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Chris and his team were great to work with!
Erin C. - Chicago, IL | Apr 2022
I've heard good things about the company and I'm friends with the broker
Stuart I. - Twin Lakes, WI | Apr 2022
Chris Woods was attentive and helpful!
Mary L. - Chicago, IL | Mar 2022
The process was quick and easy
John B. - Burr Ridge, IL | Mar 2022
They communicated well with me through the whole process and were very prompt with all their responses.
Theresa G. - Katy, TX | Mar 2022
Great experience, on-time closing, good communication
Leo F. - Houston, TX | Mar 2022
Chris wood got the job done!
Pedro C. - Houston, TX | Mar 2022
Awesome experience, buying a house is complicated and stressful, this was a very smooth process.
Tammie W. - Houston, TX | Jan 2022
Chris Woods and his team did an outstanding job. They got us a great product and were very easy to work with.
Benjamin W. - Chicago, IL | Jan 2022
Good rate and customer service.
Ryan B. - San Francisco, CA | Nov 2021
Not my first time working with GR, Chris Woods is the best!
Neda M. - Chicago, IL | Sep 2021
Exceptional customer service and attention to details.
Anthony V. - Chicago, IL | Nov 2021
Quick, efficient. Chris Woods was great- easy to work with.
Lindsey T. - Chicago, IL | Sep 2021
Chris Woods and his team did an excellent job of getting my mortgage refinanced and answering all of my questions. They helped me feel secure throughout the entire process.
Mayra S. - Webster, TX | Sep 2021
Great communication from the lending team throughout the process.
James M. - Westmont, IL | Aug 2021
Wonderful service. Fast, easy, and efficient process.
Brittni T. - Magnolia, TX | Jun 2021
Chris Woods provided great customer service.
Laura M. - Chicago, IL | Jun 2021
Everything went smoothly with only a few issues.
Brian K. - Chicago, IL | Jun 2021
Everything was so easy and I was pleased with the rate.
James S. - Lemont, IL | Jun 2021
Low interest rates and fees. Fast closing time. Responsive and helpful employees.
Jared T. - Chicago, IL | May 2021
BEST MORTAGE COMPANY experience I've had in 40 years since I purchased my first home back in 1981.
Luigi B. - Spring, TX | May 2021
It was easy and the representatives were very friendly and helpful
James W. - Oak Forest, IL | Apr 2021
We worked with Chris in the past and he did a great job in helping us get our first home, a condo. He also helped us explore some options for my mom, who was considering purchasing a place in Chicago. Chris and his team were always organized and patient with our questions. And the new online system helped streamline the process.
Thomas C. - Chicago, IL | Apr 2021
Chris Woods and his team are incredible. They get it done.
Lori H. - Downers Grove, IL | Apr 2021
Did a good job, quick and easy.
David C. | Mar 2021
The process was smooth and all prices were fair.
Kelli S. - Chicago, IL | Apr 2021
Simple, easy, repeatedly happy customer
Lisa H. | Mar 2021
Staff is very professional and helpful.
Carole S. | Mar 2021
It was a smooth and easy process. Chris Woods and his team were amazing and very easy to work with
Drew D. | Mar 2021
Fast, easy and professional.
Salvo M. | Mar 2021
Great Team and Great Service
Terry R. | Feb 2021
Good rates, easy to work with
Mark C. | Feb 2021
Chris Woods and team were great. They helped us every step of the way. Chris is available morning noon and night and even on weekends to help us figure out the process. In the end the most important thing is we got the house of our dreams with their help.
Katie S. | Aug 2020
Chris was very quick to respond to our inquiry, the process was quick and easy, follow through was great! Ecommunication. explanations and good communication.
Ira P. | Feb 2021
No nonsense, all of my questions were answered in a timely fashion.
Adam R. | Aug 2020
Chris Woods and the entire team were such a pleasure to work with. They made our home buying process very easy and stress free!
Paul Y. | Jan 2021
“In these unsure times, Chris and his team made the possibility of adding a pool to our home through a cash out refi AND lower my interest rate a reality. His team was there every step of the way answering all my questions, it was a great experience and I recommend Chris and his team to anyone for their home finance needs.” *Every applicant financing scenario is different.*
Marcus K | Sept 2020
Chris Woods provided outstanding support during the entire process.
Colleen D. | Aug 2020
Very professional and easy to work with.
Kyle H. | Sep 2020
Great Team all around from sales to processing to closing
Greg S. | Dec 2020
Because they were super nice and helpful
Guadalupe G. | Jul 2020
Chris W. Has been great in every aspect of the loan process for our new home.
Jonathan B. | Jul 2020
Chris woods very professional and knowledgeable
Robert G. | Jul 2020
Great customer service. Very helpful.
