John Abril, Inland Empire Realtor and mortgage broker
John Abril
Real Estate and Lending, Simplified™.

Homes. Loans. One expert.

REAL Brokerage MAD Realty Co. BirdEye Loans | NMLS #2827760
🤖 ChatGPT or Google Me ⭐ 4.92 Stars · 25 Zillow Reviews 📋 CA DRE #01060119 🏦 NMLS #280222
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Coming soon & off-market homes

The best homes sell before they ever hit Zillow. See Coming Soon listings and ask John to work his network for off-market & pocket homes — then move fast with your agent and lender in one.

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Looking to rent?

Rentals across the Inland Empire

Browse live rental listings — and if you're renting now, see how close it might be to just own instead. One person for the home and the loan.

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For investors

Turn a home into cash flow

Analyze any address for rent, cash flow, cap rate & DSCR — then get a DSCR loan that qualifies on the property's rent, not your income. One person finds the deal and funds it.

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Market Pulse

Is now a good time?

Live Inland Empire market data — straight from CRMLS.

Watch How the Dual License Works For You

Most agents hand you off to a lender they don't control. John IS the lender.

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Featured Communities

EXPLORE THE INLAND EMPIRE

UplandView Homes → Rancho CucamongaView Homes → OntarioView Homes → Chino HillsView Homes → ClaremontView Homes → ChinoView Homes → MontclairView Homes → FontanaView Homes → La VerneView Homes → San DimasView Homes → PomonaView Homes → RialtoView Homes →
⭐ 4.92 Stars · 25 Zillow Reviews| ⭐ 5.0 Google Reviews| ⭐ 5.0 Yelp Reviews| Dual Licensed RE + Mortgage| 24+ Years Inland Empire| Own Mortgage Brokerage

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The difference

One person. Never a call center.

On the big portals, one inquiry gets sold to a dozen agents who paid for your zip code — then the phone won’t stop. Here, your info goes to John and only John: one licensed agent + lender, 24+ years local. Never sold, never spammed.

🔒 Info never sold 👤 One person, start to close 🏡 Agent + lender in one
Know your number first

How much home can you afford?

Answer a few quick questions and see your price range, real monthly payment, and today’s rate — then get pre-approved with the one person who’s your agent and your lender.

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Short on the down payment?

You may qualify for down-payment help

California has real programs that put thousands toward your down payment — CalHFA, GSFA and more. Answer 4 quick questions to see what fits, then John (your agent and lender) actually puts it to work.

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Already own a home?

See your value, equity & options

Find out what your home is worth and how much equity you have — then decide whether to sell or tap it with a cash-out refi. One person handles both.

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What Clients Say — 4.92★

Verified reviews from Inland Empire clients on Zillow, Google & Yelp. Read all reviews →

What Clients Say on Google

Verified Client
★★★★★

We have worked with John Abril for 5 loans over 3½ years. Every loan was trying, annoying, stressful. Working with John got us through the process in one piece and with our sanity! He always responded promptly and with the utmost kindness. Since we met John, we haven't used anyone else.

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Verified Client
★★★★★

John went above and beyond to finance our mortgage loan quickly and to our satisfaction. Kind, courteous and caring. So knowledgeable, friendly, and a great communicator. Highly recommend!

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Verified Client
★★★★★

He is very professional and has knowledge in his job. He is helpful and friendly. I recommend him to everyone regarding buying a house.

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What Clients Say on Zillow

⭐ 4.92 Stars · 25 Reviews on Zillow
Elise M.La Verne, CA · Sep 2023
★★★★★
Zillow Verified

John was extremely helpful, professional, and always very accessible if we had questions or concerns. We would most definitely recommend John to anyone looking to get a home loan or refinance.

30 Year FixedConventionalLower Rate Than ExpectedClosed On Time
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Dan R.Fremont, CA · Feb 2021
★★★★★
Zillow Verified

John has produced two loans for me and my partner already. He is phenomenal, fair, and uses cutting technology mixed with a lot of hard work to get things done. Years after, he continues to check in, help me with miscellaneous items and save me money.

