The Right Mortgage, Shopped Across Dozens of Lenders — So You Get the Best Deal.
As an independent broker working remotely, I shop your loan with multiple banks and lenders to find the right product — while keeping your fees low.
- Lower Fees
- More Lender Options
- Clear, Honest Guidance
One bank means one set of options.
Going to one bank means one set of products, one rate, and a confusing, opaque process. You never really know if you got the best deal — because you were only shown a single option.
A broker shops the whole market for you.
A broker shops your loan across many lenders, explains every step, and keeps fees low by working remotely — so you feel informed and confident from application to closing.
Why work with a broker?
Three reasons clients choose Beyond the Mortgage.
Save Money
Competitive pricing and lower fees from a lean, remote model.
Get the Right Fit
Your loan shopped across multiple lenders for your situation.
Feel Confident
Transparent, patient education at every step.
Hi, I'm Amanda LaRussa.
I'm a San Diego-based mortgage broker and a mom of three. My approach is calm, patient, and transparent — I shop your loan across many lenders, keep your fees low by working remotely, and explain every step in plain language so you feel confident from application to closing.
What clients & realtors say
"Amanda helped us purchase in a high-rate market and then refinanced us to a much better payment. She is informative, smart, and truly guides you through every part of the process."
Jennifer Greene
Homebuyer
"She worked hard and fast and got us the exact rate we asked for. She was so easy to communicate with the entire time."
Marissa H.
Homebuyer
"Top-tier communication. In a 16-offer situation, her professionalism is a big reason our offer was the one that got accepted."
Lukas Wade
Realtor
How I can help
Whatever your goal, your loan gets shopped across multiple lenders.
Two ways this can go
Without the right guidance
- Overpaying on fees you didn't have to.
- Stuck with one bank's limited options.
- Confused by an opaque process.
- Missed chances to grow through real estate.
With Amanda
- Your loan shopped for the best deal.
- Lower fees from a lean, remote model.
- A clear plan and updates at every step.
- Confidence to grow through real estate.