

Jay Cunningham
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS# 224938

Jay Cunningham has been a part of the First State Mortgage team since 2011. With more than 24 years of extensive and in-depth experience in the real estate and finance industries, Jay has helped thousands of borrowers acquire their American... Show More
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8 AM to 5 PM
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8 AM to 5 PM
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Woth Jay's great communication & vast knowledge, recommending him to my clients is a no brainer. If they are committed to getting a loan, Jay will be there the entire way to the closing table, with clear concise direction along the way! He...
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Jay was very helpful and responsive. He explained things clearly.
Jay explained the line items in great detail
I recieved the guidance needed from the beginning to the end. Every vital information was shared and explained to my understanding which made the loan process smooth.
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August 31st, 2026 02:13 PM
Hi Baba
Good morning and thanks so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope you are transitioning nicely into your new place. If I can ever be of any help in the future, just let me know.
Take care.
J
faster than any other lender! Enjoy working with Jay!
Reply from Jay Cunningham
August 31st, 2026 02:13 PM
Hi Celi-
Good morning and thanks for the kind words.
Hopefully your production is good for the rest of the year. If I can ever assist, just let me know.
Take care
J
Jay is outstanding and always has been
Reply from Jay Cunningham
August 31st, 2026 02:13 PM
Thx Rich.
Enjoy your new place:)
Please say hi to Dena for me!
Take care.
J
J
Jay was thorough, offered helpful advice, kept in constant contact with us to make sure we were aware of the progress, and he and his team were very kind, friendly, and professional.
Reply from Jay Cunningham
August 31st, 2026 02:13 PM
Thx for the words Ken.
I was a pleasure working with you and Diana.
Enjoy your new place
Take care
J
Overall experience was good except the fact that the closing document was pending till the last day.
We had a great experience working with Jay. He was knowledgeable, professional, and extremely responsive throughout the entire process. What really stood out was how quickly he handled our last-minute request for a pre-approval letter. He responded...
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Reply from Jay Cunningham
August 31st, 2026 02:13 PM
Hi Julie
Thanks for the kind words and I really do appreciate the repeat business. Enjoy your new place and hope to see you in the spring.
Take care.J
Jay was great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and walk us through every step.
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About
Jay Cunningham has been a part of the First State Mortgage team since 2011. With more than 24 years of extensive and in-depth experience in the real estate and finance industries, Jay has helped thousands of borrowers acquire their American Dream. Featured in Metro Chicago Real Estate magazine as one of Chicagoland’s leading loan originators, Jay has been the highest producing originator in his office since transitioning from the real estate industry over 17 years ago. Recently he was honored as one of the company’s “Top Ten” originators nationwide.
Jay takes great pride in the fact that every customer is treated with respect regardless of their financial profile.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Fixed Rate Mortgages
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
USDA Loans
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Positions
- First State Mortgage - Senior Loan Officer NMLS 224938Jan 1st, 2001 - Aug 24th, 2026
- Luminate Bank - Senior Mortgage Loan OriginatorAug 25th, 2026 - Current
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 224938