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Stairway Mortgage, a Division of NEXA Mortgage LLC

Lender
5.0 stars
98 Reviews

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Markets served

Nationwide

Except the following states:

Massachusetts
New York
Nationwide

Except the following states:

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Licenses

Company NMLS
#1660690
Additional info available at the NMLS consumer access website

Additional Licenses & Information 

AL - #23159 (Consumer Credit), #22730 (Mortgage Broker)
AK - #AK1660690
AZ - #BK-2006218
AR - #118357
CA - #60DBO-89752
CO - Registration (No #)
CT - #ML-1660690
DE - #038149
DC - #MLB1660690
FL - #MBR2972 (Broker), #MLD2401 (Lender)
GA - #1660690
HI - #HI-1660690
ID - #MBL-2081660690
IL - #MB.6761446
IN - #70497 (DFI), #1660690 (S...

Licenses

Company NMLS
#1660690
Additional info available at the NMLS consumer access website

Additional Licenses & Information 

AL - #23159 (Consumer Credit), #22730 (Mortgage Broker)
AK - #AK1660690
AZ - #BK-2006218
AR - #118357
CA - #60DBO-89752
CO - Registration (No #)
CT - #ML-1660690
DE - #038149
DC - #MLB1660690
FL - #MBR2972 (Broker), #MLD2401 (Lender)
GA - #1660690
HI - #HI-1660690
ID - #MBL-2081660690
IL - #MB.6761446
IN - #70497 (DFI), #1660690 (SOS)
IA - #2020-0023, #2021-0200
KS - #MC.0025605
KY - #MC795910
LA - Registration (No #)
ME - Supervised Lender (No #)
MD - #1660690
MI - #FL0022410 (1st Mtg), #SR0022411 (2nd Mtg)
MN - #MN-MO-1660690
MS - #1660690
MO - #1660690
MT - #1660690 (Broker), #1660690 (Lender)
NE - Mortgage Banker (No #)
NV - #5018
NH - #1660690MB
NJ - Correspondent Lender (No #)
NM - Mortgage Loan Co. (No #)
NC - #L-217879
ND - #ML104585
OH - #RM.804570.000
OK - #MB012695 (Broker), #BNR14271, #BNR15512, #BNR17884
OR - #1660690
PA - #105986
PR - #MB-009
RI - #20244768LL (Lender), #20204046LB (Broker)
SC - #MLS-1660690 (Lender), Broker (No #)
SD - #1660690.MB (Broker), #1660690.ML (Lender)
TN - #1660690
TX - Mortgage Company (No #)
UT - #11269836, #13074498
VT - #LL-1660690 (Lender), #1575 MB (Broker)
VI - Mortgage Broker (No #)
VA - #MC-7106
WA - #CL-1660690
WV - #MB-1660690 (Broker), #ML-1660690 (Lender)
WI - #1660690BA (Banker), #1660690BR (Broker)
WY - #CL-5468, #3637, #5903

About us

Stairway Mortgage specializes in investor-focused lending solutions including DSCR loans, fix & flip financing, bridge loans, and non-QM programs designed to help real estate investors scale their portfolios efficiently. With over $350 million in closed loans and recognition as a Scotsman Guide Top Producer, we bring 20+ years of banking and finance expertise to every deal — from your first rental property to complex commercial transactions.

We serve investors nationwide with a full suite of conventional, government, and creative lending options. Whether you're a seasoned investor needing a DSCR loan that closes fast, a fix-and-flip operator looking for competitive bridge financing, or a buy-and-hold investor seeking long-term rental financing, our team delivers personalized solutions for every strategy. Self-employed borrowers and foreign nationals welcome — we specialize in the scenarios other lenders can't figure out.

DOWNLOAD one of our FREE educational guides at www.stairwaymortgage.com/guides — built for every stage of your real estate journey, from first-time buyers to scaling investors to passive income and legacy planning.

COMPLIANCE NOTICE
NEXA Mortgage LLC
5559 S Sossaman Rd Bldg #1 Ste #101, Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 344-9333 | www.nexamortgage.com
Corporate NMLS #: 1660690
James Blackburn NMLS: 1072866
AZ Mortgage Banker #: 2006218
NMLS Consumer Access Link: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/TuringTestPage.aspx?ReturnUrl=/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/1660690
NEXA Mortgage LLC is an Equal Housing Lender
Texas Complaint and Recovery Fund Notice: https://bit.ly/3B5pAfz

Specialties

Conventional & Gov.

