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Northern California Residential Mortgages

Your Shasta County Mortgage Lender

Work directly with Luke Ruggiero at Professional Mortgage Associates for Northern California residential mortgages. Based in Palo Cedro, Luke helps homebuyers in Redding and Shasta County explore home loans, with specialties in first-time homebuyers and VA loans. Start with your questions and a personalized conversation about your buying power.

Tailored Solutions

Programs for Every Goal

Whether you're purchasing your first home or expanding your investment portfolio, we have the right financing options for you.

First-Time Buyers

Seasoned Investors

Custom Scenarios

Navigate your first purchase with confidence. Explore FHA, VA, USDA, and down payment assistance programs.

Optimize your portfolio with DSCR loans and other investor-focused financing strategies.

Complex situations require expert diagnosis. We find solutions where others see roadblocks.

Your Path to Funding

Simple Steps to Your Loan

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Quick Questionnaire

Personalized Diagnosis

Clear Path to Close

Answer a few straightforward questions online. No lengthy forms or endless calls.

I'll review your scenario and pinpoint the best loan programs specifically for you.

Receive a clear action plan to secure your financing and close your loan efficiently.

About Luke

Originally from San Diego and raised in Northern California, Luke is a California native and expert. He began his career in the mortgage industry almost ten years ago and has built a strong reputation for being a straightforward communicator, an excellent problem solver, and guiding clients through every step of the process without passing them off to anyone else.

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Smiling middle-aged man with short brown hair wearing a plaid button-down shirt posing with arms crossed.