Perfect!

Jim was fantastic! It took us over a year to find the house we loved with multiple potential options along the way. Jim patiently calculated the numbers and gave us our options with each house we approached him with. He made what could've been a stressful process very enjoyable. He gave us confidence to make financial decisions and backed us, as buyers, along the way. I have been recommending Jim to everyone I know regardless of whether they're currently looking for home financing. The back end of the process with James was also a great experience. James exhibited the same patience as Jim and was quick to answer any questions we had along the way. This was truly the most streamlined stressless homebuying experience I've had.

Thank you for guiding us every step of the way!

Jim is always on top of everything and lays out everything in a comprehensible and timely manner always! Highly recommend!

Because we are retired and although very asset rich, we have lower income and the national banks were not interested in helping finance our loan, as we did not fit their normal ratios of income to mortgage. Jim, on the other hand, approved us right away based on our assets which made purchase of our vacation home possible.

Mr Pope was a delight to work with. He made the process easy. I would highly recommend Mr Pope and Wintrust Mortgage. Mr Pope was referred to me by previous clients and they raved about him.

Working with Jim made the whole process seamless with his guidance and direction.

James Browning was amazing! Creative, responsive, timely.

Would only go with Jim Pope when it comes to home financing. Whole team is excellent!

Jim has always been comfortable to work with. His value and trust line up with ours.

Jim and the Wintrust Mortgage team were incredible to work with throughout the entire process. Their communication was exceptional—they were always available to answer questions, kept us informed every step of the way, and made us feel confident and supported from application to closing.

As first time homebuyers we were unsure about a lot of things, but Jim and his team put our minds at ease. Always there to answer any questions and quick with any offers we had put in. Highly recommended going through them, I know we wont be going anywhere else with any future purchases.

Jim was great to meet and work with. He was very open to answering any and all questions and explained the process with a good amount of detail while keeping things high level as well.

Great people owes there to help james leaft his freinds watching a packer game to talk to me

Jim is the man. James B (also the man!),who handled the day to day was always responsive and knowledgeable. Answered all of my questions. I never had a doubt that we would get the job done. Smooth and predictable closing. Thanks guys!

Very easy, straightforward, amazing team, incredibly knowledgeable. I don’t think they could have made this process easier.

The team was very helpful and always reaponsive

This was my first time obtaining a mortgage and Jim was amazing. He explained the process clearly and helped me to understand all my options. He and his assistant were available throughout the process to answer questions and ensure that everything was on track for closing. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend him.

The team I worked with went above and beyond to get my mortgage approved and provided excellent guidance on my financing options. I will absolutlely reach out to Jim Pope and Tracy Mack for future financing.

They were wonderful. Extremely personal and thorough care throughout the entire financing process. My and I felt like we had made new friends dealing with Jim and his team.

Jim is excellent at finding the best solution for your personal needs and tailors the options he presents while providing excellent recommendations.

Amazing! The whole team worked so hard to get us into our dream home!

Jim Pope is my hero. Personable and very responsive. He is incredibly good at this job and he is always available when assistance is needed.

Jim has always been the consummate professional. We feel that he has our best interest in mind. We have recommended him numerous times and he has always come through. He is our go to for mortgage questions and solutions.

The service was great. James answered all our questions and kept the loan process on track. He even brought documents to our home for us to sign because they were time sensitive. I wanted to make an extra principal payment up front and he helped set that up. Thanks to him and the staff at Wintrust.

The process was seamless from offer to purchase to closing. Penny Johnson and Jim Pope are very professional and missed nothing through this financing process. Much Appreciated! Jeremy T Vogel

He made things so simple and easy. He was quick and he really helped us buy a fabulous home.

excellent on all accounts

Jim and his team provided exceptional support and got my wife and I into our dream house even after a quick closing. His team were attentive, professional, and knowledgeable on the process and getting the deal completed and over the finish line. Their quality, consistent correspondence and general enthusiasm put my wife and I at ease and was very reassuring during this stressful process. I would highly recommend Jim and his team to anyone looking to get a deal done.

Jim and team at Wintrust are the best to work with!

As a buyer, the mortgage process can be very overwhelming, but Wintrust especially, Jame and Jim made it feel easy. He was patient, answered all my questions quickly, and was always available when I needed him. I couldn't have done this without his help

It was wonderful. He is super knowledgeable & helped us out a lot throughout the entire process.

Jim was exceptional. Walked us through everything, recommended products that matched our needs & was very professional. I would highly recommend him.

From start to finish, the entire process went well, the communication was always prompt and informative, Would highly recommended James and his team to anyone in the market for a mortgage

He is THE BEST! Very easy to work with and I won't work with anyone else.

We had a great experience going through this process. Everybody was extremely professional, personable, and helpful. They did a great job answering any of our questions. And helping make the process painless.

Outstanding organization to work with!

