STX Lending, Texas Mortgage Lender
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STX Lending

Texas Real Estate Lending, Simplified. We provide fast, transparent mortgage lending with competitive rates and a streamlined digital experience.

1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205

San Antonio, TX 78248

(210) 750-6164hello@stxlending.com

Hours

Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Proudly serving Texas since 2019.

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Solutions

  • Home Purchase
  • Refinance Rates
  • Texas Cash-Out
  • VA Loans
  • Get Pre-Approved
  • Texas Loan Limits

Resources

  • Daily Rates
  • Calculators
  • HELOC Calculator
  • Loan Comparison
  • Mortgage Blog
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  • About Us

Texas Locations

  • All Texas locations
  • San Antonio
  • Austin
  • Houston
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Corpus Christi

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  • Contact Us
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Awards & Recognition

  • National Mortgage News Top Producers 2025
  • 5 Star Award, Top Producer
  • Five Star Professional, Rising Star
  • Top Mortgage Professionals, 2025

Memberships

  • National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
  • Five Star Professional
  • Top Mortgage Professionals 2025
  • Romanian American Business Owners of America

South Texas Lending Team is a mortgage team of Neighborhood Loans, Inc. (NMLS #222982). All loans are made by Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Verify on NMLS Consumer Access.

San Antonio, TX Branch · NMLS #2774284 · 1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78248

Branch Manager: Benjamin Gheliuc · Mortgage Loan Originator · NMLS #1775990 · Branch line: (630) 246-4777

Corporate Headquarters: Neighborhood Loans, Inc., 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL 60515. For complaints or questions about this branch, contact the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78705, 1-877-276-5550.

© 2026 Neighborhood Loans, Inc. All rights reserved.

NMLS #222982NMLS Consumer Access
Equal Housing Lender
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Potter County's Direct Lender

Amarillo's
Mortgage Lender.

From Pantex federal workers to first-time buyers — we help Amarillo families close in 21 days. USDA $0-down, VA loans, FHA with DPA, and no broker fees ever. We also serve nearby Lubbock mortgage lender markets.

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Est. Monthly Payment
$1,437
Your Rate
5.99%
Loan Amount$240,000
Your Rate5.99%
Lock My Amarillo Rate

STX Lending serves employees at Amarillo's top employers

⚛️BWXT Pantex
🐄Tyson Foods
🏭JBS USA
💨Xcel Energy
🏥BSA Health
🎓Texas Tech HSC
📚Amarillo ISD
🏛️USPS / Federal
$240K
Median Home Price
Amarillo TX 2026
62
Avg Days on Market
Balanced Market Advantage
$0
USDA Down Payment
Rural Panhandle Areas
21 Days
Avg Close Time
STX Guarantee
USDA Rural Loan Program

Buy a Home Near Amarillo
with $0 Down.

Hundreds of addresses in Randall, Armstrong, and Oldham Counties around Amarillo qualify for USDA 100% financing. No down payment. No PMI. Competitive fixed rates. Manufactured home buyers should also check our manufactured home loan programs. Run scenarios in our mortgage calculator — eligibility check takes under 2 minutes.

$0 down payment required
No private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Competitive government-backed rates
Canyon, Umbarger, Claude & more may qualify
Your down payment
$0
For eligible USDA rural addresses near Amarillo
Check My USDA Eligibility

Takes under 2 minutes. No credit pull required.

Pantex &
Federal Workers.

3,000+ BWXT employees call Amarillo home. We specialize in qualifying federal contractor income — complex W-2 structures, government pay scales, and clearance-related documentation that standard banks mishandle. See our conventional loan options for full-doc Pantex buyers.

Talk to a Pantex Specialist
No Broker Fees

Direct lender. No middleman markup. Every dollar saved is yours.

30-Yr Fixed5.99%
USDA 30-Yr5.75%
VA 30-Yr5.50%
Amarillo Loan Programs

Amarillo Home
Loan Options.

