I found Jim through Yelp, messaged him through his website, and heard from him almost immediately. And when I couldn't respond right away, he called me multiple times and texted me multiple times, and has been the most tenacious mortgage broker for me ever since. He will do whatever it takes to make it work for you and try to get you the best rates. After shopping around, I found the best rates and deals through Citibank, thanks to Jim! With his experience, Jim was also the most knowledgeable member of my team and kept me apprised of the mortgage and home purchasing process, even though he's not a realtor. I recommend listening to Jim, doing whatever he says, follow his 'commandments,' and he'll do the heavy lifting for you. Obtaining a mortgage is not a fun task, but at least you're in good hands. If I ever have to do this again, I'm going with Jim! read more

Jim was an exceptional lender to work with. He was friendly, professional and went to great lengths to assure that our first home buying experience went smoothly. Whenever I had questions, no matter how small, Jim was happy to answer them and make sure I was in the know about every step of the process. Jim's dedication to his clients is obvious, and he took hours of his personal time to help us. Highly recommend going to Jim for any lending needs, you'll be taken care of. read more

Jim is THE BEST. He helped us rain or shine, whether we were just browsing and then also when we needed to hurry up and make things happen in ~30 days. He cut out all of the fluff that comes with home buying, saved us from getting stuck in complicated weeds, and did much of the lifting for us through the process. He also was very responsive and would check in from time to time to ensure we were feeling good. Genuine care! He made it SO EASY. Everyone was like, 'omg you're buying a house that must be so stressful.' UH NO! NO NOT REALLY BC WE HAVE JIM!!!! 10/10 will be working with Jim again and encourage you to do the same! read more

Jim came highly recommended to us by three sets of friends who had worked with him, and we're so glad we trusted their recommendation. Jim is knowledgeable, reliable, and attentive. He patiently answered all our questions throughout the process of buying our first home, helping us secure the best rate and overall deal possible. If we missed anything, Jim was on top of it, teaching us a lot about the home purchase process along the way. He guided us through each step, making referrals and recommendations when needed. Thanks to his help, we closed in just 30 days, which helped us win a bid and buy a home in a very competitive market in a highly sought-after area. His suggestions helped us structure a contract, secure a loan, and ultimately we had zero issues and a fast closing. We plan to work with Jim again when we refinance and highly recommend him! read more

Jim was responsive, knowledgeable, and transparent throughout the mortgage loan process. If I had to apply for a mortgage loan another ten times, I'd choose him--that's how great he was. Every question or concern I had was answered promptly. Thank you, Jim! read more

If I could go back, I'd choose Jim again. Working with him I saw that he is highly knowledgeable, and a person of integrity. The other thing I really appreciated about him is that he was very available. One last thing, if you knew me, you'd know how hard it is to meet my standards for being organized and integrous and Jim exceeded my expectations. read more

Very experienced people who will help you out and make you home buying dreams come true .

Jim was excellent to work with throughout the entire mortgage process. He was clear, responsive (day/night/weekend/whenever), and extremely thorough, and everything was handled correctly from start to finish with no surprises. The process was smooth and stress-free, and I always felt confident things were in good hands. I'd highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for a reliable and detail-oriented mortgage broker. read more

I worked closely with Jim at the end of summer 2022 when I was trying to purchase my first place in West Loop. I remember I was calling different lenders every hour trying to find the perfect one to answer all my dumb questions as well as give me the best rate and service. Jim was able to meet all the requirements that I was looking for in a lender. His instructions were super detailed and easy to follow. There was a tiny hiccup during the whole process, but it was easily resolved. I know that if I were to ever refinance or buy a home in the future, I would hit Jim up because he was super responsive and always had answers. After I closed, he was so sweet and sent me a bottle of champagne. read more

Jim was amazing to work with. We had a complex financial situation and he handled it extremely well. We are in our dream home all thanks to Jim. Any other mortgage loan consultant would not have made it happen. Then following the loan, he helped us re-cast after we sold our old home. In that process, he was truly a customer champion as he ensured our fees stayed minimal. Finally, Jim is always available via text - he made our complex situation feel simple. Thank you Jim! read more

