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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Memberships

  • National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
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  • 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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⭐ 5-Star Rated Borderplex Direct Lender

Rated Top El Paso
Mortgage Lender.

Skip the big bank delays. We offer El Paso families guaranteed 21-day closings, highly competitive rates, and zero broker junk fees. As a direct lender with in-house underwriting, your path to the closing table starts right here in El Paso County.

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Est. Monthly Payment

$1,934

Your Rate

7.375%

Home Price$350,000
Interest Rate7.375%
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⭐ In-House Underwriting⏱️ Local 21-Day Closings🤝 Direct El Paso Lender💰 No Broker Junk Fees

Trusted by El Paso Families

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21-Day
Close.

Faster than any national lender. We know the El Paso County title process inside and out.

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The STX Workflow

From Click
to Keys.

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

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Sync your bank data securely. No PDFs or faxing tax returns.

Lock & Shop

Get a verified approval letter that is as good as cash to El Paso sellers.

Close Locally

Sign 90% of docs online. Show up to a local title company for the keys.

Your Team for
El Paso Loans.

Our team operates out of our San Antonio office at 1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205, serving El Paso 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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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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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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Serving El Paso from San Antonio

We operate one Texas office and serve El Paso borrowers by phone, video, and remote closings.

  • Branch Office1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205 San Antonio, TX 78248
  • Phone(210) 750-6164
El Paso
Local Texas Expertise

Navigating the El Paso Real Estate Market.

Buying a home in the El Paso area requires a lender who understands the unique pace and complexities of the Central Texas market. From strict property tax assessments in El Paso County to writing winning offers in multiple-bid scenarios, STX Lending provides the local advantage you need.

  • Deep expertise in El Paso County property tax rates.
  • Specialized VA loans for military families stationed at Fort Bliss.
  • Portfolio and Jumbo loan options for Upper Valley properties.
Verified Closer
"We were relocating to Fort Bliss and needed to close fast on a home in East El Paso using our VA benefits. STX Lending not only beat the rates we were quoted by a national bank, but their team handled our strict timeline seamlessly. We closed in 21 days and beat out three other offers."
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Sgt. Michael & Jessica T.
Bought in East El Paso, TX
Loan Programs

El Paso Home
Loan Options.

Every buyer is different. We match you with the program that saves the most money, not the one easiest for us to sell.

🎖️MOST POPULAR

VA Home Loans

$0 down for Fort Bliss soldiers and their families. We close VA loans in El Paso in as few as 21 days.

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🤝LOW DOWN PAYMENT

FHA Loans

As little as 3.5% down with flexible credit requirements — the most popular loan type for El Paso first-time buyers.

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🌾$0 DOWN RURAL

USDA Loans

Zero down for qualifying buyers in rural El Paso County including Anthony, Horizon City, and far East El Paso.

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🪪NO SSN REQUIRED

ITIN Loans

Purchase a home using your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. Designed specifically for Borderplex buyers.

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🏙️COMPETITIVE RATES

Conventional Loans

As low as 3% down for El Paso buyers with strong credit. Great for Upper Valley and Coronado Hills properties.

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⬇️GRANTS AVAILABLE

Down Payment Assistance

Qualifying El Paso buyers may receive TSAHC grants or forgivable second liens to minimize cash at closing.

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El Paso property tax

See your real El Paso property tax bill.

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

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Quick example
$400,000 home
El Paso County, with homestead exemption
Annual
$7,500
Monthly
$625

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Every buyer is different. Browse all programs or talk to an advisor.

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