The Duford Team at LeaderOne Financial

Specialties

We emphasize friendliness, warmth, and open, honest communication in every loan that we work on. In fact, we have structured our business and our team with the goal of making every single client feel like they’re family. Just as you’d expect your family to treat you with compassion, kindness and respect, that’s what you should expect when The Duford Home Loan Team is helping you through the loan process. For us, every successful loan is based on communication; from step one, we’ll lay it out clearly and precisely. We understand that getting approved for a loan can be stressful, so we do everything in our power to simplify the process and ease your stress.

Starting with the paperwork, we’ll ensure that all the ‘I’s are dotted and the ‘T’s are crossed — because clean paperwork means a quicker, smoother approval process. Plus, we’ll communicate every action taken on your loan, from start to finish.

History

Established in 1992.

Like the beginnings of many companies, our founder A.W.Pickel had a vision of what a mortgage experience should be like. Prior to founding his company in 1992, he noticed that mortgage companies were not treating people the way they should be treated. He was raised in the mid-​west where your word was your word, and respect for the other person is a way of life. This is why he created LeaderOne Financial, to give you the type of mortgage experience that makes buying or refinancing a home less stressful and much easier.

Meet the Manager

Irene D.

Manager

I grew up in Southern California and made Arizona my home in 1989.

I love being the youngest of 14 children.

I’ve been a Mortgage Loan Officer since 1997. I am passionate about the mortgage business and I have a great team who uses their expertise to find the best home loan for each client’s individual needs.

I am passionate about inspiring and encouraging others to believe in their success and map out a specific plan to achieve results.

I enjoy being a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. I love helping people, connecting with like-​minded people, learning, and growing every day.

Favorite Quote:

«I hated every minute of training, but I said ‘Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion’.»

Muhammad Ali