I have owned at least 10 homes, thus I have gone through the mortgage process more than one would…read morelike. I have to say that my experience with Interfirst was my best. I got the lowest rate, lowest closing costs, and expended the least effort of any other experience. I was very impressed with how close the APR was to the quoted rate. Most companies pull you in with a low rate but then the APR is at least a 1/4 percent higher. The whole process was pretty painless with only the minimum amount of documentation required which I was easily able to either scan or download to my computer and then upload on their website. Again, my closing costs were super low compared to other mortgages I have had. I will definitely seek them out the next time I move.

I have been a homeowner since 1984. This is by far the worst experience I have ever had with a…read morelender. Unresponsive, failed to give me all my options, took about 110 days form application to closing. I must have called 15 times to find out my status but rarely got an answer. One of the staff I dealt with sounded totally inexperienced and confused. She then stopped returning my calls. Their online system sent me no less than 10 emails indicating I needed to login to the portal and complete tasks which I knew were already done. In each case, I would log in and the system said there was nothing they needed from me. When I finally went to closing over three months after my initial contact, the documents were wrong TWICE. The notary had to return to my home with corrected docs. I received an email asking for a rating, which I gave as ZERO. Their customer service department emailed me saying they were sorry I was dissatisfied and offering to send me a $25 gift card. I wrote back and asked if they wanted to hear about my experience. I also called twice. After almost a month, no one has contacted me. I guess they just don't care!

Aimee and her team are the best. She was so engaged with us throughout a very long and emotional…read moreprocess. She is readily available for questions and very compassionate and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Aimee and her team for any home purchasing needs.

Aimee and her team are amazing. She helped us with the purchase of our first home and I would…read morehighly recommend her. She explained the home buying process to us in detail, was very patient as we saw dozens of homes and helped us close very quickly and efficiently once we got our offer accepted. The market is very competitive and can be disheartening for many people but having a supportive lender will make this process a lot better. Theres a lot to be said for how much she wants her clients to succeed in acquiring a home. Her team is very prompt and efficient with the loan underwriting process. I would highly recommend her and her teams services to anyone!

Mike assisted in the purchase of our first home over the last few months. We were under contract in…read moreDecember but did not close until February, Mike remained communicative and informative throughout that entire timeline. This being our first purchase we had no idea what to expect, having met with Mike before we even made an offer we were educated as to what to expect in the process and what Mike and his team offered us. We felt far more confident from that initial meeting and knew we had the right team behind us. Throughout the process Mike kept us up to date regarding interest rate movements and helped us secure a very good rate. He answered our very specific questions, was incredibly timely in his responses back to us, and calmed any nerves we may have had. I highly recommend working with Mike, if you are looking to learn about the mortgage process give Mike a call, you will not be disappointed.

The Facchini team supported us from day one - educating us on the process of home buying and all…read moreconsiderations we should factor. We shopped rates and they were able to match the most aggressive rate for us. On top of that, their communication is always immediate, which was a huge factor for us getting an offer accepted and closing with speed. They also offer Cash Guarantee options (if qualified) which made our non-cash offer competitive against those that were paying cash. All around we have had a great experience working with Michael's team from the start through close. Thank you!

I had the pleasure of working with Tony and his team over the last few months. He did a fantastic…read morejob! I would not have been able to close on my first home yesterday without his help. He was available at all times to answer questions. He really went above and beyond! I would absolutely recommend!

Great group of people who take care to be mindful of how important it is when dealing with…read morecustomers and financial matters.

Ryan Gable from Starting Point Realty was our agent when we were shopping for a house. We're first…read moretime home buyers, and even though we did as much self-learning education we could, he taught us there was always more and more to learn during the home buying process. Even though we had a hard time deciding between single family homes (Detached) and town homes/Condos (Attached), Ryan was always patient with us. He was with us every step of the way with great insights on affordability, explaining how home offers work, even when we decided to switch our search locations! No matter the twists and turns we presented (I'm sorry Ryan!!), Ryan stood by our side the entire process. In fact, he was a mentor for us, who went to essentially EVERY single house we wanted to see, who gave valuable opinions and insights on every home and even the area where the home was located. He checked in with us and made sure we actually loved the house instead of pushing us towards a home to make a quick sale. Ryan is the kind of real estate agent you would want; patient, will educate you during the whole process, and will ensure you're taken care of during the whole process!

Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic. He was able to deftly guide us…read morethrough the process of selling our home and the absurdities of the current market to a safe landing. Ryan was down to earth and walked us through each step, always respectful of our situation and perspective while providing honest and insightful counsel. Ryan worked with us even before any formal agreement, advising on remodeling and market value. We had to sell our condo due to unemployment, it was an emotionally difficult process but Ryan and his team were always supportive and compassionate. Ryan went above and beyond in terms of availability and providing hands on help. This process could have been an absolute nightmare with a lesser realtor, but we always felt safe guided by Ryan's expertise.

This review is for Wintrust Financial, whose address is the same as Wintrust Mortgage…read more Do not bank here. Your information is not safe. My brother banks at one of their branches in the South Suburbs. My brother's bank account was hacked over the summer. It was being resolved and credited back to his account. A few weeks later, I got mail from the main headquarters in Rosemont---to my address. His name, but my address. My brother lives 50 miles away. He has never lived with me. The letter was in regards to the matter of the hacking. He called the bank, they were puzzled---said my address was not attached to his bank account. About 10 days later, I got a second letter. He called his bank again, but they were clueless, said they would look into it. When I received a 3rd letter, I called because I was annoyed for my brother. While there are no account numbers on these letters, this letter has information about this incident---and the dates keep changing. How do we know his information is actually safe with this bank if they do not know why his mail is even being sent to me?? Their first line resolution was they could add my address to their "do not mail" list. I said, "How does that help my brother? The problem is his mail is being sent somewhere else, not to him!! And btw, thank goodness his mail is coming to a relative!!" They could only help me with so much, got my brother to connect with them---and they said they figured it out. Oddly, they did not tell him what the problem was. Guess what?? Today, I got another letter from Wintrust Bank HQ in Rosemont. This is a security and privacy issue. Your information is not safe. I told my brother to change banks.

I had been working with a client for almost a year with another lender that just could not get the…read morejob done. My client then reached out to Peter Streff and within a very reasonable time frame we closed the deal! We wouldn't have gotten it done without Peter's tenacity and hard work!

Several of my clients have worked with Linda DeRoeck with great results…read more She is easily accessible, a great communicator and gets things done on a timely manner. Also, as a realtor it is important to have great team members to keep things moving along and communicated and Linda most definitely fits that bill. Also - she is happy to answer any and all questions re home financing and or improving one's credit score etc. I highly recommend her services.

We recently had the pleasure to work with Zorica Kovacevic for our home loan and we can't recommend…read moreher highly enough. Her knowledge of the loan process, professionalism, and dedication were impressive. She took the time to explain every detail, making sure we understand the process. Not only that but she was always available to answer every question we had. What really grabbed us was her personal approach , making us feel valued clients . Her patience and empathy made the entire process much less stressful. If you are looking to buy a condo in Bristol Courts, Park Ridge, don't waste your time and contact Zorica right away. It is a very complicated case but she knows exactly how to proceed with it. We are so grateful for her hard work, professionalism and personal touch. She is fantastic! Thank you Zorica!!!

Marianne Mandel helped my daughter purchase her first home…read more She is a no nonsense get things done type of person. My daughter had contacted a couple other lenders prior to talking to Marianne and they just dropped the ball. Marianne didn't waste any time she knew exactly how to handle things and gave her some great advice and helped get her an excellent interest rate. I cannot say enough about Integra financial group and Marianne Mandel. I would never consider using anyone else after this great experience. Thank you Marianne and team.

I have been a broker in Illinois since 2004. Throughout the years I have had the opportunity to…read morework with many loan officers. Some were great, some ok, and others just plan horrible. I have always had a couple great ones to refer my buyer clients to. A few months ago I was introduced to Olga through a long time friend. After have a chat with Olga, I could tell she was extremely knowledgeable in all expects of the mortgage process so I referred my next buyer client to her. She was AMAZING. In just a few months she has become my go-to person for all my mortgage questions. Olga is on top of my list when I need to refer a loan officer to a buyer client. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always available to answer any question that might come up. Now I consider Olga a great friend and I would not hesitate to refer Olga to any family member, friend, or new client I just met. I look forward to working with Olga on many transactions in the future.

Great experience .Loking forward doing more business with you.Thanks for all of my deals go as easy…read moreas possible