Cornerstone Team Members

Sam Bursch, Regional Sales Manager and Senior Mortgage Advisor for Cornerstone Home Lending, offers clients a unique perspective that gives them an advantage when financing their new home. His extensive experience in real estate, financial planning and home financing makes Sam a supremely knowledgeable resource and ensures a commitment to a smooth, seamless loan transaction.

Sam’s entire professional career has been focused on helping clients achieve their goals. Cornerstone’s access to an array of national investors allows Sam to select the right home loan program and interest rates for his clients’ individual needs. Through Cornerstone’s “Customer for Life” platform, Sam also offers unparalleled services - from convenient and secure online prequalification to in-house processing, underwriting and closing - all backed by the most important element: personal attention.

Prior to entering the mortgage industry, Sam was a licensed Real Estate Agent, Financial Planner and Insurance Agent. He has received numerous customer service and sales achievement awards. He is also active in the community as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together and his local church. In his spare time, Sam enjoys cheering his children on to victory at their various sporting events, playing golf and knocking off tasks on his “honey do” list.

Experience the Cornerstone Home Lending difference! Rely on Sam Bursch for all of your residential lending needs.

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.

Steve Daniels is passionate about helping people achieve their homeownership dreams. He offers clear mortgage guidance and personalized service to ensure a remarkable customer experience. Plus, he’ll be there for his clients long after their loans have closed to provide ongoing guidance and support. In all that he does, Steve’s goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

A consistent Top Producer, Steve’s honesty, thoughtfulness, and exceptional service set him apart from other lenders. With nearly 14 years in the industry, he also has proven experience and knowledge to serve his customers’ financing needs.

Born in Edmond, Steve has lived in Oklahoma for most of his life. He delights in spending time with his wife and their two beautiful children. During his spare time, he also enjoys playing golf.

Since 1996, Angie Haag has channeled her passion of helping people into a successful career as a Loan Officer. Angie offers clients not only exceptional home-financing knowledge and experience, but also a winning, can-do attitude and unwavering commitment to always work in their best interests.

Angie's dedication to her clients made her a perfect fit for Cornerstone Home Lending Backed by Cornerstone, Angie provides clients with unparalleled resources and services to ensure a commitment to streamlined mortgage transactions:

• Convenient and secure online prequalification
• Real-time access to competitive loan pricing options
• In-house processing, underwriting, closing and funding
• Frequent loan status updates to clients and their agents (with borrowers’ permission)

A life-long resident of Oklahoma, Angie currently resides in Edmond. When she is not helping clients fulfill their home-ownership dreams, Angie most enjoys spending time with her family.

To experience the Cornerstone difference, rely on Angie and The Haag Team for all of your home-financing needs.

John Mayhue has been in mortgage lending for 17+ years and was born into the Real Estate business! He is a life-long resident to the state of Oklahoma. He is a husband and father. He comes from expert knowledge in all areas of the mortgage industry and specializes in all loan products we have available; especially the VA loan! He holds a degree in Business Finance and Speech Communication, a long time Rotarian, an Eagle Scout, active in multiple Chamber of Commerce as well as multiple Board of Realtors all around the state, philanthropist in so many areas, avid real estate investor all across Oklahoma, and involved in church.

Make sure you are with the right team! Let John and his team help you create the dreams of home ownership today! Call or text John directly today on his personal cell at 405-808-4412!

Originally from Brazil, Kate moved to the U.S. at the age of 16. She spent the early years of her career as an OB/GYN nurse, before diving into the housing industry after receiving an unexpected job offer. She has been in home lending since 2014 and absolutely LOVES serving homebuyers.

Honored to help clients reach the major milestone of a home purchase or refinance, Kate enjoys providing value and facilitating a stress-free experience. She prides herself on providing professional service in a personal manner. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, she is ready to support homebuyers in these languages.

When she’s not working, you can find Kate spending time with her family and friends. She loves music, nature, reading, and traveling – especially to the beach.

Respect, compassion and hard work are the trademarks of Paul Tyler’s 25+ years of experience in the mortgage industry. He always has his client’s best interests at heart and believes in treating them as he would treat his family.

Paul said, “Clients can rely on my experience as a mortgage originator and my sincere desire to help them make the right choices for their futures. I’m here to help.’’

Paul is an Oklahoma native. He graduated from high school, then spent four years in the U.S. Navy before returning to Oklahoma City to attend and graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma. His degree in finance has served him well over the years helping folks find the right home loan for their particular situation.

Paul spent many years as a mortgage banker at a local financial institution honing his impeccable customer service skills. He then moved to Cornerstone Home Lending in 2012, because Cornerstone’s mission aligns with his personal passion for helping people and for making a positive difference to their lives.

Paul loves the outdoors, and that’s where you can find him when he takes a break from helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams.

For caring service with a personal touch and trusted home financing guidance, contact Paul at 405.233.3131 or [email protected].