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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Evanston, IL

The 5 mortgage lenders Evanston borrowers consistently turn to — ranked by the depth and consistency of verified reviews from people who've actually worked with them.

Evanston, Illinois · Cook County · pop. 76,552

78

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

4

Median Reviews

86%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Evanston, IL

1

Arthur Blachno

5(109 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 109 reviews — far above the city median of 4
  • 109 of 109 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-18:00
2

Beth Lewis

5(83 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 83 reviews built up over time
  • 82 of 83 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1847-274-9745www.bethlewisteam.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
3

Marie Hirschle

5(52 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #3

  • 52 reviews built up over time
  • 52 of 52 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Tuan Cao

5(53 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 53 reviews built up over time
  • 53 of 53 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 53 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1872-202-3356www.absoluteml.com
M–F 0:00-24:00
5

Courtney Elko

5(44 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #5

  • 44 of 44 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 12 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
+1847-951-5677courtneyelko.com
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Evanston

The five mortgage lenders above all rank highly — but they reach the top in different ways. Here's how to read the data so you can match the right one to your situation.

  • Look at review volume, not just rating. The median mortgage lender in Evanston has just 4 reviews — the top-5 averages 68. A 5.0 across 200 borrowers means something very different from a 5.0 across 4. The deeper the review pool, the harder it is to fake.
  • A claimed local-search listing is table stakes. 86% of Evanston mortgage lenders bother to claim and verify their profile, and all five above have done so. An unclaimed listing usually means the business pays less attention to where customers find them online — sometimes a sign of how they handle communication too.
  • Photos are a small but real signal of investment. The average Evanston mortgage lender has 45 photos on their listing. It's not the most important factor, but a mortgage lender who posts nothing visual is one who treats their public presence as an afterthought.
  • Match hours to your schedule. 83% of Evanston mortgage lenders post full weekday hours. If you work a 9–5 and can't take calls during the day, scan the hours block on each card above — some flag weekend or evening availability, which is rare and worth the shortlist if you need it.

Other mortgage lenders in Evanston

6John Noyes
5· 36 reviews
7Michael Waldman
5· 35 reviews
8Dee Ann Nicholas, REALTOR
5· 30 reviews
9Corinne Guerra
5· 25 reviews
10Martin A Uthe
4.9· 29 reviews
11Megan Livatino Real Estate
5· 23 reviews
12Kelley Hughes
5· 21 reviews
13Compass Evanston Real Estate
5· 14 reviews
14Subull Khan
5· 12 reviews
15Ryan Peschke
5· 8 reviews
See all 78

Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Evanston

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Evanston, IL?

Arthur Blachno currently holds the #1 spot in Evanston for local-search visibility, with 109 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Evanston, IL?

We tracked 78 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Evanston, IL. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

What's a typical review count for a mortgage lender in Evanston?

The median mortgage lender in Evanston has 4 verified reviews. The top-ranked mortgage lenders typically sit several multiples above the median — review depth is one of the strongest signals local-search ranking weighs.

Do most Evanston mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 86% of Evanston mortgage lenders have claimed and verified their business profile. Claimed listings rank higher and let the lender control hours, photos, and Q&A — it's the single highest-leverage local-SEO step.

How are these rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on publicly available local-search data — review count, star rating, claimed status, photo activity, and review-distribution patterns. We re-rank regularly so the top of this page reflects the current local-search picture in Evanston.

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