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Construction loan officers in Illinois

As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 63 loan officers licensed in or based in Illinois whose lender pages show Construction loan work. The top-ranked are Zach Schwartz (LeaderOne Financial, Oak Brook), Gerald Brody (CrossCountry Mortgage, Southfield) and Christina McCollum (Churchill Mortgage, Kennewick). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in IL, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.

Last verified . Sources: lender loan officer pages and state license records. Licenses: check NMLS Consumer Access.

Ranked, with reasons · top 25

  1. 1

    Zach SchwartzNMLS 894131

    LeaderOne Financial · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 3 states

    • Construction loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • HELOC
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Illinois
    • 13 years licensed
  2. 2

    Gerald BrodyNMLS 397642

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Southfield, MI · licensed in 12 states

    • Construction loan
    • Reverse mortgage
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 15 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  3. 3

    Christina McCollumNMLS 1398321

    Churchill Mortgage · Kennewick, WA · licensed in 22 states

    • Construction loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 6 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  4. 4

    Ellie NelsonNMLS 1419225

    Barrett Financial Group · Las Vegas, NV · licensed in 8 states

    • Construction loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Bank statement loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 3 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  5. 5

    Matthew BrownNMLS 1254520

    Loan Factory · Austin, TX · licensed in 28 states

    • Construction loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • FHA loan
    • HELOC
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 10 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  6. 6

    Sandra OrtizNMLS 1606309

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Hanover Park, IL · licensed in 4 states

    • Construction loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Illinois
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  7. 7

    Bruce BrinkerhoffNMLS 639483

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Cleveland, OH · licensed in 50 states

    • Construction loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 7 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  8. 8

    Jess UphoffNMLS 174999

    Homeowners Financial Group · Westminster, CO · licensed in 12 states

    • Construction loan
    • New construction
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 8 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  9. 9

    James IgbinoviaNMLS 626688

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Scottsdale, AZ · licensed in 29 states

    • Construction loan
    • Self-employed
    • Jumbo loan
    • USDA loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 20 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  10. 10

    Danielle PitzoNMLS 562497

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Cleveland, OH · licensed in 17 states

    • Construction loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 5 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  11. 11

    Donna JohnsonNMLS 359660

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Tequesta, FL · licensed in 2 states

    • Construction loan
    • Condo
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 12 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  12. 12

    Victor ArreolaNMLS 441635

    First Heritage Mortgage · Tampa Bay, FL · licensed in 3 states

    • Construction loan
    • FHA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • USDA loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 12 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  13. 13

    Jim ReedNMLS 1034823

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Houston, TX · licensed in 13 states

    • Construction loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • VA loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 11 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  14. 14

    Corey VandenbergNMLS 563900

    Success Mortgage Partners · Grand Rapids, MI · licensed in 10 states

    • Construction loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Condo
    • Down payment assistance
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 9 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  15. 15

    Andy RiemenschneiderNMLS 409653

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Stillwater, MN · licensed in 7 states

    • Construction loan
    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 8 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  16. 16

    Shannon BradshawNMLS 545211

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Atlanta, GA · licensed in 13 states

    • Construction loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 8 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  17. 17

    Adam GarmanNMLS 124792

    Ruoff Mortgage · licensed in 6 states

    • Construction loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Real estate investor
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 9 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  18. 18

    Marshall SparkmanNMLS 167461

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Nashville, TN · licensed in 5 states

    • Construction loan
    • VA loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 5 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  19. 19

    Kim GhanemNMLS 191143

    Assurance Financial · Austin, TX · licensed in 14 states

    • Construction loan
    • FHA loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • USDA loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 6 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  20. 20

    Brian Andrew LipscombNMLS 443461

    BMO Bank · Chicago, IL

    • Construction loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • Physician and medical professional
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Illinois; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
    • 20 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  21. 21

    Jessica WaltersNMLS 644401

    Barrett Financial Group · Chandler, AZ · licensed in 2 states

    • Construction loan
    • FHA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • VA loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  22. 22

    Jeffrey AronheimNMLS 235233

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Greenwood Village, CO · licensed in 33 states

    • Construction loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 3 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  23. 23

    Christopher FoutsNMLS 1919114

    CrossCountry Mortgage · San Antonio, TX · licensed in 19 states

    • Construction loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • VA loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in IL (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 3 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  24. 24

    Jason CampbellNMLS 130931

    U.S. Bank · Hinsdale, IL

    • Construction loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Illinois; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  25. 25

    Jennifer BrownNMLS 222936

    U.S. Bank · Chicago, IL

    • Construction loan
    • Lists Construction loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Illinois; no license list on file yet, verify at NMLS Consumer Access
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb

Before you choose

Builder approval, draw management and appraisals based on plans require a lender with a construction department.

  • Do you offer one-time close construction loans?
  • What do you require to approve my builder?
  • How are draws released during the build?

More about Construction loan

How this list is ranked

Specialty evidence carries the most weight (production data, then lender page, then self-reported). Loan officers must be licensed in IL or have a branch there. Then branch location, years licensed and profile completeness. Disciplinary actions lower the score and are always shown. No paid placement. Methodology.

Same list as JSON: /api/v1/loan-officers?specialty=construction&state=IL. Not a lender. Not a referral service. Verify licenses at NMLS Consumer Access.