Jon Reetz is a graduate of the UW-Madison Business School ('90) and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University ('98). His 25 years of banking experience include 12 in commercial lending and the past 13 with Great Midwest Bank in Brookfield, which specializes in both owner and non-owner occupied residential mortgages.
Mortgage financing for the self-employed
Local mortgage lenders are often in a unique position to cater to the self-employed, where big banks can't
A letter to my past self, a first-time homebuyer
It’s hard to imagine I’ve been a homeowner now for 22 years. But like most of us, I’m sure, I remember that first home purchase like it was yesterday.
The art of the portfolio home mortgage
Local lenders can spend the time to find a common-sense alternative for borrowers who don’t fit into the box that is the secondary market today.
Leveraging local in your marketing efforts
With business trending to more national providers and the rise of digital marketing, strengthening your local connection is more important than ever.
The nuts and bolts of home construction and renovation loans
Fortunately for borrowers, local lenders are well-positioned to help navigate the nuances of a construction or renovation loan. Here are five things to know.
Jumbo mortgage loans demystified
To help demystify the process for both new and experienced jumbo borrowers, here are five things to know about jumbo mortgage loans.
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