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About Noel

You’ve heard the horror stories…how hard it is to qualify, the mounds of paperwork you have to provide, the difficulties and delays. Not to mention the fighting, shopping, and haggling to get a good rate.

I’ve got great news…

I’m here to solve that for you. Go ahead and download my cheat sheet and I’ll give you the inside scoop to make qualifying for a great low rate mortgage EASY. Yes, I really did say easy.

When you’re ready, the next step in getting a low rate mortgage made easy is to contact me so we can review your unique situation and make sure that you get a low rate mortgage without the stress and hassle that’s normally associated with it.

It’s easy to reach me – feel free to call me direct or if you prefer you can email me. Either way I’m here to make the experience of getting a mortgage a good one for you.

Whether you need the mortgage to buy a home, or are looking to refinance for a better rate or some cash out of your property, I can help.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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The Latest News

November 26, 2025
The Role of Asset Verification in Mortgage Underwriting
When buyers apply for a mortgage, income and credit history get most of the attention. However, there is another essential part of the underwriting process that plays a major part in determining approval. Asset verification helps lenders understand the financial strength behind an application and gives them greater confidence in the borrower's ability to manage the loan responsibly.
November 25, 2025
How Non-Occupant Co-Borrowers Can Help with Mortgage Qualification
Many hopeful homebuyers find that their income alone does not quite meet the requirements for a mortgage. This challenge is especially common for people early in their careers, those recovering from financial setbacks, or buyers facing higher home prices. One option that can make a meaningful difference is bringing in a non-occupant co-borrower.
November 24, 2025
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 24th, 2025
This week finally got a strong release of regularly scheduled data, with unemployment figures coming out first, along with employment-rate data. The prior week included the Consumer Price Index, which came in favorable. Some of the unemployment-related numbers, however, weren't as telling as they could be: the forecast was roughly 50,000, but the actual figure landed closer to 110,000. That's an order-of-magnitude miss, suggesting we may need to allow some time for the data to self-correct.

Noel Kelman

First Rate Financial Group
3027 Townsgate Road, Suite 110
Westlake Village, CA 91361