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California-side Tahoe · Bay Area

A local mortgage partner for California’s most particular markets.

Kevin Darmody, NMLS #1245250, shops multiple investors so California-side Tahoe homes — including second homes for Bay Area buyers — actually close, with one person from application to keys.

  • No hidden fees
  • Local expertise
  • Fast closings

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No credit pull. Estimate only, not a loan offer or rate guarantee. Licensed in California; I lend on California properties only. NMLS #1245250.

Lake Tahoe & Bay Area

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Why borrowers choose Kevin

Jumbo loans, fast closings, and a person who knows the basin.

  • Jumbo loans for NorTahoe’s premium properties
  • Fast closings in California’s competitive market
  • Wildfire-zone insurance guidance built into the process
  • One point of contact from application to close

Not days. Kevin picks up.

One point of contact from application to close.

Clear communication

Plain English, no jargon — including wildfire-zone insurance guidance.

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Office in Incline Village

Licensed in California. I lend on California properties only.

Freddie Mac's 30-year average is 7.40% as of October 15, 2026.

Rates shown are national averages, not a quote.

Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey via FRED, updated weekly.

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5.0 · 20 reviews

What clients say about working with Kevin

“ I found C2 Financial after a disaster with a different company. Kevin picked up the ball and ran with it, completing my loan in record time. The entire process was fast, easy, friendly, and professional. I'm saving thousands of dollars each month now and I could not be happier. ”

Mark R.

“ C2 Financial and Kevin Darmody was a pleasure to work with. We needed to close as quickly as possible. Kevin and team were more than on top of our needs — they got ahead of the process and stayed ahead the whole time. No time was wasted. I would definitely have Kevin work my next mortgage. ”

Noah S.

“ Kevin was great to work with. Had issues with my lender for my refi and Kevin really pushed along the process and got things done. He was always responsive and communicated clearly every step of the way. Highly recommend him to anyone in the Tahoe area. ”

Tahoe homeowner

“ Really good work for my rental property refinance. I had a failed refinance before which cost me an appraisal fee. This time I got a lower interest rate with no cost out of pocket. Kevin and his team did exactly what they told me before the process started. ”

Fengming Z.

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California mortgage FAQs

Kevin works on California-side Lake Tahoe — Truckee, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Olympic Valley, and Northstar — and with Bay Area buyers purchasing a Tahoe second home.

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No pressure, just straightforward advice from a Tahoe local. Purchase, refinance, jumbo, VA, and home equity.