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Wendy Krischke

Branch Manager

The Wendy Krischke Team

NMLS #164651

Adress
233 East 84th Drive, Suite 205
Merrillville, IN 46410
Contact Methods
Email
tel Phone
219-240-1116
mobile Mobile
(219) 712-4512
fax Fax
219-240-1116
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Awards

Scotsman Guide 2024 Top Originator Award
Inc. 5000
Top Work Places
Weatherhead 100
Top Mortgage Lender badge
Mortgage Bankers Association Member

About Wendy

Wendy Krischke has been in the mortgage industry for more than 24 years. Wendy will personally take your application and find the best financing solution to meet your needs. She takes pride in consulting her clients so that they can have peace of mind through out the process. Wendy's passion has been helping people achieve the dream of home ownership.

Specialties

  • Purchase and Refinance
  • Purchase
  • Refinance Loans
Equal Housing Opportunity

Tap into your
home equity - fast

Would you like to improve your home, pay off higher-interest debt, finance education, or pay for other major expenses? A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can provide the money you need using your home equity.

With CCM Equity Express, the process is fast, secure, and fully automated. Simply take 5 minutes to apply and get 100% of your loan amount in as few as 5 days.

First-time homebuyers and their child playing in their new home

First-time homebuyers:
Get up to $5,250!

 

There’s no greater feeling than moving into your first home. Getting the keys, opening the front door, making the home your own – all things we want you to experience!

CCM Smart Start will contribute up to $5,250 toward those good feelings. With CCM Smart Start, we’ll cover 2% of the purchase price (up to $5,250) for the down payment so your homeownership dream can come to life.

For terms and conditions, visit
crosscountrymortgage.com/loan-types/programs/ccm-smart-start

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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.

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What Our Clients Say

Wendy was incredible. she answered every question thoroughly and I'mediately, and she made the process quite painless!
Jenna B.
Wendy was a joy to work with. I would recommend CrossCountry to anyone looking for a mortgage. She was with me every step of the process. She made it a simple process by anticipating every need.
Rita B.
It was a wonderful experience and made buying my home that much easier and enjoyable! Thank you again for everything.
John F.
Keep doing what you are doing!
Tyler B.
You did a great job. Don't change
Barbara K.
Great customer service, very flexible with my schedule and really helped me as a first time home buyer!
Corey B.
This was my first time applying for a mortgage and the process was long and tedious but CrossCountry was so patient and so good about explaining things to me. I dont know if I could have had a better experience.
Michaela M.

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