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About me

Thank you for allowing me to assist with your mortgage needs!   I started my mortgage career in 1998, and I have been fortunate to help thousands of families achieve homeownership, refinance to save money, purchase second homes, or purchase investment properties.   My goal is to make your mortgage experience easy and stress free.  I promise to provide honest advice and loan options that fit your needs. 

I have lived in the Appleton area since 2001, and currently my family and I live in Hortonville.   My wife and I have 3 kids that keep us very busy with their schedules.   My son is very active in wrestling, and has competitions around the country.   My youngest daughter is very involved in cross country, track, and band.   My oldest daughter attends college and plays softball – adding to our travel schedule!   In my spare time, I love to hunt and fish and spend time outdoors. 

Thank you again for the opportunity to help you!   My team and I are honored to have your trust! 

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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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Jacob S
Oct 03, 2025
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The best! The service from Jesse and his team was more than I could have asked for or thought possible. Starting with getting me a pre-approval on a Saturday afternoon, so that I could make an offer on a new build. Then, he went a step further and got us from approval to closing in 2 weeks! Absolutely amazing. All my questions were answered very quickly, all paperwork was smooth, and everything at closing was ready to go. I highly recommend Jesse Koch and his team to anyone looking to purchase a home. This is my 4th home buying experience and hands down the quickest and smoothest I've ever had.
Region R
Oct 02, 2025
Verified

Very responsible, reliable, professional lender Jesse Koch is a Lender whom we trusted to get pre approved and closed. Especially with our first time buying a home made the process quick and easy. Very knowledgeable and great communication with us even after close.
Cristian
Oct 02, 2025
Marion, WI
Verified

Time wise Jesse handled my buyers getting pre approved as soon as possible, very on top of commitments, contingencies, communicating with me title office and buyers. Responsible and attentive, made the lending side transparent easy to understand and affordable, my buyers Justine and Lynnette said thank you for making our first home purchase easy and for being reliable as a lender and as a professiona. Educated us and kept our paperwork up to date .
Kristine
Sep 29, 2025
Neenah, WI
Verified

Jesse was absolutely "On It!" the entire time, making our home loan his top priority. He worked on it day and night, at all hours of the day, starting with making our offer happen on a weekend within a moments notice. His attention to detail was spot on. The communication was clear, concise and quick.
Gabriela
Sep 04, 2025
Appleton, WI
Verified

because he always looks for the best for us and very attentively explains everything to us to gives us options
Thomas S
Aug 13, 2025
Verified

Jesse made the whole process so easy and was very knowledgeable about all aspects! Very much appreciated!

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I am authorized to do business in the state of Wisconsin.