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Shimmy Braun

SVP of Mortgage Lending

Shimmy & Tom Team Mortgage Lender in Chicago, IL

NMLS #112849

Adress
413 N. Carpenter St., Suite 1W
Chicago, IL 60642
Contact Methods
Email
tel Phone
773-389-2113
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Awards

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

About Shimmy

Hi, I’m Shimmy, an experienced mortgage professional dedicated to serving homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate agents. I’ve consistently made Scotsman Guide’s Top Originators list, ranking as high as #5 out of 300,000 loan officers nationwide for Most Loans Closed. How have I achieved this success? Honesty, efficiency, and providing the highest levels of customer service from our first conversation to closing.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a long-time real estate investor, you’ll benefit from working with my team and me. We start by discussing your goals and priorities to develop a plan that works for you. I offer a wide range of innovative home financing solutions, including conventional, jumbo, FHA, and VA loans. Together, we’ll make your mortgage a win. At America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender in Chicago, IL, I’m here to provide consistency you can count on to get the job done.

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.

GALLERY

Your Mortgage Expert

A Lender You Can Trust

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