Meet The Close Team
The Names You Know, The Team You Trust
Life's big moments deserve amazing service. The Close Team at Cornerstone Home Lending can help you achieve your biggest homeownership goals!
30-year History of Strength, Stability, and Service
- Founded in 1988 with more than 100 offices across the country
- Team members have an average 10-year industry tenure
- Dedicated to being your trusted lender year after year, loan after loan
A Faster, Better Way to Mortgage
- 100% on-time closing commitment - It's not just a priority; it's a core value.
- Mortgage anywhere with LoanFly® - Prequalify, search homes, upload documents, check your credit, and do so much more in our all-in-one mortgage app.
- Streamlined in-house operations - Processing, underwriting, closing, and funding are all under one roof.
- Mortgage without the mystery - You'll get clear guidance at each step so you always know what's going on with your loan.
- 10-day countdown to home - Need to get home fast? We'll help you close in just 10 days!
- 15-minute closing day* - Sign up to 40% fewer documents on the big day so you're out the door an on your way home in 15 minutes.
More Programs to Help More People
- FHA, VA, and USDA
- Conventional and jumbo loans
- Down payment assistance programs
- Construction and renovation loans
- Financing for primary residences, second homes, and investment properties
Bret Close
Senior Mortgage Advisor
NMLS 792070
As Senior Loan Originator, Bret Close works to align clients with the ideal loan for their needs and, along with his team, follows each loan from start to close to ensure a seamless process. An experienced loan professional, Bret has been serving in the mortgage industry since 2003. After a 15-year career as a beloved teacher and coach at Mustang High School, Bret ventured into a successful career in the mortgage industry, earning accolades including Cornerstone Top Producing Loan Officer in 2018.
Bret loves what he does because he and his team get to help make dreams come true for families who put their trust in them. Known for being honest and caring, Bret truly cares for those he is fortunate to work with and says the common thread among himself and his team members is they always do what they say they will.
Outside of work, Bret enjoys spending time with his friends and family. “It’s more important who I’m with than what we’re doing,” he says.
Katie Givens
Business Development
NMLS 1619539
Check back soon to learn more about Katie.