I found Jim through Yelp, messaged him through his website, and heard from him almost immediately…read more 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!

Jim was an exceptional lender to work with. He was friendly, professional and went to great lengths…read moreto 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.

Alex is great to work with. Timely, transparent, and to the point. Highly recommend working with…read morehim and his team.

It was a pleasure to work with Alex and his team. He was very avaliable and responsive to create…read morepre-approval letter and answer any questions I had.

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.

"Live everyday as if it is your last but always plan for the future." -- Neena Vlamis…read more Host for HOMEBUYER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP with NSCFU for NeighborWorks America. BUILDING HISTORY -- used to be a shady, divey club as evidenced by weird stairs. During renovation, an electric chair was found in the basement. Hmm. More than a club? ;) DESIGN -- great job on the spacious bathroom. (See Photo). Sink design made me realized that it doesn't have to be splashy & messy, depending on setup.

I honestly don't think we would have had such an easy first time home buying experience if it…read moreweren't for Lauren at A and N Mortgage. We initially contacted her just to inquire how the process might look and she was very patient and explanatory as she walked us through what the process would look like in the future. It was all very informative and low pressure which I very much appreciated. Once we decided to move forward with purchasing a condo I cannot say enough how much I appreciate everything she did for us, I would work with her again in a heartbeat and I recommend everyone go work with A and N!

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.

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 thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Catherine Okoroh. This was my first time buying a…read morehouse and I was totally lost in the home buying process and she really went over and beyond to make sure I understood everything. She was easy to work with and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. She was easily accessible and answered any and every question I had. She's trustworthy, dependable and a woman of integrity, all of which are important when making such a big financial decision. I will definitely work with her again and recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.

My experience with Advanced Lending Professionals has been nothing less than spectacular. Catherine…read moreOkoroh and Lisa Keller were very professional, on point, and reliable in all of their communications between me, brokers, and attorneys. The deal went very smoothly from the start. Even after moving on to other lenders during our initial contact, Catherine was very instrumental in getting this deal done once I returned. I couldn't have asked for a better team. If your hesitating...Don't! They are very straightforward and honest about your situation. Get that deal done with Advanced Lending Professionals! LaShonda C. Homeowner

So, this is seriously belated - my husband and I bought a house in December of 2016, and Peter was…read morethe best part of the whole ordeal! Buying a house is confusing and complicated enough, even without adding in the mortgage process. Peter made this so painless, and was an amazing resource for us. He was patient with us while we were learning the ropes, and did a great job of making sure we understood everything. I would definitely recommend Peter to anyone looking for a mortgage or refi. We will definitely be reaching out to him if we ever need to deal with these things in the future!

Anyone who has ever gone through the toils of getting a mortgage loan knows that there are few…read moreprocesses more complicated and stressful in life. Gathering up financial records, credit reports and tax returns and then worrying about appraisals and approval in the current economy can certainly lead to some sleepless nights. Peter Alving makes this whole complicated procedure much less agonizing. His professionalism was evident from our first conversation. He knows his stuff, from working with imperfect credit scores to finding creative financing in a market where mortgages have been tough to come by. Every stumbling block that came up was handled promptly with grace and a very reassuring sense of calm. Peter's whole professional demeanor comes across as "Don't stress yourself out. I've got this." I've personally worked with Peter two mortgages and two refinances now, and I also referred my sister to him for her mortgage. I couldn't be more happy with the way he handled our business and I would highly recommend him to anyone who gets hives at the thought of signing over their life to buy a new house.

Michelle is great. She knows her stuff. I love working with her. She is on top of everything. Great…read morepersonality and very knowledgeable

This is probably the fifth or sixth time I have worked with Michelle Bobart and her team of experts…read moreover a span of probably twenty years. I am a small business owner and, I think because of that, very demanding. I expect excellent customer service because I know that is what differentiates my business from the larger ones. Michelle's team delivers expert advice and stellar customer service. I told Michelle and her team that I wanted to close asap on my new property and we closed within 30 days-much quicker than I expected. Of course, I was responsible for delivering on my end but when I did, someone from the team was right there to make sure everything moved. To top it off, they are super friendly, and even went beyond when I could not find an insurance company to cover the flat roof home I was buying in DC. I whole-heartedly recommend this team of experts.

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.

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.