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Brad Bradford has 23 years of mortgage banking experience. Mr.Read more

Brad Bradford has 23 years of mortgage banking experience. Mr. Bradford helped manage the growth of Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. (acquired by Guild in 2018) from a 2-person lending firm in 1996, to a consistent top 3 residential lender in Missouri and a Top 100 Lender in America as rated by Mortgage Executive Magazine. He has assisted in building a lending presence in 9 other states including Kansas, California, Ohio, Illinois, North Dakota, Florida, Texas, South Carolina and Utah.

Brad Bradford is a graduate of the University of Missouri St. Louis with a degree in accounting and passed the CPA exam shortly afterward. Mr. Bradford has personally closed over $350 million dollars in residential mortgages in his career and has managed and directed residential mortgage closings at Cornerstone in excess of $6 billion dollars.

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The buyers lender, Jason Meininger, helped keep everyone in the know. Good clean close. Thanks!
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Aaron

Mar 11, 2026

Monroe City, MO

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Dirk was truly exceptional from beginning to end. As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions and uncertainty, but Dirk made the entire process smooth, clear, and even enjoyable. He was not only professional and thorough but also incredibly patient, kind, and attentive to our needs. He took the time to walk us through every step, always making sure we understood what was happening. Most importantly, he worked tirelessly to help us secure the best possible deal; one that perfectly fit our family. We’re beyond grateful for Dirk’s support, expertise, and dedication. He made what could have been a stressful experience feel exciting and rewarding.
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July 1, 2025

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