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I was born and raised in Mount Vernon, Illinois and have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. After college, I moved to the St. Louis area, where I have built a successful mortgage career over the past 25 plus years.

I was a top-producing loan officer in the St. Louis area during my early mortgage career. I chose to leave the banks and work at Cornerstone Mortgage (now Guild Mortgage Company) over 10 years ago because it gave me the ability to have local processing, underwriting and closing teams that could meet the demands of my referral partners and clients every transaction.

Since buying a home is one of the most important decisions of a client's life, I want to make sure it is a very smooth and enjoyable process. At Guild, I have the ability to originate a large range of mortgage programs including CONVENTIONAL, FHA, VA, USDA, JUMBO as well as many niche products for first-time homebuyers.

I have been married to my wife Michelle for over 25 years. She is a head principal in the Mehlville School District and we are blessed to have two children, Alexis and Jacob. During my free time I enjoy playing golf, traveling, attending all of my kids events and spending quality time with my family.

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Joe
Jun 24, 2023
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Chris was great to work with. This is the second house he has helped me buy. If for some reason i need to buy another, he's who I'll be getting with again. Always answered any questions in a timely manner.
Roger J
May 08, 2023
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Chris Wood and all the Guild Mortgage staff have been so helpful with getting us our first house. They answered all of our quest thoroughly and quickly!
Jennifer I
Apr 28, 2023
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Chris has been amazing to work with throughout the home buying process. He has been more than happy to answer all of my questions, walk me through the loan process, and went above and beyond by advising on how to get the best rate possible. As a first time home buyer, it was important to me to work with a lender that is both very knowledgeable and able to simplify the process. Chris was both, and more! I would highly recommend working with him to any friends or family, and thank him for making this process so smooth!
Justin W
Feb 21, 2025
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Chris Wood is hands down the best mortgage professional I’ve worked with! From start to finish, he made the home-buying process smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand. He was always available to answer my questions, explained everything clearly, and worked hard to get me the best possible loan terms. His professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise truly set him apart. If you’re looking for a mortgage expert who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, Chris is your guy! I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a home loan.
Iliyan C
Feb 19, 2025
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We work with Chris since 2017 and closed multiple deals with his assistance. He is extremely reliable, professional and trustworthy. Process with him is flawless and never confusing. True professional in the field. Strongly recommend.
Emily H
Feb 08, 2025
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Chris has been amazing to work with! We appreciated his knowledge and his willingness to make sure all of our questions were answered. We look forward to continuing to work with Chris and his team!

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member of Guild Giving
NMLS ID #577074
I am authorized to do business in the states of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri and Texas. (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/);