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First-Time Home Buyer Specialists in Hawthorne, CA

Directory of first-time home buyer specialists in Hawthorne, California. Verify credentials with the state state mortgage licensing authority before hiring.

3 agents listed
Updated June 2026
Hawthorne, CA
Important: Listings are compiled from publicly available sources and have not been independently verified by BeforeMortgageUSA.com. We do not endorse any broker or guarantee outcomes. Verify licensing and disciplinary status with the State Mortgage Licensing Authority of California before hiring.
Showing 3 first-time home buyer specialists in Hawthorne, CA Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeMortgageUSA. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any broker.
Guy Hocker Realtors
4747 W El Segundo Blvd # 102, Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-6225 guyhockerrealtors.com
Reina Camacho Realtor
12924 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 500-0117 reinacamachorealtor.com
Joshua Lopez Realtor, Pacific Properties Realty Group
12924 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
(562) 382-4509

A first-time home buyer specialist in Hawthorne, California can guide you through the home buying process with knowledge of local market conditions and state-specific programs. California offers several down payment assistance options through CalHFA, including the MyHome program which provides a deferred-payment junior loan of up to 3.5% of the purchase price. A specialist helps you navigate these resources and understand the unique requirements for buyers in Los Angeles County.

What Does a First-Time Home Buyer Specialist in Hawthorne Cost?

Typical costs for a first-time home buyer specialist in California include a real estate commission paid by the seller, usually 5% to 6% of the home price split between buyer and seller agents. Mortgage broker fees range from 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount. Closing costs in California average 2% to 5% of the purchase price, including title insurance, escrow fees, and lender charges. This is general information, not mortgage or financial advice.

* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by agent and case complexity. This is not mortgage or financial advice — consult directly with an agent for fee specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a first-time home buyer specialist in Hawthorne?
A first-time home buyer specialist is a real estate agent or mortgage advisor who focuses on helping people buy their first home. They understand California specific programs like CalHFA loans and local down payment assistance available in Hawthorne and Los Angeles County.
What California programs help first-time buyers in Hawthorne?
California offers the CalHFA MyHome program for down payment assistance and the CalHFA FHA loan program. Hawthorne buyers may also qualify for the Los Angeles County Homeownership Assistance Program which provides up to 10% of the purchase price as a deferred loan.
How much down payment do I need as a first-time buyer in California?
Many California first-time buyer programs allow down payments as low as 3% to 5% of the purchase price. FHA loans require 3.5% down, and CalHFA conventional loans may require 3% down. Some down payment assistance programs cover the full down payment amount.

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