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Nicolas Zhao

Managing Director · Loan Officer

DRE 02010532 · NMLS 1632716

Citadel R&C Inc · DRE 02164531 · NMLS 2286403(408) 744-2945Nicolas@CitadelRC.com
NMLS1632716
Loan Officer DRE02010532
Company NMLS2286403
Company DRE02164531

Get to know Nicolas

A mortgage decision should not feel like guesswork. Nicolas helps borrowers, homeowners, investors, and referral partners sort the goal, timing, property, and documentation path before the process gets heavy.

Purchase, refinance, and flexible mortgage options are reviewed with calm, personal guidance from a loan officer who understands complex borrower situations — including files that may not fit standard income or documentation paths.

Citadel helps borrowers, homeowners, and investors understand which documentation path may fit before the process becomes heavy, so you always know the next step.

Nicolas Zhao in a navy suit

What working together looks like

Scenario reviewPurchase, refinance, cash-out, Non-QM, DSCR, and bank statement questions.
Clear next stepKnow whether to estimate, get pre-approved, or complete the full application.
Documentation planUnderstand the paperwork path before underwriting asks for it.

Next step

Speak with Nicolas

Ask a real loan officer which first step fits your scenario — estimate, pre-approval, or the full application.

Final loan terms, qualification, and approval are subject to review and applicable requirements.

Citadel R&C Inc · DRE 02164531 · NMLS 2286403. Loan programs, documentation requirements, maximum LTV, rates, terms, and eligibility vary by lender and borrower scenario. All loans are subject to underwriting approval and program availability. This is not a commitment to lend.