Carrie Stone, VP of Mortgage Lending

Carrie Stone, VP of Mortgage Lending I'm passionate about financial security. My goal is to educate homebuyers as they acquire their home and invest in their future.

VP of Mortgage Lending at Rate NMLS 1547326 | Illinois📌
Rate Company NMLS 2611 | Equal Housing Lender
Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA & more
First Time Buyers🏠

If you’re looking to buy a house, the market is shifting in your favor. Decreased existing-home sales means more invento...
09/10/2026

If you’re looking to buy a house, the market is shifting in your favor. Decreased existing-home sales means more inventory, which creates homebuyers have better opportunities to negotiate.

Let’s talk if you’re looking to head to the offer table with some serious leverage.
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NMLS # 1547326

09/09/2026

When planning to enter the housing market, prioritize your personal situation, not a calendar. While spring is a popular time to shop for homes, you may be overlooking some major advantages that fall brings.

Let’s discuss a plan that makes sense for you based on your unique situation.
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NMLS # 1547326

09/08/2026

With Forward Commitments and DSCR, you can lock in pricing for your investor buyers and let their rental income do the qualifying. It's a faster path from contract to close, and a real edge over builders who can't offer it.

Ready to protect your pipeline? Let's connect.
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NMLS # 1547326

09/07/2026

The small moments at home are often the ones we remember for a lifetime. However you’re enjoying Labor Day, I hope it’s filled with loved ones, laughter and great food.

How’re you celebrating today?
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NMLS # 1547326

09/03/2026

Before you start browsing for homes, one of the smartest things you can do is scope out your mortgage options. Knowing what types of loans you qualify for will help you target your search and negotiate with sellers. That’s where pre-qualification and pre-approval come in. While pre-qualification doesn’t include a deep dive into your financial history, pre-approval does, giving you a more accurate view of your options.

Let’s break down the differences together.
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NMLS # 1547326

09/01/2026

When it comes to finding a home, every generation looks for something different. Which group do you align with? Take the quiz to find out which generation’s house hunting style matches yours. You might be surprised!

Comment your results below.
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NMLS # 1547326

08/31/2026

A home is not just where you live. It is where you gather the people who matter and make the nights worth remembering. When the space is yours, every plan gets a little easier to say yes to.

Let me know in the comments which event would come first on your calendar. And when you're ready to start your homeownership journey, I'd be happy to help you explore your options.
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NMLS # 1547326

08/27/2026

Do you know everything your monthly payment covers? Most people are surprised it's more than just principal and interest. Taxes and insurance are in there too, and that's the part most people miss.

If you've got questions about what makes up your payment, reach out to me today, I'm happy to walk you through it.
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NMLS # 1547326

08/25/2026

HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) and cash-out refi get mixed up all the time, and it's easy to see why. Both are ways to make use of the equity you've built, they just work very differently. Knowing how they compare puts you in a better spot to decide what fits when your goals shift. No need to have it all figured out today.

Save this for when the time feels right, and reach out whenever you'd like to talk it through.
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NMLS # 1547326

08/24/2026

Preparation is the part of homebuying many people skip, yet it’s the part that pays off the most. The early steps are simpler than you think, and each one makes what follows easier.

Reach out anytime and I’ll help you find your starting line.
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NMLS # 1547326

Address

1023 Burlington Avenue
Western Springs, IL
60558

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