⚡ CONCEPT REDESIGN — A preview of what boardwalkhomeloanscorp.com could look like
◆ Independent Mortgage Broker · Merced, CA

The clear path to your front door.

Boardwalk Home Loans shops dozens of lenders so you don't have to — purchase or refinance, guided every step by brokers with decades of real experience and a simple promise: you'll actually understand your loan.

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Years combined experience
NMLS
#2678538 · CA DRE Broker
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Local, broker-owned

Estimate your monthly payment

Estimated principal & interest
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$420,000
20%
6.5%
30 yrs

Illustrative estimate — taxes, insurance & HOA not included. Let's get you a real quote.

Company NMLS #2678538
CA DRE Broker 02216990
Broker-owned & local
Equal Housing Lender
What we do

Two simple paths. One trusted guide.

Whether you're buying your first place or making the loan you already have work harder, we handle the heavy lifting and keep you in the know.

Purchase a home

From pre-approval to keys in hand — we match you to the right program and lock a rate you understand.

  • Fast pre-approval letters that win offers
  • First-time buyer & low-down-payment options
  • A real human on call, start to close
Start a purchase

Refinance

Lower your rate, tap equity, or shorten your term. We'll run the numbers and tell you straight if it's worth it.

  • Rate-and-term & cash-out refinancing
  • Break-even analysis before you commit
  • Debt consolidation & equity strategies
Explore a refi
As a broker, we shop them all

The right loan program for your story

We're not tied to one bank's menu. We compare programs across many lenders to find your best fit.

Conventional

Competitive fixed & adjustable rates for strong-credit buyers.

FHA

Lower down payments and flexible credit for first-time buyers.

VA Loans

Zero-down financing earned by our veterans & service members.

Jumbo

Financing for higher-value homes above conforming limits.

USDA Rural

No-down-payment options for eligible Central Valley properties.

Reverse / Specialty

HECM & niche programs tailored to your stage of life.

The loan process

Five steps down the boardwalk

No mystery, no jargon dumps. Here's exactly how your loan moves from hello to keys.

1

Say hello

A quick chat about your goals, timeline & numbers.

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Pre-approval

We verify the basics and arm you with a strong letter.

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Shop & lock

We compare lenders and lock the rate that fits you.

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Process & underwrite

We chase the paperwork so you don't have to.

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Close & celebrate

Sign, fund, and walk through your new front door.

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Loan programs compared
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Locally broker-owned
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Priority: you understand it
Why Boardwalk

A broker in your corner — not a bank behind a counter.

Boardwalk Home Loans was built on one belief: when borrowers truly understand their options, they make confident decisions and come back for life.

Education over sales pressure

We explain every number until it clicks — that's the whole job.

Decades of real lending experience

27 and 30 years at the helm — we've seen every market.

Rooted in Merced

A local broker who answers the phone and knows the Valley.

"Educating borrowers is key to a long-lasting relationship through the true understanding of the products available."

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Mindy Martin
Owner / Broker · NMLS #841610
Meet the team

People who pick up the phone

A small, seasoned crew — you'll know exactly who's handling your loan.

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Mindy Martin

Owner / Broker

27+ years in mortgage lending, driven to provide ethical, plain-English help to every client.

NMLS #841610
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Sharon O. Shiman

Broker Associate

30+ years guiding clients with sound financial advice and a commitment to education.

📞 559-687-1200 · 📱 559-804-5686
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Jessica Cone

Loan Processor

Nearly a decade in the industry, with a passion for helping people and keeping files moving.

Your file, in good hands
Learning center

Know before you owe

Free tools and plain-language guides — because the best borrower is an informed one.

Client stories

Loans that felt easy

★★★★★

"Mindy explained every option until I actually got it. First home, zero stress — I knew what I was signing."

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Danielle R.
First-time buyer · Merced
★★★★★

"They ran the refi math honestly and told me when to wait, then called the day it made sense. That's trust."

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James T.
Refinance client · Atwater
★★★★★

"Sharon answered every late-night text. Decades of experience and it shows — smoothest close we've had."

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Maria & Luis
Move-up buyers

Let's find your way home.

Tell us your goal and we'll come back with options you can actually understand — no pressure, no jargon. Pre-approvals usually start within a day.

📞 833-684-7284