Eric is excellent. One of the best mortgage officers one could work with in my opinion.
05/20/2025 - Peter M, IL
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
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05/15/2025 - Enelidio O, IL
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
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05/07/2025 - Jerry L, IL
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
The people were easy to talk to you
04/21/2025 - Jovana M, IL
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
As a first-time homebuyer, I was feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin—but working with Eric made all the difference. He’s not just a fantastic loan originator, he’s also a great teacher. He took the time to walk me through each step of the process, explaining everything clearly and patiently answering all of my questions. His knowledge, professionalism, and kindness helped turn what could have been a stressful experience into an exciting and empowering journey. Thanks to Eric’s guidance, I was able to purchase my very first home with confidence. I’m so grateful for his help and would absolutely recommend him to anyone, especially fellow first-time buyers. Thank you, Eric!
04/15/2025 - Christian L, WI
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was a pleasure to work with. He addressed any questions quickly and was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire closing process.
04/08/2025 - Ava S, IN
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
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04/05/2025 - Hannah K, IL
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I can’t thank Eric and his team enough for their incredible support throughout my journey as a first-time homebuyer. As a single buyer navigating uncertain times, the process was overwhelming sometimes but he supported me throughout. From day one, he took the time to explain everything, answering my questions and listening to my hesitations and concerns with patience and clarity. He genuinely cared about my unique situation and worked hard to find the best option for me in an expedited timeline. I was able to navigate the market with confidence with Eric by my side. Eric’s expertise, kindness, and dedication made all the difference. If you need a lending officer who truly cares, I highly recommend him and the great team of professionals he works with.
02/26/2025 - Kevin B, IL
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
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11/25/2024 - Michael W
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Everything with buying my home was great. The quality and care, how smooth the process went and the people i worked with. Eric made sure I was updated on any changes. We closed in a little over 30 days. Overall great experience.
11/25/2024 - Jose A
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Erick is an excellent person who helped me answer all my questions, when buying a house for the first time. He helped educated me on all points to buy a house for the first time. He was even on hand day by day trying to help me with all the steps, what is required yo buy a house, excellent support and knowledge from Erik.
11/25/2024 - Angelica F
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was very hands on and involved in my first time home buying process. He was very resourceful, responsive, and reliable. Eric ensured I had sufficient information to make informed decisions. I was very satisfied with the service!
11/22/2024 - Roberto Rodriguez
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric Gutierrez did a GREAT job, our client was very satisfied and had great things to say about Eric. I will continue to recommend Eric to all that require assistance with financing a home.
11/09/2024 - Danny Barrios
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Love Eric, looking forward to working with him on many deals to come.
09/08/2024 - Abdol
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I highly recommend everyone to work with Eric, he?s knowledgeable and he will coach you through the whole process especially if you?re first homebuyer. He understands how scary and hard the process could be for first homebuyer with no experience. However, he guided and educated me during the process which made it a lot easier. When I met him the first time I could tell that this is the person who I want to work with because he was honest, transparent, and communicative. I wish you a great success Eric, you deserve it.
07/18/2024 - David Iwaszko
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was great throughout the entire process. He is very committed and professional. He will continue to get my buyers.
07/05/2024 - Roberto Rodriguez
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I have worked with Eric Gutierrez for many years and on many transactions. Eric Gutierrez is definitely my go to lender. He has the ability to get the job done and on time ALWAYS!! I appreciate his service and dedication to getting the job done. Eric is a G O A T in the lending industry!!
06/14/2024 - Juan C
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I'm a first time home buyer who recently moved to the Chicago area. I initially spoke with three different lending institutions and ultimately decided to go with Newrez because of Eric. His customer service is second to none. Amongst the many positive attributes he demonstrated throughout the process was: 1. Always made himself available, quickly replying to texts, emails, and calls any day of the week. 2. Coached me on smart decisions to make based on my goals and budget. 3. Went above and beyond to quickly acquire the home appraisal during the short attorney review period. 4. Went out of his way to made sure I had the best deal (this included searching for grants and matching competitors interest rates). 5. Regularly checked in to see if I had any questions or concerns and always addressed them.
