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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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Christian Johnson and his team were a delight to work with! I was buying my first home, and they went above and beyond in answering my questions and keeping everything on track. They were all kind, detailed, and timely. My employment situation...
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Reply from Owner
May 7th, 2025 09:34 PM
Courtney - this is AWESOME! Thank you so much. We are so glad we could help you out and make this happen! Congrats again - we're always here for you!
Christian Johnson and his team were a delight to work with! I was buying my first home, and they went above and beyond in answering my questions and keeping everything on track. They were all kind, detailed, and timely. My employment situation...
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Reply from Owner
May 7th, 2025 09:34 PM
Courtney - this is AWESOME! Thank you so much. We are so glad we could help you out and make this happen! Congrats again - we're always here for you!
When you want integrity and the ability to make things happen in any market, Christian is the one to make it happen. He cares deeply about his clients and his partners. We are proud to have him as a partner at Paragon Realtors.
Reply from Owner
April 24th, 2025 12:38 AM
Yvette - this is SO kind! We are grateful for our 15-year partnership with you and the entire Paragon team. You guys are amazing!
When you want integrity and the ability to make things happen in any market, Christian is the one to make it happen. He cares deeply about his clients and his partners. We are proud to have him as a partner at Paragon Realtors.
Reply from Owner
April 24th, 2025 12:38 AM
Yvette - this is SO kind! We are grateful for our 15-year partnership with you and the entire Paragon team. You guys are amazing!
We worked with Christian while purchasing our first house, and he helped make the experience seamless and less intimidating! Christian and his team were very responsive and always willing to answer any and all questions. We really enjoyed working...
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Reply from Christian Johnson - Mortgage Lender
April 10th, 2025 07:12 PM
Natalie! This is so sweet! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you guys - nothing more exciting than that FIRST HOME! So happy for you.
We worked with Christian while purchasing our first house, and he helped make the experience seamless and less intimidating! Christian and his team were very responsive and always willing to answer any and all questions. We really enjoyed working...
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Reply from Christian Johnson - Mortgage Lender
April 10th, 2025 07:12 PM
Natalie! This is so sweet! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you guys - nothing more exciting than that FIRST HOME! So happy for you.
Quick, professional, and very transparent. The team did an incredible job and got me an clear to close in about 10 days with a great rate. Repeat customer for life.
Reply from Owner
March 28th, 2025 10:15 PM
Mike - thank you for leaving such a nice review. It means more than you know. Grateful to be a partner for life!
Quick, professional, and very transparent. The team did an incredible job and got me an clear to close in about 10 days with a great rate. Repeat customer for life.
Reply from Owner
March 28th, 2025 10:15 PM
Mike - thank you for leaving such a nice review. It means more than you know. Grateful to be a partner for life!
We were very intimidated to be buying our first home in a market like the one in Los Alamos. We had zero experience with home buying and mortgages, so we asked our friends for lender suggestions and several recommended Christian Johnson.Christian...
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Reply from Owner
December 16th, 2025 04:10 PM
Joshua, it's great to hear from you. I'm truly pleased to know that I could provide the support you needed in buying your first home, especially in a challenging market like Los Alamos. Assisting first-time buyers to navigate the process with...
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We were very intimidated to be buying our first home in a market like the one in Los Alamos. We had zero experience with home buying and mortgages, so we asked our friends for lender suggestions and several recommended Christian Johnson.Christian...
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Reply from Owner
December 16th, 2025 04:10 PM
Joshua, it's great to hear from you. I'm truly pleased to know that I could provide the support you needed in buying your first home, especially in a challenging market like Los Alamos. Assisting first-time buyers to navigate the process with...
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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...
Certified Mortgage...
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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.