Branch Manager

Bryan S. Schmidt

Branch Manager NMLS# 275275 Licensed in CA, FL, IL IN, MI, TN, WA, WI

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(847) 603-4778 (855) 603-4778 (Fax) [email protected]

1860 N. Illinois Route 83, Suite 118
Grayslake, IL 60030
Branch NMLS# 2399425

About Bryan S. Schmidt

Your mortgage is personal, and I understand that.

With more than 19 years of experience in the mortgage and real estate industries, Bryan is the seasoned loan professional you can trust with your mortgage. To ensure his clients are entirely pleased with their mortgage experience, Bryan offers transparency, education, and crystal clear communication throughout the process.

When you choose to work with Bryan and his team, you’ll experience exceptional service as we help you strategize your homeownership goals. Whether you want to buy your first home, invest in real estate, or upgrade to a luxury property, we’ll customize a plan to your personal needs. With more than 19 years of experience in the mortgage and real estate industries, Bryan is the seasoned loan professional you can trust with your mortgage. To ensure his clients are entirely pleased with their mortgage experience, Bryan offers transparency, education, and crystal clear communication throughout the process.

When you choose to work with Bryan and his team, you’ll experience exceptional service as we help you strategize your homeownership goals. Whether you want to buy your first home, invest in real estate, or upgrade to a luxury property, we’ll customize a plan to your personal needs.

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We keep the mortgage process easy

Buying a new home can feel like everything at once: Exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and even emotionally taxing.

Whether this is your first home, your next home, or you’re thinking about refinancing, we’re ready to walk with you every step of the way.

  • Step 1 Connect with a Loan Expert

  • Step 2 Get Pre-Approved

  • Step 3 Make Offers

  • Step 4 Lock in your Preferred Rate

  • Step 5 Move in to your new home

  • Step 1 Connect with a Loan Expert

  • Step 2 Lock in your Preferred Rate

  • Step 3 Get your new loan approved!

Buying a new home can feel like everything at once: Exciting, overwhelming, stressful, and even emotionally taxing.

Home Loans

  • Fixed-rate Mortgages
  • Adjustable-rate Mortgages
  • Interest-only Loans
  • Jumbo Loans
  • FHA
  • VA Loans
  • USDA Loans
  • Reverse Mortgages

Speciality Products

  • Keys On Time Program
  • Secure Lock Program
  • Jumbo Investor Loan Programs
  • Peak Loan Program
  • High Balance Solutions
  • Jumbo Solutions
  • Home Ready
  • Home Possible Advantage
  • STaR Program for First-Responders
  • Doctor Program for Medical Professionals
  • Manufactured Housing Loans

See what Bryan's clients have to say

Tat S

Buying a home for the first time was one of the most stressful experiences, but Bryan & his whole team made the process infinitely easier. The only reason we were able to get a house was because they worked their magic & helped us make it happen! Could not have done it without them & cannot recommend Bryan enough! ... Read More

Feb 05, 2026

Cheryl A

Was great to work with Bryan and his team! Madra was amazing and kept me posted every step of the way. Closed on my house on 1/21/26! Recommend 1000%!

Jan 29, 2026

Phillip R

Great team, Bryan has helped us immensely . Start to finish he made home buying less stressful. The best!!

Oct 10, 2025

Corinne De M

Bryan and his team was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and patient with us during the whole process of buying and selling our homes.We would highly recommend if your looking into buying a home

Oct 04, 2025

Corinne De M

Bryan and his team was very knowledgeable and accommodating during the process of selling and buying our homes . He answered all our emails and text in a timely matter, and made sure all our T's were crossed, and i' s dotted.He was very courteous and patient with us as well, because we didn't know this process very well. Highly recommend ... Read More

Oct 03, 2025

Jessica W

Bryan and his team went above and beyond for us. He made our first time buying a home not feel as scary and explained everything so well. The weekly updates were great, helped us feel more secure. They are with you all the way start to finish and were available to answer any questions at any time. Definitely recommend them! ... Read More

Sep 04, 2025

Veronica E

Bryan and his group are fatastic. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to purchase a home. They work with you and will explain everything to you. They are fast and efficient as well. We can't thank Bryan and his team enough for everything. ... Read More

Aug 12, 2025

Anna L

Bryan and his team exceeded my expectations and made otherwise a stressful situation easier. Bryan explained everything so well, and he and his team were very responsive. I appreciated getting updates on milestones and the website to submit documents was easy to navigate. I would definitely recommend Bryan and his team! ... Read More

Jul 06, 2025

Eleni A

Since buying a home is essentially the most important financial decision in your life, it is within you best interest to work with a lender who will look out for your best interest. From my first meeting with Bryan to my closing day, Bryan and his team were 100% committed to helping me make my dream a reality. Bryan will sit and go through every single detail regarding the entire mortgage process and answer all of your questions along the way. He and his team are also a dedicated resource even after your loan has been funded. I can't recommend them enough! ... Read More

May 25, 2025

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