Mortgage Loan Originator · Laguna Beach Native

Cameron Brinkman

Laguna born. Laguna lender.

Cameron has called Laguna Beach home his whole life. He pairs that local knowledge with clear communication and quick turnarounds, helping Orange County buyers and homeowners finance the coastal homes they love.

Cameron Brinkman, Mortgage Loan Originator at Mares Mortgage, on the Laguna Beach coast
Your loan officer
Laguna Beach Local
Coastal home loans from a true Laguna local
NMLS
2663179
DRE
02268854
Direct line
949-394-3167
Specialty
Purchase, refi & coastal homes

San Juan Capistrano, CA · Licensed through Sea Country Mortgage Inc. dba Mares Mortgage, NMLS 246471.

Loans with Cameron

Book a consultation, buy a home, or tap your equity.

Pick the path that fits your plan. Cameron reviews every application personally, from pre-approval to closing.

Home purchase

Buy a Home

Get pre-approved before you start touring homes.

Secure online purchase application
Pre-approval to strengthen your offer
Loan options reviewed with Cameron
Start purchase application
HELOC

Home Equity Line of Credit

Open a line now and draw only when the right opportunity appears.

Interest generally charged only on what you draw
Use it for an ADU, a rental, a business or tuition
Options reviewed with Cameron, start to finish
Ask Cameron about a HELOC

Not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting and property eligibility. Rates, terms and programs are subject to change.

Laguna Beach, block by block

Every Laguna neighborhood, from a lifelong local.

Cameron grew up here, from the coves of South Laguna to the ridge at Top of the World. Pick your neighborhood and he'll send a free loan snapshot: what payments look like at local price points, which loans fit, and what it takes to get pre-approved.

92651 · NORTH LAGUNA

North Laguna

Bluff-top homes, gated coves and walk-to-the-sand streets north of the Village.

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92651 · CENTRAL LAGUNA

The Village & Canyons

Downtown cottages, hillside streets above Main Beach and quiet canyon lots.

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92651 · THE HILLTOPS

The Hilltops

Ridge-top views up and down the coast, from Alta Laguna Park to Arch Beach Heights.

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92651 · SOUTH LAGUNA

South Laguna

Tide pools, private beach communities and the historic gated enclaves near the Montage.

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92629 · 92677 · NEARBY

Just past the city line

Coastal communities next door to Laguna that Cameron knows just as well.

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Don't see your street? Pick the closest neighborhood and tell Cameron where you're looking.

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About Cameron

Hometown roots, clear answers and quick turnarounds.

Cameron Brinkman is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Mares Mortgage and a Laguna Beach native. Growing up along the coast gave him a deep connection to the community, and it drives his mission to make home financing simple, transparent and personal, whether you're buying your first home in Laguna Niguel, upgrading in Irvine or refinancing in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach native

A lifelong local who knows the neighborhoods, the properties and the market.

Coastal loan strategy

FHA, conventional, jumbo and refinance options tailored to coastal homes.

Quick turnarounds

Hands-on service and consistent communication from application to closing.

Backed by Mares Mortgage

A Southern California broker since 1993 that can shop the entire lender market.

Work with Cameron

Ready when you are.

Call or text (949) 394-3167, email cameron@maresmortgage.com, or reach out online. Cameron will walk you through your options in plain language.

Cameron Brinkman, Mortgage Loan Originator · NMLS 2663179 · DRE 02268854. Sea Country Mortgage Inc. dba Mares Mortgage, NMLS 246471, DRE 01174680, 32172-A Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Equal Housing Opportunity.