

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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Craigs ability to connect with us on many levels: communication, trust, and knowledge/experience in this area. We anticipated a level of stress and to our delight, had none. There were no surprises because Craig explained things step-by-step....
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Good communication and the process was quick and painless
Because you answered questions as we went along. Communication is huge.
We started new jobs and didn't have pay stubs yet. Toward the end we were all panicking to get the right information. It turned out that there were a couple of options that we maybe all should have assessed ahead of time (our fault too, but...
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everything was quick and easy.
Excellent communication. Always responsive and answered all of my questions no matter how elementary they were.
Professional and friendly
I appreciate his quick response to my questions via email or text. Very professional and Wood definitely recommend
Professional and effective.
Because the first several weeks of our refi with Craig and Tracje had been so very professional, I expected the closing to be the same. It was quite the opposite. It turned out to be a 2.5 hour exercise in frustration, irritation, and angst. ...
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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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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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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.