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Russell Martin

VP of Lending

Chicago, IL Mortgage Lender

NMLS #67024

Adress
413 N. Carpenter St., Suite 1W
Chicago, IL 60642
Contact Methods
Email
tel Phone
312-651-5355
mobile Mobile
(847) 722-5315
fax Fax
312-651-5375
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Awards

BBB Accredited Business A+
Inc. 5000
Top Work Places
Top Workplace Scotsman Guide
Top Mortgage Lender badge
Mortgage Bankers Association Member

About Russell

Hi, I’m Russell, and I have over two decades of experience as a residential mortgage originator. I’ve personally closed nearly $1 billion in mortgage loans and have been recognized as a top loan officer by Scotsman Guide and a nominee for IL Mortgage Banker of the Year in 2016.

I work with clients ranging from first-time homebuyers to seasoned real estate investors. I’m an expert in conventional, FHA/VA, and jumbo financing, and I take pride in educating clients about their mortgage options while delivering unparalleled customer service. My goal is to be your loan officer for life at America's #1 Retail Mortgage Lender.

I earned a BA in Business Administration from Morehouse College and an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University (Kellogg). Originally from Atlanta, GA, I’ve called Chicago home for nearly 25 years. Outside of work, I enjoy motorcycle rides, RC car racing, and summers in Martha’s Vineyard or Chattahoochee Hills.

Specialties

  • Purchase and Refinance
  • Purchase
  • Refinance Loans

Recent Posts and Articles

Blog

A homeowner with a child on his lap calculating whether to buy a new home or refinance his home loan

Owning a home is fun and fulfilling!

What’s not to love about having a space that is entirely yours? You can paint your bathroom fuchsia, have hardwood in the master, put up a wild Mosaic in the kitchen, install a smart thermostat, you name it. After all, it’s your home!

Equally enjoyable are the other personal and financial advantages of being a homeowner: security and stability, equity and wealth building, and more! I’m here to help you get the most from your home financing — whether you’re buying your first home, moving up or downsizing to match your lifestyle, or refinancing your current mortgage.

Helping your home financing process go smoothly.

Resources

  • The Mortgage Process

    The Mortgage Process

    There are some major milestones on your road to home financing. As your loan officer, I’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure you understand each one and get through them quickly.

  • Payment Calculator

    Payment Calculator

    How much will your mortgage payment be? How much can you save if you refinance? Is it better to buy than rent? Use these online calculators to crunch the numbers and see for yourself.

  • Find the Right Loan

    Find the Right Loan

    I separate myself from other lenders by offering a broader selection of home financing options — from loans for first-time homebuyers to refinance programs for accessing your home’s equity.

  • Home Loan Check List

    Home Loan Check List

    Before you explore the endless options of home financing, some preparation is in order. Planning ahead for your mortgage is the key to an easier and more successful home financing process.

Inspiration for your home loan journey.

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