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

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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.

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Serving Space City 🚀

Houston's
Direct Lender.

From The Woodlands to Sugar Land, we help Space City families finance their dreams with local expertise and 21-day closings. We are a direct mortgage lender in Houston with in-house underwriting.

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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 Houston Lender💰 No Broker Junk Fees

Trusted by Houston Families

Medical Center DocsEnergy CorridorExxonMobil / BPNASA Area LocalsKatyThe Woodlands

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

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From Click
to Keys.

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

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

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

Your Team for
Houston Loans.

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

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

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

Navigating the Houston Real Estate Market.

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

  • Deep expertise in Harris & Montgomery County property tax rates (MUD).
  • Medical professional loans and Oil & Gas bonus income.
  • Portfolio and Jumbo loan options for Houston's high-value properties.
Verified Closer
"We were relocating to Houston for a new role in the Medical Center and needed to close fast on a home in Katy. 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 15 days and beat out three other offers because our approval was rock solid."
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Bought in Katy, TX
Loan Programs

Houston 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.

🏥UP TO 100% LTV

Physician Loans

0–10% down for Texas Medical Center professionals. We understand complex doctor income structuring and student debt treatment.

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🏛️LUXURY

Jumbo Loans

Finance Energy Corridor and Memorial high-value properties above conforming limits with our competitive in-house Jumbo programs.

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🎖️NO PMI

VA Home Loans

$0 down for eligible veterans and active military near Ellington Field. No private mortgage insurance, competitive rates.

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🤝LOW DOWN PAYMENT

FHA Loans

As little as 3.5% down with flexible credit requirements — a great path for Houston first-time buyers.

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🏢INVESTOR

DSCR Loans

Buy Houston rental properties using the property's rent income — no personal income verification or tax returns needed.

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💵TAP EQUITY

Texas Cash-Out Refi

Access your Houston home equity under Texas's unique 80% LTV cash-out rules. We structure these correctly every time.

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Houston property tax

See your real Houston property tax bill.

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

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$400,000 home
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Annual
$6,930
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$578

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STX Lending is licensed across all of Texas. Find your city below.

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

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