Jim Strachan
Branch Manager | NMLS# 527232
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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Very good experience with Jim Strachan and Bay Equity. We worked together on several deals. Finally I was rewarded with a stellar property. Would do business with again!
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October 28th, 2017 11:59 PM
Blaise, It was our pleasure! We are so happy you found the perfect investment property. We wish you many happy returns, Please recommend us to those you know and like. - Bay Equity Home Loans, Grayslake
Jim and his staff, namely Christa Lister, helped me with the purchase of an investment property in Louisiana. they were extremely helpful in their explanation and a real hard working team. I would definitely recommend doing business with Jim...
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Christa and Jim are awesome at Bay Equity in Grayslake! Made the process easy and timely. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a mortgage.
Working with Jim has been a pleasure. He is always available to answer questions. Jim will qualify quickly and stay with you through the entire loan process. I highly recommend Jim for all your mortgage needs.
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October 29th, 2017 12:03 AM
Annette - It is our pleasure to serve you and Grayslake, IL!
Jim does a very thorough job of explaining the details of the mortgage process to those of us who need hand-holding. He is as knowledgeable as he is friendly. You can't go wrong.
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October 29th, 2017 12:04 AM
Mitzi - Serving homeowners and would-be homeowners in Grayslake and Gurnee is what we do best! Thank you for your kind words.
Jim raises the bar on customer service and expertise. If there is a way to get you qualified, you can count on Jim to get it done. If you are having trouble qualifying, he will show you clear steps to follow so that you can qualify and show...
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October 29th, 2017 12:07 AM
KIRK - Whether you are in Wildwood, Grayslake, Gurnee, IL, WI, IN, LA, or FL... we are PLEASED to help you achieve your dream of homeownership and affordable mortgage financing. Thank you for your great review.
Great mortgage company, very professional, accessible, great customer service.
Jim makes the lending experience easy to understand. He truly is a partner during the loan experience. I have never met a person so dedicated to helping people get thru the home buying experience. I would highly recommend Jim and his team!
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October 29th, 2017 12:09 AM
Ray - We love Libertyville and it is our distinct and absolute pleasure to help all the kind people in our community. Thank you for your review and all the best to you and yours.
Jim helped me with my first home purchase in 2010, and after selling our old house last year, and some initial scouting around, I knew Jim was the one to go to. Our process began at the beginning of 2015 when we were planning to sell our home....
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October 29th, 2017 12:12 AM
Andrew - We wish you all the best with your new construction. Thank you so very much for allowing us to help. Wonderful, qualified borrowers like both of you have many choices for mortgage financing and we are flattered that you chose Bay Equity...
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Jim helped me with my first home purchase in 2010, and after selling our old house last year, and some initial scouting around, I knew Jim was the one to go to. Our process began at the beginning of 2015 when we were planning to sell our home....
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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 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
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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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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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