Borrower situations · Wisconsin
Loan officers for first-time buyers in Wisconsin
As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 176 loan officers licensed in or based in Wisconsin whose lender pages show First-time buyer work. The top-ranked are Erik Thiel (Guild Mortgage, Sheboygan), Ryan Hall (Guild Mortgage, Menasha) and Cliff Amundson (Union Home Mortgage, Onalaska). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in WI, 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
Erik ThielNMLS 488745
Guild Mortgage · Sheboygan, WI
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in Wisconsin
- 13 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 2
Ryan HallNMLS 284082
Guild Mortgage · Menasha, WI
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in Wisconsin
- 3
Cliff AmundsonNMLS 2443959
Union Home Mortgage · Onalaska, WI · licensed in 4 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in Wisconsin
- 4
Chad RankinNMLS 490282
Guild Mortgage · Worcester, MA · licensed in 38 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 9 years licensed
- 5
Angie TurleyNMLS 363066
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Mooresville, IN · licensed in 26 states
- First-time buyer
- Self-employed
- VA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 7 years licensed
- 6
Kevin HolmesNMLS 193246
NFM Lending · Linthicum, MD · licensed in 23 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Jumbo loan
- USDA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 14 years licensed
- 7
Josh KiltyNMLS 277851
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Marshfield, WI · licensed in 4 states
- First-time buyer
- VA loan
- Reverse mortgage
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in Wisconsin
- 8
John HigdonNMLS 929683
Guild Mortgage · Waterloo, IA · licensed in 8 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 6 years licensed
- 9
Kylie AhrensNMLS 2122090
Guild Mortgage · Madison, WI · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in Wisconsin
- 10
Iris LegaspiNMLS 690505
First Citizens Bank · San Diego, CA · licensed in 35 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Jumbo loan
- Physician and medical professional
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 17 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 11
Adam WorkmanNMLS 128183
CrossCountry Mortgage · Charlotte, NC · licensed in 42 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- VA loan
- FHA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 5 years licensed
- 12
Kristi PiatzNMLS 452537
Guild Mortgage · Edina, MN · licensed in 4 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Real estate investor
- Jumbo loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 5 years licensed
- 13
Brian SewellNMLS 212085
Guild Mortgage · Frankfort, IL · licensed in 6 states
- First-time buyer
- Physician and medical professional
- Real estate investor
- Self-employed
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 4 years licensed
- 14
Dan EltmanNMLS 225030
LeaderOne Financial · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- USDA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 35 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 15
Cindy AllenNMLS 451818
Guild Mortgage · Aurora, IL · licensed in 9 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 4 years licensed
- 16
Jenn GawendaNMLS 755952
Guild Mortgage · Aurora, IL · licensed in 7 states
- First-time buyer
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 8 years licensed
- 17
Santiago MeloNMLS 1982179
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 4 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 3 years licensed
- 18
Lenae VandegriftNMLS 649456
American Pacific Mortgage · Thornton, CO · licensed in 10 states
- First-time buyer
- Condo
- FHA loan
- Jumbo loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 12 years licensed
- 19
Nathan JuliusNMLS 2613390
Churchill Mortgage · Delafield, WI · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- USDA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Branch in Wisconsin
- 20
Adam MillerNMLS 221065
LeaderOne Financial · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 13 states
- First-time buyer
- FHA loan
- Real estate investor
- VA loan
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 9 years licensed
- 21
Bridget IscheNMLS 480187
Guild Mortgage · Prior Lake, MN · licensed in 7 states
- First-time buyer
- Real estate investor
- Jumbo loan
- Down payment assistance
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 1 years licensed
- 22
Dawson RosenowNMLS 2248516
CrossCountry Mortgage · White Bear Lake, MN · licensed in 3 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Non-QM loan
- Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 1 years licensed
- 23
Dave AmelsbergNMLS 373394
CrossCountry Mortgage · Stillwater, MN · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- Construction loan
- Down payment assistance
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 20 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
- 24
Allison LarsonNMLS 1059283
Guild Mortgage · Prior Lake, MN · licensed in 2 states
- First-time buyer
- New construction
- Self-employed
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- 25
Ashlee ShipleyNMLS 1280022
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Salt Lake City, UT · licensed in 4 states
- First-time buyer
- Down payment assistance
- Lists First-time buyer on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
- Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
Before you choose
The best options combine programs (FHA, conventional low down, local assistance) and need patient guidance through the process.
- Which low down payment programs fit my situation?
- Am I eligible for any first-time buyer assistance here?
- What will my total cash to close be?
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 WI or have a branch there. Then branch location, years licensed and profile completeness. Disciplinary history is not yet checked by LenDb; verify at NMLS Consumer Access. No paid placement. Methodology.
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