The Home Finance
Professors
We believe homeownership is foundational to strong families. Those families make great neighbors and great communities — and we live here too, which means we have a genuine vested interest in your success.
Built to fix what
was broken
Homebuying and financing can be stressful and frustrating. We’ve heard the horror stories — and the common themes are unfortunately not uncommon: no communication, no transparency, no consistency, and no expertise.
That’s why our founder decided to start Professor Lending. After a decade in various roles in the mortgage industry — from retail banking to mortgage insurance — he couldn’t overlook those failures anymore. It was time to create a different kind of brokerage.
Ever since, our team has been committed to eliminating the horror stories of home buying. You shouldn’t need your own PhD in finance to buy a home for your family. That’s why we have one.
The
Professor Advantage
Pre-approvals in 24 hours. Fast closings. We move at the pace your life demands.
Over 40 years of combined real estate and lending experience across our team.
No jargon, no runaround. Plain-English explanations at every step of the process.
We structure loans to build wealth — not just close transactions. Your long-term success is the goal.
After a decade in this industry, I started Professor Lending because I was tired of watching good people get bad service. They deserve a lender who actually understands what they’re doing.
Jordan Steffaniak, PhD — Founder, Professor Lending
Where else will you find mortgage originators
with PhDs?
Our team brings rare academic depth to an industry that often prioritizes speed over substance. We partner with 25+ of the nation’s premier wholesale lenders — and we use that access strategically, not casually.
Meet your
Mortgage Professors
Jordan is the founder and president of Professor Lending. He has over a decade of experience in the mortgage industry, having helped close thousands of loans. His background spans AmeriSave Mortgage, PNC Bank, and Enact Mortgage Insurance — a varied past that gives him a uniquely complete view of the lending landscape.
Jordan holds a PhD, ThM, and MDiv, and is completing an MBA from UNC Wilmington. He founded Hanover Press, a member of the Association of University Presses, and co-founded The London Lyceum, an educational non-profit. He has been married to Sarah since 2015 and they have three boys.
Conner brings experience from AmeriSave Mortgage and PNC Bank, and served as a pastor in West Michigan before returning to Oklahoma. His diverse background makes him especially equipped to find the right mortgage program for each borrower’s unique financial situation. He and his wife Emily have three children.
Chris brings over 20 years of professional real estate experience and 24+ years as a property owner across residential, land, and investment categories. He holds a PhD from Gateway Seminary, serves as an Adjunct Professor internationally, and is a pastor, counselor, and author. He combines clarity and integrity in every transaction.
Aidan serves the Fayetteville and Cape Fear region, specializing in VA loans for military families and veterans at Fort Bragg. Originally from North Texas, he serves part-time as Student Director at his church. He is married to his wife Katie and enjoys the outdoors, reading, and movies.
Robb is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Professor Lending, based in Wake Forest, NC. Originally from central Florida, he is finishing a PhD in Old Testament. Robb is married with two daughters and spends his free time exploring nature, reading, and traveling with his family.
Chandler is an Oklahoma native who loves living in Eastern Tennessee, where he serves as Senior Pastor at First Baptist Alcoa. He holds degrees from Oklahoma Baptist University (B.A.), the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (MLitt), and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (ThM), where he is currently a PhD Senior Resident. He loves chatting about theology.
Chandler married Molly in 2019. They have two children and enjoy coffee, hiking, walking their dog Auggie, and traveling.
Licensed in
14 states & growing
Professor Lending is licensed to originate mortgages across 14 states, with active applications pending in New Mexico, Ohio, and Missouri. If you don’t see your state listed, reach out — we may be able to help sooner than you think.
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Ready to work with
a real mortgage professor?
Free quote. No credit pull. Pre-approval in 24 hours or less.