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About me

Hi, I’m Austin Braaten. I am a husband, father of three beautiful children, and a full-time professional Mortgage Advisor. I take great pride in lending you clarity and confidence when applying for a mortgage, and shopping for a home!   

Whether it’s your first home, or tenth, my team is dedicated to making sure you have a great experience during the biggest transaction most folks ever deal with.   

I have been licensed in California and Arizona for over 10 years now, here in the Greater Sacramento area.   With extensive experience in First Time Homebuyer Programs, including being a Preferred Loan Officer by the California Housing Finance Agency, and my successful history of helping folks leverage their equity through bridge loans and reverse mortgages, we will have the right program for you!  

When I’m not helping my amazing clients and partners, you can find me chasing my three babies around, or volunteering at the local food bank.   

I look forward to working with you!

Let's find the right home loan for you

We have loan options to fit every situation, from down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers to government-sponsored programs for military families and rural residents or jumbo loans in high-cost markets.

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Testimonials

The rating and reviews below represent my top reviews. Read all customer reviews here.
4.96 out of 5.0 stars
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4.9
Lillian
Feb 23, 2026
Sacramento, CA
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I've had a long- standing working relationship Austin Braaten. He is my "go to" guy and simeone I'm proud to ...See more
Soozie Y.
Feb 21, 2026
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Austin did a great job helping my client get into a fabulous state program that let her get into a house at almost no co...See more
Rami K.
Feb 11, 2026
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5/5 star for Austin. Fantastic service! Austin made buying a house so easy. Fast approval, great communication, and a ve...See more
Herbert
Feb 9, 2026
Vacaville, CA
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Having to work with a seller who's also in the process to purchasing a replacement property, Austin was a...See more
Lorina
Feb 6, 2026
Lincoln, CA
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I already left a google review: Austin and his team are a pleasure to work with. He has a calm and patient demeanor that...See more
Emilio
Feb 6, 2026
Vacaville, CA
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Austin is easily one of the smartest people Ive ever had the privilege to engage in conversation with. Everything he wor...See more

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I am authorized to do business in the states of Arizona and California. Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act;

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