
David Goldhirsh
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David Goldhirsh
Founder, Mindful Mortgage Team | Empowering Homebuyers with Knowledge & Care
At the heart of the Mindful Mortgage Team, which I proudly founded, is a deep-seated commitment to serving our clients. With over 22 years in the mortgage industry, my approach goes beyond transactions; it's about creating a tailored, stress-free home-buying journey for each individual we assist. Our team, seasoned with decades of mortgage and real estate expertise, thrives on offering creative solutions and knowledgeable advice in every scenario.
Understanding that the core of every mortgage is the people it serves, I emphasize forging strong, genuine relationships. Our team's dedication to exceptional service is evidenced by our consistent 5-star ratings on Zillow, Yelp, and Facebook, and our proud receipt of the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the last five years. We believe in empowering you through open communication, ensuring you feel informed and confident at each step of the mortgage process.
Our expertise becomes particularly invaluable in complex situations involving self-employed individuals, high net-worth clients, retirees, or those with intricate income and tax considerations. Our approach in these challenging scenarios has been recognized in publications like the Chicago Tribune.
Beyond guiding our clients, I am passionate about nurturing industry connections and mentoring budding loan officers. As a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and a featured contributor to various industry publications, I extend my service-oriented mindset to the broader community. The most rewarding aspect of our work is the lasting relationships we build, continuing to offer advice and support long after the closing day.
Away from work, I love spending time with my wife and son, and I am rejuvenated by yoga, meditation, tennis and snowboarding.
Credentials & Professional Affiliations: Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers National Association of Mortgage Brokers River North Business Association
Specialties: Conventional, Jumbo, and FHA Residential Home Loans Purchase and Refinance
LeaderOne Financial Corporation 7500 College Blvd Suite 1150; Overland Park, KS 66210, NMLS ID #12007. You may view our license information on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) at www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. LeaderOne Financial Corporation is an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee, MB 6760699. Regulated by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, License # MN-MO-12007. Is licensed with the Washington Department of Financial Institutions, License No. CL-12007. The Missouri Division of Finance, License #19-1776. The Indiana Department of Financial Institutions. First Lien Mortgage Lending License #18715. The Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. License# 4131276. The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions # 116991. The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, License # FR0019378. The Florida Office of Financial Regulation, License #MLD466. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, License # 43800BA and 12007BR. This advertisement does not constitute a loan approval or a loan commitment. Loan approval and/or loan commitment is subject to final underwriting review and approval.
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Once you’ve found the home, the next step is submitting your official loan application. We’ll guide you through providing all the necessary documentation to make this process as smooth as possible.
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Who we are
LeaderOne is built on the belief that homeownership should feel clear, supportive, and empowering, not overwhelming. For more than three decades, we have combined modern mortgage tools with genuine personal guidance to help families move forward with confidence. We listen closely, communicate transparently, and tailor every experience to the goals of the people we serve.
Our Values
At LeaderOne, we put People First while using Continuous Innovation to make the loan process faster and clearer. Through Empowered Collaboration and the Power to ACT, our teams work together to solve problems quickly and serve clients with confidence. Every interaction is guided by personal care, accountability, and doing what’s right.
Our Impact
At LeaderOne, every loan we close helps support families beyond our own. A portion of each transaction goes directly into the Lending a Hand Foundation, providing financial relief to families facing hardship, through assisting with rent and mortgage payments. Our giving culture also extends into the communities we serve through local outreach, volunteerism, and hands-on support.










