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WITH FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE By Pat Szpekowski
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re you thinking of purchasing your dream home? Have you considered the possibility of refinancing an outstanding loan or consolidating debt? Before you make any decisions, take time to get to know a well-respected industry leader, First Centennial Mortgage. Their highly experienced team will focus on the right loan program to fit your needs. First Centennial Mortgage is a family-owned, privately held residential mortgage lender in the Fox Valley founded by brothers Steven and David McCormick in 1995. Over the past 25 years, the company’s growth has been staggering.
McCormick regards his employees as the company’s most valuable asset. “Together, as a team, we exhibit a shared dedication to servicing our clients and making a positive difference in each client’s life. Some of our employees have been with us from the beginning and we’re like family working together to make things happen for others.” The bond with employees has resulted in First Centennial Mortgage being recognized as one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the past three years from 2017-2019. Companies are rated on key qualities such as: leadership, communication, career opportunities, working environment, managerial skills, pay, and benefits by their employees.
With headquarters in Aurora, First Centennial Mortgage provides an extensive portfolio of mortgage products and services throughout 26 branches in 14 states across the country. The company has helped thousands of families and individuals obtain their dream home, funding over a $1 billion in loans via a personalized, one-on-one, experience customized to suit each clients’ needs.
“We have a servant’s perspective of working with individuals and families to offer them the best service and most beneficial loan option for their unique story,” adds McCormick. “Our culture is teamwork and a family atmosphere. We’re proud to receive many referrals and are now even working with a second generation of family members.”
What’s the secret to their success? “Our growth and survival over the years is a true testament to the incredibly experienced folks who work here,” said Steven McCormick. “Because of them, we have experienced amazing accomplishments in our increasingly competitive industry.”
Clients come first with each residential mortgage transaction. “Every person and family has their own particular story about home ownership,” notes McCormick. “Our main focus is personalized education and consultation to teach a prospective new homeowner about the responsibilities of home
ownership and provide the best product and rate possible. We are committed to delivering accurate lending information, competitive mortgage interest rates, easy loan processing and the best in class home loan financing services.” As a direct mortgage lender, First Centennial Mortgage offers access to current mortgage rates on residential home loans with a wide selection of mortgage programs including: refinance mortgages, adjustable and fixed rate mortgages, Jumbo, VA and FHA loans. It’s very apparent that everyone at First Centennial Mortgage cares about the community and gives back. “A strong community is vital to its growth and success,” said McCormick. In fact, it is so important that the company strongly supports the nonprofit housing organization, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity in Montgomery. McCormick also serves as the volunteer chair of its board of directors. For more information about the company’s residential mortgage services, visit goFCM.com. Steven and Dave McCormick
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