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VA loan officers in Wisconsin

As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 132 loan officers licensed in or based in Wisconsin whose lender pages show VA loan work. The top-ranked are Chris Claeys (CrossCountry Mortgage, Eau Claire), Dawn Rae Pemberton (Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Naples) and Ryan George (CrossCountry Mortgage, Frederick). 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. 1

    Chris ClaeysNMLS 370736

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Eau Claire, WI

    • VA loan
    • Construction loan
    • FHA loan
    • Non-QM loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Wisconsin
    • 20 years experience (stated on lender page, 2026-10-09)
  2. 2

    Dawn Rae PembertonNMLS 162320

    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Naples, FL · licensed in 21 states

    • VA loan
    • Reverse mortgage
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 15 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  3. 3

    Ryan GeorgeNMLS 5692

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Frederick, MD · licensed in 21 states

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

    Scott EvansNMLS 256163

    CrossCountry Mortgage · San Diego, CA · licensed in 38 states

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

    Erik ThielNMLS 488745

    Guild Mortgage · Sheboygan, WI

    • VA loan
    • 2 to 4 unit property
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan 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)
  6. 6

    Roland GomezNMLS 133724

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Orland Park, IL · licensed in 5 states

    • VA loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Condo
    • Non-QM loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 12 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  7. 7

    Agostino (Augie) IaconoNMLS 283725

    Barrett Financial Group · Mortgage broker · Brookfield, WI · licensed in 11 states

    • VA loan
    • Bank statement loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Wisconsin
    • 9 years licensed
  8. 8

    Josh KiltyNMLS 277851

    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Marshfield, WI · licensed in 4 states

    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Reverse mortgage
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Wisconsin
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  9. 9

    Scott ReeseNMLS 86512

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Cleveland, OH · licensed in 17 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • HELOC
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 9 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  10. 10

    John LindstromNMLS 220857

    Guild Mortgage · Chicago, IL · licensed in 2 states

    • VA loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan 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)
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  11. 11

    Angie TurleyNMLS 363066

    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Mooresville, IN · licensed in 26 states

    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Self-employed
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 7 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  12. 12

    Kevin HolmesNMLS 193246

    NFM Lending · Linthicum, MD · licensed in 23 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Jumbo loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 14 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  13. 13

    Marie JonesNMLS 290059

    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation · Watertown, WI

    • VA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Wisconsin
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  14. 14

    Mark HesserNMLS 452476

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Bloomington, MN · licensed in 2 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 6 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  15. 15

    Lori DobrowolskiNMLS 274614

    Guild Mortgage · Mount Pleasant, WI · licensed in 5 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • USDA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Wisconsin
    • 3 years licensed
  16. 16

    Zach SchwartzNMLS 894131

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

    • VA loan
    • Construction loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 13 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  17. 17

    Gregory TilyNMLS 1720774

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Tampa, FL · licensed in 21 states

    • VA loan
    • Jumbo loan
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 5 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  18. 18

    Jay BunteNMLS 1957808

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Fort Worth, TX · licensed in 46 states

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

    Dan EltmanNMLS 225030

    LeaderOne Financial · Oak Brook, IL · licensed in 2 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Lists VA loan 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)
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  20. 20

    Habib SadakaNMLS 339526

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Mankato, MN · licensed in 9 states

    • VA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 4 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  21. 21

    Patton GadeNMLS 1243024

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Scottsdale, AZ · licensed in 41 states

    • VA loan
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 4 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  22. 22

    Lenae VandegriftNMLS 649456

    American Pacific Mortgage · Thornton, CO · licensed in 10 states

    • VA loan
    • Condo
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 12 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  23. 23

    Chris MartoranoNMLS 130044

    Guild Mortgage · Chicago, IL · licensed in 10 states

    • VA loan
    • Down payment assistance
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 10 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  24. 24

    Lee NguyenNMLS 1624896

    CrossCountry Mortgage · Silverdale, WA · licensed in 11 states

    • VA loan
    • Real estate investor
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • 6 years licensed
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb
  25. 25

    Nathan JuliusNMLS 2613390

    Churchill Mortgage · Delafield, WI · licensed in 3 states

    • VA loan
    • FHA loan
    • First-time buyer
    • Renovation loan (203k / HomeStyle)
    • Lists VA loan on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Licensed in WI (listed on lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
    • Branch in Wisconsin
    • No disciplinary actions on file at LenDb

Before you choose

Entitlement calculations, funding fee exemptions and VA appraisal rules reward a loan officer who closes VA loans often.

  • How many VA loans have you closed in the last year?
  • Can you check my remaining entitlement and funding fee status?
  • How do you handle a low VA appraisal or the tidewater process?

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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 actions lower the score and are always shown. No paid placement. Methodology.

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