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Jenn Gawenda is a self-motivated, organized Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator who is primarily focused on the needs of her clients. After more than 20 years in the mortgage business, Jenn is knowledgeable yet remains committed to negotiating for her clients – saving you time, money and stress. She will tailor your mortgage needs to the investor who can best fulfill them. Jenn will not only secure competitive rates, terms and conditions, she will also counsel you on credit mortgage qualifications. And she will walk beside you throughout the process to make the experience as simple as possible.

Jenn takes great pride in helping first-time buyers into their very first home. She also gives advice to past clients who are interested in refinancing their mortgage, completing home renovations or consolidating debt. This is the highly-personalized and professional service you can expect from Jenn. At First Centennial Mortgage, Jenn offers FHA, conventional, VA, USDA, first-time homebuyer down payment assistance programs, renovation, and jumbo loans.

Outside of work, Jenn enjoys spending time with her husband, Tony; son, Grant; and daughter, Brooke. Family time is important to the Gawendas; you can often find them enjoying the outdoors, attending sporting events, or having fun as a family in the western suburb of Lisle.

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Mistie
Aug 09, 2025
Sandwich, IL
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Jenn made a normally stressful process easier by being warm, attentive and considerate. She's truly a calm in the storms of the mortgage process! I will absolutely recommend her to others. Thank you so very much, Jenn!
Amy L
Aug 05, 2025
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Jenn was a tremendous help throughout the entire process. Being a first time buyer I didn't know anything about buying a house. Jenn truly guided me all the way along with making sure I understood what the processes were and how they worked. Highly recommend!
Amy
Aug 02, 2025
Lockport, IL
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Jenn was a tremendous help throughout the entire process. Being a first time buyer I didn't know anything about buying a house. Jenn truly guided me all the way along with making sure I understood what the processes were and how they worked. Highly reccomend!
Joanna
Jul 31, 2025
Downers Grove, IL
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Jenn was awesome. Her level of communication and guidance was excellent. We recommend her often and look forward to working with her in the future should the need arise.
Jennifer
Aug 02, 2025
Montgomery, IL
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Jenn was so easy to work with. She had answers to all my questions and was thorough in her explanations. She was responsive whenever I reached out.
Andrew M
Aug 03, 2025
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Great service!

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member of Guild Giving
NMLS ID #755952
I am authorized to do business in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin. AZ BK#0018883; AZ BKBR# 1048365; AZ LO Lic.# 1006544; (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/);