From blueprint to breakthrough—we guide you through financing, planning, and executing your dream one house at a time.
The Stairway Client System™: Tools to Help You Climb
Step 1: Smart Parent, Smart Student
You're a parent planning ahead or juggling both tuition and mortgage goals.
Step 3: Homeowner
You already own a home—but are you using it as a tool for growth, equity, or freedom?
Step 5: First-Time Investor
You’re ready to turn income into assets, and want to get your first rental property right.
College Housing Costs VS. Investment Property
Compare student housing expenses with the benefits of owning an investment property.
Heloc Loan Payment Calculator
See how your home equity line of credit (HELOC) repayments will shape up.
BRRRR Method Calculator (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi Cash Out, Repeat)
Run the numbers on your BRRRR strategy for rental property success.

Backed by NEXA Mortgage, the #1 U.S. Broker, with unmatched bargaining power.
Lenders compete for our business, giving you competitive rates, great programs, and wholesale pricing—powered by the largest mortgage network in the country and delivered through a dedicated advisor focused on your goals.
As the #1 Mortgage Broker in U.S.
The Nation’s Top Lenders Compete for Our Business
We partner with 250+ lenders—here’s a glimpse of just 12 of our top partners delivering unbeatable pricing, cutting-edge technology, and lightning-fast closings.












A Concierge Real Estate Purchase Experience
Available 7 Days A Week | Pre-approvals as fast as 24 hours.
Winning offers take more than a pre-qualification—they require a coordinated team working for you every step of the way. At Stairway Mortgage, we connect you with trusted experts to ensure a seamless, successful purchase.

- Turn your offer into a competitive cash-backed bid
- Stand out in multiple-offer situations
- Increase your chances of winning your dream home. Get the edge you need in today’s market.

New brand. Same trusted leadership.
What Clients Say About Working with Jim & His Team
Built on Trust. Backed by Experience.

Collaborating with Trusted Experts to Build Your Wealth Plan
A mortgage shouldn’t exist in a vacuum. By partnering with financial advisors, we ensure our clients’ home financing strategies align perfectly with their long-term financial plans—creating more value, more trust, and better results.
Jim Blackburn
We Listen
Strategic Loan Planning
Financial Integration
Confidence at Every Step
