Christian Barnard — Loan Originator

Christian Barnard

Loan Originator

Phone: 949-806-5585
Email: christian@westparkloans.com
NMLS ID: 2651281
DRE License: 02245280

Christian Barnard is a Loan Originator at Westpark Loans, specializing in helping investors and homebuyers navigate the mortgage process with clarity and confidence. Based in Southern California, Christian works with clients across the state on a range of loan programs including conventional financing, DSCR investment loans, and hard money lending.

Christian graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. During his senior year, he interned at Westpark Loans, gaining direct exposure to real estate lending from underwriting fundamentals to client communication — experience that gave him a strong foundation before transitioning to his full-time role on the team.

While at CSUF, Christian was active in several student organizations, where he developed skills in marketing, event coordination, and professional networking. Those experiences reinforced what he now applies daily in his lending practice: listening carefully, communicating clearly, and following through.

As the newest member of the Westpark Loans team, Christian brings a client-first approach and a genuine enthusiasm for real estate finance. He works closely with both first-time borrowers and experienced investors, helping each client understand their options and move through the loan process with confidence.

Whether you’re financing a single-family rental, pursuing a fix-and-flip, or purchasing a primary residence, Christian is committed to finding the right loan structure for your situation and keeping the process straightforward from application to close.

“As a recent graduate and the newest member of Westpark Loans, I’m excited to bring a fresh perspective and strong work ethic to help clients navigate the loan process with confidence and clarity. I look forward to growing with the team and contributing to Westpark’s reputation for excellence in lending.”

Client Testimonials

    
 
 
         
   Joshua Crissman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike at West Park is excellent. He is professional, responsive, and actually follows through. Made the whole process straightforward and stress-free. Highly recommend working with him.
  
 
        
   Sahil Kang 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hanna was great to work with and the process was smooth from start to close
  
 
        
   Jan Peterson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have worked with Hanna DeWitt on two previous finances.
She is very professional and definitely gave us great guidance that resulted in our refi.
She gets the job done!
  
 
        
   Ben Cruz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hi Mike, I had the most awesome time working with you on my loan. Truly you have a heavenly gift providing exceptional service and finalizing a mortgage loan and funding it. I’m looking forward to work with you again in the near future. Mike, you repeatedly went out of your way to see the paperwork done. Definitely I will refer you to everyone who is looking for a mortgage loan.
  
 
        
   Chris T 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my second refi with Westpark. This time I worked with Hannah, who was very accommodating and personable. Everything was done in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend.
  
 
        
   Lana Horochowski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience working with Mike Illig while getting my HELOC. He provided excellent service from start to finish and made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and straightforward. I had a lot of anxiety and very little knowledge about the process, but Mike was incredibly patient, informative, and supportive every step of the way. He took the time to answer all my questions, explain everything clearly, and never made me feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable. I truly appreciated his professionalism, responsiveness, and calm approach. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and easy to work with.
  
 
        
   Montgomery S. Pisano 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike made the process smooth, easy, and answered all questons professionally.  Highly recommended.
  
 
        
   Leona Marino 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have the opportunity to work with Christian for my home that I purchased in the home that I sold. He was very patient very professional and helped every step of the way.
He made everything possible and made everything so very easy for us. I would do it all over again and I would never think of using a different lender. I highly recommend West Park loans 100% and be sure to use Christian Bernard. He is a man of his word when he says he's going to do something he does it and he means it.
Christian it was nice working with you thank you for the opportunity and thank you for our new home.
  
 
        
   Marilyn Bell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have done several loans with Mike Illig at Westpark Loans.  There’s a reason we keep coming back.  Mike is knowledgeable, well connected and gets things done expeditiously.  Highly recommend Mike Illig at Westpark Loans! 👍🏻
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 87 reviews 
 
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Exceptional Customer Service

Our experienced loan officers are accessible by phone, text, or email and remain actively engaged throughout your transaction. We focus on clear communication, efficient execution, and delivering a smooth financing experience from application through closing.

Why Clients Choose Westpark Loans

• 15+ years serving homeowners and investors
• $1B+ in mortgage originations
• Conventional, investor, alternative income, and private money solutions
• Direct access to experienced mortgage brokers

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Christian Barnard — Loan Originator