I've used First Equity twice and I probably won't be back. The President, Bill O'Boyle does a great…read morejob but it's not enough to make up for everything else. The problem probably is with the choice of lenders and the inexperience of the processors. We contracted to buy March 12th but didn't close till May 22 after numerous delays. The loan was conventional, 80:20 LTV, good credit etc. The lender continually came back over the weeks as this dragged out for more/different/updated documents. (3-4 revisions of the sales contract??) It seemed like a constantly moving goal, we never knew where we stood or if they finally had 'everything' even though we had completed everything on the document checklist months ago! There were some extenuating circumstances but I think they could have been managed much better with an experienced processor. Closing day itself was no different from the rest of the process: drawn out and ambiguous - something that should take 1:30-2 hours took 5. Im just glad it's over.

From the owner: We specialize in home purchase, home refinance, second mortgage, and home equity loans.read more

Gloria and Laura from Avalon are wonderful. They helped us attain a great rate for a condo that we…read morepurchased for our mom. They were very detailed and perfectionist when it came to the paperwork so that everything went smoothly, with a very friendly and witty attitude that made the whole process enjoyable. the Youngs, Manhattan, IL

From the owner: Avalon Mortgage Services, Inc. is an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee, NMLS# 232151. Avalon…read moreMortgage Services, Inc. received the best rating (#1) from the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in 2015! Avalon Mortgage Services, Inc. specializes in residential refinance and purchase mortgages. We offer a wide array of mortgage products, including conventional, jumbo, Harp 2.0, Freddie Mac LP Open Access at unlimited loan to values (LTV's), FHA, VA and reverse mortgages. No closing cost loans are available. We also specialize in commercial mortgages at competitive rates for 5+ unit apartment buildings as well as commercial properties. Our company has been in business since 1992 and we offer personalized service and some of the most competitve rates in the mortgage industry! Our clients continue to recommend us because of our experience and knowledge of every aspect of the mortgage business and real estate market. Our expertise makes the mortgage process a smooth transaction from start to finish!

Wayne is a great mortgage broker. I've done a number of financing and refinancings before and this…read morewas a very smooth process because of Wayne. He walked me through the entire process. He was always very patient with my questions and was very responsive. His attention to detail ensured a no fuss closing. I would use Wayne's services again in a heartbeat!

From the owner: I'll HELP YOU understand how YOU can use a mortgage to lower your high cost Credit Card/Student…read moreDebt and start building wealth. Together, you'll get a GREAT RATE, bring less money to closing and fortify you personal finances with logical steps, easy to understand, which you can implement NOW.

Ron was great! Got us a terrific rate and had us close on time. This is my second mortgage with…read moreRon and I would definitely recommend him.

I was treated with professionalism and I recommend Ron Drabeck to all my friends and family. Great…read moreexperience through it all. First firm that my attorney likes! That says it all. GP

I wish I can give them zero stars. Primelending erroneously sent a report to the credit reporting…read morecompanies that I was 90 days delinquent. When I called prime lending they said the report doesn't exist. I went back to trans union to tell them it's wrong. Trans union tells me to go back to prime lending to fix the report. This is going on for 3 months. I have never been late or paid less than full. Prime lending finally admitted they were wrong and that they will take care of it. They updated their system to show I was never late but my credit status is still "derogatory" when it should say "excellent". They tell me it'll take another month to fix my status. This is unprofessional and ridiculous. It takes them 4 months to fix their mistake. My credit score dropped 62 points because of their mistake. And I'm still hurting because of that. I can't buy furniture or the car I need because my credit score dropped so much. If the roles were reversed and I missed my payment by 1 day, their systems would update automatically to hurt my credit. But it takes 4 months to fix their mistake. I have never experienced such bad service

From the owner: Specialties PrimeLending is a national mortgage lender that…read moreprovides a wide array of loan products, including fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages, FHA and VA loans, jumbo loans, refinancing options, renovation loans and relocation programs. We offer a variety of home loan programs for a range of credit scores and with various down payment options. Since 1986, we've helped over 500,000 homeowners buy a new home, fix up a current home or refinance. If you are in the market for a home loan, we can help you make the right decisions and have a rewarding experience along the way. For us, it really is Home Loans Made Simple®. Equal Housing Lender. History PrimeLending is a national residential mortgage lender with nearly 300 locations across the U.S. and the ability to originate loans in 50 states. Offering hundreds of home loan programs to cater to a variety of needs, PrimeLending is dedicated to making the home loan process simple, clear and timely.

Jon was our lender for the recent purchase of our first home. He was nothing short of amazing! It…read morebeing our first house was extremely stressful, but Jon was always a text or phone call away for any questions that came up any time of day! Highly recommend him!!

I've worked with Jon on two home purchases. He is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and…read moresupportive. Jon worked overtime to ensure we closed on time. At this point, he feels like an extended family member and I'm super grateful for him! He also got us a great rate at a time when mortgage rates are really high. Thanks, Jon, you're the best!

Gene made our mortgage refinance process seamless and easy. After dealing with the big brands with…read moreTV commercials (and their annoying sales calls, high closing costs and higher rates), I finally found Gene who easily beat the national-chains' rates and closing costs. I knew we were in good hands when he said, "one thing I value most is sleep, so I'd rather get you an honest deal than lose my sleep." I couldn't recommend Gene more to anyone in need of a mortgage refinance. He is simply the best; an honest straight-shooter.

Gene is an outstanding mortgage broker. I am a realtor in the Chicago area and I sent him a client…read moreto get a pre-approval and within minutes he called my client back to see what she needed. He guided her and let her know exactly what she needed to do regarding her finances to get a home. My client was super pleased and even more excited to find a home that met her needs. He educated her and let her know what the loan process would be and any costs that are associated. I would highly recommend him.