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Mike was very helpful throughout the mortgage process. He explained the process well and his team was organized and made sure everything was submitted to close quickly.
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Thank you Kelsey! I love teaching people the process and how to do it the right way without buyer’s remorse afterwards. It’s true about my team. They are dialed in and I’m blessed to get to work side by side with them. Thank you for acknowledging them.

Mike and his team were fantastic to work with. Easygoing, well informed, easily accessible and prompt with all matters !
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Thank you Cyril! I enjoyed guiding you and Lauren through the process. It can be a little overwhelming if you don’t have someone walking you through each step along the way. Cheers to your new chapter!

I recently purchased a home near O'Hare in Chicago. Mike & OriginPoint's staff handled my affairs with extreme promptness, stellar communication and explained things step by step along the way. I've been through this process before but he made sure to cover every detail with such patience and one by one handled every concern and question I had during the process. Carefully mapping out what the process should and will look like helping guide me through and limiting stress as best as possible. A remarkably fast process: going from pre-approval to closing in less than 30 days. Thank you Mike and OriginPoint.
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Thank you Richard. I’m blessed to have the opportunity to help people during a time when things are stressful and they need genuine guidance.

We had the most seamless and stressless process due to Mike, Lisa, and the team’s guidance as we navigated through buying our first home. There was constant clear communication in timely manners by all team members. Mike goes above and beyond when supporting you and does an excellent job educating you along the way, which was appreciated. We are so thankful for Mike and his team’s guidance and will definitely be using them in the future!!!
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Thank you for the nice review Sami. I’m incredibly lucky to have this job and the teammates that make our customers feel cared for. Buying a home and moving is stressful. I like the fact that my team and I get the opportunity to make it a great experience instead. It fills my bucket. Cheers to your new chapter! -Mike

We worked with Mike and his team for the purchase of our home in Geneva, IL. This house was our third purchase and we noticed the difference between how Mike and previous home mortgage lenders led us through the process every step of the way! If you are looking for a person that really cares, is knowledgeable, has years of experience and will take the time to make sure you understand exactly what you are doing, please work with Mike. We had a lot of questions and he explained all possible options in detail, ran the numbers multiple times and served as a great partner as we thought through different options. The entire process was clear, communication was excellent and as a result we had the shortest closing to date, just 45 min! All due to the attention and preparation Mike led us through. Can’t recommend this team enough.
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Wow thank you so much Hilda! My team and I take great pride in making sure our our customers have a great experience. I feel that it’s my obligation to be your biggest advocate and educate you every step of the way. It makes me really happy to hear that you felt that care. I want to give props to my teammates, Lisa, Sofie and Jenna. It’s hard to find and cultivate teammates that care as much as I do and those folks genuinely do. They are rock star teammates. Enjoy your new home Hilda and Roy!

I recently bought a house for the first time solo and Mike McNamara was my go to person at Origin Point. He spent the time I needed to understand my options and the process to securing the house I wanted. He’s very knowledgeable and offered his time and energy whenever I needed it (even by text at any time of day). It’s a big investment and an important that I got it right and understood it. I really appreciated his patience and guidance in this process. I would recommend him over and over again. 🙌🏻
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Thank you so much Jessica! Buying a home can be scary and overwhelming. It’s supposed to be fun and exciting so I take the time to build your confidence through education and a clear path forward. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve!

We had such a great experience working with Mike and his entire team! From start to finish, they made the mortgage process incredibly easy and were always responsive, helpful, and quick to answer any questions we had. Mike was especially great at explaining everything clearly and making sure we always knew what to expect next. We used a VA loan, and his knowledge and guidance throughout the process made everything feel seamless. The online technology was also very straightforward and made uploading documents and keeping everything moving really easy. The team were fantastic to work with; knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole experience. We felt like we were in great hands and would absolutely recommend Mike to anyone looking for a mortgage lender!
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Thank you so much McKenzie! This is such a nice review. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity that I have to help people through the otherwise stressful home buying process. I feel passionate about making sure you know what you are getting into and know all of the various options involved. At the end of the day, I want to go home and know that I did right by others. I hope that you love your new home for years to come. And I’m still here for you should you have questions. Cheers!

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Sarah I enjoyed helping you navigate the home buying process. Thank you for the opportunity to be your guide and advocate. Enjoy that beautiful new home! And thank you for the review.

Mike did a great job at walking us through the lending process, offering advice, and answering our questions. He was very flexible and accessible; we were regularly in touch with him outside of business hours.
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So glad we could help make the lending process easier and be there when questions came up. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and trusting our team!