Refinance (investment)
Conventional Rental Loan
VA Loan
Conventional Loan
Home Equity (primary home)
Refinance (primary home)
USDA Loan
FHA

Hard/Private/Non-QM

Home Equity (investment)
Fix & Flip
DSCR (long-term rental)
DSCR (short-term rental)
Ground Up & Land Dev. Loan
Rehab for Buy & Hold
Balance Sheet Loan
Bridge Loan
Foreign National Loan
Refinance (investment)

Reviews (98)

5.0 stars
98 Reviews
5.0 stars
98 Reviews
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5.0 stars
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a month ago
Reviewed by Sandra Rathe
I had the pleasure of working with Jim Blackburn and the Stairway Mortgage team on a purchase transaction. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and communication made the entire process smooth from start to finish.I appreciate the collaboration and look forward to working together again on future transactions.
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5.0 stars
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Tom rides bikes
This is not the first time we used Jim and his team. When we decided to relocate from MI to AR, I knew exactly who to contact. If you want someone to respond promptly to all your calls, texts or emails, Jim is your go to guy. In fact everyone on his team is exceptional. He not only got us the exact loan and terms for which we were looking, he was also able to increase our net profit on the sale of our home and negotiate a great sale with the purchase of out new home by putting us in touch with their network of realtors that worked for us the same way his team did. This once again was a flawless and relatively stress free move. You're always going to encounter stress when moving, however ours was minimal. Thanks again Jim and Olga
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5.0 stars
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3 months ago
Reviewed by Norbert Fazekas
Working with my mortgage broker was a great experience from start to finish. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire mortgage process simple and stress-free. They took the time to answer all my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest, professional, and reliable service!
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5.0 stars
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3 months ago
Reviewed by Joshua McNeilly
Jim was very informative about all the ins and outs of a mortgage. He spent an hour on the phone with me explaining everything about points, lender tricks/strategies, and the general home buying process. I got a quote from 2 lenders but ended up working with Jim because of his customer service. Great experience!
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5.0 stars
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3 months ago
Reviewed by Julia McCann
Jim was amazing to work with! He helped me secure the home I wanted using a doctor loan and made the entire mortgage process smooth and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and always took the time to answer my questions and explain everything clearly. I truly felt like he had my best interests in mind every step of the way. I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated mortgage professional. Thank you, Jim, for helping make our dream of homeownership a reality!
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5.0 stars
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a month ago
Reviewed by Sandra Rathe
I had the pleasure of working with Jim Blackburn and the Stairway Mortgage team on a purchase transaction. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and communication made the entire process smooth from start to finish.I appreciate the collaboration and look forward to working together again on future transactions.
reviewer image
5.0 stars
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Tom rides bikes
This is not the first time we used Jim and his team. When we decided to relocate from MI to AR, I knew exactly who to contact. If you want someone to respond promptly to all your calls, texts or emails, Jim is your go to guy. In fact everyone on his team is exceptional. He not only got us the exact loan and terms for which we were looking, he was also able to increase our net profit on the sale of our home and negotiate a great sale with the purchase of out new home by putting us in touch with their network of realtors that worked for us the same way his team did. This once again was a flawless and relatively stress free move. You're always going to encounter stress when moving, however ours was minimal. Thanks again Jim and Olga
reviewer image
5.0 stars
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3 months ago
Reviewed by Norbert Fazekas
Working with my mortgage broker was a great experience from start to finish. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire mortgage process simple and stress-free. They took the time to answer all my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest, professional, and reliable service!
reviewer image
5.0 stars
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3 months ago
Reviewed by Joshua McNeilly
Jim was very informative about all the ins and outs of a mortgage. He spent an hour on the phone with me explaining everything about points, lender tricks/strategies, and the general home buying process. I got a quote from 2 lenders but ended up working with Jim because of his customer service. Great experience!
reviewer image
5.0 stars
|
3 months ago
Reviewed by Julia McCann
Jim was amazing to work with! He helped me secure the home I wanted using a doctor loan and made the entire mortgage process smooth and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and always took the time to answer my questions and explain everything clearly. I truly felt like he had my best interests in mind every step of the way. I highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated mortgage professional. Thank you, Jim, for helping make our dream of homeownership a reality!

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