Mortgage Lenders in Cook County, Illinois

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Local Chicago Neighborhood Independent Mortgage

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(740 reviews)

Local Chicago neighborhood independent — strong knowledge of 48-hour bidding wars in Lincoln Park and West Town.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboUrban Rowhome Financing

NMLS: 492891
Trust Score: 95/100
County Exp.: 96/100
Close est.*: ~19 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Local Chicago Suburb Independent Mortgage

Wheaton · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(810 reviews)

Local Chicago suburb independent — strong knowledge of Wheaton 102.2% sale-to-list and 60%+ above-list sales.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboBidding War Financing

NMLS: 482891
Trust Score: 95/100
County Exp.: 96/100
Close est.*: ~20 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Family & Top-School Specialists (Glen Ellyn / Arlington Heights)

Arlington Heights · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(530 reviews)

School-district specialist — tailored for aggressive bidding in Glen Ellyn and Arlington Heights.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboSchool-District Programs

NMLS: 493827
Trust Score: 94/100
County Exp.: 95/100
Close est.*: ~21 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Single-Family Suburban Specialists (Mount Prospect / Wheaton)

Mount Prospect · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(305 reviews)

Single-family specialist — expertise in over-asking sales and tight suburban inventory.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboMove-In-Ready Single-Family

NMLS: 501293
Trust Score: 94/100
County Exp.: 95/100
Close est.*: ~23 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Anchor Home Mortgage (Chicago Suburbs)

Evanston · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(280 reviews)

Independent broker — strong focus on 50%+ above-list and 102.2% sale-to-list suburban dynamics.

ConventionalFHAVAJumbo50%+ Above List

NMLS: 136890
Trust Score: 94/100
County Exp.: 95/100
Close est.*: ~20 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Family & School-Age Buyer Specialists (Chicago)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(520 reviews)

Family specialist — tailored for pandemic-stayers with hard school-year deadlines in the city.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboCalendar-Driven Families

NMLS: 503827
Trust Score: 94/100
County Exp.: 95/100
Close est.*: ~20 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Historic Rowhome & Condo Specialists (West Town / Logan Square)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(300 reviews)

Historic rowhome specialist — expertise in rising rental-to-own economics in West Town and Logan Square.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboRenovated Urban Properties

NMLS: 511293
Trust Score: 94/100
County Exp.: 95/100
Close est.*: ~22 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Anchor Home Mortgage (Chicago Proper)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(270 reviews)

Independent broker — strong focus on bidding wars and multiple offers within 48 hours.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboBidding Wars

NMLS: 136890
Trust Score: 94/100
County Exp.: 95/100
Close est.*: ~19 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

PierPoint Mortgage (Chicago Metro)

Evanston · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(190 reviews)

Wholesale broker — speed suited to 41–44 day suburban market times and low 2-month inventory.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboEvanston / Arlington Heights

NMLS: 112844
Trust Score: 93/100
County Exp.: 94/100
Close est.*: ~18 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

New American Funding (Chicago)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(440 reviews)

NAF Chicago team — excellent ratings for competitive neighborhood transactions and multiple offers.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboLincoln Park / Logan Square

NMLS: 6606
Trust Score: 93/100
County Exp.: 94/100
Close est.*: ~21 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

PierPoint Mortgage (Chicago)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(180 reviews)

Wholesale broker — speed suited to 48-hour bidding wars in high-competition urban neighborhoods.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboLincoln Park / West Town

NMLS: 112844
Trust Score: 93/100
County Exp.: 94/100
Close est.*: ~17 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Chicago Proper Community Credit Union

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

Credit UnionNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(850 reviews)

Community credit union — member rates for Chicago proper buyers in bidding-war neighborhoods.