Mike McNamara was extremely knowledgeable and patient throughout the whole mortgage process. He answered questions in a timely manner and put me at ease throughout this process. He’s was kind and efficient. I would highly recommend him to family and friends!
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Thank you Mary Pat! Truly it was my pleasure. I love that you used the word kind. I have a sign in my house that says "Kindness Matters". When selling and buying, it's stressful and there are so many things that can go wrong. I want to be your place of confidence and solace. Thank you for the opportunity to help you transition to your new chapter. Cheers!

We first met Mike with little to no information on the home buying process. To be honest, we did not have a great idea of what was needed, how ready we were/weren't to purchase a home. Mike was exceedingly patient and thorough walking us through everything we needed to know. Turned out, we were a lot closer to purchasing a home than we realized. So much so within 2.5 months of meeting Mike for an initial chat we closed on our new home. Could not be happier with our choice to work with Mike. We absolutely had a few lucky breaks along the way but each step Mike was there to answer questions and helped us feel ready to make a big, life altering step.
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Joe and Tatiana ~ It's truly a privilege for me to get to guide you into homeownership! Thank you for trusting me to take good care of you. It's a little overwhelming for most first time buyers but it doesn't have to be that way. One step at a time and a clear roadmap is all you need. Cheers to your new chapter!

Mike was fantastic! He helped us every step of the process. As first time homebuyers he couldn't have made us feel more confident; he answered all our questions, ran us through every detail, and ensured we hit every milestone in the process on time. He was able to help us close quickly which was a game changer in having our offer accepted. Would recommend Mike wholeheartedly to anyone looking to buy a house!
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Sarah and Lou ~ Thank you for the kind words. I'm blessed to have the privilege to guide you. Truly I love my job as it affords me the opportunity to help people in a time when it can be really stressful and overwhelming. Instead you get the confidence, strategy and roadmap for accomplishing your goal. Let's gooooo! Congrats on your new chapter!

Mike and his team were prompt, thorough, and pleasant to work with.
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Thank you Timaria. I enjoyed meeting you and your growing family. I’m here if you have any questions even after the closing.

Mike was great to work with. He made the processes of getting pre-approved and approved as easy and straightforward as could be expected. He demystified and thoroughly explained information about the loan process. He was available to help with pre-approval letters when we needed them quickly to make offers. He regularly checked in throughout the loan approval process and even after the loan was funded, he continued to check in to make sure we knew all the information. I would definitely work with him again in the future.
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Thank you for the kind words Chris! Teaching people how to buy a home and do it the right way is a bucket filler for me. The process can feel overwhelming, and scary, but it does not have to be that way. Knowledge is the key to avoid those feelings. Once again, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve. Mike

Mike and his whole team were incredible. I plan on dying in my new home, but if that changes Mike will be reenlisted in short order.
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Thank you, Cameron. I think it was about a year ago when we first met and I gave you a roadmap for accomplishing your goal. You did all the hard work. My job is to educate, communicate and help you make smart choices along the way. Thank you for the opportunity to help you plan this out and usher in a new chapter. Regards, Mike.

As a first time homebuyer, i didn't know what to expect but Mike was very resourceful, helpful and had answers to all our questions! He explained the processes involved step by step multiple times. Communication was very prompt, Mike and his team carried us along, we didnt have to go fishing for answers or asking what was next! Getting mortgage can be a stressful process but having a knowledgable loan officer to walk you through is a blessing! Thank you so much Mike and everyone at Originpoint.
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Taiwo, Thank you so much for the kind message. Truly the pleasure was ours. We take great pride in helping our customers through otherwise stressful process. We want you to have an extraordinary home buying experience. We accomplished that through our detailed education process and continuous communication throughout the home purchase. Grateful for the opportunity to help you and your sister. Cheers! Mike

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Thank you Cory! Congratulations on a new chapter. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to guide you through the steps to homeownership. I'll be in touch if/when interest rates are favorable enough to refinance in the future. Cheers! Mike
The team alone was outstanding
Everyone at origin point was very clear with what they needed from us and explained explained every stop of the way clearly which was amazing for our first time buying a home
Mike and his team were incredibly hands-on during my application, pre-approval, the multiple offers we put in over the course of the interactions, and closing steps. The value that Mike and his team offer are truly end-to-end with a hyper-individualized approach (step-by-step review of all documents at each point in the process, or not!) and the availability is unparalleled.

Quick, easy well explained. Fast follow up making everything planned and easy
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Thanks Keir. I'm happy to hear you found the process quick and well-explained with excellent follow-up communication. I genuinely care about your experience and consider it my responsibility to guide you in the best way possible. Cheers to your new chapter!
Mike was very thorough and professional. He answered all of my questions clearly and completely. He listened to my concerns and helped me along throughout the entire process. He made me feel at ease and provided me much needed support. I’m very grateful for his kindness and encouragement!

