MEET DANA

A modern mortgage, done the old-fashioned way.

30+ years of expertise. Wholesale pricing. Personal service.

Dana Peterson

Branch Manager · West Capital Lending
NMLS #173133
Irvine, CA
(623) 343-4344
dpeterson@westcaplending.com

HELLO, I’M DANA

Why work with me

With over 30 years of hands-on mortgage experience, I’ve guided thousands of families through every type of home financing scenario from first-time purchases to complex investment portfolios. My approach is simple: explain everything in plain English, price honestly, and stay involved from application to keys.

Reputation built on results

In an industry where trust is everything, my track record speaks for itself. I’ve built lasting relationships with real estate agents, financial advisors, and past clients who return for their next purchase or refinance and refer their friends and family. That doesn’t happen by accident.

Education-first approach

Mortgages can feel overwhelming. I take the time to explain your options without jargon or pressure the difference between conventional and FHA, why points might make sense (or not), and how loan structure impacts your long-term wealth building.

Local expertise, multi-state reach

Whether you’re buying in a competitive coastal market or a growing Sunbelt city, I understand regional nuances property taxes, insurance, appraisal challenges, and the local conditions that affect your loan.

How wholesale pricing works for you

As a mortgage broker, I don’t work for one bank. I have relationships with 180+ wholesale lenders  the same institutions that fund loans for big retail banks, but at lower rates because there’s no branch overhead.

  • I shop your scenario across multiple investors in real time
  • Access to niche programs (bank statement, DSCR, interest-only) most retail banks don’t offer
  • Pricing often 0.25%–0.50% better than a traditional bank
  • If one lender has an issue, I pivot — without restarting your application

LET’S TALK

Ready to start your mortgage journey?

One conversation. Real numbers. Honest advice  directly from Dana.

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