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Julius Barrutia

SVP of Mortgage Lending

Chicago, IL Mortgage Lender

NMLS #191744

Adress
413 N. Carpenter St., Suite 1W
Chicago, IL 60642
Contact Methods
Email
tel Phone
312-210-7070
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(630) 370-2360
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Awards

BBB Accredited Business A+
Inc. 5000
Top Work Places
Weatherhead 100
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Mortgage Bankers Association Member

About Julius

As a 16-year veteran of the mortgage industry, I’m known as a trusted professional with vast knowledge of home financing and an array of home loan products. With an extensive financial background, I have the experience and expertise to provide beneficial loan options while guiding you through the mortgage process. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an experienced real estate investor, I’ll carefully listen to your goals and priorities to identify a home financing solution fit for you.

In addition to professional guidance, you can count on top-notch customer service from application to closing and beyond. As hundreds of happy clients can attest, I’m dedicated to making sure your home purchase or refinance goes as smoothly as possible. I look forward to starting your home financing journey.

Specialties

  • Purchase and Refinance
  • Purchase
  • Refinance Loans
First time homebuyers admiring their new home

Ready to buy your first home?

Our wide range of mortgage options can help you achieve homeownership with reduced down payments, closing cost assistance, or temporary rate relief.

Financing options

  • Home loans with as little as 3% down
  • Temporary buydowns to lower your mortgage rate at the start of your loan
  • Down payment assistance from national and state programs
  • Personalized home financing solutions

Bonus: If your household’s qualifying income meets the standards for your county’s area median income, you may be eligible for a lower mortgage rate!

Take the first step toward homeownership.
Let’s discuss your options today.

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Recent Posts and Articles

Blog

  • Man sitting on couch reviews financial records to help calculate his debt-to-income ratio (DTI).
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    How to Calculate Debt to Income Ratio

    Learn how to calculate your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) to assess your financial health for loans. Discover tips to lower DTI and secure better loan terms.

  • Garden featuring a mix of flowers that flourish in the homeowners plating zone.
    Published on

    What Planting Zone Am I In?

    Find your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to select plants thriving in your climate. Explore plating zones from Alaska to Puerto Rico for a flourishing garden.

  • Father and daughter stand outside of their new home
    Published on

    What Is A Lender Credit?

    Discover how lender credits can ease your homebuying journey by covering closing costs. Learn their benefits, drawbacks, and how they impact your mortgage.

  • Home buyer Family sits around together on couch in their new home.
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    National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

    Discover insights from the National Association of Realtors 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Profile: trends, data, and analysis for the real estate industry.

A homeowner with a child on his lap calculating whether to buy a new home or refinance his home loan

Owning a home is fun and fulfilling!

What’s not to love about having a space that is entirely yours? You can paint your bathroom fuchsia, have hardwood in the master, put up a wild Mosaic in the kitchen, install a smart thermostat, you name it. After all, it’s your home!

Equally enjoyable are the other personal and financial advantages of being a homeowner: security and stability, equity and wealth building, and more! I’m here to help you get the most from your home financing — whether you’re buying your first home, moving up or downsizing to match your lifestyle, or refinancing your current mortgage.

Helping your home financing process go smoothly.

Resources

  • The Mortgage Process

    The Mortgage Process

    There are some major milestones on your road to home financing. As your loan officer, I’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure you understand each one and get through them quickly.

  • Payment Calculator

    Payment Calculator

    How much will your mortgage payment be? How much can you save if you refinance? Is it better to buy than rent? Use these online calculators to crunch the numbers and see for yourself.

  • Find the Right Loan

    Find the Right Loan

    I separate myself from other lenders by offering a broader selection of home financing options — from loans for first-time homebuyers to refinance programs for accessing your home’s equity.

  • Home Loan Check List

    Home Loan Check List

    Before you explore the endless options of home financing, some preparation is in order. Planning ahead for your mortgage is the key to an easier and more successful home financing process.

Inspiration for your home loan journey.

GALLERY

Your Mortgage Expert

A Lender You Can Trust

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