I'm a first time home buyer, so I'm not sure how it all works and I don't have a lot of reference…read morepoints. But as an accountant and someone who cares a lot about customer service, I know that Beth Lewis knows her stuff and she communicates it clearly, kindly, and quickly!! I know I'd be hard-pressed to find a banker who worked to find me a good deal, let alone a banker who worked HARD to find me the best deal. Beth knew during the pre-qualification process that I'd qualify for some programs for down payment assistance. But during the loan application process, Beth and her team found me even more assistance! My closing costs were basically non-existent, which apparently never happens? I'm forever grateful. On top of getting me a great deal, I really just appreciate Beth's phone-side manner. After I found a unit that pushed the edge of my prequalification, Beth let me know kindly, but very clearly, that it was just not in my price range. I couldn't even be disappointed. All of our calls regarding the unit that I did buy went along the lines of "actually your monthly payment will be even lower, it will include x, but it won't include y, keep that in mind. Does this work for you?" Of course it works for me!! It's amazing! Even with all of the assistance applications and grants and forms and condo-related paperwork, Beth and her team finalized my loan less and I closed less than a month after I even saw the property. I didn't even think that kind of turn around was possible!! Thank you so much to Beth and Meredith and Sarah!!!!!!! (not sorry about all the exclamation points. you gotta do what you gotta do.)

I can't say enough about Beth and her team at Cross Country! I was unhappy with a previous lender…read morebut felt stuck since I had only 2 weeks to close because I had to be out of my rental. Not only did they get me a lower rate they got me to closing in just 10 days! Their service and dedication to expedite the process for me was amazing. As a first time homebuyer they kept me informed throughout each step and truly lightened the burden of a stressful situation. I can't recommend them enough and will definitely use them again in the future!

My wife and I used Mike to acquire our first mortgage. We had a ton of questions along the way and…read moreMike answered each one knowledgably and patiently. We ended up having to move unexpectedly quickly and Mike's team took it in stride. We also did a fair amount of shopping and Mike's team charged the best price. Would recommend Mike to other potential home buyers.

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.

Bryan's expertise, responsiveness, and willingness to answer and thoroughly explain the details…read moresurrounding any questions and concerns we had helped us feel much more comfortable and confident throughout the process. He truly went above and beyond. We are so excited to start this next chapter of our lives, and we couldn't have done it without Bryan!

We reached out to Bryan for help refinancing our mortgage after reading these Yelp reviews. Bryan…read moreresponded timely and walked us through the entire process, required documentation, and clearly explaining all the fees. He was able to secure us a fantastic rate. The entire closing experience was efficient and went smoothly. We really appreciate his responsiveness and transparency throughout the process. He's also just a kind person to work with. This is our 4th time going through a closing and has been by far the easiest and painless experience! We highly recommend Bryan and his team at Guaranteed Rate!

I worked with Brett for our mortgage. When he first told me what rate he could get for me, I was…read moreskeptical and even apprehensive because it was so much better than everything else I was being offered by other lenders. I did a refi about three years ago with Guaranteed Rate and when I told them the rate I was able to get through Molitor they basically said, that's impossible nobody is getting that rate right now. Well I'm glad I didn't listen to them. Brett delivered the rate he promised, no fine print, the process was simple and Molitor was there to answer any question I had. If you work with Brett and his rate seems too good to be true, it isn't and he'll deliver. Would recommend to any friend or family member.

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!

I currently live in Dallas and worked with Tae for our mortgage on our relocation home purchase in…read moreGlencoe, IL. Being that I am in TX, purchasing a home in IL - I was nervous to say the least. Tae is extremely knowledgeable and guided us through the home purchasing mortgage process. He and his team were always available to answer all my questions and concerns- communicated clearly/ openly through the entire process. I am very pleased with the low interest rate Tae was able to lock down (much better than what my bank offered) and he was even able to coordinate a closing in Dallas because I was unable to fly out to Chicago. I cannot praise him enough for his exceptional service - he is very professional, sharp, responsive, and an expert in the field. He knows what he's doing and has your best interest at heart. I would definitely go back to Tae for any of my future mortgage needs. Thanks so much for going the extra mile to walk us through the differences in buying a home and obtaining financing in Illinois. This could've been a extremely stressful transaction but with your knowledge and counsel we were able to close on our house quickly. We got our loan with a great rate and without any surprises or hiccups! Thank you!

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Kit and Ashley were absolutely amazing in helping us to purchase an apartment for our son. We are…read morefrom Texas and were not able to attend much in person. From start to finish they helped us through the process. They did virtual tours with us, walked us through every step of the process (which differs from state to state), helped with recommendations for each step, were available for inspections and basically anything we needed. I would highly recommended them for your needs in the Chicago area as you will not be disappointed.

They really understand the Chicago market and know what strategies work best in every situation,…read morewhether selling, buying, or renting. We were guided through the selling process with great advice on updates and connections to get them done quickly. They also handled negotiations on our new home with our best interests in mind. The whole team was knowledgeable, supportive, and truly client-focused.

Great local bank with a nicely redone interior and parking lot! A very sharp contrast from the…read moreChase bank that previously ran the building into the ground.

Writing this review prior to even closing on our house JUST because of how incredible Josh and his…read moreteam have been for us. It doesn't matter what, when, and why, but they are there for us no matter what to answer all the questions we have, even when we throw curve balls their way. Josh is such a joy of a human, I truly believe that if we called and asked for help with a flat tire that he would come. I'm excited to update after closing, but I really had to say something now because of the efforts the team has done for us.

Ben and his team at Reside Home Loans have been incredible to work with. They were accessible,…read moreapproachable and answered my questions in ways I could understand. If interest rates come down we will refinance with them without a doubt.

My husband and I closed on our first home yesterday. I honestly don't know how we would have…read moreaccomplished this without the help of Bonnie Vasilion at 1st Advantage Mortgage. We made an appointment to meet with Bonnie a few months ago when we were first thinking of buying a place...but we weren't quite sure if we could afford to. She took a look at our financial info, ran our credit (eep!) and then sat us down and walked us through our options. She never made us feel bad about what we could afford to spend, our not quite perfect credit and our lack of knowledge. During each step of this process, Bonnie was a phone call or email away. We really felt like she was looking out for us. She made sure that we chose the right kind of mortgage (non-adjustable rate!) so we wouldn't get into trouble later. She took time out of her day to attend our closing yesterday (even though she really hadn't needed to come) and even got us a housewarming present.! Seriously, Bonnie now feels like a friend. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is starting their search for a home.

I worked with Bruce Bufe on my mortgage in late 2015. Bruce was extremely helpful and patient…read morethrough the whole process which was complicated by delays in my divorce. I would highly recommend him and would not hesitate to use him again in the future for any similar need.

I've been a customer of First Northern Credit Union since 2009 and love this bank! In fact, I…read moreclosed down my Chase account and now exclusively use FNCU! The staff, particularly Ana Ramirez, Ana Leon and Emily Perez are very knowledgable about FNCU's financial packages, as well as very kind and friendly. They seem to make a point of knowing each and every customer, which creates a very personalized experience when using FNCU services. FNCU also have various free classes to help you improve your credit score, buy a home or purchase a car. After 10 years of extremely positive, as well as personalized service, I cannot even imaging ever going back to a traditional bank ever again!

Easy transaction with a very nice teller. I chatted with a elderly member at the door who has done…read moreher banking here for 30 years, starting with her first paycheck from her employer, Northwestern University. She was great to chat with and was FIRED UP about paying her last of the mortgage payment on a 30 year Evanston home mortgage. Keep It Up !