I was referred to Tony Ranft through a friend. My friend was very happy with his works and closed with him. I'm totally impressed with Tony. He replies to emails very promptly, offers great quotes, and keeps a close eye on intraday news and trading of mortgage market rates. He was able to offer me the best quote, but due to my special, extremely tight close timeline, I decided to go with another lender. If you have a normal closing schedule, I highly recommend you to get a quote from Tony. read more

Dan and his team were very professional. They made the process very easy. Highly recommend.

I got my original mortgage through Anderson Financial, it was a contact of my realtor at Dream Town. 1.5 years later I am looking to refinance with rates dropping and contacted Blair Kerr, the original person I did business with there. Several times he did not reply to any emails or voice mails I left him over a period of several months. Then I called his boss and owner Michael Anderson. He said he would have Blair Kerr get in touch with me. Blair Kerr told me I was locked in and ready to go and he had just failed to communicate that with me. That I was to just sit tight and wait because he felt the numbers would even drop more. So a month goes by, and I emailed him asking for updates, nothing. Called got his voicemail and didn't bother leaving him a message since he doesnt respond and called the owner Michael Anderson again. He said that he had thought Blair Kerr told me about the problem with my condo being a problem due to a higher percentage of renters to owners. NO!! "Oh he didn't explain that to you?" NO!! So I have no idea what they are talking about, was sitting waiting for my better rate to lower my monthly mortgage and blown off just about all the time. Michael Anderson had someone in his office (he said) and couldnt get into it and should be calling me later or have Blair Kerr call me (yeah right!! only if his boss is standing over him maybe!!!) Do not use Blair Kerr for your financial needs. and Anderson Financial for keeping on such a person and letting it go on and on like it has. My boyfriend was already mad at me a month ago for after the super crappy service I got for hanging in there with them....now I just feel really stupid. He told me I was locked in and ready to go. So I thought I would hang in there and stick it out, that it would be more trouble to go find someone else. Now I feel really dumb, and will tell everyone what awful service I got from them and Blair Kerr. read more

They're horrible about calling back. I've left two voicemails and submitted the "contact me" on their website twice. Crickets. Take your business elsewhere. read more

This 5 star rating goes directly to Tony Ranft at Anderson Financial. I was a first time home buyer and knew NOTHING about obtaining a mortgage or purchasing a property. Thankfully Tony was highly recommended by my realtor. Through many phone conversations, Tony patiently guided me through every step of the loan process. I am a teacher and yes, there are indeed stupid questions. I know I asked every stupid question possible; Tony answered each one. He made sure he all necessary paperwork before sending my information to the underwriter. Thanks to Tony's thorough organization, there was not one glitch with regards to my loan. As a side note, Tony is extremely personable. There is a bit of lag time on the phone while waiting for information to process. Tony keeps the conversation light and fun so it is not a half hour call about (what some may think) a boring loan. Thanks to Tony, obtaining my loan was the smoothest part of the purchasing process. Without reservation, I would highly recommend Tony Ranft. read more

I worked with Tony Ranft on my loan, on very short notice, after my first loan fell through due to a faulty appraisal. Tony & his team spent day & night working to get the deal done in just under two weeks. I couldn't believe he actually got it done on time, and because he did I now have my first home. Tony was very knowledgeable and always kept me up to date throughout the process. I highly recommend Tony & Anderson Financial if you are looking for a mortgage loan AND especially if you find yourself in a tight spot and need to do it quickly. read more

Tony Ranft at Anderson was amazing and probably the main reason my deal went through- he was very thorough in making sure I understood everything in the process- what was happening when, what the terms meant, even the history on why certain fees in Chicago are what they are. Insanely knowledgeable without being confusing and unable to explain to someone that isn't. Helped walk me through decisions on what type of mortgage was best for me, gave great advice, and was never forceful- informative but not at all pushy. And he got me a great rate! I have already recommended him to friends- will absolutely use him in all further transactions. read more