Troy M. | Jun 2020
Fairly smooth process, but for me it was knowing and being familiar with the loan rep overseeing the application process
Bradley B. | Jun 2020
Excellent experience from beginning to end. I worked directly with Chris Woods and his team who were exceptional in communication and follow-up. I'd highly recommend Chris and his team in the future.
Robert R. | May 2020
fast service, responsive, good rates
Ian E. | May 2020
They have some of the best rates and they have created a refinancing system that is very easy for the homeowner
Miriam M. | May 2020
Competitive rates and pricing, very smooth process, and everyone was pleasant to work with.
George H. | Apr 2020
Timely responses and very easy to work with.
Gregory M. | Apr 2020
Chris Woods and company went above and beyond for us, not only on interest rate, but making sure we were comfortable throughout the entire process.
Christian C. | Apr 2020
Chris Woods is an awesome LO best I have ever worked with, he helped with some issues and reassured me all was good
Ronald S. | Apr 2020
Excellent team work and best service
SAMUEL K. | Mar 2020
Great job throughout the process. Great communication.
Kyle H. | Mar 2020
I had a great experience, and also I already recommended Guaranteed Rate.
Emily S. | Mar 2020
Excellent, professional service.
Salvo M. | Mar 2020
Ease in working with my loan officer, Chris Woods and processor, Melanie
Christopher B. | Feb 2020
Fast, responsive, biggest negative was the holdup from the notary
Alan D. | Feb 2020
Easy process, good communication
Kyle M. | Feb 2020
Process was simple and fast
Carole S. | Jan 2020
Very good communication and ease of use in systems and software.
James S. | Jan 2020
It was a quick and easy process
Bartlomiej S. | Jan 2020
Good one-stop-shop with mostly efficient tooling and processes.
MATTHEW B. | Dec 2019
The whole process was painless. I was informed on every step and questions were answered promptly.
Justin M. | Nov 2019
The whole process was painless. I was informed on every step and questions were answered promptly.
Justin M. | Dec 2019
I've worked with Joe Welninski (and team) twice now to refinance my mortgage. they are always on top of their game and make the process as easy and painless as possible, not to mention better rates and terms.
Brian H. | Oct 2019
Great customer service
Priyang B. | Oct 2019
Chris Woods and his team did a phenomenal job! I’ve heard so many terrible stories about getting home loans but our experience was very trouble free. I appreciated the hard work and dedication Chris and his team displayed. Fine job!
Daniel G. | July 2019
Chris Woods and his team did a phenomenal job! I’ve heard so many terrible stories about getting home loans but our experience was very trouble free. I appreciated the hard work and dedication Chris and his team displayed. Fine job!
Daniel G. | July 2019
Chris was great! Before we even settled on the house, he was able to provide us options and pre-approval letters to help us make the right buying decision. Then at the time of closing, everything went smoothly on our end. We appreciate that him and his team made everything easy. Will definitely recommend to everyone!
Gregory M. | May 2019
The process was easy from start to finish.
Michael R. | April 2019
Chris Woods was great to work with! He went above and beyond by working over a weekend to ensure I was pre-approved in time to put on offer on a condo. He also made the whole process for getting the loan smooth and easy. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a loan officer!
Sara R. | March 2019
Great customer service and explained the entire process in great detail. Overall great experience!
Toddrek E. | February 2019
Chris, Cynthia and Christen made getting my first home loan as easy as possible. Not only were they very quick with their responses but they went above and beyond to explain things in simple terms for me to understand. Thanks guys!
Katherine T. | December 2018
We used another company years ago when we bought our first condo, and it was so painful. Guaranteed Rate made everything so easy and painless.
Loraine W. | December 2018
Thank you, for your help to purchase the house and the reason is perhaps your company is the best of best, and your knowledge and expertise made the big difference.
Luis L. - January | 2019
Chris,Thank you very much for getting the loan closed on time. You did an amazing job! Not many lenders would have been able to pull it off! I really appreciate it!
Ashley D. - December | 2019
Chris, Cynthia and Christen made getting my first home loan as easy as possible. Not only were they very quick with their responses but they went above and beyond to explain things in simple terms for me to understand. Thanks guys!
Katherine T. - December | 2018
I really appreciated that Chris worked with me to ensure that I got the best rate possible... he advised on how I could improve my credit score to get a better rate, and he took a lot of time to explain everything to me about the process. Thanks so much Chris!
Julie K. - September | 2018
Chris made the process very easy and was highly accessible. Answered all of our questions in a timely manner and made the process painless. We really liked the portal to upload documents which made it easy to submit paperwork and see what was outstanding.
Sylwester O. | September 2018
The financing process with Chris Woods and GR was so much easier, smoother and less painful/stressful than it was with Cititbank when we bought a place two years earlier. That process was so bad that we said then we’d never work with them again for a mortgage. It was shocking and surprising at how poor it was for a bank at which we already had one mortgage and had been banking at for 20+ years!
Bradley B. | August 2018
Very much enjoyed working with Chris Woods!