Jim provided thoughtful and insightful guidance throughout the process, being responsive and executing within an abbreviated time frame.

Well done.

James and his team helped me achieve my goal of acquiring a home closer to my family. If you are looking to financially achieve your dreams they are professionally there to help.

Jim is easy to work with. He’s clear with financial plans and delivers them professionally. Great to work with!

I was very pleased with the refinance of my income property

What a great group to work with!! They calmly led me through a potentially stressful process. They were extremely personable, professional and talented.

Excellent experience!

Great team of people that make the process of getting a loan easy, they are with you every step of the way.

Great team to work with make refinancing very easy!

Excellent, very professional and personable and obviously a master at the loan process. Very trusting, respectful, timely and helpful. Great to work with!

I really can't say enough great things about working with Jim and his team. He really went the extra mile to help me figure out how to make financing work during a divorce, and he's the reason I'm sitting in my new home right now. He is patient, kind, and just a great person to work with.

Very easy and kept well informed throughout the process.

Jim and his team were thorough, efficient, and kept us updated all the way through our purchase process. We were presented with multiple financing options from which we chose the one that worked best for us. We would highly recommend Jim and his team to anyone looking to buy or refinance a home.

Excellent! All involved were professional and were clear in their communication.

You Folks are great.

The best

My experience was great! the team made everything clear and straightforward.I would recommend to others .

They worked with me and got it done.

James Browning was very helpful in my mortgage process. He took the time to answer my questions and explain things I didn't understand clearly.

Overall great service !

Great job

You Folks did great.

Made the process simple and easy

Jim explains everything really well and really clearly. He also gives great interest rates for our loan loans.

Jim and team were great, they explained everything thoroughly and gave me options for financing my loan.

Jim is very responsive, wise, and patient. I really enjoyed working with him

We always have a great experience with Jim and the Team!

Working with Jim was incredible. I would recommend him to anyone if they want a great experience.

Jim is a great partner and advisor and has helped me and my family for years

Jim and his team did an exceptional job assisting me with my mortgage needs.

Very professional and responsive

Jim is the best! He gave us great advice and we would recommend him to anyone

Very good

This is my third mortgage with Jim. He is always very proactive and provides us excellent advice.

Jim is outstanding! His deep knowledge of home finance, innovative approach, and keen understanding of my lending needs made the entire process seamless. Truly top-notch.

Relocating to the area without any prior connections, we were fortunate to be introduced to Jim and his team. Their exceptional guidance and meticulous recommendations made our relocation experience truly remarkable. We wholeheartedly recommend Jim and his team for any future endeavors. Our sincere gratitude for their invaluable assistance.

Jim Pope might be the nicest most genuine people on the planet. He treated us like we were his own family. We explained things until we understood. Never once did we feel like he was pushy or misleading. Honestly. I wish I would have known Jim long ago because of his networking and honesty.

I would highly recommend working with Jim and Wintrust mortgage, I felt valued and that I was being offered the best value and was given the help and assistance I needed throughout the process.

Jim is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and had great, creative ideas to help me solve my mortgage needs. I highly recommend him and Wintrust.

Jim was incredibly helpful. He was available on short notice, presented a number of options along with his recommendation and why, professional and just a pleasure to work with.

Amazing team. Highly recommend them. They solved problems left and right to make our home-buying experience possible.

Had a great experience with Jim and team at Wintrust. Very responsive and helpful with any questions we had thru the whole process.

He’s very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Makes a person comfortable through the whole mortgage progress. He will sit down with you and look at home financing that will work for a person. Highly recommend him to anyone.

James browning was great to work with. He was very patient and explained himself very clearly in all steps of the process. I think the biggest thing that made us go with him was his availability. He responded to all of our questions very promptly.

Jim is always very professional and knowledgeable about the mortgage industry and a pleasure to work with.

We had a very fast turn around and James got it done. Close was easy with no hiccups.

As a first time homebuyer I really appreciated the thoroughness and willingness to explain things in extra detail.

My loan officer kept in regular contact with me during the process answering all my questions promptly.

Jim, James and Penny were absolutely a joy to work with. They worked well together to put the bridge loan in place. Couldn't be more satisfied!

They really worked hard to make a tight closing deadline, and everything was as seamless as possible.

Penny assisted me, not Pamela Schultz. Penny and Jim Pope were amazing. Thanks to Jim and Penny’s hard work and dedication, I found my dream home! I highly recommend WinTrust to anyone looking to buy a home. You won't be disappointed!

I have worked with Jim Pope and his team on several occasions and they are the best in the business

JIm Pope and the team were extremely responsive and informative relative to the loan process and requirements. Outstanding customer service and fully connected to our financial plan.

As a self employed person, Jim took the time over the past three years to help get me to a point I could qualify for a mortgage on my own. The time he took was greatly appreciated and I was thrilled to finally be able to give him my business.