As a millennial who graduated college into a named recession, I never thought I would be a homeowner. After renting for years, I began to explore the pipe dream of owning. When we chatted with Jim, he talked specifically about how he liked to work with first time homeowners--so he could be our "lender for life" he said. Jim definitely earned that accolade from us. Jim got us a rate of 5.25% when everyone else we knew was getting loans at 8%. I have no idea how he pulled this off and I don't care--I'll just sit back and reap the benefits of his hard work. Thank you so much, Jim. Cheers to us! We definitely recommend Jim for first time buyers--he will take you through every step--no switching between people. He takes you from the start to the end and you're in very good hands the whole time. read more

Jim handled the financing of our condo purchase like a champ. He was quick and did not miss a beat. The transaction went smoothly thanks to Jim's professional touch. read more

Jim Pomposelli - Citibank - Mortgage Brokers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

DA Bestest. He is the one to go for your loan needs. Call/ text/ email him for any mortgage needs. He was a great person to usher us through this process. read more

Jim was great to work with! After another lender dropped the ball, he quickly put my file together and helped me get a DSCR loan. He is very knowledgeable about the loan process and different loan options, has excellent communication skills, and provides great customer service. 100% recommended! read more

Jim helped us qualify for our first home loan and that too on a two flat. He had simple instructions to follow and was there and easily accessible every step of the way. We are just getting started in the real estate industry and we will hopefully be working with Jim again in the future. If you're on the fence-- teaming up with Jim is definitely worth your time. read more

Jim was the project manager we needed to make the entire sale go through. The ultimate wrangler, he kept everyone on time and in line! He got me a rate other brokers didn't offer and made me aware of special programs. This is a tough market and Jim is willing to go the extra mile to make it happen. read more

Jim Pomposelli - Citibank - The new joint - Mortgage Brokers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Jim worked with me in 2019 and helped me purchase my first home in the South Loop. My family sold that house and decided to relocate to the suburbs in 2020. Jim still supported me even while looking for a home outside of Chicago. My family was searching for a home for 2.5 years during a very seller friendly market. For 2.5 years Jim ran mortgage calculations for every single property I sent him and it was usually the same day. Preapprovals were just as quick. If I needed an increase to offer on a highly competitive property he was always so responsive. He even reached out to seller agents regarding my good borrowing history to help strengthen the offers I made. Finally in 2023 my family found a home and he was a big help. Overall Jim is highly responsive, very professional, and bottom line gets the job done. Closings are always smooth. read more

Jim is a true professional. He's thorough, attentive, and he has integrity. He took the time to ensure I understood the ins & outs of the process, and he never tried to sell me on a mortgage that was out of my comfort zone. He is direct, which was the most important thing to me as I was looking for someone to provide honest answers upfront. The support he provided throughout the process was truly above and beyond. He was knowledgeable, accessible, and was able to get me the best rate. I can't imagine how different my homebuying experience would've been if we had gone with someone else! read more

Jim was an awesome addition to our team when we were on the search for our new condo in Chicago. He was super accessible from the beginning and have provided expert advice all throughout the purchasing journey. He explained things in simple terms so we can understand the sometimes difficult contract/agreement language. All in all, a great experience with a knowledgeable lender! read more

Jim was amazing every step of the home buying process. He was not only quick and efficient, but also took time to walk thru terms that a first time home buyer my not have otherwise been familiar with. His attention to care and detail was greatly appreciated and I not only felt safe, but extremely empowered with more knowledge than I did when I first inquired. He also followed up with a month later to check in, which was very thoughtful. read more

As a first-time rental property investor, I got an opportunity to work with Jim recently. Jim offered the best rates than other lenders and guided me throughout the entire process. As this was new to me, he patiently answered all of my silly questions and advised me to the best of his knowledge. He is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and always available to answer your doubts. Jim and his team were able to close the deal within the given time. As I really enjoyed working with Jim, I will highly recommend new or experienced home buyers to get in touch with before shopping around. Keep up the good work Jim. I look forward to working with you in the future. read more

