As co-founder and chief technology officer at Mesa, Peyton Hayslette is redefining how homeowners engage with their largest financial investment. Mesa is the first homeowner membership platform that lets Americans earn rewards on their mortgage and everyday home expenses, turning homeownership into a rewarding experience. Drawing on prior experience developing innovative card programs at Paceline and leading credit-card-as-a-service products at Deserve, Hayslette is applying fintech innovation to the housing industry at scale.
Under his leadership, Mesa launched the Homeowners Card and Mesa Mortgage, introducing the nation’s first mortgage rewards engine. The system uses mortgage data at application to calculate eligibility and rewards caps, enabling members to earn up to 100,000 points annually on their mortgage payments. Hayslette also led the creation of co-branded card partnerships with lenders such as Paramount Residential Mortgage Group (PRMG), allowing mortgage companies to strengthen post-closing relationships and build brand loyalty through rewards programs.
To expand value beyond mortgage payments, Hayslette developed integrations with everyday spending categories and national partners, offering 3x rewards on home-related expenses and 2x on groceries and gas, along with $800 in annual benefits from brands like Lowe’s and Costco.
By bringing loyalty innovation to the largest expense in most Americans’ lives, Hayslette has created a new category in fintech that merges financial technology with consumer rewards—helping lenders strengthen engagement and giving homeowners meaningful value in return for responsible ownership.
Name:
Peyton Hayslette
Title:
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer
Company Name:
Mesa
