Your home financing journey starts here

Headshot of Craig Achtzehn Area Sales Manager at The Money Store

Craig Achtzehn

Area Sales Manager

NMLS ID # 320399

Mobile

312-961-7763

Office

312-257-3416

Fax

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Address

1332 N. Halsted Street, Suite 302, Chicago, IL 60642

Languages

English

All loan materials will be provided in English.

Meet your mortgage expert

For over 22 years, mortgage professional Craig Achtzehn has been a trusted home financing resource for homebuyers, homeowners, and professionals across Chicagoland and beyond. Craig has distinguished himself as a top producer throughout his career, and industry publications Scotsman Guide and Mortgage Executive Magazine have ranked him among the top mortgage originators in the nation. His mission is to help people achieve their homeownership goals while saving them time, money, and stress.

Much of Craig’s success as a mortgage expert can be attributed to his passion for organization, effectiveness, and communication. A former Army officer with an engineering degree and an MBA, his attention to detail and personal involvement in every loan helps ensure a smooth and positive financing experience. Craig’s expertise includes a wide range of loan, property, and client types, and he specializes in helping fellow Veterans secure VA home loan financing.

Craig’s favorite parts of his job are meeting new people, helping clients purchase their dream homes, and seeing everyone leave the closing table happy. Most of his clients are referred to him by satisfied past borrowers and his network of real estate agents, accountants, financial advisors, homebuilders, and attorneys.

Outside of the office, Craig enjoys spending time with his family and serving his community. He resides in suburban Chicagoland with his wife and two daughters.

To work with one of the nation’s best for your home financing needs, contact Craig today.

Our Loan Products

Every home financing situation is unique. That’s why The Money Store offers a wide range of loan options, so we can help you choose the ones that are right for you. Here’s an overview of the types of home loan products we offer.

Home Purchase

Planning to buy a home? Whether you’re an aspiring homeowner or a seasoned homebuyer, we offer numerous home purchase loans to help you achieve your goals. These include options for a wide range of property and occupancy types and down payment minimums as low as 10%, 3%, or even 0%.

Home Refinance

Is it time for a new mortgage strategy for your home? With a mortgage refinance, you may be able to reduce your interest rate and monthly payment, eliminate mortgage insurance premiums, replace an adjustable rate with a fixed rate, convert home equity into cash, or obtain other benefits.

Home Construction

Ready to make your dream home a reality? With a construction loan, you can obtain financing to build the home you want. Our one-time-close construction financing even allows you to purchase the lot, construct your home, and finance the finished property, all with a single loan.

Home Renovation

Want to upgrade, repair, or expand a home? Get the funds you need with one of our renovation loans. Renovation financing allows you to purchase and renovate a home with a single loan, or refinance and renovate a home you currently own.

Home Equity

Need cash for a large purchase, investment, or expense? Your home may be the answer. With home equity financing, you can take cash out of your home to spend on anything, including paying off high-interest debt, making home improvements, or covering college tuition.

Begin your home financing journey today!

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