Stairway Mortgage · Fort Lauderdale · Jim Blackburn NMLS #1072866
The Mortgage
Half of Our Team
I find the home. Jim funds it. Together, we’re one of the few couples in Fort Lauderdale who can handle both sides of your real estate transaction — seamlessly, under one roof.
Jim Blackburn · Stairway Mortgage · Fort Lauderdale
7× Scotsman Guide Top Producer.
My Husband.
Jim has closed over $350 million in loans over seven consecutive years as a Scotsman Guide Top Producer. He specializes in the loans that other lenders turn away — non-QM, bank statement, DSCR, asset-based, and physician loans.
What makes us different is what happens when a client works with both of us. I help them find the right home. Jim structures the right loan. We communicate in real time. There’s no lag, no miscommunication, no finger-pointing between the real estate and lending sides.
If you’re self-employed, a real estate investor, a high-income professional, or simply someone whose financial picture doesn’t fit a standard W-2 box — Jim is the mortgage guy you’ve been looking for.
Bank Statement Loans
For self-employed borrowers who can’t document income the traditional way. 12–24 months of deposits. No tax returns required.
DSCR Investor Loans
Qualify based on the property’s cash flow, not your personal income. Perfect for real estate investors scaling a portfolio.
Physician Loans
High-income, high-debt medical professionals deserve better than one-size-fits-all underwriting. Jim built a dedicated physician program.
Asset-Based Loans
Retired or wealth-rich, income-light? Qualify using liquid assets instead of employment income. Flexible for high-net-worth borrowers.
Talk to Jim About Your Loan
Self-employed. Investor. Physician. High-income. He’s seen it all and has a loan for it.