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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Fox Lake, IL

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

Fox Lake, Illinois · Lake County · pop. 10,872

43

Lenders Analyzed

4.9

Median Rating

2

Median Reviews

100%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Fox Lake, IL

1

Jim Strachan

5(147 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 147 reviews — far above the city median of 2
  • 145 of 147 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 21 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 0:00-24:00
2

Julie Ano

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
  • 9 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1847-403-8482www.firstambank.com
M–F 7:00-19:00
3

Mike Vrba

5(67 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 67 reviews built up over time
  • 66 of 67 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:00-17:00
4

Carlos Rosado

4.9(29 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 28 of 29 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1847-258-1530www.rate.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
5

Wendy Erickson

5(20 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 20 of 20 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1847-807-2745www.rate.com
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Fox Lake

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 Fox Lake has just 2 reviews — the top-5 averages 69. 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. 100% of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake mortgage lender has 6 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. 88% of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake

6Chrissy Anderson
5· 16 reviews
7Jesse Salinas
5· 9 reviews
8Austin Wolfgram
4.9· 7 reviews
9Ryan Anthony Los
5· 6 reviews
10Logan Brean
5· 2 reviews
11Gurnee, IL
4.3· 6 reviews
12Preferred Rate
4· 3 reviews
13Estevan Salinas
1· 1 reviews
14Chad Loucks
· 0 reviews
15Aaron Bigler
· 0 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Fox Lake

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

Jim Strachan currently holds the #1 spot in Fox Lake for local-search visibility, with 147 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Fox Lake, IL?

We tracked 43 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Fox Lake, IL. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Fox Lake has 2 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 Fox Lake mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 100% of Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake.

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