Exploring Exciting Mortgage Programs for 2026 Homebuyers - EP 46

🚀 In this exciting episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with licensed mortgage loan officer Abe Hakawati to discuss innovative 2026 homebuyer programs, expanded FHA guidelines, bank statement loans, and a powerful Earned Equity Program helping buyers qualify with just 3.5% down. If you’re self-employed, credit-challenged, or think homeownership is out of reach — this episode is a must-watch!🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins👤 Guest:🏡 Abe Hakawati – Licensed Mortgage Loan OfficerAbe Hakawati is a licensed mortgage loan officer affiliated with Loan Factory and licensed in both California and Texas. He assists borrowers with a wide range of mortgage products, including conventional loans, jumbo mortgages, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and other customized financing solutions. Abe also partners with MyLoanDesk.com, a digital mortgage platform offering conventional, portfolio, and commercial programs designed for borrowers with unique income or property scenarios that may not meet traditional bank guidelines.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ A look at new 2026 mortgage programs for first-time buyers✔️ How lenders evaluate debt-to-income ratios and borrower eligibility✔️ How bank statement loans help self-employed buyers qualify✔️ When Non-QM loans make more sense than traditional mortgages✔️ The long-term financial and community benefits of homeownershipNew 2026 Programs Are Expanding Access to Homeownership🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Abe Hakawati:🌐 Website → http://www.myloandesk.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/talk2abenow/🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind:🌎 Website → https://movement.com/lo/natalie-salins📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/natalie.salins/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/natalie_salins/?hl=en 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/