By Yesenia Estrada on October 6, 2025 Verified by Google

I am extremely grateful for Rudy and his team. From the very beginning, Rudy was incredibly helpful in preparing me for the homebuying process. As a first-time homebuyer, I felt truly heard and supported every step of the way.

The process at Guaranteed Rate was incredibly efficient, making the closing experience smooth and stress-free. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, the support I received, and the education I gained throughout the journey.

10/10 — highly recommended!

By Nicole Gomez on May 23, 2025 Verified by Google

Rudy was excellent front start to finish! He is highly knowledgeable, patient, and professional. As a first time home buyer things can get confusing fast, but Rudy was always available to answer any questions and updating us during the loan process. I have already recommended him to friends and family. I will definitely be coming back to him in the future!

By Sandi Liska on May 13, 2025 Verified by Google

We just had the pleasure of working with Rudy on the purchase of our first investment property and were so pleased with our experience.
He was really great at walking us through the process and got us in the best position as strong buyers in a crazy market. We looked at several houses and he was always available to take my call and run numbers for us before we made the decision to put in an offer.
He went above and beyond to make the listing agent aware we were great buyers and nothing would fall through on our end with the loan. We won a home with multiple offers and closed in 3 weeks. I would highly recommend Rudy and hopefully we will be able to work with him again in the future when needed!

By Melanie on May 7, 2025 Verified by Google

I’m incredibly grateful to Rudy and his amazing team for helping me purchase my dream condo in Gold Coast, Chicago. From start to finish, Rudy went above and beyond — not only did he secure my loan approval, but he also got me approved for the Illinois Smart Buy program, which paid off $40,000 of my student loans. That alone was life-changing.

We ran into some unexpected issues with the condo being initially ineligible for Fannie Mae approval, but Rudy never gave up. His knowledge, persistence, and calm under pressure made all the difference. He and his team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to get everything back on track and they did it with professionalism and genuine care.

Rudy’s expertise was absolutely invaluable, and I can’t thank him enough for helping make homeownership a reality for me- for a second time! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lender who will advocate for you every step of the way.

By Carolyn Rodriguez on March 21, 2024 Verified by Google

As a first time home buyer, I was very fortunate to have had the chance to work with Rudy. I struggled with understanding the whole process; it’s a lot of information to take in at once. Rudy was always willing and able to answer all my questions. He explained things to me and made it a point to educate me during this time of transition. It made me feel comfortable and safe; I could tell he genuinely cares about his clients and has only the best intentions. I was able to fully trust Rudy and go to him for advice at any time. He is truly awesome and I would definitely recommend working with him. It’s fitting that my first review ever is for him! He deserves recognition for his outstanding work.