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Whether you’re purchasing, refinancing, or exploring real estate investment strategies, the Stairway Team is here to guide you with clarity, integrity, and care.

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Open 7 Days a Week | 8 AM – 11 PM (EST)

Handling pre-approvals and refinance applications

(773) 234-2584

Open 5 Days a Week | 9 AM – 6 PM (EST)

Supporting all loans currently in process

(954) 993-1625

New brand. Same trusted leadership.

What Clients Say About Working with Jim & His Team

Built on Trust. Backed by Experience.

Christopher Richardson | Stairway Mortgage
Chris Richardson - via Facebook Former LT at United States Army - NEVADA

If you want to take advantage of the low rates for a refinance, Jim is your man! His team was able to get my refinance done in under 30 days, with rates beating every other company, and thorough with state requirements. I went with his team to refi for a lower rate and take out cash for my backyard.

Alexis Kulick E1742922763349 | Stairway Mortgage
Alexis Kulick via Facebook Executive Director of Digital Campaign at UBS - CALIFORNIA

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.

Nilay Patel | Stairway Mortgage
Nilay Patel - via Google Vice President at Permira - NEW YORK

Did a refi as I've worked with Jim before for a loan, and the process was very smooth. The portal used to upload all information is very intuitive, and team members will reach out to clear up any issues.

Karena Clarke 1 | Stairway Mortgage
Karena Clarke - via Google Realtor - FLORIDA

Jim is absolutely phenomenal! Extremely knowledgeable and patient in explaining the process every step of the way. Jim gives all parties a peace of mind throughout the entire transaction. One of the best in the industry hands down!"

Marcos Corminas | Stairway Mortgage
Marcos Corminas - via Facebook Senior Director at Global DMO Transformation - FLORIDA

We processed a mortgage loan with Jim and had a great experience. Jim was very helpful guiding us through the process and speeding it up as much as possible. He was very responsive to our questions and went above and beyond providing recommendations on the right loan for us. We would highly recommend Jim's team to anyone looking to refinance or get a new mortgage loan.

Christina Curva Carrasco E1742922902463 | Stairway Mortgage
Christina Curva Carrasco - via Facebook Owner at Curated Interiors estudioMBC - MASSACHUSETTS

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.

Bruce Odonoghue | Stairway Mortgage
Bruce O'Donoghue via Facebook CEO at On Street Media - FLORIDA

We had a great experience working Jim Blackburn and his staff this past summer. We had a lot of details that needed attention and he made it all seem easy. And a great communicator staying in touch on a constant basis. Enjoying our new home now. Very blessed to have worked with him.

Johanna Becket | Stairway Mortgage
Johanna Becket - via Google Retired Investor - FLORIDA

I had a wonderful experience with Olga and Jim Blackburn. They were professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I found the perfect condominium, got a great mortgage and home insurance within weeks. We are now friends and my financial advisors. I highly recommend the Jim Blackburn Team!

Venkatesh Nakkala | Stairway Mortgage
Venkatesh Nakkala - via Facebook VP Development Manager at Credit Suisse - NORTH CAROLINA

Jim's team was very professional and gave me a very good rate when refinancing my mortgage. The online application and his different team members make the loan process very smooth and efficient. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to refinance their mortgages to the very low rates we have now in the market

Dayana Ruiz | Stairway Mortgage
Dayana Ruiz - via Facebook MLO at Columbus Capital Lending, LLC. - FLORIDA

They worked with me on the purchase process. Their knowledge helped me to choose the option that was most convenient. From the beginning they explained the process. Thanks Jim!

Marvin Feliz | Stairway Mortgage
Marvin Feliz - via Google General Manager at Beacon Mobility - FLORIDA

The experience I had with Jim's team was great. They were always available to help and communicative throughout the entire home-buying process. They worked efficiently to ensure no time was wasted, especially in such a tough market like Miami. They were able to offer me a great rate and provide peace of mind through their transparency. I’d definitely recommend Jim and his team. A huge “Thank You” to them!

Elizabeth Torres | Stairway Mortgage
Elizabeth Torres - via Facebook Senior Branch Manager at JP Morgan Chase - ILLINOIS

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.

Jeremy Bell | Stairway Mortgage
Jeremy Bell - via Google Attorney - FLORIDA

Jim and his team were a pleasure to work with. Where real estate transactions are concerned, the deals that I have worked on with Jim have gone very smoothly. I would definitely recommend him to buyers!

Carolina Forsyth | Stairway Mortgage
Carolina Forsyth - via Facebook Leadership Development Program Manager at Prudential Financial - NEW JERSEY

We've worked with Jim and his team twice in the last five years – first to purchase our home and then to refinance. We appreciate how easy the process is with electronic filing and signing of documents all from our mobile devices. Jim works diligently, is patient to answer all questions (he gets back within 24 hours or less), and is incredibly accessible. We've been pleased with him and his team's work and recommend them with full confidence.

Phil Nwafor | Stairway Mortgage
Phil Nwafor - via Google Head of Sales at Google Cloud - ILLINOIS

We chose to refinance our mortgage to take advantage of the low rates this year and chose to do it with Jim's team because of their transparency and communication diligence.

Holly Fontyn | Stairway Mortgage
Holly Fontyn - via Facebook SEO Consultant at Holly Fontyn LLC - MICHIGAN

It was a delight working with Jim and his team for my first home purchase. He explained thoroughly the process and procedures, making everything run smooth and carefree. It's easy to find any mortgage professional, but when it comes to such a big purchase you want somebody with years of experience that understands all the in’s and outs. Thank you again, Jim will look forward to working with you in the future.

Livermore David | Stairway Mortgage
David Livermore - via Facebook Founder at Cultural Intelligence Center - CALIFORNIA

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.

Bridgette Delva | Stairway Mortgage
Bridgette Delva - via Facebook Vice President of Innovation at hims & hers - FLORIDA

We had the pleasure of working with Jim and his team to close on a primary home in Florida. We found Jim through an investor network and he is extremely knowledgeable in options available to investors as well. Jim and his team were extremely responsive, informative, and accessible. They explained the options thoroughly, which allowed us to choose the best product for our needs. Jim and his team have earned each of the 5-star reviews they have and I'd happily recommend them and gladly use them again!

Julian Einfrank E1742922797847 | Stairway Mortgage
Julian Einfrank - via Facebook Senior Wealth Advisor at Clifton Larson Allen - ILLINOIS

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!

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