Are you tired of home lending being the cause of anxiety, frustration, and confusion? Us too.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Experience the Professor Advantage.
It's not just a slogan. It's a manifesto.
At Professor Lending we believe the home lending experience can be one of trust, care, joy, and respect. We have six mantras that communicate the essence of our commitment.
There is nothing more important than closing on time. The lender has one job--close your loan and do it on time! At Professor Lending, we never miss a closing. Period. And we have worked to close thousands of loans to prove it.
We aren't called Professor Lending for nothing. It's our job as Professors to know what others don't and to go the extra mile to solve your homebuying puzzle. We've got the PhD to prove it.
No more mysteries wondering where your loan is. It's our job to solve mysteries, not create them. So, we keep you updated. Really. You can expect weekly comprehensive updates alongside regular touchpoints as often as you want. Yes, that means we can give you a call, text, and email every single day. Goodbye nighttime anxiety.
No, really. We care. This isn't just a job for us. We know this is probably the most important investment you will make in your entire life. So we want you to do more than just close on your home. We want you to be educated and empowered. As Professors we are committed to educating you and as professing Christians we are committed to helping you to the best solution for you.
We are a lean mean fighting machine. We are hungry and ready to roll up our sleeves and work for you. We aren't like the big box lenders you see on TV that are bloated and full of uneducated staff or the local lender that is bureaucratic and has computer systems from the 1980's. We have the latest technology and the ingenuity to solve every mystery in record time.
We live right here in the community. We aren't outsourcing our services to another region or country. Our community deserves a lender committed to its flourishing. We live here, we shop here, we raise our kids here. So, yes. We are local and reinvest right back into our community instead of funding some CEO's yacht in Miami. We are so committed that as a company we provide grants to local students pursuing further residential education.
P.S. Yes, that means we want an MLB team here in Raleigh, too.
Jordan Steffaniak is President and Founder of Professor Lending. He has over a decade of experience in the mortgage industry, helping to close thousands of loans. He has a PhD, ThM, MDiv, and is currently working on an MBA from UNC Wilmington. He got his start in mortgage at AmeriSave Mortgage, one of the nation's leading lenders, as a Lo
Jordan Steffaniak is President and Founder of Professor Lending. He has over a decade of experience in the mortgage industry, helping to close thousands of loans. He has a PhD, ThM, MDiv, and is currently working on an MBA from UNC Wilmington. He got his start in mortgage at AmeriSave Mortgage, one of the nation's leading lenders, as a Loan Origination Assistant for three of the top producing Loan Originators in the country. He eventually moved to PNC Bank before working for Enact Mortgage Insurance in business development, analytics, and mortgage technology. He founded his own mortgage processing company in 2019 where he learned about the mortgage brokerage space before launching Professor Lending in 2024. His varied experience has uniquely equipped him to help you on your home-buying journey. Jordan has been happily married to Sarah since 2015 and they have three boys. Jordan also leads an educational non-profit that he co-founded in 2019 which includes a publishing house that is an introductory member of the Association of University Presses. Ask him about it! Jordan is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio. He is working on obtaining his Indiana license.
Conner McMakin is a Mortgage Loan Originator Assistant for Professor Lending with years of experience in the industry (AmeriSave Mortgage and PNC Bank). He currently serves as a pastor in West Michigan and came onboard with Professor Lending in early 2025. His diverse skillsets make him especially equipped to serve people in finding the m
Conner McMakin is a Mortgage Loan Originator Assistant for Professor Lending with years of experience in the industry (AmeriSave Mortgage and PNC Bank). He currently serves as a pastor in West Michigan and came onboard with Professor Lending in early 2025. His diverse skillsets make him especially equipped to serve people in finding the most helpful mortgage products for their unique financial situation. Conner and his wife Emily have been married since 2014 and have three children.
Hayden Fleming is a Senior Loan Origination Assistant at Professor Lending. He has an MA and is a PhD candidate. He has a wide range of real estate industry experience including working in home renovation before coming to Professor Lending. Hayden also served as a pastor in Wake Forest, NC. Hayden and his wife Joy have been married since 2014 and they have two children.
North Carolina
Broker License: B-224880
Michigan
Broker License: FL 0026522
Florida
Broker License: MBR7822
South Carolina
Alabama
Broker License: 2644699
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