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Garrett was a wonderful help to me through the entire process.

Mark is amazing!

Mark was a pleasure to work with. My wife and I needed to relocate from out-of-state to Chicagoland on a short timeline. Mark and his team were prompt, knowledgeable, and professional. We highly recommend him.

We had a wonderful experience working with Mark as our broker. He was incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and always made sure we fully understood each step of the process. His communication was clear, timely, and professional, which made what could have been a stressful experience feel much more manageable. Mark genuinely looked out for our best interests and went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled correctly. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable broker.

Everything went very smoothly and communication was excellent.

Working with Mark was a fantastic experience. He is incredibly knowledgeable not only on the lending side, helping us find a great rate and product for our needs, but also the housing market side. He was also very well informed with the buying process, working with my realtor and attorney to hit all the deadlines. He's extremely patient and responsive, almost immediately responding to me whether it was by call, text or email. Most important he's just a kind and honest person who you will feel confident is always working with your best interests in mind.

Mark was incredible to work with throughout the entire home-buying process. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and went above and beyond to make everything feel smooth and stress-free. Mark took the time to explain each step clearly and was always available to answer questions, which made a huge difference. I am so grateful for his support and would highly recommend him!

Thank you fir great service

Enjoyed working with Chanon. I appreciate his up front attitude. Listen to my questions or concerns . Even though I was getting overwhelmed with the process. He kept me with a Positive mindset things going work out. I thank and Appreciate that. Meant a lot.

Mark was there for us and very helpful through this process. As first time home buyers we felt vet comfortable and supported with Mark. Each step of the process was explained and went very smoothly. He was instrumental in getting us our dream house!

Mark was very helpful, always in touch, and explained the whole process.

Garrett did a great job for us. Very timely with his responses and always kept us up to date on what was needed. Would recommend him highly.

Mark was so wonderful to work with! As first time homebuyers, the process of buying a home was very intimidating and confusing. Mark hopped on a call with us and walked us through the process--in an easy to follow way--from start to finish. Not only that, but he reached out weekly to see if we needed help with anything. Once our home offer was accepted, he made the closing process seamless. He answered our texts/calls any time we needed help. He was by far the most knowledgeable and friendly loan officer that we had reached out to when we first began doing our research. I could not recommend him enough!

My whole buying experience was super smooth thanks to Mark and Wintrust. Super responsive, knowledgeable, and supportive. Honestly, looking forward to going through this process again.

From day one, Mark has been an invaluable guide throughout my home-buying journey. As a first-time buyer, I had many questions and uncertainties, but Mark took the time to walk me through each step of the process with clarity and patience. He is responsive, thorough, and consistently went above and beyond to ensure I felt informed and confident in every decision. Even after closing, Mark has continued to be a helpful resource, answering my questions and providing insight whenever needed. I truly appreciate his knowledge, dedication, and the genuine care he brings to his work. I highly recommend working with Mark!

Mark was on top of everything from day one. He takes his job seriously, and is easily accessible and responsive by phone/text/email. During the entire home buying process, he made sure we understood every aspect of our loan. He also communicated regularly with our realtor to ensure a smooth closing day. I highly recommend working with Mark for your next mortgage.

Garrett is persistent and professional. This is greatly appreciated. He answered all of our questions in a timely way to meet the deadlines.

I have done many deals with Mark over the years, but this one was even better than the rest. The realtor, closing company and insurance team i was working with was gushing just as much as myself how wonderful Mark and his team was. The attention to detail and personal calls updating us all on the progress was A+++. Thank you Mark and team.

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Mark made the entire process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. He answered all my questions promptly and walked me through every step. Thanks to Mark and his team, I’m now settling into my new home with confidence, knowing I was able to get a great rate with very low fees. Highly recommend!

Mark was very thorough and super helpful! He explained everything and set up the best reports so that I could understand it. Really appreciate everything he did for me!

He was highly professional, thorough and patient as I am an elderly person that's very important to me.

I’ve worked alongside Mark with past clients as a real estate agent, and was impressed by his knowledge of his industry and level of communication. He was our first call when we were buying our next personal home, and he did not disappoint!

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Mark was always willing to answer my questions and give me recommendations from his extensive experience.

Everyone was keyed in and very efficient.

Based on my own experience as a financial services consumer over the past several decades, I can say with confidence that David Angres is as good as it gets in the mortgage industry. David always thoroughly explains the products and options in play for a given situation. He answers all questions and concerns - no matter how complex or remedial - in a detailed and thoughtful way. David will always be my first call when considering mortgage options.

