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Your Local CrossCountry Mortgage Loan Officer

Steve Schneider

  • SVP of Mortgage Lending
  • Chicago, IL Mortgage Loan Officer
  • NMLS # 228607
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I’ll be with you every step of the way

Hi, I’m Steve, and since 1995, I’ve built my business and reputation on providing unsurpassed service to clients and partners. Based in our Chicago, IL branch, I work with some of the top real estate agents, attorneys, CPAs, and financial planners in Chicagoland. Each knows me as an invaluable resource in home financing. My reputation, honesty, and up-front approach with clients have been recognized by Chicago Magazine’s Five Star Mortgage Professional Award for the past 10 years.

As part of America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender, whether you’re looking to finance or refinance your first home, next home, or investment property, I’m here to guide you with a level of communication that instills confidence. I offer a wide range of products, from conventional and jumbo to physician loans, FHA, VA, and renovation loans. Originally from Cleveland, I live in Chicago with my wife Jaime, daughter Ella, and our Tibetan Terrier Ziggy. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, seeing live music, and participating in charitable efforts.

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Better Business Bureau Award Scotsman Guide Top Workplaces 2026 2025 Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Lenders Award 2025 The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces Award

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It’s your time to buy.

Homebuying is always in season. You may be thinking of a first home. Or it could be time for a vacation home or investment property. Start now with a pre-approval and you’ll be ready to buy when you see what you want. No matter the home, we’ve got the loan.

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The Fed dropped its benchmark interest rate.

What does this mean for you? Mortgage rates typically move in the same direction, although they aren’t tied directly to the Fed decision.

If you want to buy a home or refinance, understand your mortgage choices with a pre-approval. Getting ready now means you can move quickly when you find the perfect home or the rate that makes a refi work for you.

  • Get pre-approved for a purchase
  • Get pre-approved for a refinance
  • Calculate equity for a cash-out refi

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Buying Now Means Saving Later

Don’t fixate on rate

Get the home you want now. If rates fall in the future, you can refinance to the lower rate after 6 full payments. And, with a lender credit of up to $1,500*, you’ll save upfront and thousands down the line. 

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For full terms and conditions, visit ccm.com/buynowrefilater

Save on Your Mortgage Every Month

Say Bye-Bye PMI 

Typically, when your down payment is less than 20%, you have to pay monthly private mortgage insurance (PMI). 

CCM Bye-Bye PMI offers qualified borrowers a conventional loan for as little as 15% down without PMI. That’s monthly mortgage savings and a smaller down payment, giving you more purchasing power.

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