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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Waterloo, IL

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

Waterloo, Illinois · Monroe County · pop. 11,055

34

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

7.5

Median Reviews

94%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Waterloo, IL

1

Jason Chandler

5(65 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 65 reviews built up over time
  • 65 of 65 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1618-551-5075www.rate.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
2

Jordan Hale

5(25 reviews)Claimed

Insurance agency

Why they rank #2

  • 25 of 25 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Insurance agency"
+1618-986-7009www.joinjordan.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
3

Neal Polacek

5(4 reviews)Claimed

Insurance agency

Why they rank #3

  • 4 of 4 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Insurance agency"
M–F 8:30-16:30
4

Re/Max First Choice

4.5(8 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agency

Why they rank #4

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agency"
M–F 0:00-24:00
5

First National

4(13 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 7 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1618-281-6194www.fnbwaterloo.bank
M–F 7:30-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Waterloo

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 Waterloo has just 7.5 reviews — the top-5 averages 23. 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. 94% of Waterloo 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 Waterloo mortgage lender has 23 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. 91% of Waterloo 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 Waterloo

6First National
5· 2 reviews
7Larry Speir
· 0 reviews
8Aaron Eversmeyer
· 0 reviews
9Columbia IL
· 0 reviews
10Mike Kolweier
· 0 reviews
11Wells Fargo Advisors
· 0 reviews
12Edward Jones
· 0 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Waterloo

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

Jason Chandler currently holds the #1 spot in Waterloo for local-search visibility, with 65 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Waterloo, IL?

We tracked 34 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Waterloo, IL. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Waterloo has 7.5 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 Waterloo mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 94% of Waterloo 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 Waterloo.

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