Craig Schauer

Craig was wonderful!! He was always readily available and knowledgeable when we were in the process of buying our house. We could not thank him enough!!

Craig was very thorough and very helpful throughout the whole process. I was happy to have him join us at the actual closing of our refinance. I will recommend Craig to anyone going through that process.

Craig was very available to answer all of our questions during our mortgage application and acceptance process. He coached us in how to improve our standing as a borrower, which had financial impacts that will be felt across our loan repayment. Would recommend.

Craig and his team provided excellent service.

Craig was very knowledgeable and easy to get in touch with day or night and even weekends. He never made me seem like i was bothering him. I would recommend his services to any and everyone.

Craig is very committed. I couldn't imagine a better person to guide us through our first home purchase.

Craig was the best worked hard to answer every question and ensure we got to closing on time even when we ran into hiccups with the appraisal

Great at listening to your needs & providing you the information in making the best decisions for your loan.

Great experience working with Craig and Jake on my 2nd home purchase. Their portals are easy to access and the process was straight forward and user friendly. They were also able to get me a $1250 credit, by completing a simple home buyers course. Would highly recommend!

Craig was so great to work with! He made our first time home buying experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Everything was explained in detail and he was always available for our questions. Highly recommend working with him!

Craig was really great. He always went above and beyond. Appreciate everything he did for us.

Craig is quite simply one of the best in the business. His communication was incredible, professionalism unmatched, and was able to get me the lowest rate we would find without any strings attached. I would give Craig my highest recommendation possible for any home buyer looking to secure financing.

Craig and his team helped us every step of the way in buying our first home. Very professional and knowledgeable. Can’t recommend enough.

Craig is very knowledgeable and helpful. He explained things as many times as we needed

Craig was a fantastic resource and person to work with. He was recommended to me through my realtor and boy am I glad I made that call! He was knowledgeable about the entire process and explained things to me when I didn't quite understand. He always made sure everything was accurate and correct. Wonderful experience overall.

Very helpful

Craig Schauer was very helpful, patient and friendly, even helping outside of normal business hours. I highly recommend him. He explained many options for us.

Craig helped my wife and I buy our first home recently. He did a fantastic job walking us through the process, answering our questions, and making sure we did everything at the right time in the right order. I highly recommend Craig if you're looking for a breeze of a homebuying experience!

Craig is on top of everything in the loan process! He did a great job of talking through options and what would work for us as we looked to build a new home. He was super engaged, available and always pleasant to work with. Highly recommend Craig to anyone looking at financial options or a loan. Will definitely be working with him again in the future!

Craig was really great to work with. He kept me informed at every step. He was always available. He answered phone calls and responded almost immediately to emails. I could not have asked for a better experience.

We utilized Craig for our construction loan. From the first call, I knew we would work with him. He continued to assist us for a year before we had submitted an application due to our home design and bidding phase taking so long. He was very thorough, responsive and helped us down the path of financing such a massive project. His team was great to work with and we would recommend him and WinTrust to many others.

Craig is extremely responsive and communicative. He always was one step ahead of us with updates and requests - we never felt like we needed to reach to him with a question or concern.

I have been using Craig for home purchases for my buyer clients for years and was finally able to use him for my personal home last month. The process was a breeze, he was communicative and answered all of my questions timely. He makes a sometimes difficult process so simple! Thank you Craig!

Craig was excellent! He ensured all of my questions were answered and that finding the perfect home would be easy!

Craig was incredibly knowledgeable and communicative while we were buying our home, and helped us lock in the absolute lowest rate in over a year. Highly recommend!

Craig was exceptional in every way. He was responsive, communicative, provided excellent information and supported us every step of the way. He curated a mortgage that was specific to our needs, goals and future success. I was very impressed with all the work he and his team put in to help us purchase our new home and improve our financial standing in the process. He is a true professional that cares about the people he works with. We are grateful and very happy!

My experience was a 10 out of 10! Craig and his team never fail in helping me achieve the best outcome in my situation and I am very impressed by their professionalism and efficiency! Highly recommend!

