Jim Blackburn

About Jim Blackburn

Mortgage Coach helping loan officers, realtors, and investors build wealth through strategic financing.$350M+ closed. Scotsman Guide Top Producer. Stairway Mortgage, a division of NEXA Mortgage LLC—#1 mortgage broker in the U.S.MY STORY:I started in Detroit, cut my teeth in Chicago, and now call Fort Lauderdale home. I\'ve closed over $350 million in loans and learned one thing: most people are underserved by their lender. They get a rate quote, not a strategy. A transaction, not a relationship.I built Stairway Mortgage to change that.FOR LOAN OFFICERS & BRANCH MANAGERS:Stop building from scratch. Start building from a system.Most LOs waste years figuring out branding, tech, lead gen, and follow-up. I already built it. Now I help others plug in and grow faster.WHY JOIN?You get a pre-built business—not a job. Tools, training, and support ready. You bring the hustle.THE STAIRWAY SYSTEM:* Certified Stairway Advisor (CSA) training and credentialing * 10+ white-label guides and courses to brand as your own * Custom-branded website ready to capture leads from day one * AI-powered CRM suite fully built out and ready to use * 60+ client engagement calculators to keep prospects engaged * 20+ niche-targeted lead funnels that start real conversations * Weekly coaching calls for strategy and accountability * Non-QM product training (bank statement, DSCR, asset-based)THE NEXA PLATFORM:* Bank or broker loans = same compensation * 1099 or W-2 flexibility (state restrictions apply)* No EPO chargebacks—ever * 1-day turn times across all departments * 12-day average closings * TBD underwriting for bulletproof pre-approvals * 300+ lender network with wholesale pricing * DBA options—keep your brand identity * Licensed in 48 states + Puerto RicoTired of building alone? Let\'s talk.FOR INVESTORS & HOMEBUYERS:Financing others won\'t touch:Bank statement, DSCR, asset-basedFix & flip, bridge loansConstruction, jumbo, foreign nationalRecent credit eventsTold \"no\"? Let\'s talk.PHILOSOPHY:Leverage Wisely. Grow Wealthy.Faith and family first. Business is how I serve.COMPLIANCE NOTICENEXA Mortgage S Sossaman Rd Bldg #1 Ste #101Mesa, AZ NMLS #: 16•••90James Blackburn NMLS: 10•••66Company State License #: AZMB - 094409NMLS Consumer Access Link: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/TuringTestPage.aspx?ReturnUrl=/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/16•••90NEXA Mortgage LLC is an Equal Housing LenderTexas Complaint and Recovery Fund Notice: https://bit.ly/3B5pAfz

Experience

1. Originating Branch Manager Branch Lo Growth Platform Fast Ops Brand Control

   NEXA Lending

   Nov 2022 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   PLATFORM SUMMARYI help loan officers and branch leaders choose a platform built for speed, flexibility, comp protection, and brand control.WHY NEXABest of both worlds—bank + broker options—plus strong ops, simple tech, and support for high-volume teams.PRODUCER ADVANTAGESFull product spectrum; bank or broker channel = same compensation1099 or W-2 options (state restrictions apply); competitive pricing and lender accessUnlimited free tri-merge credit reports; early pay-off protection (no EPO chargebacks)TBD underwriting for stronger pre-approvals; deal desk + direct underwriter accessSPEED AND SERVICE1-day turn times across departments; 24-hour locks with weekend protection; consistent fast closingsTECHNOLOGY AND GROWTHIntegrated LOS + CRM (single login); outside CRM and enterprise integrations supportedBranch models: Corporate, P&L, or Cost+; DBAs allowed—keep your brand/identityRecruiting strategies; lead-share agreements and realtor marketing partnershipsFlyers, banners, email campaigns, and social toolsREACH AND BENEFITSLicensed in 48 states and Puerto Rico; dual licensing allowed (restrictions apply)Health, vision, dental, and 401k availableCALL/TEXT77••••••84COMPLIANCE NOTICENEXA Mortgage S Sossaman Rd Bldg #1 Ste #101Mesa, AZ NMLS #: 16•••90James Blackburn NMLS: 10•••66Company State License #: AZMB - 094409NMLS Consumer Access Link: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/TuringTestPage.aspx?ReturnUrl=/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/16•••90NEXA Mortgage LLC is an Equal Housing LenderTexas Complaint and Recovery Fund Notice: https://bit.ly/3B5pAfz

Education

• The American College of Financial Services

  Financial Planner, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Preparation

  2002 — 2006

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice/Police Science

  1997 — 2001

• Association of Chartered Senior Financial Planners, Inc.

  CSFP , Financial Planning and Services for Seniors

  2004 — 2004

• Troy Athens Red Hawks

  Diploma, College Prep

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Retirement Planning
• Mortgage Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Sales
• Product Innovation
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Real Estate
• First Time Home Buyers
• Marketing Strategy
• Financial Planning
• Mortgage Lending
• Customer Service
• Va Loans
• New Business Development
• Personnel Management
• Investments
• Fha
• E-Commerce
• Loan Origination
• Mountain Rescue
• 203k
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Credit Analysis
• Real Estate Financing
• Residential Mortgages
• Finance
• Insurance
• Management
• Condos
• Networking
• Credit
• Mortgage Banking
• Team Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Investment Properties
• Lead Generation
• Portfolio Management