Grand Prairie Branch Manager recognized nationally for his commitment to homebuyer education and expanding access to homeownership

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is proud to announce that John Muhammad, Branch Manager – Producing, NMLS# 1498175, has been named Mortgage Professional of the Year 2026 by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Muhammad received the honor at the recent NAREB National Conference in recognition of his leadership, mortgage expertise and commitment to homebuyer education within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

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PrimeLending's John Muhammad, Branch Manager, NMLS# 1498175, has been named Mortgage Professional of the Year 2026 by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB).

Muhammad, a member of the Dallas Association of Realtists, has built his career around helping individuals and families better understand the path to homeownership, with a particular passion for expanding homeownership education and opportunity in communities where access has historically been limited. His work extends beyond helping customers finance a home. Through education, outreach and advocacy, he helps build financial literacy, expand access to credit and prepare future generations for successful, sustainable homeownership.

"Homeownership can be life-changing. It can create stability, financial opportunity and a foundation for generational wealth," said Muhammad. "I’m incredibly honored to receive this recognition and proud to represent PrimeLending. The best part of what I do is helping people see that homeownership may be possible for them and then being there when they get the keys to a home of their own."

In addition to being named Mortgage Professional of the Year, Muhammad was recognized by NAREB as one of its Top 10 Loan Officers in the country, based on annual loan origination volume.

"John represents the very best of PrimeLending," said Dawn Robinson, SVP Regional Manager for the Southwest. "He combines tremendous mortgage knowledge with a genuine passion for helping people. He educates, encourages and makes what can feel like an overwhelming process easier to understand. More importantly, he is deeply invested in the communities he serves and in helping more families build a stronger financial future through homeownership."

Muhammad’s commitment to homebuyer education extends throughout the North Texas community and across the housing industry. He serves as an Advisory Council member for the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) and is a certified trainer for TSAHC Home Buyer Programs, helping increase awareness of programs designed to expand access to affordable homeownership.

Muhammad serves as Branch Manager for PrimeLending’s Grand Prairie branch, located at 2505 N State Hwy 360, Suite 150, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. (682) 219-5503.

About PrimeLending

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is a national home lender that has been helping Americans achieve their homeownership dreams for 40 years. PrimeLending is a wholly owned subsidiary of PlainsCapital Bank, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH). For more information, visit PrimeLending.com.

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