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Aileen Calderon
Editor & Content Strategist
About Aileen
Aileen Calderon is an editor and content strategist at Mesa Group Consulting. A first-generation college graduate who has spent years helping clients understand credit and money, she shapes Mesa's financial education so it stays clear, honest, and easy to act on, in English and Spanish.
Articles by Aileen
First-Gen Latino Homebuyer? Here's Exactly What Credit Score You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage in Kern County
The exact credit score first-gen Latino buyers need to qualify for a mortgage in Kern County, plus how to get there faster.
8 min read
From a 500s Score to a 721 in Months: One Client's Road From Credit Repair to Their First Mortgage
One client walked in with a score in the 500s and walked out with keys to a home. Here is the real road from credit repair to a mortgage approval.
8 min read
How to Improve Your Credit Score: The 2026 Playbook
The clear, no-hype 2026 playbook to improve your credit score, from on-time payments to the statement-close timing trick that moves your number fast.
8 min read
Personal Loans in 2026: How to Compare and Qualify
A clear, warm guide to comparing personal loans in 2026 and stacking the odds so you qualify at the best rate you can.
7 min readHave questions about your credit or finances? Mesa Group Consulting can help.
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