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Raquel Koester - Mortgage Consultant | NMLS# 1862819 in Crystal Lake, IL

Raquel Koester

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Mortgage Consultant | NMLS# 1862819

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Raquel is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in finance ranging from personal loans, credit unions, working directly for a bank to now having over 10 years of experience as a mortgage lender. She serves as a senior loan of...... Show More
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Location & Business Hours
Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday
closed
Sunday
closed
Overall Ratings
4.96
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  • 5.0
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    Jeremy H
    Genoa City, WI
    Posted on May 24th, 2026 02:08 AM
    Raquel was great! Professional, easy to talk to and let us know what was going on and what to do. Highly recommended
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    Margaret M K
    Durand, IL
    Posted on May 11th, 2026 12:08 AM
    Raquel is a genius! There were problems with the sellers family and she remained positive and calm. She had answers for every question that I had. I think she should be cloned.I will refer her to all my friends that need a mortgage. She really...
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    Reply from Raquel Koester
    May 11th, 2026 03:43 PM
    Margaret, I'm pleased that I could assist you through the challenges with the seller's family while maintaining a positive and calm approach. It's appreciated to know that you feel confident in referring me to your friends for their mortgage...
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    Van J R
    Hot Springs National P, AR
    Posted on April 11th, 2026 12:53 PM
    Great experience...everything went smoothly!
    Reply from Raquel Koester
    May 11th, 2026 03:42 PM
    I'm pleased to know that everything went smoothly for you, Van. Thank you for sharing your experience with me at Home State Bank.
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    Marion M E
    Mchenry, IL
    Posted on March 28th, 2026 12:29 PM
    raquel was on top of everything and made this an easy experience. She is so knowledgeable and answered every questions we had. Thank you Raquel
    Reply from Raquel Koester
    April 27th, 2026 06:21 PM
    Marion, I'm grateful for your kind words and happy to hear that my knowledge and support made your experience easy. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
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    Heather D
    Mchenry, IL
    Posted on February 14th, 2026 11:05 AM
    Raquel went above and beyond what I could have imagined. I know this wouldn't have happened without her.
    Reply from Raquel Koester
    February 17th, 2026 01:17 AM
    I'm truly grateful for your kind words, Heather. It was my pleasure to assist you and ensure everything went smoothly. Knowing that I could play a part in making this possible for you means a lot to me. Thank you for your trust and support.
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    JoAnne C M
    Woodstock, IL
    Posted on January 29th, 2026 06:29 PM
    Her attention to detail and great communication.
    Reply from Raquel Koester
    January 29th, 2026 07:56 PM
    JoAnne, I appreciate your kind words about my attention to detail and communication. It's important to me to provide a seamless experience, and I'm glad that came through for you. Thank you for choosing to work with me at Home State Bank.
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    Matthew J J
    Cary, IL
    Posted on January 9th, 2026 11:22 PM
    Raquel was always available to help with any questions or concerns, and helped to patiently guide us through the process.
    Reply from Raquel Koester
    January 29th, 2026 07:56 PM
    Matthew, I appreciate your taking the time to share your experience. It's important to me that I am available to address any questions or concerns you have. I'm pleased that I could guide you through the process patiently. If there's anything...
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    Kottarathil E R
    Elgin, IL
    Posted on November 5th, 2025 02:17 PM
    She did everything as what she promised
    Reply from Raquel Koester
    November 5th, 2025 04:59 PM
    I'm pleased to know that I could fulfill my promises and meet your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience with me at Home State Bank. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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    Angelicia M M
    Harvard, IL
    Posted on October 26th, 2025 12:51 AM
    She very helpful and brief
    Reply from Raquel Koester
    October 26th, 2025 01:23 AM
    I appreciate your feedback. It's great to know I could assist you effectively by providing helpful and concise support. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.
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    Dan W
    Posted on October 25th, 2025 01:42 PM
    Raquel is fantastic! She was so helpful from start to finish purchasing our home and then to refinance, understanding our situations and requirements and she went the extra miles to deliver. I’ll be back when the time comes again.
    Reply from Owner
    October 26th, 2025 01:22 AM
    I'm pleased to hear that I could assist you through both your home purchase and refinancing process. It's important to me to understand and meet your specific needs, and I'm glad to know that my efforts were helpful. Looking forward to working...
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    About
    Raquel is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in finance ranging from personal loans, credit unions, working directly for a bank to now having over 10 years of experience as a mortgage lender. She serves as a senior loan officer who specializes in residential loans. Raquel thrives when faced with a challenge that allows her to find creative financing solutions for her clients, no matter the level of complexity. With a passion for building and maintaining relationships and partnerships, Raquel always strives to provide an outstanding and positive customer experience by building and establishing a foundation of trust and satisfaction for each client.
    Products & Services
    Mortgage Loan Officer
    FHA Home Loan
    VA Home Loan
    Jumbo Home Loan
    Down Payment Assistance
    Conventional Home Loan
    Mortgage Refinance
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    Addresses and Serving Areas

    Year Started

    2012

    Time Zone

    Pacific Standard Time (PST)
    Licenses
    • NMLS# 1862819
    Hobbies
    • horse back ridding
    Disclaimer
    HOME STATE BANK NMLS #478452. HOME STATE BANK is an Equal Housing Lender. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. Rates, terms, programs and their conditions are subject to change without notice and certain programs/services may not be available in all states.