Axia Home Loans is a 100% employee-owned company in the financial services industry headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 2007, Axia provides guidance and counseling to help people obtain their home ownership goals through affordable mortgages. Their mission is to create sustainable home ownership through responsible lending in the communities in which they live and work. Today, Axia is licensed in all fifty states and operates 36 branches in fifteen states. In 2016, Axia Home Loans became employee-owned when they established their Employees Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Their employee owners have developed a reputation for providing superior customer service and producing well-educated and prepared homeowners. As owners, all Axia Home Loan employees have a vested interest in the success of the company. Every employee contributes to the growth and success of the company because they financially benefit when everyone does well. The ownership culture at Axia is collaborative and encourages the “best idea wins.” To them, this means everyone is heard and together, they are working toward the best possible outcome for their clients. To build trust with their clients and communities, Axia employee owners understand that they must first trust and respect one another.