Craig Achtzehn
Area Sales Manager | NMLS ID # 320399
The Money Store has been a trusted mortgage brand since 1972. We are a family-owned, privately held lender that serves homebuyers and homeowners from coast to coast. Our mission is to help people achieve their homeownership goals while savi... Show More
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Craig's constant attentiveness, friendlines, and communication over a long period of time as we pursued a new property was awesome. He agressively obtained the best mortgage rate for us (expertly recommending we lock before rates were potentially...
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Reply from Craig Achtzehn
July 27th, 2026 06:48 PM
Philip, thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you and your family throughout the search, and I appreciate your patience as we waited for the right property. Timing the lock was a team effort, and I'm glad it worked out the way it...
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Clear communication with him and his team. Easily walked us through the process. Great to work with.
Reply from Craig Achtzehn
July 20th, 2026 04:11 PM
Thank you, Mark! It was a pleasure working with you. My team and I truly appreciate your trust, and we’re glad we could make the process clear and easy from start to finish.
The professional customer service. Everyone I spoke to at the Money Store was attentive to my needs and concerns throughtout the entire process. My experience with The Money Store was excellent!
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June 19th, 2026 01:51 AM
Warren, thank you for the kind words! Attentive service throughout the entire process is exactly what every borrower deserves, and I'm glad your experience with The Money Store reflected that. Congratulations on your new home, and please don't...
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It was a good experience overall
Reply from Craig Achtzehn
June 19th, 2026 01:52 AM
Marie, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I'm glad the experience was a positive one. If there's anything we could have done to make it a 5-star experience, I'd love to hear your feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out anytime!...
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Easy to work with!!
Reply from Craig Achtzehn
May 29th, 2026 03:05 PM
Thank you, Rick! Raally appreciate the 5-star review. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m glad the process was easy.
Craig made th experience easy and smooth. checked in with me a lot to make sure everytging was understood and going well on my end.
Reply from Craig Achtzehn
April 27th, 2026 04:12 PM
Brian, thank you so much for the 5-star review. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m glad the process felt easy and smooth. I really appreciate your trust and the opportunity to help you through it. Congratulations again!
Communication and informing me on what I need to do next.
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March 24th, 2026 01:25 PM
Michael, really appreciate you taking the time to share that, especially after working together again. It’s always a pleasure helping you and your wife, and I’m glad the communication and clear next steps made the process smooth. Looking forward...
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Great customer care, Craig always answered my questions quickly and professionaly
Reply from Craig Achtzehn
March 19th, 2026 02:30 PM
Dave, really appreciate that. It was great working with you, and I’m glad I could keep things clear and responsive throughout the process. Let me know if you ever need anything down the road.
Working with Craig Achtzehn and his team at The Money Store was a great experience. They treated me with respect, kept me informed every step of the way, and made the whole process simple and straightforward. I felt like they genuinely cared...
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Reply from Craig Achtzehn
February 24th, 2026 02:09 AM
Mike Really appreciate you taking the time to write this. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m glad the process felt clear and straightforward from start to finish. Staying in communication and making sure everything is done right is...
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Great job to Craig and team. Really easy to work with and great online tools.
Reply from Craig Achtzehn
February 20th, 2026 04:23 PM
Thank you for the great review. Glad the process felt easy and that the online tools helped make everything smooth. It was a pleasure working together.
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The Money Store has been a trusted mortgage brand since 1972. We are a family-owned, privately held lender that serves homebuyers and homeowners from coast to coast. Our mission is to help people achieve their homeownership goals while saving them time, money, and stress. We provide a first-class home financing experience and proudly maintain a 98% customer satisfaction rating.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
USDA Loans
Cash-Out Refinances
Home Equity Loan
Specialities
Conventional Home Loans
VA
NON QM
FHA
USDA
Jumbo
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Memberships
- Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association
- Chicago Association of Realtors
- National Association of Mortgage Brokers
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Other Serving Areas
Year Started
2002
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator - NMLS #320399
- Licensed in 30 States including Illinois, California, Florida, Indiana, and Texas
- The Money Store - NMLS #1019
Achievements
- Helped over 1,000 families achieve homeownership
- Over $300 million in funded home loans
- 23+ years of mortgage lending experience
Hobbies
- Community Service
- Veteran Support
- Reading
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MLD Mortgage Inc. dba The Money Store, NMLS ID #1019 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Located at: 30B Vreeland Rd, Ste 200, Florham Park, NJ 07932. Phone: 973-805-2000. Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, license #99117842. View our licensing at: www.themoneystore.com/state-licensing. View our privacy policy at: www.themoneystore.com/privacy. Equal Housing Opportunity. Not all applicants may qualify. Some products not available in all states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. This is not a commitment to lend. Program, rates, terms, and conditions apply. © 2026 MLD Mortgage Inc. dba The Money Store. All Rights Reserved.