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Jenn Gawenda

Senior Loan Officer

NMLS# 755952

About me

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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We have loan options to fit every situation, from down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers to government-sponsored programs for military families and rural residents or jumbo loans in high-cost markets.

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Testimonials

The rating and reviews below represent my top reviews. Read all customer reviews here.
4.94 out of 5.0 stars
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4.7
Cynthia
Dec 12, 2025
Downers Grove, IL
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Jenn, I appreciated your expertise and everyone who worked behind the scenes on my recent loan closing. I also apprecia...See more
Jeffrey
Dec 9, 2025
Aurora, IL
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This is the second time I have worked with Jenn. Both times she has been great to work with and has answered all of my q...See more
Stella
Dec 4, 2025
Downers Grove, IL
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The entire process went smoothly. Jenn was very responsive from beginning to end.
Susan
Nov 11, 2025
Crest Hill, IL
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Great experience
Amy L.
Oct 27, 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...See more
Maxine
Oct 21, 2025
Woodridge, IL
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Jenn Gawenda is an awesome loan officer to work with. Very informative and communication with her is great. She really m...See more

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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/);

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