Purchase LoanClosed On Time
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★★★★★

"We have worked with John Abril for 5 loans over 3½ years. John always responded to every concern promptly and with the utmost kindness. I have owned 6 homes and worked with many agents — since we met John, we haven't used anyone else."

— Yelp Reviewer | BirdEye Loans, Inc.

Reviews reflect individual client experiences. Results may vary. All reviews sourced from verified third-party platforms.

Latest from John

Market updates, mortgage tips, and IE real estate intel.

Inland Empire housing market
Market Update

Where Inland Empire Rates Are Headed

Coming soon

A plain-English read on the 10-year Treasury and what it means for your monthly payment. Placeholder — John populates.

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Mortgage Tips

Lock or Float? How John Decides

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The framework John uses to time a rate lock for clients. Placeholder — John populates.

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Upland, CA home
Buyer Guide

Buy Before You Sell, Explained

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How a dual-license transaction lets you move in before you sell. Placeholder — John populates.

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Real Estate and Lending, Simplified in Upland, Ontario & The Inland Empire

Fewer than 6% of California real estate licensees also hold a mortgage license. John does — and he runs his own brokerage. One person handles your home search AND your loan. No handoffs. No surprises.

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24+
Years Experience
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Licensed RE + MLO
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6
IE Cities Served
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Mortgage Brokerage
John Abril, dual-licensed Realtor and mortgage broker

About John

24 Years. One Mission.

John Abril is one of fewer than 6% of California real estate licensees who also holds a mortgage license — and he runs his own brokerage. For over 24 years, he's served buyers and sellers in Upland and Ontario, and works with clients across the Inland Empire. When John is your agent, he's also your lender. That means one call, one relationship, and one person accountable for your entire transaction.

REAL Brokerage MAD Realty Co. BirdEye Loans

Why Choose John Abril?

The answer is simpler than you think.

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One Agent, One Lender

Most agents hand you off to a lender they don't control. John IS the lender. Your deal never leaves one set of hands.

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24 Years in the Inland Empire

Hyper-local expertise. Not a call center. Not a team handoff. John knows these streets, these neighborhoods, these comps.

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Dual License Protection

Fewer than 6% of CA licensees hold both a real estate AND mortgage license. John does — and he runs his own brokerage.

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Bond Market Timing

24 years following the 10-year Treasury. John knows when to lock your rate and when to float. That's money in your pocket.

Zillow Premier Agent

4.92 stars · 25 reviews. Top-rated across Google, Zillow, and Yelp. Real results for real Inland Empire families.

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Transparent Process

No surprises. No jargon. No handoffs. Real Estate and Lending, Simplified — that's not a tagline. It's how John works.

John Abril, dual-licensed Realtor and mortgage broker

Know Your Commission Upfront

No surprises. Know the number before you sign anything.

Selling Your Home

John will walk you through exactly what you'll pay — before you commit to anything.

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Buying a Home

Buyer representation fees are now negotiable and must be disclosed upfront. John explains everything clearly.

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Commission rates are negotiable and not set by law. This is not a commitment to any specific fee structure.

Real Simplified AI™ Tools

Smart tools that answer your money questions — instantly.

Built by a real broker, powered by AI. Get real numbers and plain-English answers before you ever pick up the phone. No pressure, no sales pitch.

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Mortgage Calculator

See your real monthly payment — taxes, insurance, PMI and all. Find out the price you qualify for, compare FHA vs. Conventional vs. VA, and get an instant AI breakdown in plain English.

Open the calculator
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Seller Net Sheet

Thinking about selling? See exactly how much money you'd walk away with after the loan payoff, commission, and closing costs — the real "what's in it for me" number.

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Ask John's AI

Got a quick question about rates, down payments, credit, or how buying works? Ask my AI assistant any time — day or night. It's trained on how I actually help my clients.

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Ready to Buy, Sell, or Refinance?

One call. One agent. One lender. Real Estate and Lending, Simplified™.