doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Get pre-approved, know your numbers, and have a lender in your corner who’s actually excited to get you HOME. 🔑❤️

📲 Thinking about buying? DM me “HOME” and let’s see what you qualify for.

08/12/2026

If this landed on your feed… 🏡👀

Did you know you may be able to buy a home with:

✨ 3% down on some conventional loans
✨ 3.5% down with FHA
✨ 0% down with VA or USDA for eligible buyers
✨ And some buyers may qualify for down payment assistance

You may be a LOT closer to buying than you think.

Comment “HOME” and I’ll tell you which options you may qualify for. 🔑.

08/07/2026

🏡 California buyers… the market is giving you options. 👀🔑

Rates are holding steadier 📉, more homes are hitting the market 🏠✨ and that means more choices + more negotiating room for prepared buyers.

The move isn’t waiting for the “perfect” market. It’s knowing YOUR numbers 💰, YOUR buying power 💪🏽 and having a strategy ready when the right house shows up.

📲 Thinking about buying, selling then buying, or just wondering what you could qualify for? DM me “PLAN” and let’s look at your options. 🏡❤️

08/05/2026

I wouldn’t make the caption about mortgages. I’d make it about getting to know you, because that’s why people will watch.

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Y’all Are WAY Too Comfortable in My DMs 😂📩

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😂 We realized something…

We answer questions in our DMs every single day… but we’ve never answered them on camera.

So today, we picked a few.

Some were honest mortgage questions.
Some had us questioning humanity. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂
And a couple… let’s just say… y’all are REAL comfortable in these DMs.

If you’ve ever wanted to ask me something—about buying a home, money, or just life—don’t be shy. Chances are, if you’re wondering it, someone else is too.

And who knows… your question might end up in Part 2. 😅👇

08/03/2026

One of the most common things I hear is:

“I almost didn’t call because I figured I wouldn’t qualify.”

That breaks my heart because so many people eliminate themselves before they ever learn what’s actually possible.

Maybe you’re worried about your credit.
Maybe you think you need 20% down.
Maybe you’re self-employed.
Maybe you’re convinced the monthly payment will be too much.

The truth is… you don’t know what you don’t know.

My job isn’t to sell you a loan.
My job is to help you understand your options so you can make the best decision for your family.

Sometimes you’re ready today.
Sometimes we build a plan together.

Either way, you’ll leave with clarity instead of guesswork.

📲 If buying a home has been on your mind, let’s have a conversation. No pressure. Just honest answers.

Sandra Guzman
Mortgage Loan Officer | NMLS #1779388
📞 626-319-1871
🌐 www.loanpartner.us

It’s more than a loan, it’s a new life.

07/29/2026

Self-employed? Your tax returns might not tell the whole story.

If you’re a landscaper 🌿, truck driver 🚛, hairstylist 💇🏻‍♀️, nail tech 💅, contractor 👷🏻‍♂️, restaurant owner 🌮, house cleaner 🧹, mechanic 🔧, photographer 📸, or you own any type of small business, this is one mortgage program you need to know about.

A Bank Statement Loan may allow you to qualify using 12 or 24 months of bank statements instead of relying primarily on your tax returns.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ As little as 10% down for qualified borrowers
✔️ Credit scores typically 680+ offer more options and better pricing
✔️ No Down Payment Assistance
✔️ Designed for self-employed borrowers whose tax returns don’t always reflect their true income

Don’t assume you don’t qualify just because someone looked at your tax returns.

📲 Share this with a business owner who’s been told they can’t buy a home. It might be the information they’ve been waiting years to hear.

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