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  "canonical_url": "https://lendb.ai/s/first-time-buyer/california",
  "summary": "As of 2026-10-11, LenDb lists 737 loan officers licensed in or based in California whose lender pages show First-time buyer work. The top-ranked are Vina Guerrero (First Citizens Bank, Pasadena), Kristina Hernandez (Homeowners Financial Group, Folsom) and Thomas Frank Weikel (Guild Mortgage, Carlsbad). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in CA, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.",
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  "last_verified": "2026-10-11",
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      ],
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      ],
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