Lakewood has a way of drawing people in. Between the energy of White Rock Lake, the historic

homes, and the strong sense of community at neighborhood gatherings, it’s the kind of place where

families quickly feel connected.

For Shane and Lauren Masterman, that connection became clear in 2022 when they attended the

Lakewood Fourth of July parade. Watching neighbors gather and children running through the streets

left a lasting impression.

“We instantly knew this is where we belonged.”

A few weeks later, they purchased their first home in the neighborhood. Then last year, on their 21st

anniversary, when the opportunity arose to purchase an iconic 1936 Hutsell home, they decided to take

the leap. It felt like a full-circle moment this past summer as they hosted friends and family while

watching the parade from their home.

In the mornings, you’ll often find Shane and Lauren walking along White Rock Lake with their Boston

Terrier, Ollie, and in the evenings enjoying a quiet cocktail together in their courtyard.

Today their home is full of activity with their daughter Olivia, a seventh grader at J.L. Long. She enjoys

playing club volleyball, cheerleading, and babysitting neighborhood kids. Ollie, their energetic Boston

Terrier, has never met a stranger — or a ball he can’t track down.

Music is the lifeblood of the Masterman household and can often be heard playing throughout the

home. They are passionate Dallas Stars fans and season ticket holders and enjoy traveling together as

a family. California remains a favorite destination, and earlier this year Shane and Lauren celebrated

their 22nd wedding anniversary in Santa Barbara. In recent years the family has also traveled

throughout Europe, visiting cities across Spain as well as Paris, Copenhagen, and most recently

London.

While Lakewood is now home, Shane’s career in the mortgage industry began long before the family

settled in the neighborhood.

He grew up in Plano in a household where both parents had successful careers in the mortgage

business. Although initially reluctant to follow the same path, he entered the industry shortly after

graduating from Texas Tech in 2001.

While in college he met Lauren, and shortly after graduating the two moved to Sarasota, Florida, where

they were married and where Shane eventually started a mortgage company.

Years later they returned to Dallas, living in the C Streets and Uptown before spending about a decade

in Kessler Park. Since their return, Lauren has built a long career with The Dallas Morning News, where

she has worked in advertising for nearly 18 years.

Professionally, Shane now serves as a Senior Vice President with Rate, one of the largest retail

mortgage lenders in the country. After more than 24 years in the industry, much of his business has

grown organically through referrals from past clients, real estate professionals, financial advisors, and

neighbors within the community.

“My business has always been built on relationships and referrals,” Shane said. “Providing a high level of service and guidance to every client is incredibly important to me.”

Shane specializes in jumbo loans and complex financing scenarios. In a competitive housing market,

his team works closely with buyers and their agents to develop strategies that help offers stand out.

Thanks to a trusted local network and a dedicated operations team, they are often able to close loans in as little as eight days.

“I’m naturally competitive,” Shane said. “My goal is always to put my clients in the best possible position to win the home they love.”

Many of the families Shane works with today live right here in Lakewood and East Dallas, often referred by neighbors or friends he has previously helped.

For Shane, the advice he offers neighbors is simple.

“Work with a local lender,” he said. “Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make, and having someone who understands the local market, knows the neighborhood, and has trusted relationships can make a meaningful difference in both the experience and the outcome.”

After more than two decades in the mortgage industry, Shane has been recognized among the top

lenders in the country. While the accolades are meaningful, the relationships he has built — and the

families he has helped along the way — remain the most rewarding part of his work, especially when

those families are neighbors right here in Lakewood.

Your Local Lakewood Lender

Shane Masterman

Phone Number: (214) 274-6089

Email : mastermangroup@rate.com

Website: MastermanMortgage.com

Rate NMLS# 2611

Shane Masterman NMLS# 231190