I had a great experience working with Zach Schwartz at Townstone. Zach and team were helpful and a…read moregreat resource throughout my mortgage process. I look forward to continuing to work with my team at Townstone.

My agent, Zach Schwartz, was very prompt and helpful. My search for a house took a long and ran…read moreinto a couple of issues that Zach had to jump through some hoops to figure out on time but he got it done and everything worked out well.

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!

Our family worked with Joe to refinance.. We have been trying to do this for years, but continually…read morehit dead ends due to special circumstances. Somehow Joe came through for us when no one else could. He was so very friendly and was great with communication. The process was organized. He made the entire thing easy on us and provided the best service. We highly recommend working with Joe. He goes above and beyond and gets you results.

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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!

My husband and I purchased our first home in March/April 2026. We started the process intending to…read moretake things slow, but quickly found our ideal home within days of securing our realtor and needed preapproval fast. As veterans, we initially pursued a preapproval through USAA, but unfortunately didn't receive the level of follow-up we expected. Our realtor recommended a few lenders, and Brendon immediately stood out. Not only was he quick to act, but he was personable and genuinely invested in helping us from the very beginning. As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions, and no question ever felt too small. He took the time to walk us through everything in detail, whether it was a quick 10-minute call or a longer conversation. He was incredibly responsive (often replying within hours) and set clear expectations throughout the process. As veterans, it meant a lot to work with someone who truly understood the VA loan process and could guide us confidently. One thing that really stood out was how he supported us when we submitted our offer. He personally connected with the seller's side to vouch for our financing and strengthen our offer. We truly believe that level of advocacy helped solidify our offer being accepted. The transition between Brendon and Josh on the Neighborhood Loans team was seamless, and both of them checked in regularly to make sure we felt informed and supported. Their level of service made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable from start to finish, and we were able to close on time without any surprises. Bonus points for the handwritten notes, thoughtful closing gift, and the personal touches throughouht. They truly made the experience memorable. We would recommend Brendon and his team to anyone, especially first-time homebuyers, without hesitation.

Jeanne Gorey was my loan officer during the refinancing of my condo in April 2026, and I absolutely…read morecould not have been more pleased with the experience. Her knowledge of the lending process, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service were evident every step of the way. Throughout the process, Jeanne was always available to answer my many questions, and to explain the various stages of the loan. As we know, refinancing can be a complex and sometimes stressful experience, but her professionalism and communication made it much easier to navigate. I always felt confident that the process was on track and that I was well informed about what to expect next. For anyone looking for a loan officer in the Chicago area, I would highly recommend Jeanne. Her expertise, responsiveness, and dedication to her clients are second to none. -Paul L.

Gus is responsive, informative, and fast! As a first time homeowner, I appreciated the level of…read moredetail that was explained with each step, as well as the patience displayed in those explanations. On our first phone call, I think he spent over an hour personally explaining the home buying process and then went on to presenting options best suited for me and my specific situation and preferences. As well, him and his team are extremely responsive at all hours of the day. At the end of the day, I am closing on my house without any hiccups and I could not have been any happier with the transparency and quality of service provided by Gus and his team.

Stay away from Gustan Cho and his partner Alex. They will lie to you from beginning to end and tell…read moreyou whatever you want to hear. No idea how these people are in business and not shut down. They say no overlays but thats a lie. Rude and unprofessional.

The team here at Market Place Mortgage truly have you at mind and are one of the most upfront and…read moretransparent companies I know. Everyone works hard and they treat you like family. I worked with Gavin the owner numerous times and he's always been available to answer questions no matter the time. I've also recommend several friends to him that have closed deals and found this company truly of value. They will help you make you home dreams come true and make the process so easy. I highly recommend them for your mortage needs!

Let me start out by saying Thank you, Gavin, for all your dedicated help and countless emails I…read moresent you over these two years.  My husband and I started working with Gavin roughly two years ago, wow did we not really know how bad of shape our credit and financial situation was until meeting with Gavin. Gavin assisted us with developing a plan to achieve our goal of being a homeowner and also understanding how to pay off the house in a 15-20 year time frame vs. the traditional 30-year loan. I would have never considered it, but when he ran the numbers on a few houses to show us the price difference, it's completely the way we will be going. Sadly, we have relocated due to our job to a state where Gavin can not be our lender at this time, but I would never be in the position to purchase our dream home without his dedicated guidance.  Take the time to listen and take notes when talking with Gavin, you will come out ahead of the game just like we did, you have to remain focused! Gavin also set us up with a credit repair company that was amazing, they rocked it with getting mistakes corrected or even the deletions that were old that were still impacting our credit score. We are now in a position to purchase a house without having any PMI!  Gavin, Jereme and I appreciate the service you provided to us from the bottom of our heart! Keep up the good work and your passion for helping others is your true character.

I worked with Bryan Young multiple times in the past few years and he was an amazing broker…read more Unfortunately, he left the company and when I was in the market for a home purchase again, I decided to give another broker a chance at Midwest. I was connected to Tony Gabrione. His title is the Division President, and I was suspicious as to why someone of that title is handling loans but I went with it anyways. Unfortunately, my concerns turned out to be true. It was impossible to get ahold of him. Impossible to get email responses. At one point, I even tried to get my account transferred to another loan officer within the company. With my offer review date approaching in under a week, I needed immediate attention and made sure to let Tony know that. After that phone call, he went silent for 3 days. A couple of failed email and phone call attempts later, I decided to move on with another brokerage and scrambled to get a new loan approved before my offer date. Fortunately I was able to find another lender, but only because I realized the path Tony and Midwest Equity was sending me down. I'm sure they have some outstanding brokers here, and I was able to work with one for many years. Unfortunately, Tony Gabrione is not one of them.

Exceptionally poor service. I would never use them again. Started the process with exceptional…read morecredit, low ratios and adequate reserves. About 6 weeks into the process told that the "guaranteed" best path was no longer viable due to a rejected appraisal (FOR BEING TOO HIGH!). Then told no problem, we can go to plan B. Just needed to liquidate all my stocks in one account because had to have a huge CASH amount in a savings account. No problem, as this was a no brainer. I liquidate per the request (and miss about $1000 worth of dividends because this had to be done immediately - which was prior to the Ex Date) with a commitment of approval within a week. How do you think that worked? Call after a week and get the "well, they are taking awhile and you may want to shop somewhere else". Wasted 8 weeks and am back at the beginning of the process. Complete incompetence. If they worked in my organization I would be "eliminating their position". Be very, very careful if using these guys. They make commitments they cannot deliver on. I am now refinancing through Wells Fargo. Probably a better plan for anyone that plans on ACTUALLY completing a deal.