

Jim Quist
Simple, fast, affordable mortgages
NewCastle Home Loans, LLC - Chicago,IL

Enjoy a lower mortgage rate and better service. 1) See how much buying a home will cost upfront by checking today's mortgage rates, your monthly payment, and closing costs on our website. 2) Get a verified mortgage pre-approval letter the s... Show More
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Jim doesn’t disappoint. He will tell you ahead of time whether a deal will get done. Even though there a few hiccups, the deal got done!
Reply from Owner
September 28th, 2026 04:55 PM
Thank you, Ilim. Congratulation on your new Florida home!
I reached out to NewCastle Home Loans twice while I was deployed overseas and preparing to separate from active-duty military service. I was looking for guidance on using my VA loan benefit and wanted to understand my options so I could begin...
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August 24th, 2026 06:34 PM
Agustin, thank you for your service. We’re sorry we missed the opportunity to help you during this important, time-sensitive transition.We reviewed our records but could not locate the two emails you mentioned. We found a Contact Us form submitted...
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Jim at NewCastle was helpful and quick to respond to any of our questions throughout our 5 month-long home search. Would highly recommend!
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August 19th, 2026 09:25 PM
Thank you, Charles! Congrats, and we wish you all the best in your new home.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 StarsWorking with Jim Quist and the team at NewCastle Home Loans was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions and moments of uncertainty, but Jim was patient, knowledgeable,...
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July 3rd, 2026 08:21 PM
Thank you, Luisana, for the wonderful 5-star review! Congratulations on your new home. We are truly grateful you trusted us with such an important milestone. It was a pleasure working with you, and we wish you all the best in your new home.
Jim Quist has received a review with 5 star rating from Mirza I B
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June 9th, 2026 03:48 AM
Thank you, Imran! Congratulation on your home purchase. We are so happy for you.
We had an incredibly terrible experience with NewCastle Loans that ultimately resulted in us losing the home we were under contract to purchase.We went under contract in early April and were scheduled to close on May 29. From the beginning,...
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Jim and his team are very knowledgeable and professional. Also they are very fast and their response time is excellent. Their rates are very competitive will always recommend them
Reply from Owner
May 31st, 2026 07:43 PM
Thank you, Beshoy!
Jim and his team were phenomenal to work with on my buyer's purchase. My wonderful buyer experienced a few roadblocks in his financing with other lenders, and Jim and NewCastle promised they could get him closed and they did in just over 2...
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May 4th, 2026 02:20 PM
Thank you, Peggy! We truly appreciate your amazing review and your trust in NewCastle Home Loans. It was such a pleasure working with you and your buyer. We look forward to working with you on the next one!
Great experience and easy to work with!!! All in all had a wonderful experience.
Reply from Owner
March 28th, 2026 08:48 PM
Brandon, thank you for the great review! We’re glad to hear your VA loan home purchase was a smooth and easy process. It was a pleasure working with you, and we appreciate you trusting NewCastle Home Loans for your VA loan. If you ever need...
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Newcastle made it possible for me to get a house and the process was smooth and they helped me with everything along the way! Closing happened on time and there was no problem recommend 100%
Reply from Owner
March 13th, 2026 06:28 PM
Thank you, Brenda! We’re thrilled we could help you become a homeowner. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re so glad everything went smoothly and closed on time. Enjoy your new home!
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Enjoy a lower mortgage rate and better service. 1) See how much buying a home will cost upfront by checking today's mortgage rates, your monthly payment, and closing costs on our website. 2) Get a verified mortgage pre-approval letter the same day so you feel confident about making an offer to buy a home. 3) Talk to an expert. Ask questions, get straight answers, and find out how to start on your home loan.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Specialities
Mortgage
FHA loan
VA loan
USDA loan
FHA 203k renovation loan
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Positions
- NewCastle Home Loans - President and FounderJan 19th, 2003 - Current
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Year Started
2003
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS 150600
Disclaimer
NewCastle Home Loans, LLC is a residential mortgage licensee (#150580) and an equal housing lender. We are a HUD-approved lender offering conventional and government mortgages to home buyers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee, including FHA, VA, and USDA loans.