Was recommended by a good friend to Jim and his associates for our first time home buying experience. He was very responsive - both via email and text! We appreciated the thoroughness of what steps were needed and the process altogether. He was readily available to the many questions my girlfriend and I both had. He also gave us the best rate in this crazy market and appreciated the honesty of how everything worked. We never felt like he tried to steer us in the wrong direction. Had a small bump during the end of our process but I think that's just due to the unfamiliarity lenders in general have to travel nursing careers. Nevertheless we closed on time and he sent us a nice little gift as well! Will definitely recommend for first time homebuyers in the Chicagoland area! read more

As a first-time homebuyer, I wasn't sure what to expect during the mortgage process. I shopped around before ultimately going with Jim. Jim offered better rates than the larger banks and throughout the process, Jim was extremely responsive via email, phone, and text, and was always willing to go through documents, explain confusing topics, and answer any questions I had, which was very helpful because I was not using a broker or an attorney. I strongly recommend Jim to anyone looking for a condo/home in the Chicagoland area. Thanks, Jim! read more

First time buyer & zero knowledge with home loan process. Our initial lender changed rates on the day we signed our house contract. Was very frustrated and luckily found Jim on Yelp. I was surprised to see such good reviews. During the process he was helpful and always available for any questions we have. To make a customer happy all you wanted to get the job done following the process and answering the questions, he followed the basics and gave the rate we asked. With no doubts I can refer Jim to someone and take our future business with Jim. Jim is experienced, simple, to the point, on time, available on text and No BS. Thank you Jim. read more

Jim will spend a lot time asking you for a ton of information only to tell you he cant do something and he would need to refer you to someone else. Useless. I might as well been talking to a wall. I think you should reconsider your tone. Why would anyone work with jim when all the big banks and credit unions offer better rates. read more

My husband and I found Jim Pomposelli through Lakeside Bank-my husband's Bank for many years. We sought them out for a second opinion from our first mortgage lender. Our first lender was only able to get us an FHA loan, which kept our options limited. When we met with Jim, we got a very warm, laid back vibe from him, which we appreciate, and he also said he would try to make a conventional loan work for us. Jim delivered! He was great all throughout- informative, honest, and dealt well with my random freak outs about being a new homeowner! We were pleasantly surprised that our closing costs were less than estimated as well- he does this so you don't get sticker shock at closing. Jim-you were great! We recommend him if you want to avoid the big impersonal banks. read more

As first-time home buyers, it was challenging for me and my wife to even make sense of all the information on the loan estimate documents we were given. Jim was nice enough to take the time to thoroughly explain what each line meant to us. He also helped us get the absolute best rate and closing credits we could get - and we really shopped around, so that's saying something. We spoke several times over the phone, by email and even face to face, and he always made the time for us and displayed a ton of knowledge on the subject matter. If you're shopping for a mortgage and you're unsure, at least give Jim a call. You're not committing to anything by just calling, you got nothing to lose and everything to gain. read more

I had a pleasure dealing with Jim. He's speedy with responses and very attention to detail. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

My friend recommended Jim saying he was the best in the business. I never expected such a statement to be true but Jim is the best. He custom tailored a loan package that fit my needs. But Jim also went above and beyond my expectations by clearly defining everything and including things that I did not even think about. I came out ahead of the home buying process with extra padding and of course the first thing to go on me was the fridge. It was as if Jim has done this before and knew exactly what might happen. He's makes things simple and clear, as long as you are truthful he can help make things possible that you didn't think were possible. Additionally, I'd say he is one of the hardest working folks I've ever seen. Service these days is lousy but Jim is old school. It's not just about getting the business for him, he helps folks cross that finish line. If there was a zombie apocalypse I'd want him on my team. read more

He handled what needed to be handled to get me to the finish line as quickly as possible. Highly recommended read more

We've worked with Jim on two home purchases, and both times, we had a great experience. He was always willing to explain complex financial scenarios by hoping on a call, or conveniently answer easy quick questions via text. He made locking in our rates and getting our closing on time to be a priority. We got an amazing rate and additional closing credits, which made us feel much more comfortable with the whole process. Would highly recommend! Thanks Jim! read more

I would recommend Jim. As a first time home buyer, he was willing to jump on the phone to walk us through the process. He also did a great job communicating each step and keeping us on track. read more