05/31/2024 - Sebastian Colmenares
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I'm a first time home buyer who recently moved to the Chicago area. I initially spoke with three different lending institutions and ultimately decided to go with Newrez because of Eric. His customer service is second to none. Amongst the many positive attributes he demonstrated throughout the process was:1. Always made himself available, quickly replying to texts, emails, and calls any day of the week.2. Coached me on smart decisions to make based on my goals and budget.3. Went above and beyond to quickly acquire the home appraisal during the short attorney review period.4. Went out of his way to made sure I had the best deal (this included searching for grants and matching competitors interest rates).5. Regularly checked in to see if I had any questions or concerns and always addressed them.
05/31/2024 - Reginald J
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I am humbled and thankful for me and my fiancee for the help we received during our process
04/19/2024 - Yolanda T
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was very thorough and detailed with all the paperwork and transactions he provide. He explained each process along the way. He made my first time home buying a pleasant experience.
04/18/2024 - Tawfique A
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric helped us navigate a complicated and often frustrating process and made it feel relatively easy and smooth the entire way. I would say Eric is very knowledgeable and is great at making sure he addresses your concerns and answers all your questions. I would recommend Eric to anyone I know, every single time.
03/28/2024 - Beth Ann G
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
There was always open communication.
03/16/2024 - D. Hamilton
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I recently had the pleasure of working with Eric Gutierrez to secure a mortgage, and I cannot emphasize enough how stress-free and seamless the entire process was. From start to finish, Eric demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication to ensuring my mortgage experience was smooth and easy. Eric was incredibly proactive throughout the application process, guiding me through each step and providing timely updates at every juncture. He meticulously handled all the paperwork and documentation, leaving me with little to worry about. His attention to detail and thoroughness ensured everything was in order, making the process remarkably efficient. I cannot recommend Eric Gutierrez highly enough for anyone seeking a stress-free and seamless mortgage experience. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction set him apart, making him an invaluable asset in the journey towards homeownership. If you're looking for a mortgage loan originator who will go above and beyond to make the process easy and hassle-free, look no further than Eric Gutierrez.
03/15/2024 - D. Hamilton
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I recently had the pleasure of working with Eric Gutierrez to secure a mortgage, and I cannot emphasize enough how stress-free and seamless the entire process was. From start to finish, Eric demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication to ensuring my mortgage experience was smooth and easy.Eric was incredibly proactive throughout the application process, guiding me through each step and providing timely updates at every juncture. He meticulously handled all the paperwork and documentation, leaving me with little to worry about. His attention to detail and thoroughness ensured everything was in order, making the process remarkably efficient.I cannot recommend Eric Gutierrez highly enough for anyone seeking a stress-free and seamless mortgage experience. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction set him apart, making him an invaluable asset in the journey towards homeownership. If you're looking for a mortgage loan originator who will go above and beyond to make the process easy and hassle-free, look no further than Eric Gutierrez.
03/15/2024 - Pmakiwa
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric facilitated a seamless lending process for us and was professional and excellent in clearly outlining every step and what was required. Eric is the best at what he does and treats all his clients like family, Thank you Eric for getting us over the lean, you are definitely ahead of the pack.
03/04/2024 - Peter M
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
We are grateful to have had Eric assisting us with our home loan application. Eric was very clear in his communication and very professional in the way he conducted himself with us. He is amazing and knows his stuff and is backed by a wealth of experience and knowledge that he has gathered over the years. In addition Eric empathizes and is considerate of his clients' situation and he will always seek to understand each situation carefully before sharing any advise. Eric, you are a good man and you Rock, Thank you. We will forever be convinced that YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!
06/22/2023 - Joe Dee
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric made everything go smoothly. He worked hand in hand with our agent and Attorney to make everything go smoothly. He was very responsive to all questions and needs and got us the best rate possible.
