About us

A practical approach to home lending.

Citadel Home Loan works with borrowers, homeowners, investors, and referral partners who need clear answers and flexible loan options.

(408) 744-2945

How we review

We look at the whole file before recommending a path.

Income, property, timing, credit, reserves, and documentation all matter. The first conversation is designed to understand what is possible before deeper paperwork begins.

Leadership

Nicolas Zhao

Managing Director

Nicolas works directly with borrowers and partners to review loan scenarios, explain available options, and help each client understand the next step.

Flexible Loan Solutions

Review options for purchase, refinance, cash-out, HELOC, and Non-QM scenarios.

Real Estate Financing

Support for homeowners, investors, self-employed borrowers, and referral partners.

Clear Scenario Review

Simple communication before borrowers move into deeper documentation.

Start the review

Ready to talk through your loan options?

Tell us what you are looking to do, and we will review the details with you.

(408) 744-2945

Start with a short inquiry.

  • Takes only a few minutes.
  • Your information is reviewed before next steps are discussed.
  • Loan options depend on eligibility, documentation, and underwriting.