Key facts
- New American Funding has added mortgage originators Shane Masterman and Christian Johnson to its Dallas-Fort Worth operations.
- Masterman and Johnson will launch Cantera Home Lending, operating on New American Funding's platform.
- The duo has collectively originated over $2 billion in residential mortgages throughout their careers.
- In 2025, Masterman originated $69.14 million across 83 loans, and Johnson originated $55.36 million across 110 loans.
- Cantera Home Lending will offer a comprehensive suite of mortgage products, including conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, and construction loans.
New American Funding (NAF) has announced the addition of prominent Dallas-area mortgage originators Shane Masterman and Christian Johnson. The duo is launching Cantera Home Lending, which will operate on NAF's independent mortgage platform. Masterman and Johnson bring a combined career volume exceeding $2 billion and nearly 50 years of industry experience.
According to the inaugural HousingWire Mortgage Rankings, Masterman originated $69.14 million across 83 loans in 2025, while Johnson originated $55.36 million across 110 loans in the same year. Cantera Home Lending will provide a wide array of mortgage products, including conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, portfolio, construction, renovation, reverse, and specialty loans.
Pat Bolan, chief production officer at NAF, expressed enthusiasm for welcoming Masterman and Johnson, highlighting their status among the top 1% of mortgage originators nationally and their strong reputation in North Texas. Masterman and Johnson emphasized NAF's commitment to its business, technology, products, and team support as key factors in their decision to partner with the company. They also noted the collaborative and client-focused culture at NAF.