Scott Lawson

Residential & Commercial Financing Advisor

NMLS 312312

(707) 579-5411

Scott Lawson Loan Officer

Santa Rosa Mortgage Broker

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You Deserve an Awesome Mortgage Experience

We have the finest combination of technology and human expertise to provide you with a stress-free home loan process

 

Local Sonoma County mortgage broker

5-star local Google & Yelp reviews

(707) 579-5411

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A Very Important Message from Scott Lawson 9/15/2026

With the recent sharp run up in mortgage rates, you're likely shopping around for a better interest rate story than what you're being told by another mortgage person. It’s very important you call someone that keeps a very close watch on what is being offered from various local banks and lenders. I know on any given day what’s being offered and when you call me, I’m going to be prepared to offer the caller something better than what they can get elsewhere. That’s how a broker operates as opposed to a direct lender or a bank. We have massive flexibility in our pricing structure and can often offer the public a mortgage rate that cannot be beat elsewhere.

I will add that one of my questions when I interview a prospective client is whether or not they have an existing private banking relationship. If they do, I will suggest they call their banking representative and get a quote directly from that source first and then call me. Some relationships like this will offer below market rates and it may be what’s best for the consumer ultimately.

And what’s best for the customer is all that really matters.

Mortgage Rates

Online mortgage rate quotes are often misleading, which is why we don't post them

An interest rate quote depends on a number of factors such as:

  • Product type
  • Credit score
  • loan amount
  • Property value
  • Loan objective (Purchase, rate and term or cash out refinance)
  • Points or no points


When you go to a bank's mortgage rate page, you will always receive a "best case" scenario to entice you to contact them. Our process is simple:

  • Complete our short information form
  • Hit the "Get Quote" button
  • Watch your email - a custom rate quote for your specific scenario will be arriving soon.

Here's our custom rate form. You will not be called unless you tell us to.

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Brokers Are Better

As a pure, independant Santa Rosa Ca mortgage broker, we have huge advantages over other lending institutions:

  • Financing relationships with dozens of mortgage banks
  • Our lenders operate in the wholesale mortgage channel. They are not available to the public and offer mortgage pricing typically below what the public can get through other home loan sources
  • A low-cost overhead structure means we pass the savings on to you. Our loan officers handle the whole process themselves. If you have a question, your representative will be right there with the answer
  • No robot call answering--just real humans to talk to (AI will answer when we can't)
  • Seasoned, most experienced loan officers that you can find
  • We are also licensed real estate agents with the California Department of Real Estate. This gives us a unique edge when financing a home purchase

We serve all of Sonoma County including Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sebastopol, Windsor and Healdsburg

Client Reviews

Real People, Real Results

Hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google and Yelp. Here's what Scott Lawson clients say about buying, refinancing, and closing on time.

Google

Scott made the entire process easy and stress-free. Transparent, responsive, and always took the time to explain our options.

Carlos Quinones
San Rafael · First-time buyer
Google

A responsive, personable manager of a complex process. You can't get a better mortgage broker than Scott!

Mary Flett
DSCR investor loan
Yelp

His knowledge and experience with the nuances of a VA loan was crucial. Timely, detailed, and professional.

Arianna O.
Larkspur · VA loan
Google

He explained how inheritance works under reverse mortgages and handled the entire payout at a better rate than we'd have gotten elsewhere.

Deborah Arikan
Trust transfer · Reverse to Fannie Mae loan
Yelp

Our entire process was less than 21 days. I work for a big bank — and I went with Scott instead.

Chuck M.
Novato · Closed in under 21 days
Yelp

Since meeting Scott about 15 years ago I've sent him numerous clients — and he's closed every one.

Rob O.
Windsor · Realtor referral partner
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Find what you need, organized by your goal

Buying, refinancing, or comparing loan programs across Sonoma County, start with the category that fits your situation.

Loan Programs

Wholesale pricing from dozens of lenders, matched to your scenario.

  • ●Conventional Loans
  • ●FHA Loans
  • ●VA Loans
  • ●USDA Loans
  • ●Jumbo Loans
  • ●Down Payment Assistance
  • ●Reverse Mortgage
  • ●DSCR Investor Loans
  • ●Non-QM Loans
  • ●Foreign National Loans
  • ●Construction Loans
  • ●Commercial Loans
  • ●HUD Section 184 Loans

Compare all loan programs →

Buy a Home

Get pre-approved and know your numbers before you make an offer.

  • ●First-Time Home Buyers
  • ●Closing Costs

Home buying and pre-approval help →

Refinance

Lower your payment or put your home equity to work.

  • ●Cash-Out Refinance
  • ●Rate-and-Term Refinance

Compare your refinance options →

Get Started

Request a custom quote or apply for a same-day approval.

  • ●Rate Quote
  • ●Apply
  • ●Loan Process
  • ●Requested Documents

Start your home loan →

Resources

Tools and answers to help you plan with confidence.

  • ●Mortgage Qualifier Tool
  • ●Mortgage Calculators
  • ●Closing Cost Calculator
  • ●FAQ
  • ●Mortgage Glossary

Mortgage tools and resources →

About

A local Santa Rosa broker serving Sonoma County since 2003.

  • ●Why a Mortgage Broker
  • ●Meet Scott Lawson
  • ●Licensing
  • ●Careers
  • ●Contact Us

About our mortgage brokerage →

Blog

Articles by Scott Lawson on buying, financing, and the market.

  • ●Mortgage News
  • ●New Appraisal Rules
  • ●Renting vs. Owning
  • ●Credit Score and Your Mortgage
  • ●Choosing a Real Estate Agent
  • ●Paying Your Real Estate Agent
  • ●How Do You Know When to Refinance?

Read our mortgage blog →

Mortgage Calculator

Let's See Where You Stand

Try our quick, state of the art, mortgage qualifying tool. It was built by one of our staff and is unique to our industry

Try it out

 

Set an appointment - either in person or over the phone. Here's what you get:

 

For buyers and those that need to refinance:

  • How much you qualify for—proper calculation of income must be done perfectly-No mistakes
  • Which loan product will be optimal for your situation
  • How to improve your credit score quickly if needed
  • How the home insurance industry has changed and what to expect
  • Closing costs—what to expect so you’re not surprised later
  • What your monthly payment is going to be and how to minimize it as much as possible

 

Specifically for home buyers:

  • How to choose an effective real estate agent
  • How the initial deposit works and how to protect yourself from loss during the contingency removal process
  • Down payment—put down as much as you can or the minimum depending on the loan product and overall situation
  • What contract contingencies are and how to remove them carefully and effectively
  • Detailed explanation of the loan process from acceptance of your contract through close of escrow
  • Should you pay points, or not?
  • How does the rate lock work?

Take Your First Step to get Started

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Mortgage Loan Application

How To Get Started

You could start with a real estate agent, but they will ask you to get pre-approved for a mortgage and then to come back. Hit the Apply Button below to begin

  • Same-day loan approval (usually within an hour)
  • Your information is kept strictly confidential
  • No credit check required--a phone call with a few questions is all that is needed
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