Mike and his team were amazing to work with. They were all very responsive, gave clear instructions on each step of the process, and they were available any time we asked to check in. Mike spent multiple phone calls just talking through the basics with us and evaluating our options. Definitely would recommend!
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Thank you for the nice review Jack! It was my pleasure. I care deeply and take pride in how well I serve my customers. I feel that it's my father-like responsibility to help people know all the options and make good choices. I'm committed to helping everyone have an incredibly good home buying and homeownership experience. And lastly, I'm here to serve you with guidance for years after the closing. Cheers!

Mike and his team made the first time home buying process a breeze. He was incredibly attentive to every detail and always available whenever I had questions or needed support. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot to learn, but Mike did an amazing job breaking down the loan process in a way that was easy to understand and follow. He went above and beyond throughout the entire process and made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable. I’m so grateful for all of the support from Mike and his team. There is no one else I would trust with the loan process, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.
Response from Owner
Thank you so much for this beautiful review Krista! I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to guide you. I genuinely love what I do and actively treat each customer as if they were one of my own adult children or sibling of mine. Cheers to your new chapter Krista!

Mike and his team are amazing! They walked me through every step in detail and made me feel so confident and comfortable with it all. I would highly recommend them
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Thank you for the opportunity to help you Toni! Congratulations on your new chapter!

Mike and his team were great to work with throughout our home buying process! Getting preapproved was very easy, allowing us to make strong offers in an incredibly challenging market. And once we had our offer accepted, they were quick, organized, and made the closing process pretty simple. They were always on top of the situation and kept us informed throughout.
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Thank you for the review Brian. Congratulations on an exciting new chapter in your lives! If you know of others in your sphere who are looking to buy or sell a home, please connect us. I would love the opportunity to take great care of them too. Cheers! -Mike

I was really impressed with Mike at OriginPoint. He is one of few business professionals I know that will tell it to you straight and actually provide an opinion based in reality and relevant experience. Mike provided helpful financial recommendations and took time to thoroughly explain what exactly was happening during each step of the mortgage/loan process. Mike and his team did a great job of clearly expressing expectations of documentation submission and provided friendly reminders about deadlines. Lisa and Jenna were also very supportive, friendly, and helpful throughout my experience with OriginPoint. All staff were very attentive and timely in answering my numerous questions. Highly recommend!
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Thank you for the thoughtful recommendation Holly. Guiding you through the process was my pleasure and I'm here to answer your questions even after the closing. Cheers to your new chapter!

Mike and his team were great. Got me the best deal possible and working on refi to get a better deal now. Everything was clear and done very smoothly. Highly recommend.
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Thank you Kevin! Much appreciated. It was a privilege to help you usher in a new chapter. Cheers!
Easy to work with, responsive, satisfied with the rate and terms.
Great to work with. Communication was the best

Mike and his team were absolutely fantastic. They were so easy to work with, always available to clarify and answer any questions. This was the 2nd time we utilized him and his team for a home purchase and we will continue to work with them as long as they’re available and willing to help in the future. Highly recommend!
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Thanks so much Evan! I consider it a privilege to get to work with good people like you. It fills my bucket. Cheers to your next chapter!

I used Mike for my recent property purchase and it was by far the most organized and clear experience I’ve had, compared to lenders I’ve used previously. Highly recommend!
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Thank you Susan! I genuinely care about making a home purchase experience the best that it can be. Truly grateful for the opportunity to serve.

Mike was super helpful, organized and responsive through all parts of the loan process! Highly recommend.
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Thank you for the kind words. It was my pleasure.

If you are in and around the Chicago land area looking to buy a home, or a current homeowner on the fenceline about Refinancing your mortgage terms, then give Mike McNamara a call today! Whether you're a first time homebuyer to experienced investor Mike and the Origin Point Team has the tech, product line, and top tier customer service to ensure you understand every step of the process and break down of the numbers to ensure it fits your budget. His communication and professionalism is top of the industry. I can't recommend him enough for all your mortgage needs.
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Thank you Ru! I appreciate the kind words. It's a privilege to be in an industry where we can make a direct impact on someone's life. I love my job!

Mike and his entire team could not have been more helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. As a first time home buyer I was nervous about the process and felt clueless on everything. Mike walked me through all the steps and answered all of my questions! His team sent me easy step by step instructions of what they needed to get my loan approved. I couldn’t be more grateful for this team’s help and recommend them to everyone.
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Thank you Ella! You made it easy for us by providing what we needed in a timely manner. Congratulations on the beginning of a fun new chapter in your life! Mike

Mike was incredible to work with! After our first meeting he made sure to remember that I was a teacher and he began talking us through the process at hours that best suited us! He would call and ask questions/ give updates on my drives home, and allowed us for so many opportunities to ask questions and ensure we understood each step of the lending process. I cannot recommend his help enough, and I am certain that I will use him for any other financial/ lending help in the future. Mike you are such a genuine guy and Rob and I cannot thank you enough!!!!
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Thank you Conor! I genuinely love what I do. It fills my bucket to help people buy a house. For some, it can feel overwhelming and intimidating but it’s not if you have the right person guiding you. Thank you for the opportunity to do-so. Cheers to your new chapter!