Nick Johnson is a stellar and very knowledgeable broker and takes great care when getting a loan. He has helped me with my personal situation in getting financed and into our new home this year. We have a jumbo loan and I am a business owner so its very tricky even with stellar credit but he got it done and fast too! I have recommended him at least a dozen times and has done some amazing work for my friends, I have not received one complaint, in fact everyone has been very satisfied and were able to move into their new homes as well (or gotten their refinance done) Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or call Nick directly! 312-661-6000 ext 223 and tell him I sent you!! read more

Mike Anderson is very professional and responsive. I was very impressed with his demeanor, character, and ability to assist in applying for our loan. read more

I worked with Nick Johnson on my loan and could not be more pleased with the entire process. From front to back, he was very knowledgable on the loan industry and patiently walked me through the entire process. For being my first mortgage, and a rather complicated loan at that, it was surprisingly painless. Not to mention, I got a fantastic rate and paid a fraction of the closing costs I was quoted by other lenders. I have already recommended him to several friends who he has also helped. No doubt, he is my main man for loans from here on out. read more

Where do I begin. At the beginning I suppose. My husband got pre-approved by another financial institution for a home. So we got together with our real estate agent and started the search. After two days, we found the one and my agent suggested Anderson financial and more specifically Tony Ranft. We thought, why not? We had someone willing to give us money, but we should see if we can get a better rate with someone other than the first company we looked at. Tony Ranft was the one of the best decisions we made. He, not only, got us a better rate but also mentioned that we might be eligible for a grant that would offer down payment assistance because of where we wanted to live. Even though this grant was new and even though he'd never done one, even though it took special underwriting and was time consuming and lengthy, Tony went out of his way to make sure we got it. Throughout the process he was upfront, candid, sincere and kept in constant contact with us. As neurotic first-time homeowners, we had a million and one persnickety questions and he was always willing to answer them and make sure we understood. Whether through email or phone calls he was always available. But beyond that, Tony was honest and a man of his word, which is sometimes lost in the world of lending and business. That's truly what sets him apart from the people who want to sell you a loan and forget you the next day. When our closing date had to be moved because of that especially lengthy process for the grant, he was realistic about dates and on the morning of our closing, he was with us on the phone to make sure thing went smoothly. I can't say enough about how amazing he's been and how I'd recommend him to anyone who desires a more personal touch, finesse and his knowledge in their corner! read more

I worked with Nick Johnson on my loan and couldn't be happier. Buying our first home was a stressful experience but Nick was absolutely the right person to help us through the process. We found nick to be very responsive to our questions and was always very clear about where we stood and why he needed all of the information he gathered. We will certainly be returning for his services. read more

I've closed 4 loans with Nick Johnson over the past 4 years, him and his team are as good as it gets when it comes to mortgage brokers. Knowledgeable, responsive, and most importantly, honest. Nick makes an otherwise stressful process seamless, and offers great rates to boot. I have referred many friends and colleagues to him and will continue to do so. read more

My wife and I purchased our first home in 2005. The builder offered certain upgrades if we used its mortgage company. The rate was much too high. Mr. Kerr helped us refinance to a much lower rate and we are very thankful. We were very pleased with his expertise and I recommend him to everyone who is buying a home. In a day where mortgage professionals come and go, Mr. Kerr is always there and I am a customer for life. The greatest compliment you can give someone is to recommend them to family - I have recommended him to my brother, sister and dad. read more

I just closed my 3rd loan from Anderson Financial and Nick Johnson. They are a world class organization and Nick works with you every step of the way. He is excellent at negotiating the lowest rates and finding the product that works best for you and your family. In a marketplace where there are hundreds of vendors in this space, you have very many options, but the most important thing is to work with someone who you trust and will be honest with you along the way. Nick has your best interests in mind and works very hard to align the right products with your needs. He also is willing to go the extra mile. My family and I are going to be doing a renovation to our home and Nick introduced me to a contractor who does beautiful work at a very reasonable price. If you want someone who you can trust. NIck is your guy. read more

