New American Funding adds top Texas los Shane Masterman and Christian Johnson. New American Funding (NAF) announced Thursday that it has added originators Shane Masterman and Christian Johnson to its Dallas-Fort Worth operations as the pair launch Cantera Home Lending within the independent mortgage lender. Masterman and Johnson have originated more than $2 billion in residential mortgages over their careers and bring nearly 50 years of combined industry experience, according to the company. Per the inaugural HousingWire Mortgage Rankings, Masterman produced a total volume of $69.14 million across 83 loans in 2025, while Johnson produced a total volume of $55.36 million across 110 loans. The Cantera Home Lending team will operate on New American Funding's lending platform while offering a range of mortgage products that include conventional, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), jumbo, portfolio, construction, renovation, reverse and specialty loans. "I'm excited to welcome Shane Masterman and Christian Johnson to New American Funding. As two of the top 1% of mortgage originators in the nation and among the most respected originators in North Texas, Shane and Christian have built exceptional businesses by putting their customers and referral partners first," Pat Bolan, chief production officer at NAF, said in a statement. Per the company's release, Johnson - who has more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience - specializes in financing for first-time homebuyers, move-up buyers, luxury homeowners and real estate investors. Masterman, who has more than 24 years of experience, focuses on jumbo, conventional, FHA, VA and complex mortgage financing for luxury homebuyers and investors. "New American Funding is a company that is deeply focused on the business of mortgages and on the families behind every transaction," Masterman said. "Their commitment to growing together, investing in industry-leading technology and products, and supporting their team at every level aligns completely with what Christian and I have always believed: that a mortgage is not just a financial transaction but a pathway to homeownership and long-term wealth building." Johnson said he and Masterman were struck by the "quality" of people at the company. "Everyone we have encountered is genuinely focused on tailored service, flawless execution, and collaboration, all in service of helping people secure a home they can call their own," he said in a statement. "That kind of culture is rare, and it told us everything we needed to know when choosing them as the partner for our team and our clients." This article was written by Sarah Wolak and generated with the assistance of HousingWire Automation, then reviewed by a HousingWire editor before publication.

New American Funding has appointed mortgage industry veterans Christian Johnson and Shane Masterman to launch Cantera Home Lending in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The pair have originated over $2 billion in residential mortgage loans throughout their combined careers, bringing nearly five decades of experience. Johnson has over 25 years in the industry and has been named a D Magazine Top Mortgage Producer annually since 2009. Masterman brings more than 24 years of experience and has earned recognition from Scotsman Guide and HousingWire. Cantera Home Lending will offer conventional, FHA, jumbo, government, and speciality loan products. The new venture combines boutique service with New American Funding's national platform and technology. New American Funding, founded in 2003, operates over 300 locations nationwide with a servicing portfolio of more than 281,000 customers.

New American Funding adds Christian Johnson and Shane Masterman, with $2 billion in combined career volume, to launch Cantera Home Lending in Dallas-Fort Worth. August 6, 2026 New American Funding, one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders, announced that award-winning industry veterans Shane Masterman and Christian Johnson have joined the company as Cantera Home Lending. Together, Johnson and Masterman have originated more than $2 billion in residential mortgage loans throughout their career and bring nearly five decades of combined experience to New American Funding's expanding Dallas-Fort Worth market. Christian Johnson and Shane Masterman have teamed up as Cantera Home Lending to deliver a personalized, relationship-driven lending experience backed by the national strength, technology, and lending platform of New American Funding. Cantera Home Lending combines the responsiveness and accountability of an independent boutique with the full product suite, operational excellence, and financial strength of one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders. Clients will have access to a comprehensive range of loan programs, including Conventional, FHA, jumbo, government, portfolio, physician, construction, renovation, reverse, and specialty products. Loans will be delivered through industry-leading digital mortgage technology and supported by world-class underwriting, operations, compliance, funding, and servicing. "I'm excited to welcome Shane Masterman and Christian Johnson to New American Funding. As two of the top 1% of mortgage originators in the nation and among the most respected originators in North Texas, Shane and Christian have built exceptional businesses by putting their customers and referral partners first," said Pat Bolan, chief production officer at New American Funding. "I'm honored they have chosen to join the New American Funding family," Bolan continued. "Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our culture, and we're excited to provide the support, innovation, and resources they need to continue growing their success. We look forward to celebrating everything they'll accomplish as part of our team." Johnson has more than 25 years of industry experience and has built a reputation for exceptional service, creative financing solutions, and smooth, on-time closings. He has been named a D Magazine Top Mortgage Producer every year since 2009 and has earned Top Originators recognition from both Scotsman Guide and Mortgage Executive Magazine, in addition to the Seven Star Certificate of Excellence from Broker Agent Advisor. Johnson specializes in first-time homebuyers, move-up buyers, luxury homeowners, and real estate investors, with deep expertise across VA, FHA, jumbo, and specialty loan programs. "We were struck by the quality of the people at New American Funding. Everyone we have encountered is genuinely focused on tailored service, flawless execution, and collaboration, all in service of helping people secure a home they can call their own," said Christian Johnson. "That kind of culture is rare, and it told us everything we needed to know when choosing them as the partner for our team and our clients." Masterman is one of the nation's top-performing mortgage professionals, bringing more than 24 years of industry experience. Known for delivering creative financing strategies, fast and streamlined closings, and a relationship-first approach, Masterman specializes in jumbo, conventional, FHA, VA, and complex lending solutions for luxury homebuyers and real estate investors. He has consistently earned recognition for top loan volume, including Chairman's Circle and President's Club honors and distinctions from Scotsman Guide, Mortgage Executive Magazine's Top 1%, and HousingWire. A Plano native and Texas Tech University graduate, he serves clients throughout Texas and across the country. "New American Funding is a company that is deeply focused on the business of mortgages and on the families behind every transaction," said Shane Masterman. "Their commitment to growing together, investing in industry-leading technology and products, and supporting their team at every level aligns completely with what Christian and I have always believed: that a mortgage is not just a financial transaction but a pathway to homeownership and long-term wealth building." To connect with Christian Johnson and Shane Masterman at Cantera Home Lending, visit canterahomelending.com.