# Stairway Mortgage

> Stairway Mortgage is a mortgage brokerage led by Jim Blackburn (NMLS #1072866), a division of NEXA Mortgage LLC (NMLS #1660690). The firm specializes in financing for borrowers with variable or complex income - self-employed owners, real estate investors, commission and bonus earners, international borrowers, and specialized professions - with over $500M closed and recognition as a 7-time Scotsman Guide Top Producer. Tagline: "Leverage Wisely - Grow Wealthy."

## About

- [Founder Philosophy & Values](https://stairwaymortgage.com/founder-philosophy-values/): Who Jim Blackburn is, the firm's approach, and how Stairway Mortgage works for the borrower.
- [Jim Blackburn](https://stairwaymortgage.com/jim-blackburn-mortgage/): Background and credentials of the founding loan officer (individual NMLS #1072866).
- [NEXA Partnership](https://stairwaymortgage.com/nexa-mortgage-partnership/): How Stairway Mortgage operates as a division of NEXA Mortgage LLC, licensed in 48 states through NEXA.
- [Contact](https://stairwaymortgage.com/contact-us/): Phone (954) 993-1625 and ways to reach the team.
- [Schedule a Call](https://stairwaymortgage.com/schedule-call/): Book a consultation.

## Loan Programs

- [Loan Programs Hub](https://stairwaymortgage.com/loan-programs/): Full catalog of mortgage products - conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, non-QM, bank-statement, P&L, asset-based, ITIN, DSCR, reverse, construction, and renovation loans.
- [See My Options](https://stairwaymortgage.com/see-my-options/): Guided starting point matching borrowers to financing paths.
- [Current Rates](https://stairwaymortgage.com/current-rates/): Where to find up-to-date rate information.

## Tools & Calculators

- [Loan Calculators](https://stairwaymortgage.com/loan-calculators/): A library of mortgage calculators - purchase payment, refinance savings, affordability, DSCR, debt ratio, and more.
- [Discovery Quiz](https://stairwaymortgage.com/discovery-quiz/): A short quiz to surface the right loan path.
- [Guides](https://stairwaymortgage.com/guides/): Downloadable homebuyer and financing guides.

## Who We Serve

- [American Heroes](https://stairwaymortgage.com/american-heroes/): Programs and guidance for military, veterans, and public-service professionals.
- [Medical Professionals](https://stairwaymortgage.com/medical-professionals/): Financing for physicians, dentists, and healthcare workers.
- [Real Estate Professionals](https://stairwaymortgage.com/real-estate-professionals/): Solutions for agents, brokers, and investors.
- [Aviation Professionals](https://stairwaymortgage.com/aviation-professionals/): Mortgages for pilots, controllers, flight crew, and mechanics.
- [Yacht Professionals](https://stairwaymortgage.com/yacht-professionals/): Financing for captains, crew, engineers, and surveyors.
- [Business Advisors](https://stairwaymortgage.com/business-advisors/), [Professional Advisors](https://stairwaymortgage.com/professional-advisors/), [Sales Professionals](https://stairwaymortgage.com/sales-professionals/), [Creative Earners](https://stairwaymortgage.com/creative-earners/), [Corporate Executives](https://stairwaymortgage.com/corporate-executives/): Tailored guidance for variable- and complex-income professions.

## Process & Education

- [The 8 Steps](https://stairwaymortgage.com/the-8-steps/): The firm's step-by-step framework for the mortgage journey.
- [Case Studies](https://stairwaymortgage.com/case-studies/): Real closed-loan scenarios across loan types and borrower situations.
- [Blog](https://stairwaymortgage.com/blog/): Articles on mortgage products, qualifying, and home financing.

## Careers

- [Mortgage Career](https://stairwaymortgage.com/mortgage-career/): Opportunities for loan officers to join the team.

## Notes

- Stairway Mortgage is a brokerage division of NEXA Mortgage LLC (NMLS #1660690), licensed in 48 states through NEXA. Individual loan officer: Jim Blackburn, NMLS #1072866.
- This is not a commitment to lend. Rates, terms, and program availability are subject to change and borrower qualification.