30yr fixed6.875%15yr fixed6.125%Jumbo 30yr7.040%·FHA 30yr6.625%
San Clemente pier at golden hour

NMLS #288015San Clemente, CANew American Funding

Direct line. Honest math. Close on time.

South Orange County mortgages. Specialized in jumbo, self-employed, and refinance. Twenty-three years, 280+ five-star reviews.

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Meet Tom

A local expert, not a call center.

Tom Jessop, Loan Consultant
Tom JessopNMLS #288015

I'm Tom Jessop, a licensed Loan Consultant (NMLS #288015) with New American Funding. Twenty-three years writing mortgages in South Orange County. 280+ five-star reviews from clients across Southern California.

My specialty is the deals that don't fit a template: jumbo and high-balance loans up to $1.1M, self-employed buyers using bank statement programs, refinances where the math is the whole conversation, and investors building portfolios with DSCR loans. Anything California-specific (high-balance limits, rent control on investment properties, down payment assistance) I've already navigated dozens of times.

The model is straightforward. One loan officer, start to finish. Direct line. Honest math before you commit. Close on time. That's been the business for 23 years.

280+
Client Reviews
4.9/5
Average Rating
20+
Loan Programs
14-Day
Fast Closings

Loan Programs

The full suite.Matched to your file.

Specialized in jumbo, self-employed, and refinances in South Orange County. Built for the deals that don't fit a template.

  1. 01

    Home Purchase

    Conventional, FHA, VA, and jumbo. First home or fifth, you get one loan officer from pre-qual to keys. No call-center handoffs.

  2. 02

    Self-Employed Mortgages

    Bank statement programs that qualify you on deposits, not tax returns. Built for business owners, 1099 earners, and freelancers who got told no by the bank.

  3. 03

    Refinance

    Lower your rate, shorten your term, or pull equity. You see the side-by-side math before you commit. Closing costs can be rolled in if a zero out-of-pocket refi makes sense.

  4. 04

    Jumbo & High-Balance

    Financing above the $766K conforming limit, up to $1.1M+ in California's high-value counties. Local expertise for San Clemente, Orange County, and LA.

  5. 05

    Investment Property

    Rentals, multi-units, and DSCR loans that qualify on rental cash flow instead of your personal income. Built for buyers growing a portfolio.

  6. 06

    Rate Buydowns & CA Programs

    Temporary and permanent buydowns, down payment assistance up to $6,000, and clear answers on California's rent control and high-balance rules.

Tools

Run the math before you call.

Six calculators in one place. Move a slider, change a rate, see the answer instantly. When the numbers look right, we'll run them for real, no credit pull, no commitment.

What you'd pay each month, PITI included.
20% down
$
20%
0%50%
$190,000 down · $760,000 loan
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Taxes, insurance, HOA
%
$
$
Monthly payment (PITI)
$6,013
Principal, interest, tax, insurance and HOA combined.
Principal & interest
$4,993
Property tax
$871
Insurance
$150
HOA
$0
Total interest over life
$1.04M
Loan amount
$760k

Calculator results are for illustration only and do not constitute a loan offer, rate lock, or commitment to lend. Actual approval and pricing are subject to full credit, income, asset, and appraisal review. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Not all applicants will qualify. Programs vary by state. Tom Jessop, NMLS #288015. New American Funding, Company NMLS #6606, is an Equal Housing Lender.

Why work with me

What you get with a local loan consultant vs. the online giants

Who picks up the phone
Tom JessopMe, every time
Online LenderDifferent rep, every call
Local CA expertise
Tom Jessop23 years in South OC
Online LenderOut-of-state call center
Loan options
Tom JessopFull suite incl. jumbo, DSCR, bank statement
Online LenderLimited products
Rate transparency
Tom JessopEditable estimates upfront
Online LenderBait-and-switch common
Self-employed friendly
Tom JessopYes
Online LenderNo
Close on time
Tom JessopAs quickly as 2 weeks
Online LenderDelays common

Recently closed

Real deals.Anonymized math.

A sample of files closed over the last 90 days. Names removed, math intact.

Jumbo Bank Statement
$980,000

Self-employed buyer on bank statements

Laguna Niguel, CA

Rate6.875%Closed in38 days
Conventional Refinance
$620,000

Refinance rolling closing costs in

Dana Point, CA

Rate6.500%Closed in26 days
FHA Purchase + DPA
$715,000

First-time buyer with CalHFA assistance

San Clemente, CA

Rate6.625%Closed in32 days
DSCR Investment
$540,000

Investor stacking a DSCR rental

Oceanside, CA

Rate7.375%Closed in41 days
Jumbo Purchase
$1,420,000

Move-up buyer on a 2-1 buydown

Talega, CA

Rate6.500%Closed in44 days
Bank Statement Cash-Out
$865,000

Self-employed refi to pull equity

San Clemente, CA

Rate7.125%Closed in34 days

Sample of closings over the last 90 days. Closing timelines vary by loan type, market conditions, appraisal, and applicant circumstances. Rates shown reflect the day of lock and are not currently available. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Reviews

Tom made our first home purchase stress-free. He explained every option, got us an incredible rate, and closed in under 35 days. We've already referred two friends.

David & Michelle R.

San Clemente

Testimonials reflect individual client experience with Tom Jessop. Results depend on your specific loan program, credit, property, and market conditions. Individual results may vary. Testimonials do not guarantee future performance.

Questions

The questions clients actually ask before we get started.

Get started

Let's talk about the numbers.

Direct line
949-285-0660
Based in
San Clemente, CA

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Tom Jessop

Loan Consultant · New American Funding · NMLS #288015 · Company NMLS #6606 · San Clemente, CA

EQUAL HOUSING

Tom Jessop is a Loan Consultant with New American Funding, NMLS #288015. New American Funding NMLS Company ID #6606. Programs, rates, and terms are subject to change without notice and to underwriting approval. Information on this site is for illustration only and is not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to credit approval, income verification, and appraisal. Not all applicants will qualify. New American Funding is an Equal Housing Lender. Verify licensing at NMLS Consumer Access.

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