About Lender Express

We’re an independent mortgage brokerage built to give you more options, better pricing, and a smoother path to closing.

Why Lender Express?

At Lender Express, we believe getting the right home loan shouldn’t be complicated or stressful. As an independent mortgage broker, we work for you — not the bank. That means we shop your loan across dozens of wholesale lenders to find the most competitive rates and terms available. We partner with a network of wholesale lenders, giving our clients access to a wide range of loan programs and pricing options that most retail banks simply cannot offer. 

 

Our leadership team brings over 50 years of combined mortgage experience, guiding thousands of homebuyers and homeowners through successful closings. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing an existing loan, or exploring options for an investment property, we have the expertise to guide you from application to closing — clearly and efficiently. 

 

We’re licensed across multiple states and backed by a professional team that is personally invested in the outcome of every loan we fund.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

How We Deliver on That Promise

Our Values Include

Our Commitment to You

Buying or refinancing a home is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. When you work with Lender Express, you’re not a file number. You’re a homeowner in the making, and we take that seriously. Here’s what you can expect from our team:

Leadership Team

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Steve Lines — Co-Owner

Steve founded Lender Express in 2020 after decades in the mortgage industry, with a vision to build a brokerage where borrowers have more options and loan officers are empowered to deliver exceptional results. He leads the company’s strategic direction and remains personally committed to every branch and every borrower the company serves.

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Shane Hollenback — Co-Owner

Shane joined Lender Express as Co-Owner in 2022, bringing deep operational expertise and a passion for building high-performing teams. His focus on process, culture, and client experience has been instrumental in the company’s continued growth across multiple states.

Company History & Milestones

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Interest Rates, APR’s & programs are illustrations subject to change at any time. These do not constitute a ‘Loan or Good Faith Estimate’ for payments and closing costs. Not all applicants will qualify. APR may vary by product type. Consumer is not obligated to use any party mentioned. Lender Express Mortgage is not affiliated with FHA, VA, USDA or the Federal Government. Lender Express Mortgage, LLC supports Equal Housing Opportunity (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) | (888) 286-0367 | 2500 S Power Rd Bldg 9 Ste 133, Mesa, AZ 85209. Regulated by the AZ Department of Financial Institutions. Arizona License #MB-1008082, CA #60DBO-140688, CO #MB-1963444, FL #MBR4665, IA #1963444, OR #1963444, PA #79751, TX #1963444. Figure: 7 tac § 80.200(b) consumer wishing to file a complaint against a company or a residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas department of savings and mortgage lending, 2601 North Lamar, suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705. Complaint forms and instructions may be obtained from the department website at www.Sml.Texas.Gov. A toll-free consumer hotline is available at 1-877-276-5550. The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out of pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim. For more information about the recovery fund, please consult the department’s website at www.Sml.Texas.Gov. Above information and content is accurate as of 6/22.