- Name
- Ben Barber
- Company
- Chicago Bancorp
- E-mail
- Contact Ben Barber (Chicago Bancorp)
- Website
- http://www.getmortgagewise.net
- Office Phone
- (312) 738-6253
- Cell Phone
- (312) 738-6253
- Description
- It shouldn't take a degree in finance to understand your mortgage. Now, it doesn't!
About Me
Ben Barber is a Personal Mortgage Banker at Chicago Bancorp specializing in loans for established and credit-challenged borrowers in Illinois. He is the author of Get Mortgage Wise, a daily mortgage blog highlighting how yesterday's headlines are impacting what's in your wallet today.
As Illinois' largest privately held mortgage bank, Chicago Bancorp manages the entire lending process, from originating processing and underwriting your loan to creating the closing documents and writing the check for your closing. Chicago Bancorp is an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee with offices at 300 N Elizabeth St, Floor 3E, Chicago, IL 60607.
Specialties
Equity Management, Asset Based Lending and REO Purchase Financing
Many borrowers today focus primarily on rates and costs. This makes sense since most of us are trained to look for the lowest price when we purchase something. However, shopping for a mortgage is not like shopping for a pair of shoes, a new refrigerator or even a car. Given the significance your mortgage has to your financial future, you may wish consider other factors less easy to measure but of equal if not greater importance. These include trust, reliability, expertise and a shared commitment to your long term financial priorities. We may not always have the best rate or lowest costs (though we frequently do), but I can assure you we excel in these less tangible areas.
I am a Personal Mortgage Banker. I take pride in advising my clients on the best equity management strategies and interest cancellation techniques. My Mortgage Under Management program allows my clients to pre-determine a target interest rate and lock it instantly as soon as it becomes available. My Annual Mortgage Review ensures your mortgage financing fits well into your overall financial plan. And my Power Team provides the expertise my clients need in areas important to them but not directly related to mortgage financing. My relationships with my clients go way beyond rate, term and closing costs. And that's what I want you to know about who I am.
Please take a moment to review my site and do not hesitate to contact me with any question you have regarding mortgage financing. Whether we do business together or not, I assure you a valuable experience that exceeds your expectations.
Thanks for considering Chicago Bancorp. I look forward to working with you soon.
Sincerely,
Ben Barber
Producing Real Results That Make a Difference
"I was facing a couple of hurdles but you listened to my concerns and delivered. . . . I have the utmost confidence in your work and professionalism. Should any friends or family need a referral, your name will be not only at the top, it will be the only name on the list! Great work!" -- Michael J., attorney
"Ben made refinancing for us easy and understandable. He came to our condo, which made things easy for us as my husband works late hours. Our mortgage refinance went through no problems even though our credit wasn’t up to par. Ben not only is an expert in his field but he has also become a friend. When we need information and advice, he is our 'go-to-guy'. Thanks Ben for all your hard work.” –- Karen G., logistics specialist
"Thank you again for helping us explore the possibility of refinancing our condo. Your assistance and knowledge in this matter are greatly appreciated. . . . You can be sure that once we are ready we will be contacting you to assist us. Thank you again for your professionalism, knowledge, and timely response to our questions." -- Tzu-Kai L., attorney
"Thank you for your efficient work on my refinance. I had a major medical situation in my family and needed to streamline my mortgage. You delivered what you promised and were very timely. I was able to position myself for my next move. I contacted you again a year later to represent me in buying a new home. Again, efficient and timely. The paperwork couldn’t have been smoother. Despite a major SNAFU at the closing, you stayed the course with me and we saw the purchase finalized. I have forwarded your name to my son and daughter-in-law for their future purchase. Good luck." -– Gary L., pharmacist
