Buying our first home felt overwhelming at first, but Jake and Lillian at JC Financial made the…read moreentire mortgage process so much easier than we ever imagined. They were knowledgeable, patient, honest, and incredibly responsive from start to finish. What stood out to me the most was how much they genuinely cared about helping us make the best financial decision--not just getting us to closing. We even looked into other lenders to see if there were better interest rates available, but JC Financial still found us the best rate. It gave us complete confidence knowing they were truly looking out for our best interests. Throughout the entire process, Jake and Lillian were always available to answer our questions. No matter when we reached out, they responded quickly and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. As first-time homebuyers, that level of communication made such a difference and helped ease so much of our anxiety. I was also amazed by how accurate Jake's initial estimates were. From our very first meeting, he carefully explained the expected costs, and when we closed, the numbers were almost exactly what he had predicted. That level of expertise and attention to detail is rare. Even during the final stages of closing, Jake and Lillian worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure every number matched between the lender and seller. Their dedication and commitment to making everything go smoothly never went unnoticed. We are beyond grateful for their professionalism, hard work, kindness, and outstanding customer service. If you're looking for a mortgage team you can trust completely, I wholeheartedly recommend JC Financial. They truly go above and beyond for their clients, and we're so thankful they were part of our home-buying journey. Highly recommend them for anyone who is looking for a trustworthy professional who is for their customer's best interest!

As first-time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better mortgage team than JC Financial. From…read moreour very first meeting, Jake and Lillian demonstrated an incredible level of professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for our family's best interests. Jake took the time to walk us through every step of the loan process and provided us with a detailed estimate of what to expect. What impressed us the most was how incredibly accurate those estimates were--when we sat down at closing, the final numbers were almost exactly what he had projected, differing by only about $100. That level of accuracy and transparency gave us so much confidence throughout the entire process. We even explored whether there were better interest rates available elsewhere, but after comparing our options, JC Financial was still able to secure the best rate for us. It was obvious they weren't just trying to close a loan--they genuinely had our best interests in mind and worked tirelessly to get us the best possible outcome. Jake and Lillian were always available whenever we had questions, whether it was during the day, in the evening, or over the weekend. Every phone call, text, and email was answered promptly, and they never made us feel like we were asking too many questions. As first-time buyers, that level of communication and patience meant everything. They worked incredibly hard all the way through closing, carefully reconciling the numbers between the seller, lender, and everyone involved to make sure everything was accurate and seamless. Their dedication, diligence, kindness, and exceptional customer service made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and organized from beginning to end. If you're looking for a mortgage company that is honest, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly advocates for its clients, I cannot recommend JC Financial enough. Jake and Lillian work incredibly hard for their customers and have earned every bit of their outstanding reputation. Thank you both for making our first home-buying experience such a positive one! We are officially home owners today thanks to Jake and Lillian's hard work! I cannot recommend JC Financial highly enough. Jake and Lillian are knowledgeable, honest, responsive, and truly put their clients first. If you're looking for a mortgage lender who will work tirelessly to secure the best rates and make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, look no further. We are incredibly grateful for everything they did and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone buying a home.

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.

I live next door to a new residence Steve Acoba built & sold. He was less than truthful, always…read morewith good manners and a big smile from early in the process, citing a non existent ordinance about gangway placement that resulted in the new building being very close to my very old one. He suggested not putting a fence between the house "so I could retain some of the light I lost". I foolishly agreed which led to 2 large ac units being 2.5' from my many-windowed wall; this creates an echo chamber & the intermittent loud hum permeates my whole house, destroying my quality of life. I got a deflection from Steve Acoba when I reported this. The next day I found out the sale had closed & he'd washed his hands of the whole business. I've already invested a lot of money in a futile attempt to deaden the noise, and will continue to pursue that. So. I'm seriousLu of pocket, assaulted by noise every day, and having a hard time not associating my feelings of betrayal, dismissal and anger towards Steve Acoba with the new neighbors. I write this in hopes it will alert existing neighbors to be more vigilant than they might be about what could impact them, and to let buyers know they may be walking into neighbor problems they could not foresee. On a separate note, the foreman Vlad and his crews were great, both at steady work and daily cleanup so Iwas happy to grant his request to start an hour earlier than the city allows.

