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@johngabaldon
Loan Originator NMLS #422738
Waterstone Mortgage Corporation
Mortgage Loan Officer
John is a ninth-generation native New Mexican with more than 15 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry. He specializes in working with first-time homebuyers – it is a true honor in his eyes to be part of such a special moment in their lives. John also has extensive knowledge of the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority State Bond program. John graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2001. When he’s not in the office, he spends all his spare time with his family. He is also a member of Legacy Church and coaches his sons’ baseball teams at Albuquerque Baseball Academy. Se habla Español! Me especializo en ayudar a compradores de primera vez, en mi equipo cuento con gente bilingüe para asegurarnos de explicarles a comprender el proceso del préstamo, nos orgullese en brindarles un excelente servicio en tu idioma. Te ayudamos y preparamos para alcanzar el sueño americano, ser dueno de tu propia casa, recuerda, no te diremos que NO, te mostraremos como.
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