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# LBC Mortgage CEO Alex Shekhtman Named Broker of the Year by NAMB for Second Consecutive Year, Highlights Homeownership Support for the Self-Employed

October 7, 2025   [by Sofiia Kovalchuk](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiia-kovalchuk/>)

**Los Angeles, CA, October 2025** – For the **second year in a row**, the **National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB)** has named **Alex Shekhtman**, founder and CEO of **LBC Mortgage**, **Broker of the Year** – an honor that highlights not just production and leadership, but the kind of work that actually changes lives.

For Shekhtman, who built LBC from the ground up, the award is meaningful – but not for the usual reasons.

> *“This isn’t about a title,”*he said*. “It’s a reflection of what we’ve stood for all along – finding ways to help people who get overlooked by the traditional system. That’s always been the heart of what we do.”*

## A Spotlight on the Self-Employed

The award comes at a time when Shekhtman and the LBC team are seeing their impact grow across all eight states where the company is licensed – **California, Florida, Illinois, Washington, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado** – particularly among one group: **self-employed borrowers.**

> “*In 2025, it’s normal to have your own business or side hustle,”* Alex explains. “*But the mortgage world hasn’t fully caught up to that. We see it all the time – great income, strong financials, and still a decline from the bank because of how their tax returns look.”*

That’s where LBC’s **Bank Statement Program** comes in. Instead of relying on W-2s or tax filings, it looks at **actual deposits** over the past 12-24 months to qualify income.

> **“***We have digital marketers, Amazon sellers, YouTubers – all kinds of entrepreneurs,”*Alex said*. “They’re smart with money, they run profitable businesses – and still, they get turned away because they don’t fit a narrow definition of ‘qualified.’ That’s who we’re here for.”*

The program has helped hundreds of borrowers who would otherwise be stuck renting or delaying their plans, finally move forward with homeownership – sometimes after years of being told “no.”

Shekhtman is quick to point out that **it’s not the only thing they do**.

> “*We do everything – FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo,”*he said.*“But we’ve always had a special focus on the clients who hear ‘no’ somewhere else first.”*

## **A Personal Mission**

For Shekhtman, it’s more than just business – it’s personal. As an immigrant himself, he remembers what it was like to learn the U.S. financial system from scratch.

> **“***There was no one to explain anything in a language I could understand – not just English, but in a way that felt human,”*he said*. “That confusion, that sense of being outside the system – I’ve never forgotten it. And I don’t want our clients to ever feel that way.”*

That mindset has shaped LBC’s reputation: clear communication, fast response times, and a commitment to real support – especially during a market that’s been anything but predictable.

> *“Headlines are all over the place, buyers are tired,”*Shekhtman said.*“But that just means our job is more important than ever. We need to be the calm in the storm. Someone they can actually call and get a real answer from.”*

## Team First, Always

While the award has Alex’s name on it, he’s quick to point to the team behind him.

> *“This is a team win, full stop,”*he said.*“The loan officers, the underwriters, the processors who answer calls – they’re the ones who make it work. I might be the face of LBC, but they’re the heartbeat.”*

The company has grown steadily over the past few years, not just in loan volume but in people – adding team members across multiple states, expanding internal training, and launching tools that help clients understand their mortgage options with less stress and more clarity.

> *“We’ve built something special,”*Alex said.*“Maybe not perfect, but solid, honest, and real. And I think that’s why this award hit home for me. It feels like the industry noticed that the way we do things – works.”*

## Looking Ahead

LBC plans to continue expanding its **education-first approach**, launching more **materials and guides** focused on helping self-employed buyers, first-time homebuyers, and immigrant families navigate their options.

> *“We’re not here to sell anyone,”*Alex added.*“We’re here to help you understand what’s possible, and when you’re ready – we’re ready.”*

## About LBC Mortgage

LBC Mortgage is a national mortgage brokerage licensed in California, Florida, Illinois, Washington, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. With a people-first philosophy, LBC offers FHA, VA, Conventional, Jumbo, and self‑employed loan programs – providing clarity, flexible solutions, and support for a wide range of borrowers.

**Media Contact:**Sofiia Kovalchuk
Head of PR, LBC Mortgage
[sofiia@lbcmortgage.com](<mailto:sofiia@lbcmortgage.com>)
[(818) 217 0138](<tel:(818) 217 0138>)[lbcmortgage.com](<http://lbcmortgage.com/>)

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