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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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Working with Joey and his team is nothing short of fantastic. They are with you and explain everything every step of the way. It is nice to have them on your side during a hectic stressful time.
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April 2nd, 2026 10:37 PM
I'm grateful for your positive feedback, Denise. It's important to me to provide clear guidance and support throughout the process, especially during stressful times. Knowing that you felt well-informed and supported means a lot. If there's...
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Great working with Joey and his team. Available and just one call away at all times to help with my first condo purchase!
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April 2nd, 2026 10:37 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you had a positive experience, Carlos. Being available and supportive during your first condo purchase is something I strive for. It's great to know my team and I could be just a call away when you needed assistance....
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Beginning of process wa very nice. Many issues that should have been caught earlier toward closing. Grateful the team found solutions.
Reply from Joey Mathews
April 2nd, 2026 10:37 PM
I'm grateful for your feedback, Lara. I'm relieved that we were able to find solutions to the issues toward closing, even though they should have been caught earlier. I appreciate your patience during the process. If you'd like to discuss anything...
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Very easy to work with and very good communication
Reply from Joey Mathews
April 2nd, 2026 10:38 PM
I'm glad to hear that you found working with me easy and that communication was strong throughout the process, Kalyn. It's important to me that things go smoothly and clearly for my clients. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please...
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Working with Joey and his team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgeable about the VA loan process and took the time to explain every step in a clear, straightforward way. What could have been a stressful...
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April 2nd, 2026 10:38 PM
I'm grateful for your thoughtful review, Robert. It's wonderful to hear that the VA loan process felt smooth and straightforward for you. I always aim to ensure my clients feel informed and supported every step of the way, so your feedback...
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Working with Joey and his team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgeable about the VA loan process and took the time to explain every step in a clear, straightforward way. What could have been a stressful...
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Reply from Joey Mathews
March 9th, 2026 08:32 PM
Robert, I'm glad to hear that your experience with the VA loan process was smooth and easy. It's important to me to provide knowledgeable guidance and clear communication, so I'm pleased that you felt supported and confident every step of the...
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Joey was great to work with. He was always very responsive and quick to find answers for things. He helped submit a reconsideration of value for me which inevitably led to the purchase of my house.
Reply from Joey Mathews
March 9th, 2026 08:33 PM
I'm grateful for your positive feedback, Garrett. It's reassuring to know that my responsiveness and efforts were helpful in your home-buying journey. Being able to submit a reconsideration of value to assist with your purchase was my pleasure....
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Joey Mathews - The VA Loan Nerd - Neighborhood Loans has received a review with 5 star rating from Zataveia J
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March 9th, 2026 08:33 PM
Thank you for the perfect rating, Zataveia. I appreciate your support and trust in Neighborhood Loans. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.
Joey made this process stress free for me and I greatly appreciate it!!
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March 9th, 2026 08:36 PM
It's great to hear that the process felt stress-free for you, Zataveia. I'm really pleased I could help make things easier during your experience. Should you have any further questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Thank...
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Joey prides himself on just a phone call away /text away and he really does live up to that. Despite the distance and different time zones he always got back to me asap and never felt rushed communicating with him. Really took the nerves of...
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March 9th, 2026 08:38 PM
I’m grateful to hear your thoughtful words, Gamaliel. Being just a call or text away is something I prioritize, and it's great to know it made a difference for you, even across time zones. I'm pleased that I could ease the nerves of your first...
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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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Disclaimer
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