Mike is great to work with, he is professional and is patient. His communication is excellent, he responsive when you need him to be, which you don’t see too much these days. The journey was long because we hit a few bumps in the road on our end. Mike stood by us every step of the way and never gave up on us and my dream to buy my home. Mike made possible what other lenders wouldn’t even take the time to discuss with me. He is a numbers guy, he is truthful and honest with what can and cannot be done and walks you through the whole process the entire way, days, evenings, weekends whatever it takes he is there for you. I could have not asked for a better person to take this journey with. Mike I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for me and my family, I am eternally grateful for all your hard work in helping make this dream come true. I will recommend you to everyone I know as I know they will be in good hands with you.
Response from Owner
Tracey - Thank you for such a beautiful review. For me it is a blessing and privilege to be able to help people in this way. The road to homeownership is different for everyone. For some, it’s a little bit longer. I gave you the road map and you did all the hard work to get there. I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction, guiding people through this journey. I consider myself lucky to be able to help quality people like you. Congratulations in your new chapter!

Exceptional! As a broker, I’m grateful for the outstanding service on this transaction. My clients received their clear-to-close early, and the communication was truly top-tier, timely, proactive, and seamless from start to finish. An absolute pleasure to work with.
Response from Owner
Thank you Jessica! I'll share your gratitude with the quality people who work on my team and who genuinely care about our customers. Cheers!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When I first met with my realtor about a year and a half ago, she connected me with Mike at OriginPoint — and I couldn’t be more grateful. From our very first conversation, Mike was a phenomenal financial advocate who truly took the time to understand my goals. We went over all my finances and numbers together to see what I could and couldn’t afford, and ultimately decided it was best to wait until I was in a stronger position to buy. Fast-forward to this year — more than a year and a half later — I reached back out to Mike because I needed a new vehicle and wasn’t sure if that would affect my chances of becoming a homeowner. To my benefit, Mike was incredibly knowledgeable and reassuring. He encouraged me to go through the pre-approval process, and it’s almost as if the universe aligned — because once I was pre-approved, everything started to fall into place. Even though I wasn’t actively house-hunting, I found the most perfect home. That moment catapulted me into the home-buying process, and Mike and his amazing team — Rina and Lisa — were by my side every step of the way. They were responsive, kind, and truly went above and beyond — answering every question by phone, text, or email, often the very same day. Rina and Lisa were incredibly helpful throughout the underwriting process, making sure everything stayed on track and that I always felt supported and informed. Even when unexpected challenges arose, Mike and his team worked quickly to regroup and find solutions, ensuring I was able to close on my very first home. I’ll never forget the joy and excitement Mike shared when he found out I was purchasing my first home in the neighborhood I love — the perfect place to raise my daughter. I can’t recommend Mike, Rina, and Lisa at OriginPoint enough. They are not just lenders — they are genuine advocates who care deeply about helping you achieve your dream of home-ownership.
Response from Owner
And I'm still really excited for your Kelsey! What a fun new chapter! I gave you the roadmap and you did the hard work to get your finances in order. Your hard work paid off because you were then prepared to act confidently and quickly when the right property surfaced. So happy for you! -Mike
Answered all my questions quickly and in detail.
Mike was a true professional. He walked us thru every part of the home buying business. That’s important because we don’t do this every day like he does.

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Thank you Krista! Congratulations on your new home!

Great working with Mike and team. Good communication throughout the process.
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Glenn and Donna ~ Thank you for nice words and the opportunity to help you. I hope you enjoy being back in your old neighborhood. Cheers to your new chapter!

Mike & his team were amazing throughout the whole process of buying our home. All questions were answered, everything was explained in a way that was easy to understand, and they were readily available. Thanks for making this process seamless for our family.
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Hilary ~ Thank you so much for the nice words! I consider it a privilege to be able to help people through the homebuying process. Home buying can feel overwhelming and stressful but with the right plan and communication, it can be exciting and fun... like it's supposed to feel. Cheers!
They were kind, informative, prompt, and so helpful.
Because Mike McNamara and his team exceeded all expectations
They were so well organized, available, and responded quickly to emails. It was clear communication was their strongest skill.
Super friendly, responsive; and knowledgeable!!

Mike McNamara was available to respond to any concerns and/or questions at any time. The entire Origin Point Team was accessible and communicated their precise timeline to execute all documents for my benefit. I highly recommend Mike McNamara and his Origin Point Team! Lynn Gilkey
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Thank you Lynn! It was my pleasure to guide you through the process. Cheers to your new chapter!