Whether you own a growing practice, work 1099 across locations, or are balancing student loans with early-career income — we understand how your profession works and how to make your home loan work with it.
Custom Mortgage Options for Your Practice
 Doctor & Professional loan programs with 0–5% down, flexible student loan treatment, and no PMI in many cases.
1099 or own your practice? We offer no-tax-return programs and bank statement qualification to keep things simple.
 Buying your first or second property? We structure creative solutions that maximize your ROI and minimize your stress.
Lending That Aligns with Your Vision
“Stairway made it easy. I thought my 1099 income and debt would disqualify me — but Jim and his team knew exactly how to present my financials.”
— Dr. Ana P., Cosmetic Dentist
Mortgage Strategist for High Earners | Financial Advisory Background
“I approach mortgage planning like an asset class — strategic, tailored, and integrated into your long-term portfolio. Let’s optimize your next move.”
100% Client Satisfaction
First-time home purchase and refinance with fast closing
Great customer service! We were living in California for 20+ years, and every year our rent went up, so we decided to move to Virginia and get our own house. Jim helped us with our very first home mortgage and constantly updated us with the lowering rates. After we were presented with different options, we decided to do a refi, and his team made it possible for us to grab the opportunity to shorten our term from 30 to 15 years at a much lower rate. In just around three weeks we were able to close. Me and my family will definitely recommend them!
Guidance through the purchase process with clear explanations
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!
Investor-friendly lender who goes the extra mile
I'm an RE investor. Had multiple loan officers but one really stands out – JIM BLACKBURN. Now, he is working on a third deal with me. He does go the extra mile. A few examples from the past: I have tons of properties and live in China with unique income (he made it work!). He called me in China at 1 AM to get information to close the deal. He is super efficient with collecting the right documents upfront to avoid a lot of back and forth later with processors. You can't go wrong with Jim.