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President CEO WestPac Lending Since 1999

An Experienced Mortgage Professional Helping Buyers and Investors Secure Tailored Financing

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Steve Rivas

President at WestPac Lending

President
NMLS#: 287708

Your mortgage journey begins here. Getting started on the purchase or refinance of your home is just a few minutes away. No commitment needed.

Expert Loan Advice At Your Fingertips

Steve Rivas is the founder of WestPac Lending, a Savi Ranch Financial, Inc. company, and has been serving borrowers since 1999. With a vision for creating a more personal, relationship-driven lending experience, Steve built WestPac Lending around the idea that every client deserves thoughtful guidance — from purchasing a first home to financing a long-term dream property or expanding an investment portfolio.

Over the years, Steve has helped a wide range of borrowers navigate both traditional and more complex financing scenarios with confidence. Under his leadership, WestPac Lending has grown to offer a broad range of loan solutions, including purchase and refinance loans, reverse mortgages, Non-QM programs, private money options, and financing for single-family homes as well as a variety of investment properties.

Steve’s areas of expertise include:

    • DSCR and investor mortgage programs
    • Bank statement and alternative income loan solutions
    • Private money lending
    • Conventional mortgage financing
    • FHA loans
    • VA loans
    • Jumbo and high-balance financing

As mortgage bankers, WestPac Lending closes loans in-house, allowing for greater control, efficiency, and responsiveness throughout the process. Every loan is handled with close attention from start to finish, with underwriting awareness built in every step of the way. Clients and referral partners alike value the accessibility of the team, the strength of the internal process, and the commitment to clear communication and timely closings.

Steve takes pride in building lasting relationships and delivering a lending experience that is both highly professional and deeply personal. He looks forward to helping clients and referral partners alike navigate their financing goals with confidence.

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Loan Programs I Specialize In

Fixed Rate Mortgage

Interest Rate and payments remain the same for the entire term of the loan.

Bank Statement Program

Leverage your bank statements to secure a favorable home loan.

DSCR Home Loan

Focus on the debt-service coverage ratio to get the right home loan.

FHA Loan

An FHA loan provides a government-insured loan with flexible loan options.

VA Loan

VA Loans offer flexible options as either fixed-rate or ARM mortgages.

VA Loan Refinance

There are two main ways to refinance your VA loan.

Reverse Mortgage

Convert a portion of your home equity into cash to secure your retirement.

Refinance

Mortgage refinancing may lower your monthly payments.

Cash-Out Refinance

Access home equity for various purposes.

Jumbo Loan

Jumbo loans offer maximum flexibility for home financing for larger loans.

Investment Property

Mortgage loan programs for vacation and investment properties.

Bridge Home Loan

Secure the transition between selling your current home and buying a new one.

Fix & Flip Home Loan

Get the financial support you need for your home renovation projects.

Rehab Loan

Roll the costs of the renovation into your loan.

Construction Home Loan

Build your dream home from the ground up with tailored financing.

Seller-Paid Buydown

Reduce your mortgage payments with the assistance of the seller.

HELOC Home Loan

Unlock the value in your home with flexible home equity lines of credit.

First Time Home Buyer

Popular loan programs for first time home buyers.

Low Down Payment Options

Explore options that may make you a home owner with a low down payment.

USDA Loan

Purchase a home with no money down in certain rural and suburban areas.

Private Money Loan

When traditional financing slows a deal down, private money can keep it moving.

Blog Posts

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