Texas Mortgage Consultants is Austin’s independent mortgage broker — not a bank, not a big lender, and not tied to any single product. Russell Stout shops 40+ wholesale lenders to find your best rate, and charges $0 in lender fees, saving most homebuyers $2,000–$5,000 at closing. Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, get pre-approved in 24–48 hours.

Every Loan Type, One Broker

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an independent mortgage broker do?
Russell is not employed by a bank. He shops dozens of wholesale lenders to compare rates and fees and find the best deal for your situation — at no extra cost to you.
How fast can I get pre-approved?
Most clients receive a full pre-approval letter within 24–48 business hours of submitting their application.
What credit score do I need?
Conventional loans typically require 620+, FHA allows scores from 580, and VA loans have flexible requirements. Contact Russell for a free assessment.
Do you only work in Austin?
No. Texas Mortgage Consultants is licensed statewide — serving Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and all of Texas.
Is a mortgage advisor the same as a mortgage broker?
Yes — the terms are used interchangeably. Russell is an independent mortgage advisor who shops your loan across 40+ wholesale lenders instead of offering just one bank’s products.

About Texas Mortgage Consultants

Texas Mortgage Consultants, PLLC is an independent mortgage brokerage based in Austin, Texas, founded and led by Russell Stout (NMLS #220896). The company holds NMLS license #1843758 and is licensed by the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending. As an independent broker, Texas Mortgage Consultants partners with more than 40 wholesale lenders to source competitive rates on behalf of borrowers across Texas. The company is known for its $0 lender fee policy, which eliminates origination, processing, and underwriting fees typically charged by banks, saving clients $2,000–$5,000 at closing. Loan programs include conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, DSCR investor, and refinance products. Russell Stout has been helping Texas homebuyers since 2002.