Scott Clift — President & Mortgage Broker
R. Scott Clift
CEO and Managing Broker
Scott Clift is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO 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
Fernando BerroaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike an his team are excellent. I have dealt with many lenders in the past, 20 years. But Mike an his team have been the most honest and reliable group I have met. Definitely my brokers for Life! Gratiza. ryan galliganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Christian at Westpark Loans was truly outstanding to work with. He was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly responsive throughout the entire process. He made everything feel smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand from start to finish. If you’re looking for a loan officer you can genuinely trust, I highly recommend Christian! Jerami BrazellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hanna was excellent to work with. She communicated well and followed through with every request we made. I will definitely be doing business with her again in the near future. AJ GilbertTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In the sea if loan options it was a pleasure to find Mike Illig and Westpark Loans. Mike kept us up to date, was very honest about our options and made the workload of the process easy and straightforward for us. lizzie SarabiaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike was a pleasure to work with!! Very dedicated and quick, staid on top of everything helped us achieve the dream quicker than I thought possible! Bryan LelliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently worked with Mike Illig at Westpark Loans on a mortgage refinance, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Mike took the time to understand my goals, walked me through different options, and clearly explained the pros and cons of each scenario. Throughout the process, he was responsive, transparent, and proactive—whether it was locking in a competitive rate, requesting documents, or keeping me updated on the status of my loan. What really stood out was how seamless Mike made everything. The paperwork was handled efficiently, timelines were clear, and there were no surprises at closing. Thanks to Mike, I was able to lower my payment and improve my overall financial position with far less stress than I expected. I highly recommend Mike Illig and Westpark Loans to anyone considering a mortgage refinance. They’re professional, knowledgeable, and truly put their clients first. Michael JimenezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Mike for the professional service! He was able to close in a week! Stephanie HwangTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started out my loan process by talking with several different brokers and as the process unfolded I decided to work with Mike because he felt the most genuine, and I'm so glad I did! Mike was very supportive - he worked with me to figure out what I wanted, and he really worked with me to get the terms I wanted. I originally thought I’d be going with one type of loan, but when that option didn’t work out, Mike was knowledgeable and helped me pivot to a different solution and lender that matched my situation. The whole process was seamless — he guided me through every step, explained my options clearly, and made sure I still got the terms I needed. I really appreciated his support, responsiveness, and follow-through. I would definitely work with Mike again!Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 77 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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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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