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Since 2010, our 14 day close has been helping buyers get their offers accepted.

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Once the pre-approval letter is issued, you can count on your loan closing. Your loan is completely underwritten before you start making offers.

About us

Who we are

Sasha Sams
CEO, Five Star Mortgage

We are a licensed, local mortgage broker with more than 3 decades of mortgage experience. We are independent and do not work for a specific bank or lender. That independence is your secret home financing weapon, since we can shop multiple wholesale mortgage lenders on your behalf — giving you access to more home loan options than what a bank or
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The result is typically a cheaper, faster and easier mortgage for you.

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90%

of our business are VA Home Loans

$1B+

VA loans funded

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Refinance an existing loan with ease and confidence.

Use Your VA Benefits for These Opportunities

$0 Down on a 2-4 Unit Property

Leverage your VA benefits to invest in multi-unit properties and build wealth through passive rental.

Buy a Multi-Family Property
No Property Taxes with a 100% VA Disability Rating

Save on property taxes if you're a 100% disabled veteran.

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Buy with a Non Vet Co-Borrower

Combine resources by buying with a non-veteran co-borrower to expand your buying power.

VA Joint Loans
Buy a Condo That is Not VA Approved

Purchase non-VA-approved condos using a VA-backed loan with simple steps.

Condo Eligibility
Purchase Before You PCS

Use your VA benefits to secure a home before your Permanent Change of Station (PCS).

Changing Duty Stations
Get a Second VA Loan

Build wealth and diversify by purchasing a second property using your VA loan benefits.

Multiple VA Loans

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Community Outreach

Merchants is committed to assisting active military families and local Wounded Warriors programs

Merchants participated in the 2024 Veterans Day Parade alongside the San Diego Wounded Warriors Tennis group for the 2nd Year in a Row.

Providing Opportunities for the Children of Active Duty Families and Wounded Warriors

For the 4th year in a row, Merchants was a sponsor of the San Diego Veterans Tennis Classic.  We connected the children of local active duty families with tennis players from the US Naval Academy for a terrific Saturday afternoon

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