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✓ Last reviewed by Ken Clark Jr., NMLS #225375 — June 2026

A running record of media appearances, expert quotes, podcast guest spots, and industry commentary by Ken Clark Jr., Certified Mortgage Advisor at PRMG Mortgage. This page updates as new content publishes.

Available for media commentary

Journalists, podcasters, and industry researchers covering housing, mortgage rates, down payment assistance, VA loans, FHA loans, Non-QM lending, and California or New Jersey housing markets are welcome to reach out. Same-day response on most requests.

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Areas of expertise for commentary

Sacramento, Northern California, and Central Valley housing markets
New Jersey housing markets, including Bergen, Hudson, Camden, Burlington, Essex counties
FHA loan programs and stacking with state DPA (CalHFA, GSFA, NJHMFA)
VA loans, including entitlement, funding fee, and Tier 2 strategy
First-time buyer programs and DPA stacking strategies
Non-QM lending (bank statement, DSCR, P&L-only) for self-employed buyers and investors
Jumbo and high-balance financing in California and New Jersey markets
Renovation financing (FHA 203k, Fannie Mae HomeStyle)
Mortgage rate environment and its impact on buyers in 2026
Compliance-safe consumer education on mortgage decisions

Recent commentary (updates monthly)

This section will populate as new media features publish. Last updated June 14, 2026.

Active HARO (Help A Reporter Out) and Qwoted contributor for housing and mortgage queries.
Available for podcast guest appearances on real estate, mortgage, finance, and entrepreneurship topics.

Credentials at a glance

Certified Mortgage Advisor and Branch Manager, PRMG Mortgage (Paramount Residential Mortgage Group)
NMLS #225375 (Ken Clark Jr.) · PRMG NMLS #75243
Licensed in 49 states (New York not included)
Three-time Gold Award winner: Best Mortgage Company in Sacramento (2023, 2024, 2025)
28 years in mortgage lending
Leader of the #ChampionsofLoans Team
Equal Housing Opportunity

This page is for educational and media-relations purposes only and is not a commitment to lend or guarantee of approval. Equal Housing Opportunity. PRMG Mortgage. NMLS 225375. Ken Clark Jr. NMLS #225375.

About the Author: Ken Clark Jr.

Certified Mortgage Advisor and Branch Manager at PRMG Mortgage (NMLS #75243). 28 years in mortgage lending. Three-time Gold Award winner for Best Mortgage Company in Sacramento (2023, 2024, 2025). NMLS #225375.

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