Jim was super relatable and helped explain everything to us thoroughly!

Jim and Penny are great to work with. They answer all of my questions quickly and will often guide me through some of the details even if I don't ask specifics. I trust that they are working with me as a partner and not treating me as simply a bank customer.

Jim Pope is extremely knowledgeable about loan options and he presented them and gave advice, which is what I want from a lender.

Jim and his staff were just a phone call away and were very fast with there email responses.

Jim Pope is an incredibly helpful man. He and his team were professional and ready to answer any questions that we had. They deserve every client they have

Jim Pope was recommended as a personable and competent mortgage broker, according to the Markley's, one of the best in the country. We agree, even though I have experience in the field, Jim and his team still made the process as easy and comfortable as possible.

Jim helped us after we had a nightmare experience with another lender. The process with Wintrust was very quick and easy. There was a minor appraisal hiccup and some miscommunication between Kim and Jim, but aside from that it was seamless. We felt very comfortable lending with Jim and Wintrust.

Jim Pope was great to work with. He was responsive (even after hours) when I had questions. He provided sound advice, tailored to our circumstance, and for the specific property we were writing offers for. This combination maximized the likelihood of success in a tough market.

Jim Pope and Austin Muehlschlegel were excellent to work with! On top of process and details. Knowledgeable, responsive, and friendly. High quality advice

Penny and Jim was great to work with.

Austin Muehlschlegel did an awesome job making sure we were properly informed and the process went smoothly

Appreciated Jim and Austin for their expertise. As well as for always being available to talk through the process, answer, and to always put me at ease. It was a great experience again and appreciated the amazing customer service I received.

James Pope was very attentive, timely and knowledgeable while sharing my options with detail. Loan processor Austin Muehlschlegel was extremely patient, timely and knowledgeable. An upgrade in system was happening while my loan was being reviewed and documentation needed. I am not tech savvy and was use to meeting in person in past. Austin understood my situation and made himself available to meet in person. He was very detailed oriented and timely. His communication skills and kind demeanor did not go unrecognized. The whole process was timely from initiation to completion. It's definitely a tight knit team who strive for excellence. I will not hesitate to recommend this team!!

Jim was excellent to work with. Quick with getting back to us and always willing to explain anything we asked.

I like working with Jim Pope. He lays out my options in spreadsheets that anyone can understand. I was able to compare my options and make the best decisions. He was also very knowledgeable and answered questions conclusively. I feel comfortable that I was always in good hands and that my best interests were being served.

There was great communication between Jim Pope and my wife and I. Very easy to work with and he made it very easy for us to understand everything, couldn’t ask for someone better.

Jim Pope was very responsive from the very beginning when I simply inquired about loan options and didn't have a home in mind yet. There was never a delay in getting an answer from Jim and he took the time to have phone calls in addition to email. He provided me his phone number in case I needed anything from him on my day of closing since he was unable to attend.

The people were great. They made the process smooth and understandable. I however did NOT like the amount of information that was required for me to provide!!!!!!!

This is our 5th transaction with Wintrust and Jim & his team have done a great job each time!

Austin was the main contact. He was very professional and knowledgeable about the process.

I liked the layout of the Wintrust Zoom Portal. The tasks were laid out in advance, and I could upload my docs at my convenience. I also liked that I could view them later in the “completed” section.

Great communication.

Lender/originator Jim Pope and his team were excellent - knowledgeable, helpful and communicative.

Jim and his staff are knowledgeable and extremely helpful.

Jim and his team did a great job again from start to finish.

The experience went well.

Communication was quick, accurate, and polite.

I've worked with Jim Pope before and he is the sole reason I have no worries with the mortgage process, refinancing or any part of the process. I am so grateful I am able to work with him and refer him to everyone I can.

Jim Pope was so helpful and was able to process the loan in a very short period of time. He explained everything in detail and I was able to close without any delays. In addition, Penny Johnson was very good as well and really helped get the loan approved by my closing date. The team provided excellent service.

Enjoyed workingwith Jams

Jim and his team are terrific!!

I have known Jim for years and have always had great experiences with him. It was the same this time.

Jim Pope will always be our most trusted mortgage advisor.

I appreciated how attentive Austin was to any questions I had and how receptive he was to our many changes in plans.

Jim was very communicative and helpful. Walked us through all our options and very helpful in teaming with Tracy, coordinating our home purchase and sale of current home to minimize loan interest rate. Austin, Jim's assistant, was very quick in reply's to questions, helpful, knowledgable.

Austin was a key player in our closing process. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire loan process. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to secure a mortgage. James was also a pleasure to work with. He made the whole experience very positive

Jim Pope and his team were amazing from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and personable. They worked incredibly hard to make a difficult and complex process as seamless as possible.

Ease, and the quick process.

Wintrust was so responsive and helpful throughout the process- Austin and Jim are great!