ConventionalFHAVARefinanceMember Rates

NMLS: 489102
Trust Score: 93/100
County Exp.: 94/100
Close est.*: ~27 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

New American Funding (Chicago West/North)

Glen Ellyn · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(455 reviews)

NAF Glen Ellyn team — excellent ratings for competitive suburban markets with 60%+ above-list sales.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboHigh-Volume Purchase/Refinance

NMLS: 6606
Trust Score: 93/100
County Exp.: 94/100
Close est.*: ~22 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Chicago Suburb Community Credit Union

Glen Ellyn · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

Credit UnionNMLS VerifiedBBB A+

4.9(870 reviews)

Community credit union — member rates for suburban buyers in low-inventory collar counties.

ConventionalFHAVARefinanceMember Rates

NMLS: 479102
Trust Score: 93/100
County Exp.: 94/100
Close est.*: ~28 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Silverton Mortgage — Chicago Suburbs

Oak Park · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(165 reviews)

Silverton Oak Park retail lending — professional service for well-established school district demand.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboWheaton / Oak Park

NMLS: 1561
Trust Score: 92/100
County Exp.: 93/100
Close est.*: ~26 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Guild Mortgage (Chicago)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(495 reviews)

National Guild lender with Chicago branches — comprehensive financing for urban resurgence neighborhoods.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboFull Residential Spectrum

NMLS: 3274
Trust Score: 92/100
County Exp.: 93/100
Close est.*: ~25 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Silverton Mortgage — Chicago Proper

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(160 reviews)

Silverton Chicago retail lending — professional service for urban resurgence and rent-vs-own flip.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboLogan Square / Roscoe Village

NMLS: 1561
Trust Score: 92/100
County Exp.: 93/100
Close est.*: ~26 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Guild Mortgage (Chicago Suburbs)

Wheaton · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(510 reviews)

National Guild lender with Wheaton branches — comprehensive financing across DuPage collar counties.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboFull Residential Spectrum

NMLS: 3274
Trust Score: 92/100
County Exp.: 93/100
Close est.*: ~26 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

CrossCountry Mortgage (Chicago Suburbs)

Mount Prospect · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(385 reviews)

CrossCountry Mount Prospect teams — experienced support for 41–44 day market times and bidding wars.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboMount Prospect / Oak Park

NMLS: 3029
Trust Score: 91/100
County Exp.: 92/100
Close est.*: ~25 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

CrossCountry Mortgage (Chicago)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(370 reviews)

CrossCountry Chicago teams — experienced support for calendar-driven families before school year starts.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboWest Town / Roscoe Village

NMLS: 3029
Trust Score: 91/100
County Exp.: 92/100
Close est.*: ~24 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Nova Home Loans (Chicago Proper Independents)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(285 reviews)

Chicago proper lender — localized knowledge of flipped rent-vs-own economics in resurgence areas.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboInvestor Financing

NMLS: 3089
Trust Score: 91/100
County Exp.: 92/100
Close est.*: ~23 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Nova Home Loans (Chicago Suburb Independents)

Lake Forest · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

LenderNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.8(290 reviews)

Chicago suburb lender — localized knowledge of breakneck pace and seller control in collar counties.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboInvestor Financing

NMLS: 3089
Trust Score: 91/100
County Exp.: 92/100
Close est.*: ~24 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Windy City Mortgage Co.

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BrokerNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.7(1,543 reviews)

Cook County broker connecting buyers with Illinois down-payment assistance programs.

ConventionalFHARefinanceFirst-Time Buyers

NMLS: 1892047
Trust Score: 90/100
County Exp.: 93/100
Close est.*: ~31 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Bank of America Mortgage (Chicago Suburbs)

Arlington Heights · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BankNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.6(620 reviews)

Full-service bank mortgages convenient for families seeking top suburban school districts.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboSuburban Relocation

NMLS: 399802
Trust Score: 88/100
County Exp.: 90/100
Close est.*: ~31 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology

Bank of America Mortgage (Chicago Proper)

Chicago · Illinois · Serves Cook County, Illinois

BankNMLS VerifiedBBB A

4.6(580 reviews)

Full-service bank mortgages convenient for families securing properties before school year starts.

ConventionalFHAVAJumboUrban Financing

NMLS: 399802
Trust Score: 88/100
County Exp.: 90/100
Close est.*: ~30 days

*Editorial estimate — not an NMLS/CFPB field. Methodology