Bernie’s core objective is to see others succeed. Entering the mortgage industry in 1995, he soon became a top originator and began his legacy of motivating salespeople to reach for the stars. After three years in executive management, Bernie became a minor partner in the mortgage world. Prior to his career in lending, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1987–91 as a hospital corpsman.

With a deep desire to help people reach their full potential, he has specialized in training loan officers for over two decades. He continues propelling people toward their goals through Cason today.

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Coming alongside people searching for their dream homes, Kristi is driven by a desire to empower others. Over the last 24+ years, she has served in the real estate and mortgage industry. After helping people find their ideal home for a dozen years, Kristi brought her passion to the mortgage industry. She delights in helping people finance their home—or save money on an existing one—with confidence. In 2010, alongside her husband Bernie, Kristi began her own mortgage lending company, Cason Loans, which is now part of the Cason family of brands. Her eye for growth opportunities has expanded her business—and extended her mission to impact even more homeowners.

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Finding daily fulfillment in others’ homeownership, Jeff is in his element as a loan officer—and as a leader among his peers. For more than 12 years, he has helped people realize their dreams. As a natural result of his passion for helping others, Jeff is vigilant about the latest developments in the mortgage industry. This gives his clients a clear advantage in an ever-changing landscape.Building strong relationships with his clients is key to Jeff’s consistent success. He thoroughly understands homebuyers’ needs, pinpointing the perfect loan program for them.
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Getting his start with Cason Corporation directly out of college, Joe is a shining example of the Spartan work ethic that the company stands for. Strengthened by an academic background in actuarial mathematics, he holds opportunities to a rigorous standard of objectivity. Joe’s dynamism has brought him experience in post-closing, vendor relationships, secondary and capital markets, and mortgage product development.Through his leadership, Joe secured relationships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and implemented a hedging strategy that opened new channels of business for M300. He operates with vigilance every day, seeking fresh avenues for our growth.

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Ever since 1998, Carl has weathered the ups and downs in the mortgage industry, learning valuable lessons along the way. Working in the market from nearly every angle, he has served as a loan officer, processor, underwriter, and quality control specialist, and today, Carl contributes to Cason as its Director of Operations. The day-to-day and long-term operations are guided by his steady hand.As a result of his extensive experience in this industry, Carl possesses a deep understanding of the various facets of mortgage lending. He leads and trains the M300 team, enjoying his shepherding role in our ever-growing family.

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