Scott Clift — Broker/Owner
R. Scott Clift
Broker/Owner
Phone: (949) 535-0265
Email: scott@westparkloans.com
NMLS ID: 278728
DRE License: 01416488
Scott Clift is the Founder and Broker/Owner of Westpark Loans, where his company helps real estate investors and self-employed borrowers secure financing that actually works for them. No bloated underwriting checklists. No W-2 tunnel vision. Just smart, flexible lending that gets deals done.
He’s been in the game since 1994—real estate, lending, finance, and tech leadership across both startups and billion-dollar enterprises. Before founding Westpark, Scott spent 13 years in multi-family acquisitions, mortgage lending, and property management, giving him a 360° view of what borrowers actually need—not just what the bank wants to see.
Over the past 30+ years, he’s closed hundreds of deals and helped investors across the country scale portfolios, build cash flow, and stop getting punished for being entrepreneurs. His specialties include DSCR loans, bank statement programs, fix & flip financing, and private lending strategies for real estate investors who live outside the box.
Scott holds a degree in Finance (with an Accounting minor) from Oklahoma State University, plus an Organizational Leadership certification from UC Irvine. He’s a licensed Real Estate Broker, Mortgage Loan Originator, and Realtor in California.
When he’s not running Westpark, Scott also leads IT Customer Success at Mercury Insurance—a $5B public company—where he supports over 8,000 users and drives AI and digital transformation initiatives across the enterprise.
Whether you’re scaling up or getting started, Scott’s team brings real-world experience, creative loan strategies, and a no-BS approach to help you close faster—and smarter.
Client Testimonials
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Joshua CrissmanTrustindex 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 KangTrustindex 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 PetersonTrustindex 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 CruzTrustindex 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 TTrustindex 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 HorochowskiTrustindex 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. PisanoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Mike made the process smooth, easy, and answered all questons professionally. Highly recommended.![]()
Leona MarinoTrustindex 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 BellTrustindex 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 reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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