

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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9 AM to 5 PM
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9 AM to 5 PM
Sat
9 AM to 1 PM
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Craig and his team made every part of this process effortless. We felt confident throughout a usually stressful loan process, that we were in excellent hands. We would use them every time!!
Everyone was readily accessible to answer questions timely.
The whole process was seamless. Fast communication, kept us in the loop as each stage progressed. An amazing experience from start to finish!
Craig stayed in constant communication with us throughout the process. The process was easy and the rest of his team were very efficient. I would definitely recommend Craig to anyone looking to refinance or get a mortgage.
Easy, fast, kept me updated
Always kept in contact and answered all emails and calls
I left Craig two voicemails to call me. He never responded, I find that troubling. We had to supply documents several times over repeatedly. I’ve done several closing before, this one was not the best experience.
Personal communication with Craig was fantastic and he resolved almost all our issues. Communication with his assistants was less than stellar with redundant requests or incorrect information inputted into our loan forms which would have cost...
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From the start, communication was lacking and sometimes chaotic and last minute. Craig missed the day in business school where they taught us NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING. Craig's communication was mostly demeaning and derogatory. His assistant, Tracie,...
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Personal connection, availability and willingness to call the sellers agent directly, confidence that the job would be done correctly and that we were getting the best deal.
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About
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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Addresses and Serving Areas
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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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Disclaimer
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.