Jim Blackburn Team — Stairway Mortgage Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Branch
912 SW 20th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Branch NMLS #2813280
NMLS #1072866
Mortgage Broker #MBRB1880 Division of NEXA Mortgage LLC
Our Team
- Scotsman Guide Top Producer — 7 consecutive years
- $350+ million in closed loan volume
- 20+ years in banking and finance
- CFP Board education completed (exam pending)
- Specialization: non-QM, bank statement, DSCR, asset-based, and complex lending
- NMLS #1072866
What Our Fort Lauderdale Branch Specializes In
Condo Financing
Why Choose the Jim Blackburn Team in Fort Lauderdale
300+ Lender Access
Direct Lending When Speed Matters
Complex Loan Specialists
Local Fort Lauderdale Expertise
Wealth-Building Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions About the Jim Blackburn Team
Our Fort Lauderdale mortgage team is located at 912 SW 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Branch NMLS #2813280. We serve all of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. We also handle transactions nationwide through NEXA Mortgage LLC.
We operate as both a direct lender and licensed broker with access to 300+ wholesale lending partners. Led by Scotsman Guide Top Producer Jim Blackburn with $350M+ in closed loans, we specialize in complex lending scenarios — bank statement, DSCR, non-QM, jumbo, foreign national — that most lenders decline.
Yes — investor lending is a core specialty. We offer DSCR loans qualifying on rental income, fix-and-flip bridge loans, short-term rental financing, multi-family programs (2–4 and 5+ units), and portfolio loans for borrowers with 10+ financed properties.
Absolutely. We specialize in self-employed borrower lending. Our bank statement programs use 12 or 24 months of deposits — no tax returns required. We also offer P&L statement programs, asset-based lending, and other alternative documentation solutions.
Through our direct lending channel, we can close in as few as 14–21 days for straightforward purchases. Broker-channel loans typically close in 21–30 days. Complex scenarios may require 30–45 days. We communicate timeline expectations upfront.
Ready to Work With the Jim Blackburn Team?
- (954) 993-1625
- 912 SW 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 NMLS #2813280
100% Client Satisfaction
Real Comments, Real People
Hear From Some Past Clients of Our Founder
Easy and quick refinance with great rates and expert advice.
I recently refinanced my existing mortgage with Jim and his team, and I was so pleased with how easy and quick the whole process was. Jim and his team were very responsive to my questions, and I feel confident that I got the best rate and shaved 9 years off my mortgage. He is very knowledgeable and helped me determine the best option for myself and my family. Definitely recommend him.
Complex loan scenario handled with expertise and care.
The process went smoothly. Jim Blackburn is a lending saint. He knows the market well and cares about his clients tremendously. The team made it really easy to do business, uploading documents and getting forms signed. Our situation is a bit complex. Rather than turn us away for some added work, they dug in to get it done right. They like the complexity, whereas other lenders don’t want to roll up their sleeves. Highly recommend Jim Blackburn for new loans and refinances!
Closed in time for Thanksgiving! Jim and his team were amazing, and we got a much better deal than previous lender.
We closed our loan within 19 days. Just in time for Thanksgiving!! Jim and his team are amazing! We initially had gone with a different loan office and the interest rate and down payment was ridiculous. The owner of the company where my husband works referred us to Jim and we are very grateful for that. We had such an amazing experience with Jim and his team! Since our transaction, we’ve been referring Jim to anyone we know that are thinking of purchasing a house.
Secured financing despite market challenges and self-employment.
Run, don't walk to work with Jim and his team. Jim helped us get financing when it seemed like an impossible feat. It was hard enough to be managing a home purchase 2000 miles away, but add to that an extremely competitive market and being self-employed, and it seemed impossible until Jim's team got involved. Jim was not only responsive; he consistently went above and beyond by making clear recommendations, working his magic, and ensuring that financing wasn’t a barrier for buying our dream house in one of the most competitive markets in the country.
Smooth, fast, and hassle-free mortgage and refinance process.
Jim and his team are great to work with! We have used Jim twice with our home mortgage. Both times, the process was smooth and uneventful (which is what I wanted). He has kept in touch with us and contacted us when he felt it was the right time for us to refinance! I was amazed at our refinancing process – it took them about a little over two weeks to process all our information and close! I love the new online process of submitting all the information they require – it made it super easy for me to organize and gather all the documents.
