Mortgage on My Mind
Mortgage on My Mind
Podcast Description
Got mortgage on your mind? Join Natalie Salins, a top 1% mortgage broker and LA powerhouse, as she breaks down home loans—pre-approvals, appraisals, loan products, and more. With 20 years of experience, she makes the process simple, stress-free, and even fun! Whether you're a first-time buyer or seasoned investor, get expert advice, insider tips, and relatable stories to navigate California’s market with confidence. No need to stress—Natalie’s got Mortgage on Her Mind so you don’t have to!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of impactful themes such as mortgage pre-approvals, loan products, down payment assistance, and real estate investment strategies. Specific episode highlights include discussions on the importance of transparency in real estate transactions, strategies for first-time buyers, the role of interest rates, and how to turn mortgages into profitable investments.

Got mortgage on your mind? Join Natalie Salins, a top 1% mortgage broker and LA powerhouse, as she breaks down home loans—pre-approvals, appraisals, loan products, and more. With 20 years of experience, she makes the process simple, stress-free, and even fun! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or seasoned investor, get expert advice, insider tips, and relatable stories to navigate California’s market with confidence. No need to stress—Natalie’s got Mortgage on Her Mind so you don’t have to!
🚀 In this exciting episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with licensed mortgage loan officer Abe Hakawati to discuss innovative 2026 homebuyer programs, expanded FHA guidelines, bank statement loans, and a powerful Earned Equity Program helping buyers qualify with just 3.5% down. If you’re self-employed, credit-challenged, or think homeownership is out of reach — this episode is a must-watch!
🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins
👤 Guest:🏡 Abe Hakawati – Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer
Abe Hakawati is a licensed mortgage loan officer affiliated with Loan Factory and licensed in both California and Texas. He assists borrowers with a wide range of mortgage products, including conventional loans, jumbo mortgages, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and other customized financing solutions. Abe also partners with MyLoanDesk.com, a digital mortgage platform offering conventional, portfolio, and commercial programs designed for borrowers with unique income or property scenarios that may not meet traditional bank guidelines.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ A look at new 2026 mortgage programs for first-time buyers
✔️ How lenders evaluate debt-to-income ratios and borrower eligibility
✔️ How bank statement loans help self-employed buyers qualify
✔️ When Non-QM loans make more sense than traditional mortgages
✔️ The long-term financial and community benefits of homeownership
New 2026 Programs Are Expanding Access to Homeownership
🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!
💼 Connect with Abe Hakawati:
🌐 Website → http://www.myloandesk.com/
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/talk2abenow/
🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind:
🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b
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💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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