Vista Lending Named Top Mortgage Company in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Vista Lending, a division of Network Funding, has been recognized as a Top Mortgage Company by the Austin Business Journal, ranking in the top 11. Additionally, Loan Officers Russell Laing and Sonya Valia have been named as Top Mortgage Producers in the Austin area, ranking fourth and fifty-first, respectively.

The Austin Business Journal's rankings are based on the production volume and closed loans of local offices in 2025. Vista Lending closed 197 loans with a production volume of nearly $98.8 million. Loan Officer Russell Laing had a production volume of $81.2 million and 155 closed loans, while Loan Officer Sonya Valia had a production volume of $17.5 million and 42 closed loans.

Network Funding, LP, NMLS #2297, is a private residential mortgage lending company that operates branches across the country. Since its founding in 1998, Network Funding has financed nearly 155,000 homes at $32.6 billion, making the American Dream a reality for its customers. The company's core values include integrity, reliability, and simplicity, and it is dedicated to empowering its customers through education and resources for the home-buying process. Network Funding also offers the "Today in Mortgages" podcast, where leadership breaks down daily news and coaches on how to address borrowers in today's housing market.

Russell Laing, a Loan Officer at Vista Lending, has been recognized as one of the top mortgage producers in the Austin area for nine consecutive years. Sonya Valia, another Loan Officer at Vista Lending, has also been recognized for her outstanding performance. Both individuals have demonstrated a strong commitment to their profession and have contributed significantly to the success of Vista Lending.