Brian Sewell

Brian Sewell is a Branch Manager with Guild Mortgage and brings more than 20 years of banking and mortgage experience to every client he serves. A Chicago native, Brian has built his career around helping individuals and families make smart mortgage decisions and achieve the dream of homeownership.

Brian proudly serves homebuyers and homeowners throughout Chicago, Cook County, Will County, DuPage County, and the surrounding Chicagoland area. He is also licensed in Indiana, Wisconsin, Texas, Georgia, and Florida.

Mortgage Programs & Areas of Expertise

Brian and the Sewell Team offer a wide range of mortgage solutions, including:

Conventional, FHA, and VA loans

First-time homebuyer programs

Down payment assistance and grant programs

New construction financing

Jumbo financing

Bank statement programs

DSCR loans for real estate investors

Asset utilization programs

1099 income programs

Expanded portfolio and non-traditional mortgage solutions

Physician loan programs offering up to 100% financing for eligible borrowers

Brian especially enjoys helping first-time homebuyers, self-employed borrowers, real estate investors, medical professionals, and clients who may not fit traditional mortgage guidelines.

Brian earned his BA in Management and Marketing from Saint Xavier University in Chicago and previously served as President and CEO of Morale Home Mortgage.

Coaching & Leadership

Brian is also passionate about coaching and professional development. He has personally participated in coaching for more than 10 years and has been coaching other mortgage professionals for the past three years.

As an Elevate Coach with Guild Mortgage, Brian helps loan officers improve consistency, develop stronger referral relationships, build better habits, and create sustainable business growth.

Throughout his career, Brian has earned a reputation for honesty, integrity, communication, problem-solving, and mortgage planning. He believes the mortgage process should be about more than simply getting a loan; it should be about understanding the client's goals and creating the right financing strategy.

Brian was recognized by Five Star Professional from 2011 through 2026 for outstanding customer satisfaction and has been featured in Chicago Magazine. He was also recognized in Forbes Magazine in 2021 and 2026, has earned Circle of Honor, Presidents Club recognition, and has been recognized by Scotsman Guide for production achievements.

Brian lives in Illinois with his wife and partner, Erika, their three children; David, Isaiah, and Romana and their Goldendoodle, Noah. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, golf, family time, and coaching others to grow personally and professionally.

Whether you're buying your first home, building new construction, purchasing an investment property, moving up, or looking for a non-traditional mortgage solution, Brian and the Sewell Team are ready to help.