06/02/2023 - S Merahi
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I had the pleasure of working with Eric, during my home buying process, and his service was exceptional. With expert guidance, excellent communication, strong negotiation skills, and a personalized approach, Eric made the experience seamless. His valuable network and genuine care added to the overall satisfaction. I highly recommend Eric to anyone in search of their dream home
04/01/2023 - Joe Dale
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I had recently went thru a divorce and my single credit life was terrible. Eric did everything possible to get me approved for a loan. Through his hard work and dedication to getting me approved I was able to purchase a home on my own and start my new life. Thank you Eric!!!
03/31/2023 - Nunez Family
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Thank you Eric for making sure that we understand what is a very confusing and scary process. You went above and beyond to answer our questions and to find us the best loan. We appreciate all your hard work.
08/14/2022 - Crmaxie
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric is Great at what he does the Man Hands Down. He?s very knowledgeable and He has the patience to explain the things that you don?t understand and help you with every question you may have. If you want someone who?s on your side and let?s you know that he?s got your best interest going in?there?s no one better Eric!!!!!
03/24/2022 - Jacqueline R
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric is awesome! This is my 2nd time working with Eric on a mortgage and I have to say that I will continue to have Eric as my go to Mortgage Loan Originator!!He was there every step of the way. I bought my first place about 4+ years ago and felt a bit like a first time home buyer at moments. I had to reach out to Eric a few times to go over things and his responsiveness is a 10/10. Eric answered my phone calls, emails and text messages whenever I had a question. He is super knowledgable when it comes to the entire process. When working with Eric, I know that I am in good hands! One thing that really stood out & made me realize that he looks out for you clients, was when the interest rates were beginning to rise. Eric made sure to call me immediately so that we could lock the rate before it went any higher! I really appreciated that ! He truly cares about his clients and their best interest. Hands down! Eric also made sure to communicate with my attorney, the seller's attorney when necessary and even with the other Realtor when I had a hard time getting a hold of her. We ran into a small issue and Eric immediately started thinking of ways we could resolve the issue so that we could get to the closing table for my closing date. He truly helped me out every step of the way. To say that he goes above and beyond for his clients in an understatement to be honest. When at the closing table, Eric was available & made sure things ran smooth. If you are looking for a lender, Eric is the one you need to speak with! Trust me, he will do everything in his power to help you, be there during the entire process and guide you in the right direction. Best Senior Mortgage Loan Originator there is ! Thank so much Eric & I look forward to working with you again in the future ! Keep up the amazing work!
03/23/2022 - Jacqueline R
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric is awesome! This is my 2nd time working with Eric on a mortgage and I have to say that I will continue to have Eric as my go to Mortgage Loan Originator!!He was there every step of the way. I bought my first place about 4+ years ago and felt a bit like a first time home buyer at moments. I had to reach out to Eric a few times to go over things and his responsiveness is a 10/10. Eric answered my phone calls, emails and text messages whenever I had a question. He is super knowledgable when it comes to the entire process. When working with Eric, I know that I am in good hands! One thing that really stood out & made me realize that he looks out for you clients, was when the interest rates were beginning to rise. Eric made sure to call me immediately so that we could lock the rate before it went any higher! I really appreciated that ! He truly cares about his clients and their best interest. Hands down!Eric also made sure to communicate with my attorney, the seller's attorney when necessary and even with the other Realtor when I had a hard time getting a hold of her. We ran into a small issue and Eric immediately started thinking of ways we could resolve the issue so that we could get to the closing table for my closing date. He truly helped me out every step of the way. To say that he goes above and beyond for his clients in an understatement to be honest. When at the closing table, Eric was available & made sure things ran smooth. If you are looking for a lender, Eric is the one you need to speak with! Trust me, he will do everything in his power to help you, be there during the entire process and guide you in the right direction. Best Senior Mortgage Loan Originator there is ! Thank so much Eric & I look forward to working with you again in the future ! Keep up the amazing work!