Was very please with service Tony Ranft provided to my family. He is hard worker and answered all my questions even after hours, that what I call top notch service. The rates Tony offered, is hard to match with other lenders. Would continue using their company in future and will recommend to friends and family. Thank you Tony. read more

This review is for Tony Ranft. I recently got my mortgage through Anderson Financial Group and could not have been more pleased working with Tony. In another review someone called him the Wolf, in relation to a character in a movie who is able to get the job done no matter what, and the same could not be more true about Tony. He worked tirelessly to get my loan approved and kept me informed every step of the way. I would highly recommend working with Tony he is extremely professional and will do right by you. Thanks again Tony. read more

This 5-star review, albeit a year late, is well deserved! As a first time home buyer, Tony Ranft and his team walked me through every step of the mortgage process and made it a breeze. He seemingly worked non-stop through the holidays, always answering calls and e-mails, and got me a great rate on my loan. He also communicated well with everyone involved on the purchase of my home, including my realtor, inspectors, and various attorneys. Even after my loan was sold to another bank (as expected), Tony made himself available to answer any questions that came up. I can't thank him enough, and I highly recommend his team at Anderson Financial! read more

I would highly recommend Nick Johnson to anyone on the market for a mortgage, but especially if you have a complicated or unusual situation that many of the larger lenders aren't willing to take the time to look into. I was turned away by Guaranteed Rate because of the way my partnership income was structured and referred to another lender who wanted a higher rate. Fortunately, I came across the positive reviews here that indicated Nick might be able to handle my case. He took the time to understand the details and found a way to get the mortgage approved at the best rate and on time for closing, despite the timeline being tight due to the initial delay caused by Guaranteed Rate. While the experience was stressful, Nick was always pleasant to deal with and always available to take my phone calls and questions. read more

I can't say enough great things about Nick Johnson and his team! He is an amazing mortgage broker and really knows what he is talking about. Everyone I have referred him to has nothing but great things to say about him and his team. After my first purchase fell through at the very last minute Nick dug in and got my next transaction closed in 5 weeks! He stayed in touch and kept me informed the entire way. It was virtually painless and the least stressful part of the entire home buying process. Nick is funny and down to earth and willing to go the extra mile to get things done! I HIGHLY recommend him and the entire Anderson Financial team to anyone looking for mortgage services. read more

I'm a Realtor in Chicago and I wanted to share a pleasant experience I had with Anderson Financial. I had a client who went under contract on a place and wanted to close in less than 3 weeks. I knew this was going to be a challenging task considering the strict guidelines in the financial market. I referred my clients to a few mortgage brokers and my clients ended up using Blair Kerr. He was very honest and up front with my clients outlining what they needed to provide and following up with them daily on the status of their loan. Not only did we close on time but they got the best rate from Anderson. My clients couldn't have been happier. I will refer all my business to Anderson and Blair Kerr. read more

We have worked with Nick Johnson to buy twice and could not be happier. Nick has always be extremely responsive and well organized. Further, Nick goes above and beyond to provide assistance and information. Nick made the mortgage process go smoothly and stress free! read more

We have used Anderson Financial since 2005 and Nick Johnson has guided us through a multi-unit purchase, buying a single family home, and refinancing more than a few times to take advantage of great rates. I have recommended Nick to at least a dozen family and friends over the years and not one of them received anything but stellar service. There are enough things to manage during these processes and your broker shouldn't be one of them. Nick's knowledge of the market, current products, and Rolodex of great service providers makes him the go-to for all our brokerage needs. read more

I am a Realtor in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan and upon requests, I recommend Anderson Financial Group for their mortgage needs. I have had the pleasure working with Blair Kerr in the past both professionally and personally. He goes above and beyond his duty to ensure the best rates are received, all in a timely fashion. His honesty and integrity are what makes working with him so special. read more