Meet Counselors Mortgage
Who We Are - Welcome to Counselors Mortgage, a friendly family-owned business dedicated to providing exceptional mortgage lending services. With over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of the industry, we deliver residential loan solutions with highly competitive interest rates.  Our commitment to superior service extends not only to our clients but also to the real estate partners and professionals who trust us with their referrals.

What We Do - At Counselors Mortgage, our mission is clear: we help clients finance their homes. Whether you're purchasing, renovating, or refinancing a property, we work tirelessly to find the best loan option tailored to your financial needs. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and successful lending experience for every borrower. Our favorite moment? Meeting with clients at the closing table to celebrate their new beginnings.

Our Clients - We are deeply grateful to our clients for their trust and loyalty. The majority of our business comes from referrals, and many clients return to us for their next home loan, reflecting their confidence in our ability to deliver outstanding results. We invite you to explore their testimonials and see the positive impact we’ve made.

Why Counselors Mortgage? - When it comes to mortgage lending, competitive interest rates are just the beginning. We are committed to guiding you through every step of the loan application and approval process. With meticulous attention to detail and extensive loan processing experience, we strive to execute your loan transaction flawlessly and on time.

Are you a realtor?  - At Counselors Mortgage, your success is our priority.  Download our mobile app for easy access to our contact information, making it simple to share with your clients and streamline communication .

Questions? - At Counselors Mortgage, your success is our priority. If you have any questions about residential mortgage lending, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!

Jim Walker, J.D.,  Founder Residential Mortgage LoanOriginator Licensed in Texas, NMLS# 198338	Andrea Walker, Owner Residential Mortgage Loan Originator Licensed in Texas, NMLS# 248388	Lance Walker, Business Development Residential Mortgage Loan Originator Licensed in Texas, NMLS# 2641750
Tragically, after a short, unexpected illness, Jim passed away in August 2024. Jim leaves a legacy of many happy clients and a well-run, successful business.  We miss him immensly.  Find out more about Jim here.	After working for corporate America in software integration and consulting, I joined Counselors Mortgage to support my husband Jim, the company founder, in his growing mortgage business, initially to help with  marketing and later as an office manager, loan processor and a loan originator. For years, we complemented each other perfectly, as each of us brought a different set of strengths to our business.  While Jim consulted with our clients and our partner real estate professionals, I focused on managing our loan process and business operations.	I am excited to be joining the family business to build on the legacy left by my Dad, Jim Walker.   I am stepping into his shoes leading Counselors Mortgage in business development effort,  putting my Texas A&M Business Honors education into practice.

From Jim:

I’m proud to be a 7th generation Texan with ancestors who fought at the battle of San Jacinto. I grew up in Dallas, TX and after graduating from Jesuit College Prep High School I enlisted in the US Air Force where I worked on C-130 Hercules’ as a radio repair technician.  I spent two years in Active Duty service and then transferred to the Texas National Guard so that I could attend college at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX  full time.

I graduated from Midwestern State shortly after the wall came down in Berlin. I was able to get a job teaching English in the former Czechoslovakia where I met my future wife Andrea. 7th generation Texan falls for a daughter of a card carrying communists. Oh, the irony!

After teaching English for an academic year in Czechoslovakia, I returned to Texas to attend the University of Texas School of Law in Austin.  While I was attending UT, Andrea was completing her degree in economics and computer science in Kosice, Slovakia where she graduated number one in her class. She was hired by Andersen Consulting, now Accenture, to work out of their Prague office. We got married the following summer. She was able to pull off a transfer from Prague, Czech Republic to Austin, TX. Sweet!

I started working in the mortgage industry in 1993 while still in school at UT. After graduation I stayed in finance while Andrea pursued her career in technology. After honing my skills in the mortgage industry I founded Counselors Mortgage Corp in 1998 as an independent mortgage banking/brokerage firm. Andrea continued her career with Andersen Consulting followed by stints with Dell and Vignette, until she joined me at Counselors Mortgage in 2003.

We have two boys, Lance and Luke.  Both attend Mays Business School at A&M University in College Station, TX.