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.
