04/23/2026
Mortgage Lender Roles_ Counselor, Advisor, and Referee
QUEENS BUSINESS EXPO 2026
Meet Dr. Abena Bradford, or as many know her, Doc “A.” She’s the Pres/CEO of Bradford Mortgage and Realty, Inc.—also known as Rapid Response Mortgage-SD and Rapid Response Realty. With expertise in commercial real estate and decades in residential mortgage lending, Doc “A” brings deep expertise to every client, but what truly lights her up is helping first-time homebuyers.
She loves guiding families through the process, believing that homeownership is a key to building wealth and stronger communities. “There are many roads to homeownership and building wealth,” she often says, and her work has helped countless families start their journeys.
Originally from Philadelphia, with Atlanta as her second home, Doc “A” is proud of her roots and her education at Shaw University and Atlanta University/Clark-Atlanta University—both HBCUs. She also earned a PhD in General Psychology from Grand Canyon University, blending her interests in psychology, technology, and learning.
Doc “A”s passion for economic development is reflected in her work constructing public private partnerships to build shopping centers and improving communities through homeownership. As Vice-Chair of the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board (CPAB) in San Diego, she helps direct vital funding to nonprofits that make a real difference.
Her commitment goes beyond business—Doc “A” is actively involved with organizations like the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Real Estate Brokers-San Diego, and others. While she’s received awards for her work, her biggest fulfillment comes from seeing communities thrive through homeownership, successful small businesses, and strong nonprofits. When she’s not working, Doc “A” enjoys traveling and dancing—finding joy wherever she goes.
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