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.

Find us on Google Business Profile.

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
  • STX Perks
  • Careers
  • About Us

Texas Locations

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

Legal & Support

  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • State Licenses & NMLS
  • Accessibility
  • Data Opt-Out

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.

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Top Austin Mortgage Lender

Austin's
Direct Lender.

From Westlake to Cedar Park, we help Austin families finance their dreams with local expertise and 21-day closings. RSU income specialists, jumbo loan experts — no broker fees ever. We also offer conventional financing, VA mortgages, and Texas cash-out refinance across Travis County and serve San Antonio and Waco mortgage lender markets nearby.

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Est. Monthly Payment
$2,995
Your Rate
5.99%
Loan Amount$500,000
Your Rate5.99%
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21-Day
Close.

Austin sellers choose the buyer who can close fastest. Our in-house underwriting team keeps your file moving — no waiting on a bank to approve what we already know. New to the market? Start with our first-time home buyer programs or check down payment assistance options.

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RSU Income Experts

Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell — we know how to qualify tech compensation the right way.

30-Year Fixed5.99%
15-Year Fixed5.49%
Jumbo 30-Year6.25%
Austin Loan Programs

Austin Home
Loan Options.

Every Austin buyer is different. From Westlake Jumbo buyers to East Austin first-timers — we match you to the program that wins.

💻TECH FAVORITE

Jumbo & RSU Loans

We qualify Austin tech employees using RSU income from Apple, Tesla, and Oracle. Jumbo programs go well above the $832,750 Travis County conforming limit.

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🏠MOST FLEXIBLE

Conventional Loans

As low as 3% down for first-time buyers. Perfect for Travis County condos, townhomes, and single-family homes in Buda, Kyle, and Georgetown.

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🤝LOW DOWN PAYMENT

FHA Loans

Minimum 3.5% down with flexible credit guidelines. A great entry point for buyers purchasing in Round Rock, Pflugerville, or East Austin neighborhoods.

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🎖️$0 DOWN

VA Loans

No down payment, no PMI for veterans. We serve active duty families at Fort Cavazos and veterans across the greater Austin metro area.

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🏡BUILDER PREFERRED

New Construction

Austin's suburbs are booming. We work directly with builders in Steiner Ranch, Leander, and Liberty Hill to lock your rate early and close on time.

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💵TAP EQUITY

Texas Cash-Out Refi

Austin home values have soared. Tap your equity for home improvements, debt consolidation, or investment — all governed by Texas's unique 80% LTV rules.

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Austin property tax

See your real Austin property tax bill.

Property tax is half of your monthly housing cost in Texas. Get an exact estimate for Travis County with homestead exemption math built in. Combine it with our home affordability calculator for a true Austin buying-power picture.

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Quick example
$400,000 home
Travis County, with homestead exemption
Annual
$5,910
Monthly
$493
The STX Workflow

From Click
to Keys.

We stripped away the bank bureaucracy. Here is your new path home in Austin.

01

Apply in Minutes

Sync your bank data securely. No PDFs or faxing tax returns. Our digital application takes under 10 minutes.

02

Lock & Shop

Get a verified approval letter that is as good as cash to Austin sellers. We issue credit-cleared approvals within 48 hours.

03

Close Locally

Sign 90% of docs online. Show up to a local Austin title company just for the keys. Our average close time is 21 days.

Your Team for
Austin Loans.

Our team operates out of our San Antonio office at 1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205, serving Austin 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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Mary Gale

Mary Gale

Mortgage Loan OfficerNMLS #1013126

Mary Gale is a Mortgage Loan Officer at STX Lending and has been licensed in the industry since 2020. Before mortgages she spent more than seven years as an Executive Assistant and Bookkeeper at a...

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Serving Austin
from San Antonio.

We operate one Texas office and serve Travis and Williamson counties and Central Texas borrowers by phone, video, and remote closings.

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

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