Craig and his team were a great help in helping us build our dream house. Craig is incredibly knowledgeable, and the entire team did a great job communicating.

Craig is exceptional at what he does! This explains why it is my third time working with him, and hope to continue to do so. Craig takes the time to explain the whole process and stays in contact throughout the entire time to ensure all is going smoothly. This past time we had some hiccups in getting some documents and he went out of his way to work with the team to have everything completed in time for closing. Craig truly cares about his clients and it shows when you work with him. I recommend him to anyone I can!

Excellent always fighting to get me a better rate. Professional and Personal. Thank you Craig and you staff!

Craig was super helpful and walked me through the process, sometimes explaining things multiple times when I missed something or just had extra questions. He also worked with me to make sure I had everything I needed and talked through our options. Thanks Craig and team!!

Craig was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire buying process. He was amazing to bounce thoughts off of, and more than willing to provide additional insights.

Craig was beyond great to work with. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions about the process and costs. Craig really took his time to walk us through each step and gladly answered any and all questions we had (we had a lot!). Thank you to Craig and his team for a great execution! Looking forward to working together again!

Craig was great to work with, very knowledgeable about the industry and helped guide us in the right direction

Craig and Jake were super helpful in helping us buy our home!

Answered all my questions as soon as he could. Helped make the purchase Alot easier.

Craig and Jake were fantastic. Extremely helpful and personable.

Craig and his team have been wonderful to work with through both the purchase of my first and now second homes. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and truly has our best interest at heart. We will certainly continue to work with Wintrust and Craig in the future.

Craig and his team were incredible throughout the whole home-buying experience! He was quick to answer our phone calls and emails, especially on the weekends. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose him and his associates at Wintrust.

Craig was very friendly and helpful. He took the time to explain (and re-explain more than a few times) answers to the MANY questions I had as a first time home buyer. He was exceptionally responsive and able to be reached most anytime nights and weekends included.

Exceptional Service and Expertise From the moment I began my home financing journey with Wintrust Mortgage, Craig was an absolute standout. His expertise and dedication to ensuring a smooth process were evident from our first interaction. Not only did he provide clear and concise explanations for all my questions, but his follow-through was impeccable. Craig's professionalism and personalized attention made me feel confident and at ease throughout the entire process. The level of efficiency and support provided by Craig and his team was truly remarkable. They were always available to assist, demonstrating a high level of knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. It's rare to find someone who not only meets but exceeds expectations in every aspect of their service. I am incredibly grateful for Craig's insight and guidance, which have been invaluable. He has made a significant impact on my home buying experience, and I cannot recommend him enough. If you're looking for a mortgage advisor who will go above and beyond, look no further than Craig at Wintrust Mortgage.

We had a fantastic experience working with Craig - he was responsive, knowledgeable, and patient. As first time home buyers, we had a ton of questions about the loan process. He did a great job walking us through our options and helping us make informed decisions. We were purchasing during a very competitive housing market, and Craig’s quick responses with seller agents were one of the main reasons that our offer was eventually selected. I would highly recommend Craig to any of my friends and family.

Craig was so helpful, and super communicative. He made it clear that he was working with us to get us the best rates and value for what we had available. Would highly recommend.

Craig was excellent to work with. He was very responsive and helpful with all of my first time home buyer questions.

Craig was awesome. Very knowledgeable, very professional, and it was clear he was on our side. Fought to get us the best rates, best payment structures, and best overall experience. Absolutely would recommend him for any Mortgage needs.

Craig helped with my first home purchase. Lots of details regarding the market and how best to position for closing. Would recommend for those that want to understand the process in depth as Craig can provide experience in the field!

Craig was great to work with for our house purchase! He answered all our questions in great detail but could benefit by being more direct with answers to questions. Thank you!

As a first-time home buyer, Craig did a great job explaining the process in terms that made us feel confident. He is extremely prompt at answering questions we may have.

Im truly impressed with what Craig was able to do. He worked extremely hard to make possible something that just didn’t seem like it was going to work.