
Bentonville's independent mortgage broker.
We shop your loan across competing lenders instead of selling you one bank's product, and walk you from first call to closing, anywhere in Arkansas.

Gray Buffington · President
“What are you here for?”
Prefer to talk it through? Call (479) 250-4485.
What makes Hero Mortgage different
More options, better service
As a mortgage broker we work with multiple lenders, which gives us access to a wide range of loan programs. Those lenders compete for your business with faster service and products a single bank can't offer.
Programs we shop for you
- Conventional
- FHA
- VA
- USDA
- Jumbo
- Construction
- Home Equity
- Investment Property
Tailored financing solutions
Customized mortgage solutions designed to fit your specific needs and goals, not a one-size product.
Customer-centric approach
At the heart of Hero Mortgage is a commitment to prioritizing your needs. We listen before we recommend anything.
Comprehensive support
From initial application to closing day, our local team stays on your file and tells you what comes next.
Applying isn't a commitment to any loan. It puts your file in front of our team so you hear real options.
Based in Bentonville, serving Northwest Arkansas and beyond
Hero Mortgage is an independent mortgage broker in downtown Bentonville, helping families across Northwest Arkansas and the rest of the state finance the places they put down roots.


Serving all of Arkansas
Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Bella Vista, Siloam Springs
Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs, Benton, Cabot
Fort Smith, Van Buren, Russellville
Jonesboro, West Memphis, Forrest City, the Delta
Texarkana, El Dorado, Camden, Magnolia, Hope, Pine Bluff
Licensed to do business in the State of Arkansas, so we can help you anywhere in the state, whether or not your town is on this list.
What our clients say
“Gray and his team made the whole process simple and kept us informed at every step. Highly recommend them!”
“Samantha walked us through everything as first-time buyers and made it far less stressful than we expected.”
“Fast, responsive, and honest. They deserve a super 5-star rating. We'll use them again.”
Start your application, or start a conversation.
Gray will hear you out, shop your loan across competing lenders, and tell you plainly what fits. If the honest answer is wait, you'll hear that too.
Mortgage questions we hear most
What does a mortgage broker in Northwest Arkansas do?
A mortgage broker shops your loan to multiple lenders instead of selling you one bank's product. Hero Mortgage compares programs from competing lenders, including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, construction, home equity, and investment property, matches you to the one that fits, then manages the process through closing.
What areas does Hero Mortgage serve?
All of Arkansas. We're based in downtown Bentonville and work with buyers and homeowners across the state: Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Bella Vista, Centerton, and Siloam Springs), Central Arkansas and Little Rock, Fort Smith and the River Valley, East Arkansas and the Delta, and South Arkansas.
How do I get started on a home loan?
The fastest way is the secure online application: submit it and one of our loan officers reviews your file and calls you to go over your options. Applying isn't a commitment to any loan. If you'd rather talk first, call us and we'll answer your questions with no paperwork.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes. We walk first-time buyers through pre-qualification, what underwriters look for, and every step to closing, in plain language.