Where do we even begin?! Working with Mark Brannon was absolutely amazing! From the moment we started our journey to buying our first home in North Carolina, Mark was there every step of the way with his professionalism and genuine care. His communication was top-notch—he kept us in the loop, answered all our questions, and made sure we understood everything. We never felt lost or confused, which made this whole experience so much less stressful. Mark went above and beyond to ensure my husband and I felt confident and excited throughout the process. Thanks to him, we got into our dream home and had the best experience possible. We couldn’t recommend Mark enough to anyone looking for an incredible loan officer!

I could not ask for better service that I received from Mark. Always ahead of the seller's lender during the whole process. Thanks again Mark!

Excepcional Customer service !

Sung is a Rockstar! She has been extremely helpful from all the way back when I got my first pre-approval letter to the final closing moment. She is very knowledgeable on how the mortgage market moves and will actively share her professional yet honest opinions. On top of that, she just has a great personality. I truly enjoyed working with her and will work with her again, given the opportunity.

Mark was friendly, fast, helpful and available throughout the entire home buying process. Thank you!

Mark is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely communicative, knowledgeable, and relatable throughout the mortgage process. As first time home buyers, we would recommend Wintrust and Mark’s services to our friends and family.

Great follow thru, has a passion to close client's in a expeditious way caring way

I truly believe Mark is the best in the business. He was recommended to me by a friend and for good reason. He made the mortgage application process smooth and painless. He is incredibly knowledgeable and provides weekly updates so you always know the status of your loan. He also responds quickly to phone calls, texts, and emails which was crucial when putting in offers on homes. I would give him more than 5 stars if I could. I will definitely recommend him to anyone I know looking for a home in the Chicagoland area.

I had the pleasure of working with Michelle Garibay as a loan officer, and I can't recommend her highly enough! Michelle is incredibly kind, understanding, and easy to work with, making the entire loan process smooth and stress-free. Her process-oriented approach ensures that everything is handled efficiently, and she always shows up when needed most, providing support and guidance every step of the way. Thank you, Michelle, for your exceptional service!

I have had the pleasure of working with Michelle for numerous transactions over the past few years and I couldn't be more impressed. Michelle's expertise and attention to detail made the mortgage process seamless for my clients. Michelle communicated everything, was always available to answer questions, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled smoothly. I highly recommend Michelle for anyone seeking a reliable and knowledgeable mortgage broker!

Very professional and always willing to help. She made mi experience as a first time buyer to be a good one. Keep up the good work.

Michelle did a great job getting us set up with a mortgage. The process was very smooth, and she helped us the whole way making the forms easy to manage.

Mark is amazing! He was able to help me work though some unique and challenging circumstances seemingly effortlessly. If I could give him 6 stars I would!

I had The pleasure of working with Michelle and helping me finalize refinancing my house during a divorce. She was very helpful and accommodating walking me through the process. It was an amazing experience. I would recommend Michelle to anyone.

Mark did an excellent job of promptly and thoroughly answering all of my questions through the home purchasing process. He is friendly and professional- I have referred him to all of my friends looking to buy a home.

Working with Brannon's team was a fantastic experience from start to finish. They were professional, attentive, and made the entire home financing process smooth and stress-free. Mark and his team were always available to answer questions and provided clear, detailed explanations at every step, ensuring that my financing aligned perfectly with my goals. Their excellent communication and personalized service truly set them apart. Even after closing, they followed up to make sure I had everything I needed and offered ongoing support. I highly recommend Brannon's team to anyone looking for a mortgage provider who delivers outstanding results and genuinely cares about their clients' satisfaction.

Mark was extremely responsive every step of the way answering all of my questions and keeping me well informed of the timeline throughout the entire home buying process.

My wife and I greatly appreciated the constant help and support provided by Mark and his team. Mark and his team are very thorough and work conscientiously right with you throughout the whole home buying process If you have any reservations about using Mark and his team, I would highly recommend it.

He was easy to work with. Always available to jump on a call when we had questions.

He was a pleasure to work with.

I loved working with Garrett. He was always available and helpful to answer any questions that I had.

I have had the pleasure of partnering with Michelle on several occasions, Michelle is a true gem in the lending industry!!! Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. Make the experience for her clients not only seamless, but enjoyable. What sets Michelle apart is her genuine care for her clients. She goes above and beyond to ensure that their mortgage is tailor-made to fit their situation, providing them with options that are specifically suited for their needs. Michelle‘s commitment to finding the best solution for her client is unmatched. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone in need of a mortgage lender who truly puts their clients interests first.

Michelle is wonderful to work with. She is diligent, conscientious and completely focused on the client and getting the transaction completed on a timely basis. I would highly recommend Michelle to any prospective buyer or borrower looking for a loan.