KYLE GILLESPIE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- SVP
- SVP of Mortgage Lending
Ann grew up in Chicago, Illinois and currently resides in St John, Indiana with her husband and three children. She has been in residential lending since 1998 and formerly owned her own company which had offices in NW Indiana, Chicago, and Naperville. Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home, you need a knowledgeable loan specialist. Since guidelines and regulations change frequently, you need to make sure you're dealing with a professional who will guide you through the ever changing lending world we live in. Ann prides herself on assisting you in making the most informed choice for mortgage needs. Ann attributes her success to her excellent customer services and being available to answer questions and help tailor each transaction to fit her client's needs.
Job Titles:
- Associate VP of Mortgage Lending
Dave Frankel specializes in Conventional and Jumbo loan products. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or refinance your present mortgage, Dave is here to help. He is from Philadelphia and has lived in Golden, CO for the past 5 years with his wife Kate, and two boys, Reilly and Wyatt.
Job Titles:
- Associate VP of Mortgage Lending
Job Titles:
- SVP
- SVP of Mortgage Lending
Drew Boland has been in the industry for 17 years specializing in Conventional & Jumbo Lending. He is currently in a top 1% mortgage originator in America according to Mortgage Executive Magazine, a three time recipient of the prestigious award of Chairman's Club, funding $231 million in closed loans in 2020. Drew was also awarded President's Club member consecutively over the past thirteen years and is proud to be recognized in Chicago Agent's "Who's Who" issue for 6 years. Years featured in Chicago Agent 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017 2016 2014 His business has increased by more than 70% in the last three years due to his strong work ethic, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail. He mentors new loan officers that go on to have tremendous success of their own and is committed to improving the loan approval to closing process while still providing a personal experience for each of his clients. Drew's clients can expect to develop a personal relationship with him and quick, accurate answers to any specific questions or concerns they may have throughout the loan process. 100% of Drew's business is referral based because his past clients and referral partners have full confidence that he will get deals done. What Drew likes most about the business is that the sky is the limit. There is no ceiling to both the level of service his team can provide their clients or referral partners and no cap to the amount of deals they can close. Their structure and business plan is set up to handle the needs of as many clients or referral partners as they can affiliate with. Drew is also an active member of his community. He is President of the Referral Loop chapter of the BNI networking group, one of the most successful professional networking groups in Chicago. Drew is also a member of the fundraising leadership committee for Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory as well as a voting member of the Guaranteed Rate Foundation. Drew was born and raised in Chicago and has three children with his wife Amber.
Ed has over 40 years experience as a Top 5% Producer in consumer product sales and sales management and has been a Residential Mortgage Lender since 2008. Since that time he has provided over 2,500 families with the financing of one of their greatest assets, their home. His focus on serving Veterans and Active Duty Servicemembers with their VA Home Loan Benefit has become his passion, and in 2020 he was recognized as one of the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Ed and his family have lived in the Tampa Bay area for 32 years where he has served on the Board of the Children's Dream Fund at All Children's Hospital, and as a Deacon at Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church. Guaranteed Rate has no affiliation with the US Department of Veterans Affairs or any other government agency.
Gustavo Herrera has been a part of the mortgage industry since 2002 and hasn't looked back since. Gustavo went to the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, and graduated in 2001 with two majors, Business Communications and Spanish. He was brought into the mortgage industry about a year after graduating from college. He had two uncles that were both loan officers at the time and he saw how well they were doing, so one day he inquired and now fast forward years later and he has been a loan officer ever since. Although his uncles are no longer in the industry, Gustavo continues to strive because he has a strong work ethic and truly enjoys helping people achieve the American dream of home ownership. He prides himself in thoroughly explaining every aspect of the lending process to ensure his clients are well prepared and have all of the tools they need to feel 100% comfortable and confident with their loan, whether it's the first time or the last time they are buying or refinancing. Gustavo is a proud father of two amazing children, a 1-year old boy and a 6-year old girl, and a loving husband to his wife, whom he married in 2010. His #1 hobby, besides spending time with his family, is playing basketball, he plays in various Men's leagues across the city. A little fun fact about Gustavo, he is the first generation born here in the U.S. with two brothers. Both of his parents were born and raised in Mexico, he's very fortunate to have them as parents and says he is indebted to them for life! Reach out to Gustavo today and let him create a personal home loan strategy for you!
