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John Schwab is a Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator, with over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. John’s focus is to provide you with the best possible customer service. With a wide variety of loan options available, including conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans, as well as first-time homebuyer down payment assistance programs, renovation and jumbo loans, John works hard to customize your home loan to best fit your personal and financial needs. He will be by your side from the first point of contact through the closing and beyond. John’s ultimate goal is to build a strong, lifelong relationship with you.

In John’s spare time, he volunteers for several charities and enjoys traveling, bicycle riding, walking, model railroading, and attending sporting events. John is married with grown children and two rescue Shih Tzu’s, Madison and Caila. Call John today to begin your home financing journey!

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The rating and reviews below represent my top reviews. Read all customer reviews here.
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4.7
Sara
Jan 26, 2026
Sheridan, IL
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John was fantastic to work with. He was very thorough. Highly recommend.
Craig
Jan 19, 2026
Minonk, IL
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John helped navigate this transaction even though the title company that the sellers chose had several levels to satisfy...See more
Stella
Jan 19, 2026
Wheeling, IL
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I have been working with John for over 20 years, and my buyer clients can not be happier. John is a professional and ava...See more
Wendy
Jan 16, 2026
Minonk, IL
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John Schwab is great at what he does and gets it done. I have worked with Guild twice or 3 times now, and have have alw...See more
Sara M.
Jan 14, 2026
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John was great to work with! Very thorough! Highly recommend.
Eleni
Jan 7, 2026
Wheeling, IL
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We had an immediate response to all the issues that concerned us, immediate information, immediate service.. No matter h...See more

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NMLS ID #223945

I am authorized to do business in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas. AZ BK#0018883; AZ BKBR# 1048365; AZ LO Lic.# 1016632; Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/);

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