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Joey Mathews - The VA Loan Nerd - Neighborhoo...
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Founded in 2005 by Reno Manuele and Tony Ameti, our mission at Neighborhood Loans is to educate and enable our clients while keeping them a top priority. Over the past two decades, we have been able to establish an environment where this is... Show More
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Fast, efficient and professional. Truly a wonderful team to work with.
Reply from Joey Mathews
June 30th, 2026 10:54 PM
I appreciate your positive feedback, Michael. It's great to hear that you found our team fast, efficient, and professional. I'm thankful for the opportunity to work with you and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Joey and his team are incredible. taking clients through the entire process with clear communication. will continue to refer them to everyone I know.
Reply from Joey Mathews
June 30th, 2026 10:54 PM
I’m grateful for your wonderful feedback, Erin. I'm pleased that you found our communication clear throughout the process. Your referrals are invaluable to me, and I'm happy to keep providing the same level of service to others you know.
Joey and his team are quick to respond. The online application and documentation processes is extremely user friendly. Their loan programs are unique to the industry. The only company I found that could process a VA Rehabilitation Home Loan...
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June 10th, 2026 03:05 PM
Thank you, Mollie, for your wonderful feedback. I'm grateful that you found our application process user-friendly and appreciated our unique loan programs. It's great to hear that we could assist with the VA Rehabilitation Home Loan in a timely...
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It was a long May getting this loan and house purchared. But was and experince for me. But glad Neighborhood was there to walk me through the proccess.
Reply from Joey Mathews
June 10th, 2026 03:05 PM
I'm grateful for your patience throughout the process, Todd. I'm pleased that Neighborhood Loans could be there to guide you along the way. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
Joey and his team were very easy to work with and explained everything so that anyone could understand the process. Would recommend anyone looking to buy a home to use them! Great resource and great work. They love vets and should be leveraged...
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Reply from Joey Mathews - The VA Loan Nerd - N...
June 4th, 2026 01:57 PM
I'm grateful for your thoughtful review, Brandon. It's wonderful to hear that you found our explanations clear and accessible. I'm also pleased to know that you see us as a great resource, especially for veterans. If there's ever anything else...
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Joey Matthews and his team were phenomenal! I appreciate their quickness, help, and always available for any questions or concerned. I highly recommend them! Thank you guys!
Reply from Joey Mathews - The VA Loan Nerd - N...
June 4th, 2026 01:29 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Jadeer. It's wonderful to know that you found our team helpful and responsive to your needs. Your recommendation means a lot to me, and I'm happy to have been a part of your experience with Neighborhood Loans....
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I cannot express how truly satisfied I am in Neighborhood Loans. Ivan is seriously the best person I have ever worked with. I sing his praises daily. The whole team made this whole process a cake walk.
Reply from Joey Mathews - The VA Loan Nerd - N...
June 4th, 2026 12:13 AM
I'm pleased to hear that you had such a satisfying experience with Neighborhood Loans, Karen. It's great to know that Ivan and the team made the process feel like a "cake walk" for you. If there's anything more I can do for you, please feel...
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Joey and him team are top shelf. He worked with me for a year as I worked on my VA disability.
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June 3rd, 2026 05:55 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Michael. It's wonderful to hear that you felt supported throughout the year-long process. Working with you on your VA disability was important to me, and I'm happy to have been part of your journey. If there's...
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Joey and his team were great to work with and prompt to respond to any questions I had. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get a loan and particularly a VA loan.
Reply from Joey Mathews
June 3rd, 2026 05:56 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Boris. It's good to know that you found my team and me responsive and helpful throughout your experience. Your recommendation, especially for VA loans, is greatly appreciated. If you have any more questions...
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My experience working with Joey was night and day compared to the other lenders in the industry. As a first time home buyer some of the hurdles seem impossible to get through but with Joey's expertise he walked me through thoroghly every step...
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Reply from Joey Mathews - The VA Loan Nerd - N...
May 30th, 2026 11:21 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Jon. I'm pleased that I could guide you through the first-time home buying process and make it feel more manageable. It's rewarding to know my expertise helped turn what seemed impossible into a reality for...
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Founded in 2005 by Reno Manuele and Tony Ameti, our mission at Neighborhood Loans is to educate and enable our clients while keeping them a top priority. Over the past two decades, we have been able to establish an environment where this is the norm. With six strategically placed locations throughout Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona we are dedicated to providing you service that exceeds industry standards. Our rapidly growing team runs all operations in-house to help keep you, the client, informed and involved during the process of buying a home.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Qualified Mortgage Pre-Approvals
Non-QM
Self-Employed Mortgages
Second Mortgages-Bank Statement
Cash-Out Refinances
Specialities
Conventional Mortgage
VA Mortgage
FHA Mortgage
Jumbo Mortgage
USDA Mortgage
Home equity line of credit
Home equity loan
Down payment assistance program
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Memberships
- Phoenix VAREP
- Veteran Mortgage Advisor
- Retired IAFF Union Member
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Year Started
2015
Time Zone
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 1330694
Awards
Achievements
- Chairman's Club 2018
- Chairman's Club 2019
- Chairman's Club 2020
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Hobbies
- Hiking
- Hockey
- Being with my kids
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Neighborhood Loans, 1333 Butterfield Rd. Suite 600 Downers Grove, IL 60515 1 800.207.8595 Neighborhood loans is an Illinois, Wisconsin, & California Residential Mortgage Licensee. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Financing Law. Neighborhood Loans is an approved FHA lender. Not an agency of the federal government. All loans are subject to credit approval. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions apply. Licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Company NMLS#222982 MB. 6759826. California DFPI Lic/Reg #41DBO-118971 | Equal Housing Lender