Our realtor recommended Jim as we began the process to being first-time homeowners. Jim was prompt and responsive, and we knew we wouldn't have to worry about any missed steps as we approached our closing date. Thank you! read more

It has always been a pleasure to work with Jim! We've worked with him on our own home purchase and refinance, and most recently to purchase a home for family members. Jim is consistently approachable, professional and responsive through all steps of the purchasing process. Would highly recommend! read more

In an industry full of false promises, inexperienced operators, and fly-by-night call center brokerages, Jim Pomposelli and Lakeside Bank are a breath of fresh air. First, Jim is available at all times by phone, e-mail, and text message. He'll follow up with you every step of the way to make sure your loan closes on time. He is your single point of contact. Your loan file doesn't get handed off to multiple people; he's accountable throughout the transaction. All documents are handled remotely and electronically through SharePoint and DocuSign. Second, with decades of experience in the business, he knows what needs to get done (and when) to ensure a smooth and successful closing. Do your homework and shop around, of course, but you'll find that Jim can match or beat more or less any other offer out there. Third, he's backed by a competent team at a reputable local lender with a strong history of lending in Chicago. Closing with a local lender means that if a document is missing or something else goes wrong on the day of closing, your lender can talk to or drive over to the title company office and fix it. It sounds trivial, but it isn't, when you're operating on a tight schedule. Local lenders like Jim's team at Lakeside actually care about your loan file because their business is based on referrals and strong client relationships. This means that they'll work with you to get your loan closed on time. You won't hear endless excuses about delays like you would at a large online lender. If you have a time constraint (such as a contingent transaction), a multiple-offer scenario (where the strength of your bid can be augmented by using a local lender with a reputation for closing on time), or you value your time and don't want to be "just a number" at a faceless online lender who doesn't value yours -- call Jim Pomposelli at Lakeside Bank. read more

We have a business relationship with Lakeside Bank which is great and when purchasing a new house we preferred to stay with Lakeside. After a few call calls we decided that Jim was perfect, and another quality part of Lakeside Bank. Jim laid out a strategic plan and clearly noted information required to get approved and close the loan. it had been 15 years since we applied for a home loan and the rules and regulations are dramatically different. Even though some of the requests seemed ridiculous, Jim explained they were part of standard banking procedures today. He guided us thru the process using a link to download information and share. This process helped us organize our assets. As we busily uploaded files, Jim would respond almost immediately with great job or need more current info; no matter what time or what day it was. His clear direction, timeless energy and focus on perfection is second to none. The approval process was seamless and timely meeting our closing dates. Jim was there from the start to finish.He was like the Shell answer man. Any question we had about the loan, closing, title company, insurance etc.; Jim always had the answer or would lead us to it, Jim and Lakeside were outstanding and would recommend them for your banking needs. read more

hey we have to do a big shout out to jim! my fiance and i have been in search for a house that when can call a home and we reached out to several lenders but only one could get the deal done and that's jim pomposelli jim worked day and night on hey this done for us. i will never forget i told you hey jim my fiance and i would like to get us a home and we've been putting off our wedding until we do so because i would dream is to have a backyard wedding and he said let's make that happen for you guys and he did just that so we going to say thank you jim so much and we are planning our wedding for next year in july!! my fiance and i would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts and be looking for an invitation to our wedding let's not forget the nice bottle of champagne thanks again jim you have a great one!! read more

Jim was tremendous. Always responsive, insightful, and helping us proactively. The mortgage process is stressful, without question, but having a trusted advisor like Jim on your side helps to eliminate much of the uncertainty and tackle each step in the process with confidence. Can't recommend him enough! read more

We found Jim through a friend referral for closing on our first home. We were happy to find him, as he was very thorough throughout the process and helped us a achieve a tight closing timeline. Jim also took the time to educate us along the way on some of the milestones, making sure we fully understood the documents we were signing. I appreciated that Jim always made himself available for a quick text or call if we had questions. Finally, Jim was great in helping us find a competitive rate with Lakeside! read more

Working with Jim on our first home mortgage was a dream. He explained everything clearly and concisely. He responded immediately to all questions. We knew nothing about home mortgages and he basically took care of it all swiftly. He is truly the best and we can't recommend him enough. read more