Looking for a mortgage in Los Angeles? If so, you need to find a mortgage broker who's familiar with the area. Someone who's helped people just like you get the money they need to buy a new property. Various pitfalls can occur when trying to get a loan: banks that are trying to set terms designed in favor of the lender, regulations that determine what loans you are or aren't eligible for. There are even occasions where someone's credit report is wrong, making it difficult for them to get the loan they deserve.