11/30/2021 - Elm82291@Outlook.Com
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was fantastic every step of the way. He was informative, prompt and communicative throughout the entire home buying process. He made the experience easy for a first time home buyer
11/09/2021 - Zuser201410190624512
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
My husband and I had went thru so many lenders trying to receive finance for a first time property, all we received we can't do this or that. I want to take this time out to say thank you to a Angel that was sent to us by a referral from our realtor co-worker. Eric, my husband and I appreciate every baby steps, humps and brick wall that we went thru to buy our first home. Eric stood by us when it was a tough time to retrieve documents, there were time I wanted to throw a towel in. but Eric encourage me to continue to move on with his kind mellow voice. Eric is a very professional, very knowledgeable in his work, in other words he knows his stuff and he will get the job done. Please do not take his straight forward personality as a threat He just passion of his work and he wants his client to be happy with a big win, win at the end. If you are looking to buy, refinance a property. Eric is the one that you should work with. I will recommend Eric to friends and family. it was a blast working with you, Eric. closing 11/12/21 Pamela & Anthony
07/13/2021 - Kevin E.
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric Gutierrez stuck with us for almost a full calendar year while we searched, submitted offers, withdrew offers, or just could not find a home. He never waivered or displayed frustration, only empathy and always asking his favorite question, "what can I do to help?" The end result was us closing on our potential forever home within 45 days after offer acceptance with a competitive rate and within our financial needs. Eric's expertise, patience, and diligence are un-matched. He expertly outlined what we had to do to improve our credit, regularly called, emailed, and texted with updates or to just check on us. Eric truly cares about his clients needs as well as their personal and financial well-being. We highly recommend reaching out to Eric for whatever your mortgage related needs are.
06/27/2021 - Christopher Singleta
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric made our process of buying our first home so easy, got us the best rate possible, explained everything down to the fine print. When I say he was with us from beginning to end he literally called us right after we closed to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible..
04/23/2021 - Dsamaan
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and is always willing to answer questions (and I had TONS!). He also will introduce you to anyone that you need during the home buying process. But this is not what makes him unique. He really goes through the entire process with you and makes himself available to assist or to just talk you through the process yet one more time. In my case, this was a very emotional milestone in my life and Eric understood this and treated me as a friend. I never felt like I was just a client. On the contrary...he gave extremely sound advice and always made sure that I was comfortable with every step of the process. He treated my home purchase as the life changing event that it was and his priority was what was best for me. He is a very intuitive young man, as shown by a simple statement that many of us take for granted..."talk to me..." He said this to me many times so that he can provide his expertise and put my mind at ease. In short, Eric is an extremely kind and caring person who happens to be an extremely savvy and knowledgeable lender. I was lucky to find him and I would highly recommend him to anyone that is looking to purchase a home, refinance, or anything of the like. He will get the job done and will always give you the human touch that is so rare to find these days. Thank you again, Eric!
02/17/2021 - Piotr Kusper
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was extremely helpful throughout the whole process of buying my first house. He was always available to talk and always to answer any questions or concerns I had, even with my busy schedule working two jobs and attending college full time. I would recommend Eric to anyone and I'm excited to continue working with him in the future.
12/12/2020 - Dcin27
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was great to work with. He went to bat for us and got us the best rate ever. His passion/ care showed he help us get a great home. I will recommend him to anybody. Thank you Eric
09/23/2020 - Kevin Ronan
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric Gutierrez helped me refinance my home four years ago, and he was able to save my bacon when I was trying to purchase a new home in the middle of this global pandemic. In a risk-averse environment, Eric had the contacts and creativity to help me pull funding together in order to buy my dream house. He was ALWAYS available, and the most helpful and supportive loan originator I have ever dealt with. He takes the time to go through the options, and partners with you to find the best solution. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage or refinance in a heartbeat. One of the good guys out there.
07/11/2020 - Jacobi E
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I met Eric through my Realtor who have done work with him before. This was my 1st time buying a home, so my knowledge was very limited on the whole process. Eric was so awesome he would call me and answer my calls anytime and go step by step on what to expect, he guided me whenever I submitted an offer and broke down things I should mindful and made sure that I recieved the best deal, and everything I was lookinh for in a home while also getting all the concessions as a first time home buyer. He definitely made this experience so much easier, and the homeowner course that they set me up with was 100% helpful. I felt like I was in good hands the entire time and I appreciate the hard work that Eric devotes to his clients. Definitely treats his clients as he would his own family!
