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Christian Johnson - Mortgage Lender
Christian Johnson is a top-rated mortgage lender in Dallas-Fort Worth with more than 20 years of experience helping homebuyers close on time and with confidence. As Co-Founder of Cantera Home Lending, powered by New American Funding, Christ... Show More
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Hands down the best lender we’ve had. The mortgage app made it so easy to know the status and upload documents. We received updates via email and videos letting us know when milestones were achieved. I’m so impressed with this group. If I could...
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November 24th, 2025 05:03 PM
Emily - that's so kind of you. So grateful we could help and keep it EASY. How it should be. Let us know if you ever need us!
Hands down the best lender we’ve had. The mortgage app made it so easy to know the status and upload documents. We received updates via email and videos letting us know when milestones were achieved. I’m so impressed with this group. If I could...
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November 24th, 2025 05:03 PM
Emily - that's so kind of you. So grateful we could help and keep it EASY. How it should be. Let us know if you ever need us!
Christian made the process so efficient and easy. We have closed seven houses and this one blew our minds. The app made it easy to see the progress and upload documents. In addition, we received emails and videos congratulating us on the milestone...
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Reply from Owner
December 16th, 2025 12:00 AM
Emily, thank you so much for taking the time to write such wonderful comments. It was wonderful to help with your new home! Cheers to you!
Christian is truly in a league of his own. He doesn’t just go above and beyond for his clients, he consistently delivers an experience built on transparency, diligence, and absolute reliability. With Christian, there are never surprises. Instead,...
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November 21st, 2025 05:30 PM
Jennifer - You. Are. Amazing. Thank you for the kind words. I'm so grateful to know you, work alongside you, and value your referrals more than you could know!
Christian is truly in a league of his own. He doesn’t just go above and beyond for his clients, he consistently delivers an experience built on transparency, diligence, and absolute reliability. With Christian, there are never surprises. Instead,...
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November 21st, 2025 05:30 PM
Jennifer - You. Are. Amazing. Thank you for the kind words. I'm so grateful to know you, work alongside you, and value your referrals more than you could know!
As a broker, I very much appreciated working with Christian and Kelly at Rate—they stayed on top of our deadlines, communicated efficiently, and were willing to brainstorm and get creative to help get our homebuyer through to close. Looking...
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Reply from Owner
November 21st, 2025 05:31 PM
Shannon - thank you so much! I appreciate your review more than you know. I'm always here and happy to help.
As a broker, I very much appreciated working with Christian and Kelly at Rate—they stayed on top of our deadlines, communicated efficiently, and were willing to brainstorm and get creative to help get our homebuyer through to close. Looking...
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Reply from Owner
November 21st, 2025 05:31 PM
Shannon - thank you so much! I appreciate your review more than you know. I'm always here and happy to help.
Christian is amazing to work with and a pro in his industry. If you want a lender you can trust to make this happen, he is your man.
Reply from Christian Johnson - Mortgage Lender
November 20th, 2025 07:47 PM
You are so kind. I’m so grateful!
Christian is amazing to work with and a pro in his industry. If you want a lender you can trust to make this happen, he is your man.
Reply from Christian Johnson - Mortgage Lender
November 20th, 2025 07:47 PM
You are so kind. I’m so grateful!
Have been fortunate enough to close with Christian on multiple occasions over the years. Without a doubt, he is absolutely one of the best in the lending business. His attention to detail, customer, service, orientation, and focus on the clients...
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Reply from Owner
November 19th, 2025 08:37 PM
Steve - you are so incredibly kind. Thank you!
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About
Christian Johnson is a top-rated mortgage lender in Dallas-Fort Worth with more than 20 years of experience helping homebuyers close on time and with confidence. As Co-Founder of Cantera Home Lending, powered by New American Funding, Christian combines boutique-level service with the resources, technology, and loan products of a national lender. A D Magazine Best Mortgage Professional since 2009, he is known for fast closings, competitive rates, clear communication, and personalized guidance throughout the mortgage process. Christian specializes in first-time homebuyer loans, conventional and jumbo loans, VA loans, refinancing, and custom mortgage solutions. He proudly serves buyers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, including Lakewood, East Dal
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Construction Loan
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
USDA Loans
Fixed-Rate 40-Year Mortgage
Cash-Out Refinances
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Mortgage
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Positions
- Rate - SVP of LendingNov 25th, 2021 - Jul 23rd, 2026
- Cantera Home Lending - Partner Jul 23rd, 2026 - Current
Memberships
- Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS)
- Founder of the Rosemont Dads Club
- Board of Directors - Bishop Dunne Catholic School
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Year Started
1999
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS # 552551
Awards
D- Magazine - Best...
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Achievements
- Certified Mortgage Advisor
- Top 1% Mortgage Professional
- Top Originator Scotsman Guide
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Hobbies
- Skiing
- Golf
- Fly Fishing
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Disclaimer
Cantera Home Lending is a DBA of New American Funding, LLC, NMLS #6606 (nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Equal Housing Lender. Christian Johnson NMLS #552551. Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all programs are available in all states. This is not a commitment to lend.
New American Funding makes Customer Service our number one priority. We encourage you to call our Corporate Customer Service department at 800-450-2010 Ext. 7100 between 8 am and 5:00 pm Pacific or email us anytime at customerservice@nafinc.com for any complaint resolution you may have regarding the origination of your loan.
Corporate Office: 1 MacArthur Place, Suite 800, Santa Ana, CA 92707.
TEXAS RESIDENTS: CONSUMERS WISHING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST A MORTGAGE COMPANY OR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR LICENSED IN TEXAS SHOULD SEND A COMPLETED COMPLAINT FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS AND MORTGAGE LENDING (SML): 2601 N. LAMAR BLVD., SUITE 201, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705; TEL: 1-877-276-5550. INFORMATION AND FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON SML'S WEBSITE: SML.TEXAS.GOV.
This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services. No mortgage solicitation activity or loan applications for properties located in the State of New York can be facilitated through this site. If you are using a screen reader or other auxiliary aid and are having problems using this website please call 800-450-2010 Ext. 7100 for assistance.