About Jay
Jay Karanjia is a member of JVM’s renowned Mortgage Analyst Team. As a graduate of JVM’s extraordinarily rigorous training program, Jay understands every aspect of mortgage financing and employs that knowledge to educate, advise and pre-approve clients. Jay graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Actuarial Mathematics. In addition to managing a full course load, Jay represented UCLA as a Bruin Ambassador at large recruiting and admission events in the greater Los Angeles area. Jay also helped found his own fraternity and served as the Vice President on its Executive Board, all while keeping busy in his free time by participating in numerous mathematics clubs and filling his nights with intramural sports matches. Jay thrives in lively environments where his time management and people skills can shine – making him a natural fit on JVM’s Pre-Approval Team.
Jay grew up in Orange County, California, where he spent most of his time outdoors at the beach or exploring new hiking trails. In his free time, Jay enjoys trying out new burger spots, diving into a new book, and living the peculiar life of a diehard Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bulls fan.