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Joel Yamamoto

Title: Mortgage Loan Originator

NMLS# 207200

Location: Ontario, CA

Joel Yamamoto is a mortgage professional with 21 years of experience in the lending industry. He entered the field with the goal of working alongside his older brother, a real estate agent, and pursuing opportunities in real estate investing. What started as a strategic career move quickly evolved into a passion for helping individuals and families achieve homeownership.

Throughout his career, Joel has worked as both a mortgage broker and retail lender. For the past nine years, he has specialized in construction loan financing and self-employed borrowers with complex tax returns. He has earned recognition for his outstanding customer service, strong referral relationships, teamwork, and expertise in construction lending.

Joel enjoys helping people navigate the mortgage process and understands that every borrower has a unique story. He takes pride in providing personalized guidance, clear communication, and customized lending solutions that help clients move forward with confidence.

Outside of work, Joel enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing basketball and golf, fishing and snowboarding in Mammoth, and traveling to Japan and the Philippines. Family is at the center of everything he does, and he cherishes time with his wife and children.

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