2020
IHDA Mortgage Lender Awards
Top Statewide Loan Officers
These loan officers helped the most borrowers across the State of Illinois. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, hundreds of Illinois families have a new place to call home! We honor their commitment to helping homebuyers access affordable housing. Congratulations!
1st
STACY R. JONES
Midwest Community Bank
96 Units - $11,581,780.00
Stacy started in mortgage banking in 1990 as a loan processor and continued to grow her knowledge into closing and post-closing roles. For the past 24 years she has been helping clients choose the best financing options customized to suit their needs. "I find it an honor to be able to help someone make homeownership a reality!"
815-637-7605
NMLS ID:
565711
2nd
JASON ACCOLA
Wintrust Mortgage
94 Units - $18,061,603.00
Since 2012, Jason has been annually recognized by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) with the Governor’s Award as top volume originator in the State of Illinois for first-time and repeat buyer down payment and closing cost assistance programs. He has provided over $125 million in homebuyer assistance to over 800 Illinois, Wisconsin & Indiana families.
312-753-7872
NMLS ID:
755894
3rd
SAUL PINELA
Neighborhood Loans
87 Units - $16,489,880.00
Saul Pinela is a proud and esteemed member of the Residential Mortgage Lending community. He has been helping families with home financing since 2002 and has been blessed to be part of Neighborhood Loans since 2013. The numerous accolades he has been awarded throughout his career show that having a foundation of trustworthiness, honesty and dedication will result in a loyal and growing client base. He truly enjoys meeting new families every day and being part of their journey to homeownership. That same passion is exhibited with everyone on his team. He was the #1 NAHREP Latino Loan Originator in Illinois in 2015 and 2016 and was ranked #9 in the Nation in 2016. In addition, he has been the Top Producer at Neighborhood Loans for 5 consecutive years and is a member of their President’s Club. While his track record speaks volumes, he is eager to continue his trajectory of becoming the most respected and knowledgeable Hispanic Mortgage Loan Officer in Chicago. Saul was born in Chicago, IL, raised in Durango, Mexico and is engaged to Teresa, and father to Juliana, Lorenzo and Mateo.
708-738-1464
NMLS ID:
232162
4th
DIEGO RAMOS
Envoy Mortgage
80 Units - $8,243,268.00
Since 2014, Diego has proven to be a leader in mortgage lending. Recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Diego is ranked #32 nationwide and #3 in Illinois. His commitment to helping homebuyers has been instrumental to families across Illinois.
779-537-9620
NMLS ID:
1154265
5th
RON LAWSON
Academy Mortgage
69 Units - $7,613,808.00
Ron Lawson is a Branch Manager/Loan Officer with Academy Mortgage Corporation. He has been in the mortgage industry for 25+ years. Prior to his career in the mortgage industry, he served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps and then completed his undergraduate studies in Finance at Southern Illinois University. After graduating he moved back to his home town of Rockford and has worked in the area ever since. His top priority is to ensure that his clients are well educated and informed during the entire mortgage process. Ron’s hope is that by offering his clients a positive experience that they will return to him the highest compliment, business referrals.
815-289-4319
NMLS ID:
224613
Top Statewide Loan Officers are scored by a total count of units purchased across the State of Illinois - Units as defined are new 1st lien position mortgage.
Top Loan Officers
Choose a Region:
1.
NORTHWEST
Stacy R. Jones
Midwest Community Bank
Units:
Volume:
96
$11,581,780.04
(815) 637-7605
1.
SOUTHERN
Becky Clifton
U.S. Bank
Units:
Volume:
37
$3,719,947.95
(618) 545-1241
1.
CHICAGOLAND
Jason Accola
Wintrust Mortgage
Units:
Volume:
94
$18,061,603.46
(312) 753-7872
1.
CENTRAL
John Abraham
Caliber Home Loans
Units:
Volume:
48
$4,879,824.01
(309) 370-5172
1.
CENTRAL
Karylle Wike
Town & Country Banc Mortgage Services
Units:
Volume:
48
$4,955,330.61
(217) 329-1677
All lenders and loan officers are identified by the NMLS number entered on each purchased IHDA Loan. The NMLS number must be in the lender’s or loan officer’s name to contribute to their totals.
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Loan officers are scored by a count of total units purchased across the State Of Illinois and are ranked within the region of which the majority of their loans are located – Units as defined as new 1st lien position mortgage
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Chicagoland includes these counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, McHenry, Will
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Northwest includes these counties: Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Jo Davies, Lee, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago
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Central region Includes these counties: Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Livingston, Iroquois, Jersey, Knox, Logan, Macon, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Peoria, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark, Tazewell, Vermilion, Warren, Woodford
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Southern regions Includes these counties: Alexander, Bond, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Massac, Menard, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, St. Clair, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, Williamson
Top Lenders
Choose a Region:
All lenders and loan officers are identified by the NMLS number entered on each purchased IHDA Loan. The NMLS number must be in the lender’s or loan officer’s name to contribute to their totals.
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Scored by a count of total units purchased within the region specified. Units as defined as new 1st lien position mortgage
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Chicagoland includes these counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, McHenry, Will
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Northwest includes these counties: Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Jo Davies, Lee, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago
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Central region includes these counties: Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Livingston, Iroquois, Jersey, Knox, Logan, Macon, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Peoria, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark, Tazewell, Vermilion, Warren, Woodford
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Southern regions includes these counties: Alexander, Bond, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Massac, Menard, Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, St. Clair, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, Williamson