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate VP of Mortgage Lending
Jamison has been in the mortgage business for about 7 years. He got into it because he is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams of home-ownership and making sure that they are in the best spot possible if they are already in an existing mortgage; so, they can spend more time focusing on the things that are important to them like their career, friends and family! Jamison assists customers in ten states across the country and from all different walks of life. He believes that there is no such thing as a stupid question! And he enjoys educating and empowering his clients with knowledge so they have the tools they need to succeed! Jamison likes to identify not just his client's goals, but why they are looking to accomplish those goals so he can better help them to accomplish their dreams! Jamison would suggest that you start the process early at least 6 months to a year out, so when the time comes you are ready! It is important to have money set aside to cover down payment and closing costs. Also, making sure you are teamed up with a great mortgage lender from the start to help assist you throughout the process! To ensure a smooth and painless process from the day you lock in financing till the day you close! Jamison enjoys helping people obtain their dreams of home-ownership and educating and empowering them throughout the process! Jamison has done stand-up comedy at the Laugh Factory in Chicago and has done several episodes as an extra on Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. He finds that laughter is the best medicine in life! You must realize at the end of day, "Don't sweat the small stuff, it's all small stuff!"
Job Titles:
- SVP of Mortgage Lending / Branch Manager
Job Titles:
- SVP
- SVP of Mortgage Lending
Job Titles:
- SVP
- SVP of Mortgage Lending
Michael Waldman is a 26+ year mortgage industry veteran. As one of the more experienced mortgage lender in the industry, Michael's goal is to provide superior service and advice throughout the mortgage process from the initial pre-approval to closing and beyond. Communicating and setting the right expectations play a pivotal part in his continued success. His accessibility, accountability and integrity have allowed him to build effective referral partnerships with Attorneys, CPAs, CFPs and Real Estate Agents throughout the United States.
Job Titles:
- SVP
- SVP of Mortgage Lending
While at Proper Rate, Mike Nielsen has consistently closed 500+ loans annually, with over $200 million in 2020 and 2021 production*. With figures like these, it is no wonder Mike is a top 1% producing loan officer in the United States as well as a President's Club and Chairman's Club member. Utilizing his degree in Business from Purdue University and his 18 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Mike has the expertise and resources to make your next home loan stress free. Mike and his wonderful team of professionals know that speed and service coupled with the low low rates and fees are what's best for his clients. In today's fast-moving real estate market, you never know how many offers you'll be competing against, so you always need the best digital mortgage technology and expertise to get through the loan process!
Mike lives in Winnetka, IL with his wife, two daughters and dog Kevin.
Job Titles:
- SVP
- SVP of Mortgage Lending
Job Titles:
- VP of Sales
- VP of Sales and Strategy
Job Titles:
- Business Development Coordinator
- Loan Officer
Steffani Pratico - Loan Officer - Proper Rate Working as a Loan Officer, Steffani has a personal commitment to professional excellence, coupled with a strong desire to genuinely help others. She is proud to work alongside a highly accomplished, full-service team of Mortgage Professionals at ProperRate. Steffani understands the importance of nurturing the client relationship and the value of building her business on referrals. She will work diligently to bring borrowers the best possible home loan experience, with personalized loan options and competitive rates, as seamlessly and as simply as possible. Steffani has spent most of her life living in the Chicagoland area and has recently moved to the suburb of LaGrange. On her time off, she enjoys being with her family, cooking and traveling.
Job Titles:
- VP of Sales
- VP of Sales Performance
Steven Levitt has been in the mortgage business since 1991, has consistently been recognized for his high level of production, and superior customer service. An impressive amount of his clients would use him again, and he continues to grow his business, thanks to word-of-mouth referrals. Steven's goal, is to simplify the mortgage process for his customers, and make the home loan process easy to navigate. He and his team thoroughly educate their borrowers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options, and feel comfortable with their chosen loan program. He also strives to get loans closed in record time. Steven was born In Brooklyn, NY, raised in NJ, moved to San Diego, and currently resides in the Chicago area.
Job Titles:
- SVP
- SVP of Mortgage Lending