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The Callaghan-Winans Team has a combined 25+ years of experience helping hundreds of families with financial planning and guiding them through the entire process of homeownership. They pride themselves in maintaining excellent communication with their borrowers and the entire real estate team, and strive to make sure that no question goes unanswered throughout the homebuying process.Read more

The Callaghan-Winans Team has a combined 25+ years of experience helping hundreds of families with financial planning and guiding them through the entire process of homeownership. They pride themselves in maintaining excellent communication with their borrowers and the entire real estate team, and strive to make sure that no question goes unanswered throughout the homebuying process. Se habla Español!

The Callaghan-Winans Team offers a variety of loan products and programs to best fit the needs of their clients. As a mother-daughter team, they understand the importance of taking care of your family and the positive impact that financial wellbeing and homeownership can have for generations. They believe that integrity is of utmost importance and always strive to treat their clients like family.

They are passionate about being involved in and serving their communities. Linda is involved with several volunteer and real estate organizations in the Fox Valley area, including the Elburn Lions Club and Aurora Sunrise Rotary. Katy is a member of the Executive Women’s Counsel for the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

They have a big family, all born and raised in the Fox Valley area. They love getting together at Linda’s house for family dinners as often as they can. Volunteering, staying active with kids and grandkids, and working together to help others keeps them busy and their hearts full!

Contact the Callaghan Winans Team to begin your homebuying process today!

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I’ve recently started working with Katy and I’m honestly blown away. Her communication is incredible — clear, proactive, and always on point. She is especially amazing with first-time home buyers. Katy has a way of breaking things down and making the mortgage process actually make sense, which gives our clients so much confidence. She’s patient, calm, and never makes anyone feel rushed or overwhelmed. I truly love partnering with her and can’t wait to continue working together. — Sam | The Move Smarter Team
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The M.

Feb 7, 2026

Katy was very easy to talk to, took time to answer our many, many questions, and was able to work with our schedules. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and had great recommendations for our closing attorney. She was there for us every step of the way and communicated everything clearly to us.
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Kelly

Jan 16, 2026

Dekalb, IL

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