Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform Elliman Capital to Texas

Douglas Elliman has expanded Elliman Capital, its in-house mortgage platform, into Texas, extending its integrated financing solution to one of the nation's fastest-growing real estate markets. The expansion follows the platform's launch in Florida last year and its growth into New York and California earlier this year.

The Texas rollout will be led by three experienced loan officers serving the state's major markets: Jeff Simpson in Dallas-Fort Worth, Hal Golden in Houston and Alexander Linardos in Austin. Together, they will support Douglas Elliman agents and clients across Texas by providing a full-service lending platform designed to simplify the home financing process.

Elliman Capital offers a comprehensive range of mortgage solutions, including conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA and VA financing, and additional specialty loan products. The platform is also designed to serve non-traditional borrowers, including self-employed individuals, investors and foreign nationals.

The Texas expansion reflects Douglas Elliman's broader strategy of integrating financing directly into the homebuying process while strengthening support for both agents and clients. Company leaders say the move builds on Elliman Capital's continued growth and positions the platform to better serve buyers across one of the nation's most active housing markets.

"Texas represents one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing real estate markets in the country, and expanding Elliman Capital here is a natural evolution of our platform," said Michael S. Liebowitz, President and CEO of Douglas Elliman Inc. "With Jeff, Hal and Alex joining the team, Elliman Capital is strengthening its ability to deliver seamless, customized financing solutions that support our agents and elevate the client experience at every stage of the transaction."

"Bringing Elliman Capital to Texas is a natural next step for our platform,” said James Bender, Director of Elliman Capital. “Texas is one of the fastest growing markets in the nation, and we are excited to offer agents and their clients the same level of service and expertise that has defined our platform in every market we serve.”

“Elliman Capital was designed to elevate the client experience by integrating best-in-class financing directly into our brokerage platform,” said Melissa Webb, President of Brokerage, Texas, Douglas Elliman. “Expanding into Texas with Jeff, Hal and Alex as part of the Elliman Capital team allows us to bring that vision to life in one of the most dynamic markets in the country. We are confident this will be a meaningful advantage for our agents and clients alike.”

The Texas expansion further strengthens Douglas Elliman's strategy of offering a fully integrated real estate experience by combining its established luxury brokerage platform with in-house financing capabilities. Agents benefit from greater visibility into the lending process, while clients gain access to competitive rates, customized loan structures, and a more streamlined path to closing.

Elliman Capital also incorporates technology and streamlined processes that allow Douglas Elliman agents to refer clients, track loan progress, and receive real-time updates throughout the financing process. This creates a more cohesive experience from the initial property search through closing.

Key benefits of Elliman Capital include access to traditional and specialty loan products from multiple national and regional lenders, competitive financing options, a simplified mortgage application and approval process, expert guidance from experienced lending professionals, and tools designed to help agents better serve their clients.

With its expansion into Texas, Douglas Elliman continues to strengthen Elliman Capital’s role as an integrated financing platform that combines luxury real estate expertise with personalized mortgage solutions for today’s buyers.