My experience with Steve Acoba was wonderful - period! I didn't just need a realtor to market my…read moresecondary residence with stunning views, I needed a 'good' one, and got a GREAT one with Steve! He is people smart, business bright, very talented - and a fine human being to boot. I can't think of a single shortcoming about this guy. From the very start he was stunningly attentive, returned every call and text, filled-in every gap, anticipated every issue, and he displays the finest of personalities. I'm writing this Yelp review because 8 months ago I had never met Steve, but a neighbor gave him real praise, and when I checked on Yelp, those who reviewed Steve Acoba had obviously shared the same kind of great experience. Now I am one of them. He's really THAT good.

Scott is a dream to work with! He's super knowledgeable, caring & kind. He listened to me and…read morealways had my best interests in mind as I looked for a new condo.

Scott made our first home purchase an easy process. We had a ton of questions along the way and,…read moreassuming he didn't provide the info before we even thought to ask, he was ready to go with an answer and often a referral when outside help was needed. When the home we wanted needed us to close in 3 weeks, Scott stepped in to clear any obstacles, help us lock in a new lender that could move that quickly, and made it happen. He's even helped us out post-purchase with advice and referrals to a few different professionals we've needed. You should absolutely reach out to Scott if you need anything - buying or selling.

Ken was great. He handled the transaction like a professional from start to end, and has continued…read moreto be helpful after the loan was completed. Highly recommend.

Initial start was good and Brandon Coll - SVP of Residential Lending - NMLS #248814 was…read morepatient/responsive. however, towards the end he started loosing patience for my queries. The worst part was when the Title company called me, saying I was short of funds for closure. Being my loan officer, I would have expected Brandon to call me and help expedite the closure, ended up paying several hundred dollars on his ill advice. Won't recommend.

We highly recommend Michael DelVecchio for all your Mortgage needs. Honest, transparent, pleasant…read moreand knowledgeable! Looked out for our best current and future interests. Fantastic communication and kept us informed through every step of the process with NO dreaded, closing surprises. Fantastic, personalized experience! Impeccable service!

This was such an easy and fast process. Wish we would have done this sooner, but putting it off a…read morelittle actually got us a lower rate, so it was a win/win. Danny explained every step of the process, he even helped with a couple of problems on our credit report, one in which we never knew about. We though closing was going to be as stressful and such a pain with the title company as it was when we first purchased our home. They came to our house for closing. It only took about 20 minutes. Thanks Ron and Danny.

Ron and team were fantastic to work with throughout the entire refinance process! We had an…read moreintroductory conversation to discuss goals and hopeful outcomes through the refinance. Ron then laid out a couple of potential options in a clear, concise manner. The entire team was very communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. We ended up closing the refi with a fantastic result and will definitely plan to work with them on future financing!

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Michael Tye from this group. We used him to find a…read morerental in the area and he was responsive and straight forward. His communication was top notch, he gives you the attention when you need it for your questions and as much as I felt I was bothering him too much, he never made me feel like I was. Really great person to work with, I HIGHLY recommend him if your looking to rent or buy a place in Chicago, he loves his city and it shows!

I have had several friends and family members use James in the past and they all highly recommended…read morehim. James Streff was extremely patient and always made sure to check in with us. Being first time home buyers we had a lot of questions. James answered all of them in a timely manner and really made us feel like we were a priority. When we found our dream home and put in an offer there were 10 other offers on the table. We were not the highest in terms of money but thanks to James' outreach, our offer was selected. I truly believe that he is the sole reason we got this home over the other offers. I will be recommending James Streff to all of my friends and family who are looking to buy a home. We had the best experience and we are completely satisfied.