06/25/2020 - Noesibaja
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric was very helpful and professional through out the entire process. He kept me in the loop on progress and made sure I didn?t have any unanswered questions. Overall it was the easiest and most stress free refinance I?ve ever done. Eric was great! I had worked with him when I bought my house and I went so well I card him again when I wanted to refinance.
06/14/2020 - Pauldwah
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I knew I had an outstanding lender in Eric from just the introductory part of our first phone conversation. He?s a guy who can make anyone to believe in himself or herself even if he/she doesn?t feel confident about being a home owner. He helped give me a rate that I couldn?t get from any lenders, not even my local credit union could give me such rate. The local credit union usually gives me competitive rates for other loads but not this time around. Eric was very considerate and patient in working with me throughout this tedious process, he was able to handle all the mess, confusion, and disorganization of documents that I created during the entire process. He promised me from the beginning that he will make sure I get the home and he delivered. I didn?t believe him because I never felt I was ready but he worked tirelessly under different constraints to make it happen for me and my family. I had no idea all that go into buying a home but he led and guided me like a true friend and now I can proudly say I AM A HOME OWNER! Eric is the definition of a true hero. He?s a very honest lender and his goal is to make sure you are getting a fair and the best deal. He even helped saved me money that I had no business saving at all. I will never hesitate to recommend Eric to anyone out there who?s looking to work with a lender for a home. He?s amazing! I?m not playing around, this guy is great! I could go on and on with this, that?s how excited I am right now. Thank you Eric, you did more than what any lender could do for a guy you have no relationships with in the past. I will forever appreciate you! Thanks again!
05/17/2020 - Kateryna K
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Before meeting with Eric, I had doubts if I can buy my own place. However, after analyzing my situation, he found right loan for me. I can characterize him as detailed oriented, patient professional, loyal to his clients.
05/09/2020 - Urvesh316
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Working with Eric is alway excellent, he helped to understand every detail and made process so easy for us. And closing was very quick. I High recommend Eric for Mortgage need. He is the best and perfect.
04/24/2020 - Jacque1219
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I was referred to Eric by friends of mine who had said good things about him. All held true! He was very helpful in answering all of my questions as a first time homebuyer (and I had a lot!). He was also always available and very quick to find information for me. He was very professional and it was evident he works with good intentions as he is always looking for the best option for his clients. I will definitely work with Eric in the future when I look into purchasing my next home or refinancing the one I just bought!
04/14/2020 - Alexandra S
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
I been working with Eric, for a little over a yr. I never thought I could be a homeowner. because my score & income. Eric, insured me that he'd do everything he could to help & get me there. with that being said Eric, did the job I know it wasn't easy but Friday I'm closing on my 1st home Thank you.
04/09/2020 - Collin Foreman
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
As a first-time home buyer, the entire situation seemed overwhelming. Eric made the process smooth and easy even with an expedited closing date. Eric guided me through the process and checked-in regularly to make sure we met all of the deadlines. It was such an easy process for me during a time where the world itself has been so hectic. Thankful for Eric?s service, speed, and professionalism.
02/08/2020 - Cladco56
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
After my wife and I had completed the loan process I wrote Eric an email explaining to him why I think that we made the right and best decision for him and Stearns Lending, LLC , to handle our home loan needs. I was considering one of the highly advertised companies. However, after my wife and I spoke to Mr. Gutierrez, we both felt very at ease with his approach and professionalism which helped to provide a more local flavor to our home buying experience. We both would highly recommend Eric Gutierrez.
02/04/2020 - Zemriah Todd
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric is an excellent Senior Mortgage Loan Originator. If you're confident about the home you want, he'll drive to the finish line of closing your deal. Making sure all the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed, just as long as you're working with him, he'll get behind the wheel as your loan originator and you in the passenger sit, you'll get to the closing of your new home.
01/30/2020 - Taneasha S
, Loan Officer: Eric Gutierrez
Eric G is definitely a professional at what he does! He guided us through the refinancing process perfectly. We are so grateful to have met Eric. He worked so hard to make sure that we had the best outcome possible. We are very happy with his performance. We recommend him very highly if you want THE BEST!