Orange County Mortgage Broker Since 2003

I’m Jason Brookes — a mortgage broker in Yorba Linda, California (NMLS 1372327). For over 20 years I’ve helped Orange County families buy homes, refinance, and use their VA benefits — with the kind of direct, personal service you don’t get from a bank or an online lender. When you call, you get me.

Call 714-410-2198 | Email JBrookes@GrandAveLending.com

The Short Version

Licensed since 2003 — 23 years of mortgage lending
90+ five-star Google reviews, 5.0 rating
VA loan specialist — proud to serve firefighters & first responders
Licensed in California + 6 other states
Local: based in Yorba Linda, serving all of Orange County

How I Can Help

Buying a Home

From first-time buyers to jumbo purchases, I shop your loan across wholesale lenders to find the right program and pricing for your situation — and I stay on the file personally from pre-approval to keys.

Refinancing

Rate-and-term, cash-out, or consolidating debt — I’ll give you a straight answer on whether a refinance actually makes sense for you, with real numbers. If it doesn’t pencil, I’ll tell you that too.

VA Loans — Veterans, Firefighters & First Responders

VA lending is a specialty of mine, and I’ve closed VA loans for many of Orange County’s firefighters and first responders. If you’ve earned the benefit, I’ll help you use it right — including the income questions (overtime, holiday pay, pensions) that trip up the big national lenders.

Why Work With a Broker?

A bank can only offer you its own products. As a broker, I shop your loan across many wholesale lenders — which means more programs, more flexibility on tough files, and competition working in your favor instead of against it.

After 23 years, my value isn’t just pricing. It’s knowing which lender will actually close your specific file — the self-employed borrower, the overtime-heavy income, the appraisal that needs fighting for. That’s the difference between a loan that closes and one that dies in underwriting.

Where I Lend

I’m based in Yorba Linda and work with buyers and homeowners across Orange County — Anaheim Hills, Brea, Placentia, Fullerton, and beyond. California loans are originated through Grand Avenue Realty & Lending (Company NMLS 346148).

I’m also licensed in Idaho, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and Utah, with loans in those states originated through Loan Factory. If you’re out of state, reach out — there’s a good chance I can help.

Jason Brookes | Mortgage Broker
NMLS #1372327 | CA DRE #01412977
Grand Avenue Realty & Lending | Company NMLS #346148
18293 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
714-410-2198 | JBrookes@GrandAveLending.com
Licensed in CA, ID, NC, NV, OR, TX, UT
Equal Housing Opportunity