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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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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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Janelle
Jul 01, 2025
Tiskilwa, IL
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I was overall impressed by the ease of this transaction. I usually am not impressed es by brokers but had heard repearedly how great you are from Jackie Martin and I think she is right!
Jackie
Jul 01, 2025
Tiskilwa, IL
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I've worked with John Schwab on multiple transactions. He is responsive and a great communicator who works efficiently and in a timely manner, not only for me but for our clients. Any time I have a client who needs a lender recommendation, John Schwab and Guild Mortgage are my go to team!
Jeremy
Jun 21, 2025
Rockford, IL
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John was beyond helpful. Honestly couldn't have done this without him. He got me preapproved super quick, guided me during every step, and was 100 percent on communication . I will definetly be referring him to all my Army buddies. Thx John !
Adam
Jun 02, 2025
Channahon, IL
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John was very responsive at any time of day. Additionally, I felt extremely educated on loan process, and overall experience of purchasing a home as a first time home buyer.
Ryan M
May 29, 2025
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John was amazing and was with us eveey step of the way for 3 years! He was encouraging and supplied us with as nuch knowledge as he was able to I would highly recommend him ans my adult sons plan to use him when they purchase their first homes
Cheryl
May 12, 2025
Plainfield, IL
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John was very knowledgeable and helpful and easy to work with!

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member of Guild Giving
NMLS ID #223945
I am authorized to do business in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, 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/);