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Everything you need to book, quote, or write about Steve Kent — a former big-league relief pitcher who now finances homes for families, professionals, and MLB players. Bio, fact sheet, interview topics, and assets below. Requests answered same day.
Fact Sheet
- Name
- Steven "Steve" Kent
- Title
- Mortgage Lender · Former MLB Relief Pitcher
- NMLS
- #1621847
- Based in
- Plano, Texas
- Licensed in
- 22 states
- Playing career
- Drafted 9th round by the Seattle Mariners (1999); MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2002); 12 professional seasons
- Specialties
- Jumbo, conventional, VA, FHA, bank statement, DSCR, and asset depletion lending
Media Assets
Free to use in coverage with credit to Big League Lender.
Approved Bios
Short (30 words)
Steve Kent is a Texas-based mortgage lender and former MLB relief pitcher. After 12 professional seasons, he now finances homes for families, professionals, and big-league players nationwide.
Medium (75 words)
Steve Kent (NMLS #1621847) is the founder of Big League Lender in Plano, Texas. A Texas native drafted in the 9th round by the Seattle Mariners in 1999, he became the first player from his draft class to reach the majors, debuting with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2002 across a 12-season professional career. Today he is licensed in 22 states and specializes in jumbo, VA, and self-employed lending — with more than half of his closed loans going to MLB players and their families.
Interview Topics
Subjects Steve can speak to on the record, on a podcast, or on camera.
From the mound to the mortgage desk
A 12-season professional relief pitching career, an MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and the transition into mortgage lending — including what pro athletes get wrong about their first big purchase.
Lending to professional athletes
Why athlete income is one of the hardest files in the industry: short earning windows, bonus-heavy pay, multi-state residency, and lenders who don't understand a signing bonus.
Jumbo lending in North Texas
How the DFW luxury market actually finances itself — jumbo loan limits, buydown strategy, and what a $1M–$5M file looks like in practice.
Buydowns, rate strategy, and the 2-1
Plain-English explanations of temporary buydowns, permanent rate locks, and when refinancing actually pencils out.
Booking & Media Contact
Working on a deadline? Email directly and Steve will respond the same day.
Steve Kent · NMLS #1621847 · Plano, TX · Licensed in 22 states