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Jim Strachan - Branch Manager | NMLS# 527232 in Grayslake, IL

Jim Strachan

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Branch Manager | NMLS# 527232

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At Fairway, we are dedicated to finding great rates and loan options for our clients while offering some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and helping y... Show More
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8 AM to 8 PM
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8 AM to 8 PM
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9 AM to 5 PM
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    Jeffrey Z
    Burlington, WI
    Posted on June 6th, 2026 02:42 PM
    Jim Strachan and his team are who you want to work with, especially in this fast paced, volatile time in the mortgage game
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    Talia M
    Grayslake, IL
    Posted on June 6th, 2026 12:16 PM
    Jim is fantastic - he is friendly, clearly explains options, is available for questions, and cares about ensuring we get the right financial product for us.
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    James M
    Fuquay Varina, NC
    Posted on June 2nd, 2026 12:34 PM
    Jim and his team were on the ball the entire time. Quick communication, extremely thorough and always a step ahead. We couldn't have been happier with the services and the Fairway Home team.
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    Kristin W
    Grayslake, IL
    Posted on May 30th, 2026 09:10 PM
    My life experiences have trended towards difficult & problematic. Every moment of this transaction was smooth, easy & clear. I cannot sing this team's praises loudly enough. Everything was perfect & they worked for me in a way that felt like...
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    Ame G
    Posted on May 30th, 2026 12:32 PM
    You made everything so clean and easy for our re-fi even without having this year's current tax records complete yet. Having both of us self employed on top of that further complicated things and you still made it happen. From the first call...
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    Ame G
    Crystal lake, IL
    Posted on May 30th, 2026 12:29 PM
    You made everything so clean and easy even without having this year's current tax records complete yet. Having both of us self employed on top of all that further complicated things and you still made it happen. You did what the other guys...
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    Kristy M
    Fuquay Varina, NC
    Posted on May 30th, 2026 12:19 PM
    This was the easiest mortgage experience we have ever had. So much modern technology allowed for quick online signatures, and we received great updates via email each week. Our emails were answered almost immediately. Great experience for a...
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    Kristy M
    Posted on May 30th, 2026 12:12 PM
    This was the easiest mortgage experience we have ever had. So much modern technology allowed for for quick online signatures, and we received great updates via email each week. Our emails were answered almost immediately. Great experience for...
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    Kristy W
    Posted on May 22nd, 2026 03:38 PM
    This group is a well-oiled machine. I have never had this process go so smoothly & quickly for me! Great communicators, incredibly organized and helpful
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    Cortney E
    Posted on May 13th, 2026 06:22 PM
    The whole team's communication, care and professionalism was next level. You really made us feel like VIPs from the jump. You answered every question quickly and competently. You helped us with any and all problems, even the ridiculous ones....
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    About
    At Fairway, we are dedicated to finding great rates and loan options for our clients while offering some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and helping you through every step of the loan process. It’s all designed to exceed expectations, provide satisfaction and earn trust. Since opening our doors 25 years ago, our team has helped thousands of Americans achieve their dream of homeownership. Fairway is a full-service mortgage lender based in Madison, Wisconsin, and Carrollton, Texas, with more than 7,900 team members and 700 branches nationwide. Fairway funded $72.5 billion in 2021. For more information, go to fairwayindependentmc.com
    Products & Services
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    FHA Home Loan
    Down Payment Assistance
    Conventional Home Loan
    Home Renovation Loan
    Mortgage Refinance
    Construction Loan
    Bridge Loans
    Fixed Rate Mortgages
    Qualified Mortgage Pre-Approvals
    Reverse Loans
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    Memberships
    • Grayslake Chamber of Commerce
    • BNI
    • NAHREP
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    Addresses and Serving Areas
    Primary Serving Area

    Year Started

    1997

    Time Zone

    Pacific Standard Time (PST)
    Licenses
    • NMLS# 527232
    Awards
    Top 1% USA Loan Or...
    Achievements
    • Top 1% Loan Originator USA
    Hobbies
    • Vintage Baseball Card Collecting
    • Hot Rods
    • Travel
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    Disclaimer
    Copyright©2025 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289 (https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/company/2289). 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. Restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity. Legal Disclosures: bit.ly/FIMCDisclosures