From USDA $0-down to Pantex federal worker programs — we match you to the loan that makes the most financial sense in the Panhandle.

🚜$0 DOWN

USDA Rural Loans

Many areas surrounding Amarillo in Randall, Armstrong, and Oldham counties qualify for USDA $0-down financing. No down payment, no PMI, and competitive rates for qualifying buyers. We identify USDA-eligible addresses instantly.

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🎖️$0 DOWN

VA Home Loans

VA loans for veterans, active duty, and surviving spouses. Amarillo's proximity to military installations and large government contractor workforce at Pantex means VA loans are heavily in demand here. We are VA specialists.

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⚛️PANTEX WORKERS

Federal Contractor Loans

BWXT Pantex employs 3,000+ federal workers with complex W-2 structures, security clearances, and government pay scales. We understand how to properly document and qualify this income — most lenders don't.

Talk to a Specialist
🏠3.5% DOWN

FHA + Down Payment Assist

Pair an FHA loan with TSAHC or TDHCA down payment assistance of up to 5% of the loan amount. Texas Heroes (teachers, first responders, healthcare workers) get priority. Amarillo ISD teachers — this one's for you.

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🏡BEST RATES

Conventional Loans

Amarillo's $240K median price is well within conventional conforming limits. As low as 3% down with strong credit, no PMI thresholds, and the most flexible terms for buyers with established profiles.

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💵TAP EQUITY

Texas Cash-Out Refi

Amarillo homeowners who've held their property through recent appreciation can access equity for improvements, debt payoff, or investment — all structured under Texas's 50(a)(6) cash-out rules.

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Amarillo property tax

See your real Amarillo property tax bill.

Property tax is half of your monthly housing cost in Texas. Get an exact estimate for Potter County with homestead exemption math built in.

Estimate my property tax
Quick example
$400,000 home
Potter County, with homestead exemption
Annual
$5,700
Monthly
$475
The STX Workflow

From Click
to Keys.

No bank bureaucracy. No broker middlemen. A fast, clear path from application to the closing table — right here in the Panhandle.

01

Apply in Minutes

Under 10 minutes on any device. Sync your bank statements securely. We check USDA eligibility, VA entitlements, and DPA programs automatically during the process.

02

Approved in 48 Hrs

Receive a fully underwritten, credit-cleared approval letter in 48 hours. In Amarillo's market, this separates your offer from the crowd — sellers trust it like cash.

03

Close in 21 Days

Sign most documents digitally. Meet at a local Potter or Randall County title company just for the keys. Our average is 21 days — a full month faster than most banks.

Your Team for
Amarillo Loans.

Our team operates out of our San Antonio office at 1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205, serving Amarillo borrowers via phone, video, and remote closings. Texas-licensed and dedicated to fast, transparent service.

Ben Gheliuc

Ben Gheliuc

Branch Manager & Loan OriginatorNMLS #1775990

Ben Gheliuc runs the STX Lending branch in San Antonio. Before mortgages, he spent over a decade as a mechanical engineer managing large commercial projects. He moved into the mortgage industry in...

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Isliana Norwood

Isliana Norwood

Mortgage Loan OriginatorNMLS #1183936

Isliana Norwood has been originating mortgages in San Antonio for 12 years. She started in college as a Loan Officer Assistant and stayed in the industry because she liked the work of getting...

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Wayne Wright

Wayne Wright

Mortgage Expert

Wayne Wright is a mortgage professional at STX Lending. He works with Texas borrowers on purchases and refinances across conventional, FHA, and VA programs, with a focus on getting clients into...

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Serving Amarillo
from San Antonio.

We operate one Texas office and serve Potter and Randall counties and the Texas Panhandle borrowers by phone, video, and remote closings.

Branch Office1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205San Antonio, TX 78248
Phone(210) 750-6164

Amarillo Questions

Ready to Buy in Amarillo?

Check your USDA eligibility, lock your rate, and close in 21 days. No broker fees, no bank delays — just local expertise from people who know the Panhandle.

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