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Jackie Shay

AVP of Mortgage Lending

Jackie Shay Team

NMLS #1450982

Adress
2936 West Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Contact Methods
Email
tel Phone
(773) 610-9578
fax Fax
312-500-8753

Awards

BBB Accredited Business A+
Inc. 5000
Top Work Places
Weatherhead 100
Top Mortgage Lender badge
Mortgage Bankers Association Member

About Jackie

Jackie Shay began her career in the mortgage industry in 2014, when she started working with her husband, Anthony Ranft, by assisting with the processing of individual loan files. Jackie takes pride in providing her clients the best customer experience possible. If there are any questions, comments or concerns that her clients might have at any time of day, she will address them immediately. Her business consists of a wide range of clients and products, including purchase transactions, new construction, first in condominiums, VA, FHA and first-time home buyers. One of Jackie's long-term goals is to implement measures to keep improving the mortgage experience for all her clients, referral sources and other teams she works with often.

Having grown up in a small town in Massachusetts, Jackie decided she wanted to experience the city life and moved to San Francisco, where she took art classes. This experience took her to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois, where she studied printmaking.

Jackie currently lives in Albany Park in Chicago. She has taught with Around the Coyote, After School Matters and ran an afterschool art club with kids from Cabrini Green through Chicago Cares. For fun, Jackie takes local woodshop classes, enjoys cooking and experimenting with food.

Specialties

  • Purchase and Refinance
  • Purchase
  • Refinance Loans

Recent Posts and Articles

Blog

  • Published on

    Am I Ready to Buy a House?

    Here are some factors to consider, as well as some resources that can help you make a decision regarding the right time to buy.

  • A family laughing
    Published on

    How to Buy a House With Bad Credit

    Everybody makes mistakes, but a low credit score shouldn’t cost you your dreams of homeownership. Here’s how to buy a house with bad credit, along with some tips to improve your credit score for the future.

  • Published on

    When is the Best Time to Buy a House?

    The housing market is affected by many factors, but did you know that the time of year can influence the final sale price of a home? Here’s how the housing market changes during the course of the year.

  • Published on

    How Long Does it Take to Get a Mortgage Pre-Approval?

    How long does it take to get a mortgage pre-approval? To answer that, you’ll need to learn a bit more about the pre-approval process and what to expect when buying a home.

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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.

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