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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Bought new construction in 2006, Jim informed me I could use my VA benefits a second time to make a no money down loan with no private mortgage insurance. No one I spoke to in the lending industry ever told me that I could use my VA benefits...
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We first met with Jim in February 2013 to simply find out how far away we were from getting a mortgage. To our pleasant surprise Jim came up with a strategy for us to be in a new home by the summer. He not only helped us with our mortgage,...
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If you're looking for a quality loan agent who is able to answer any questions you have and will do whatever it takes to help you with the loan process don't look any further.I would highly recommend Jim to anyone who needs a loan to get done...
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I don't typically rate anyone with 5 stars. However, with regard to my experience working with Jim Strachan, I don't hesitate to sing his praises.I worked with Jim to acquire my first mortgage on my current house in 2013 and the process when...
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February 19th, 2016 09:00 AM
Eliot - My Grayslake mortgage team and I are pleased we could help. We wish your family and you the very best. Thank you again for letting us be of service to you.
I don't typically rate anyone with 5 stars. However, with regard to my experience working with Jim Strachan, I don't hesitate to sing his praises. I worked with Jim to acquire my first mortgage on my current house in 2013 and the process when...
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Jim made my buy a home experience way better i went to 2 other banks that failed me before i went to jim and i wish i would have picked him first. Jim will not lie like the other banks did to me and he seemed to do what ever it took to get...
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February 19th, 2016 09:03 AM
Chris - We are so happy that you are happy. Many best wishes from our Grayslake mortgage team here in Grayslake.
As a realtor, I know that Jim will take care of my clients. He's honest, likeable despite being a Saints fan, and always gets the deal done. I've known him for a few years and he's an all around great mortgage banker.
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February 19th, 2016 09:05 AM
Jamie - We love your referrals and we will find the absolute best mortgage for them!
Jim Strachan has received a review with 5 star rating from Dennis A L
We had the pleasure of working with Jim to get a mortgage on our new home. As someone who is easily stressed, this was definitely a difficult and anxiety provoking process for me. However, Jim made this whole journey so much easier. He was...
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We had the pleasure of working with Jim to get a mortgage on our new home. As someone who is easily stressed, this was definitely a difficult and anxiety provoking process for me. However, Jim made this whole journey so much easier. He was...
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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
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- Grayslake Chamber of Commerce
- BNI
- NAHREP
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Year Started
1997
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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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