Home Purchase
From first-time buyers to seasoned homeowners — clear guidance, smart loan structure, and a smooth path to closing, even on tight escrows.
Since 1978Certified Public Accountant
5.0 ★78 client reviews on Yelp
LicensedCA Real Estate Broker & NMLS
1-on-1Abe handles every loan personally
A real professional
Decades of real estate experience, on your side of the table.
Abe Knobel, owner of Knobel Financial Services, has been a CPA specializing in real estate since 1978. He’s also a licensed real estate broker who has been a principal in developing apartment buildings and single-family homes.
He brings all of that experience to every home loan, helping clients get financing quickly and efficiently — and thinking through how a loan fits their bigger financial and tax picture.
You’ll always talk to Abe.
No call centers, no hand-offs. Abe personally handles your loan from start to finish and keeps you updated throughout the process.
How Abe can help
Home loans structured around your goals.
Residential mortgage brokerage with the trust and professionalism of a CPA.
Refinance
Lower your rate, change your term, or restructure your loan. Abe keeps an eye on the market and reaches out when the timing is right.
Home Equity
Put your home’s equity to work for renovations or other goals — with options explained plainly and no pressure.
Not sure what you need? Just ask Abe.
Client reviews
Trusted by Los Angeles homeowners for decades.
A first home, then a perfectly timed refinance
Jared and his wife bought their first home with Abe, who structured the loan with taxes in mind — then reached out proactively to refinance them with no points or fees before rates rose.
Jared N.San Francisco, CA · Aug 2026
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Twenty years and many properties
Matt has worked with Abe for about two decades and calls him completely reliable and honest — someone who gets loans closed even on short escrows and tight windows.
Matt B.West LA, CA · Sep 2025
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Above and beyond for first-time buyers
Arielle says Abe made buying their first home as seamless as possible, explaining everything along the way and sharing expert advice at every step.
Arielle Z.Los Angeles, CA · Aug 2026
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Every question answered
On their first refinance, Josh and his spouse came with a lot of questions. Abe answered every one and helped them land a great rate that fit their situation.
Josh K.Los Angeles, CA · May 2025
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A tight closing, without a hitch
Referred by their real estate agent, Anil found Abe thorough and available, kept up to date through the whole process, and closed on time despite tight deadlines.
Anil V.Culver City, CA · Sep 2025
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Expert advice, never any pressure
A returning client, Sally says Abe listened carefully, offered options and his honest opinion, and always supported her choice while working quickly to get her the best result.
SallyLos Angeles, CA · Apr 2025
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Years of purchases and refinances
Karen has used Abe for years to buy and refinance, and describes him as efficient, detail-oriented and genuinely kind.
Karen P.Santa Monica, CA · Aug 2026
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A purchase and multiple refinances
Emily has worked with Abe on her original home purchase and several refinances since, and says he takes care of everything and makes the process easy.
Emily D.Los Angeles, CA · Mar 2021
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Already planning the next one
David found Abe professional and experienced, highly recommends him, and plans to work with him again next time.
David S.Los Angeles, CA · Feb 2026
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Read all 78 reviews on Yelp
Rating as of October 2026.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your loan.
Call or email Abe directly. He’ll listen to what you need, walk you through your options and get things moving quickly.
- Phone
- (310) 553-1538
- Fax
- (310) 553-6219
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 6 PM
- Sat – Sun, closed