Brian H. | July 2018
Chris is the kinda guy you want on your team, a chill guy that also has your back. We used him for a refinance in the city and knew exactly who to call when we bought our home in the suburbs. He got it done quickly and was able to coach others on our "team" to get things moving. He was always available for questions, explains the process in clear terms, and has a very quick turn time. We would highly recommend him to our network.
Nicola M. - October | 2017
My experience with Guaranteed Rate was phenomenal. Chris was knowledgeable, prompt and understanding under circumstances that necessitated a tight timeline. I would definitely not hesitate to use Guaranteed Rate in the future and it would be my first call if I ever need another loan.
William B. | September 2017
Chris is highly efficient at his job. He has great patience and has great communication. His explanations are thorough and he explains all paperwork precisely using language that is understandable. I was very appreciative of his assistance with refinancing my mortgage and never felt pressured to sign any paperwork that I didn't understand. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to refinance their mortgage as he is highly knowledgeable in his area of work. Thanks for all of your hard work, Chris!
Mary A.
The service provided by Chris Woods was always professional and he responded to our calls or emails in a very timely manner. We truly appreciate all that he did for us. Please extend our gratitude to him. Thank you.
Carole S. - 5/22/2017
Chris was extremely professional in the handling of our loan application. He responded to emails and phone calls in a timely manner and was always aware of what we needed to do to process our application so we could close on our targeted date. He was very patient and provided us the support and assistance that we needed. We highly recommend Chris if you are trying to buy or refinance a property.
Terrie M. - 5/24/2017
This was such a better experience than when I used a large bank to purchase my last residence. At no point did I ever have to worry about the progress towards closing.
Thomas B. - Chicago, IL | APR 2016
Chris Woods was great; highly recommend him to anyone wanting to refinance their mortgage.
Elizabeth C. – Chicago, IL | Sep. 2015
Tried twice to get a lower interest rate with Chase; Chris Woods made it happen. Thanks, Chris!!!
Elizabeth C. 09/07/2015
Many people still prefer to approach their local banks or lenders for a major transaction like mortgage, however in our experience with ‘Guaranteed Rate’ geography of our respective locations was made irrelevant with their extremely well oiled processes – a right blend of technology and human touch. While online resources affirm their A+ rating, I confirm it with my own experience. Highly recommended for all your mortgage needs anywhere in the country!
Rohit M. 06/29/2015
While interacting with ‘Chris Woods’ it was evident that his knowledge and professionalism was top notch, this experience was further vindicated when we had the occasion to deal with other members of Chris Woods’ team, each of them professional, responsive and very courteous. Every milestone in our process was achieved on or before schedule – the fact that was noted and commented upon by our attorney at the closing. All of this plus the most competitive rate on a jumbo loan, ‘Guaranteed Rate’ made this possible for us in the best ever mortgage experience we have had.
Rohit M. 06/29/2015
Few months ago we set out on a path to buy our new home in New Jersey and I initiated an extensive research on mortgage providers. After careful deliberation we short listed few providers with ‘Guaranteed Rate’ being one of them. The very first difference was in their response to our reach-out. ‘Chris Woods’, their VP of mortgage lending, became our primary contact, patiently answering our numerous questions and preparing us extremely well for the process ahead.
Rohit M. 06/29/2015
Thank you once again Chris to you and your team for helping our family move purchase our new home! Everything detail was covered and you were able to meet the turnaround time we needed for a "stress-free " move. Your advice and consultation is greatly appreciated. Thank you again for all that you do. We greatly appreciate it and share our experience with others.
Terry R. 06-02-2015
Chris Wood and Jessica worked very hard on my loan.
Kermit W. -- Coldspring, TX. 9/29/2014
The response from Kathy was amazing and helped minimize our stress.
Michael A. - Evanston, IL | Sep 2022
Chris Woods did a great job and pleasant to work with.
George H. - Chicago, IL | Jan 2023
"We are in the home building business and one of our customers used Guaranteed Rate. We decided to give you a try and are really glad we did! Chris Woods and the Guaranteed Rate team made the process go very smoothly and timely. It was a great experience ! "
Suzanne T. -- Annapolis, IN. -- 6/ 2013
Chris Woods has been involved in two of my refinances and this recent house purchase. Every time we use his services things couldn't be easier.
Justin M. - Chicago, IL | May 2022
Amazing and knowledgeable staff to guide us through the entire loan process.
Jasmine Y. - Chicago, IL | Jun 2022
Our loan process went smoothly and the communication around everthing was clear and efficient.
Rosalia S. - Chicago, IL | Aug 2022
Chris Woods is incredibly easy to work with, receptive to feedback and questions, and very quick to adjust, and look out for his customers during these unique times in the market.
Christian C. - Chicago, IL | Sep 2022
They will work hard to get client to the finish line
David R. - Chicago, IL | Jan 2023