Sr Mortgage Advisor

Margaret Ann Dowda

Sr Mortgage Advisor NMLS# 215442 Licensed in IL

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5.0
(45 reviews)
(773) 627-8631 (630) 426-6293 [email protected]

1801 S. Meyers Rd. Suite 500
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Branch License Number #1962205

About Margaret Ann Dowda

Your mortgage is personal, and I understand that.

I have 20 plus years as a Loan Officer. I attribute my success to a strong work ethic ,integrity, high dedication and commitment to provide the best service to my clients. My focus is on solutions and satisfaction for each of my client's unique situation. I have 20 plus years as a Loan Officer. I attribute my success to a strong work ethic ,integrity, high dedication and commitment to provide the best service to my clients. My focus is on solutions and satisfaction for each of my client's unique situation.

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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
Buy a home Refinance

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Kelly S

Marge was absolutely fantastic. She was available at all times for any of my little questions. She always had clear answers and advice for me as well. This was my first time buying a home, and I really felt that Marge had my best interest. Thank you! ... Read More

Nov 29, 2024

Luke M

Margaret was great to work with, always readily available for all my questions, and very knowledgeable in all things mortgage.

Sep 26, 2024

Maryan S

Margaret is the best out there!! She will take care of you. She is on top of everything and will go the extra mile for all of her clients. The absolute best, I would never want to work with anyone else

Jun 20, 2024

Erin M

Margaret was amazing to work with!

May 18, 2024

Anthony Grijalva I

Very helpful through the whole process

May 10, 2024

Edmundo G

Loved the whole experience working with marge thank you for helping me and my family get our home hope you get many blessings and wishes granted

Jan 16, 2023

Jason S

Margaret was very accommodating and thorough when working with us. She would respond in a timely manner. Very easy to work with. I would recommend 100%.

Jul 15, 2022

Bessie S

We wanted to buy a house and my real estate agent told me he had a lender. We already had one, but he said she was really good. Well, we tried and never went back to our lender. She was AMAZING!!!!Very knowledgeable and got the job done. If you want the BEST LENDER make sure you call Marge!!!! ... Read More

May 21, 2022

Julio G

Everything was handled professionally and I felt like she was personally working just for us

Apr 13, 2022

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The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Department) evaluates our performance in meeting the financial services needs of this community, including the needs of low-income to moderate-income households. The Department takes this evaluation into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us for approval by the Department. Your involvement is encouraged. You may obtain a copy of our evaluation. You may also submit signed, written comments about our performance in meeting community financial services needs to the Department." (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 3-23-21.)

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THE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS A RECOVERY FUND TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY BORROWERS CAUSED BY ACTS OF LICENSED RESIDENTIALMORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS. A WRITTEN APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE RECOVERY FUND MUST BE FILED WITH AND INVESTIGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF A CLAIM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECOVERY FUND, PLEASE CONSULT THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SML.TEXAS.GOV