23/01/2019
Bill Kekatos, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS 216590
Bill Kekatos loves a good challenge, and for 27 years he’s delivered top quality solutions to buyers seeking mortgages for their properties. “I view myself as the quarterback who organizes all the players of the team,” he says of his role as Mortgage Loan Originator at Fifth Third Bank since 2011. However, instead of strategizing among football teammates, he’s coordinating between buyers, sellers, realtors, attorneys, lending partners and closers to “deliver a winning touchdown.”
With clients ranging from young first time buyers with a limited budget, to seasoned buyers, to investor buyers and those looking to purchase a vacation home, Bill is committed to providing everyone with the same level of dedication and specialized attention. For example, he did just that, working with a single mother, who had previously been unable to obtain a mortgage Pre-Qualification letter from other lenders, to not only receive a letter but also be the first person in her family to own a home. “She could not believe she was actually a homeowner,” he says. “Home ownership was a very empowering milestone for her.”
Bill has deep expertise in Conventional, Jumbo, FHA/VA, 203K, and specialized lending, such as 100% Doctor & Dentist loans, Lot loans, and one-time closing Construction to Perm loans. His education background, business experience and acumen for complex transactions has allowed him to work with high net-worth and complex clients delivering exceptional results.
Bill works with clients in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, as well as clients looking to purchase or refinance a home in other States. He has provided financing for clients in Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, etc. As a city of Chicago resident, he has a deep knowledge of the area’s market. His cultural background has also helped him with his professional success. “The fact I was born and raised in Greece and came here in my late teens has given me the opportunity to appreciate hard working ethics and to connect well with all of diverse communities that enrich our city,” he says.
From 2013 to now, he has received a Five Star Mortgage Professional Award and has consistently earned High Customer Experience ratings. Bill was also featured on Who’s Who 2017 Chicago Agent magazine.
Bill holds degrees in Accounting and Finance from DePaul University and an MBA from NIU..
When he’s not working, Bill likes volunteering his time, snorkeling, swimming, traveling and cooking, not to mention learning about a number of other unique interests like scrimshaw art, poetry and architecture.
