Jeffery Svantner
Branch Manager
[email protected]
Phone/Fax: (219) 246-4692
Mobile: (219) 405-0893
257 Indiana Avenue | Suite A3
Valparaiso, IN 46383
NMLS 117527
Licensed in: IN, IL, MI
IN 12571 | IL 031.0037498 | MI 117527
One thing you should know - I'm here to help. I've personally bought and sold over 400 homes. This includes everything from traditional financing, to land contracts, to equity sharing agreements. I've financed over 50 investors, banks, and lending institutions in over a billion dollars of loans. I think holistically and practically about every aspect of your finances with the singular goal of finding a way to best accomplish your goals and help you easily navigate today's lending environment. Let my experience work for you.
Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee
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What Customers & Realtors Say About
Jeffery Svantner
Great people all around. [They] took care of my troublesome deal very well. couldn't be happier.
Michael M.
Jeff and his staff were amazing! So glad to have his help on my mortgage.
David H.
My hand was held all throughout the process. I was calmed and encouraged to proceed. I am most grateful for all the help I received from the staff at Union Home Mortgage. Thank you.
Rachel E.
UHM exceeded all of my expectations. I have never worked with a loan officer group that was so knowledgeable. Also, UHM gave me information at every step of the way and there were no surprises at the end for closing. I would recommend UHM to any real estate broker and/or buyer.
Brian W.
It was amazing. Surpassed my expectations by far. [He] made my first-time buying experience painless, and was available to answer every single question I had. Truly the best experience with UHM.
Elizabeth S.
It was amazing and seamless.
Andrew B.
It was very professional like always! Already told a few people about using you, and will never use anyone else but you!! Thank you!!
Bryan M.
Easy, great experience.
Rocco C.
Union Home Mortgage was professional, knowledgeable, and expedient. In addition to being knowledgeable, they were also extremely skilled at knowing how to explain the process to someone who was not in the mortgage field.
Terri S.
Great company to work with. The staff is proffectional and so helpful. Thank you all for making our experience a great one. Jeff is great to work with.
Patrick C.
Very satisfied with the entire experience.
Terrence R.
Excellent!! Thank you so much!
Gregory H.
It was a very good experience. They took some of the headaches out of closing, kept us informed the entire time, and reminded us the day before the closing date what documents we needed to bring. They also do not treat you like another client, they treat you like an individual.
Nathaniel L.
Great job. Thank you!
Michael T.
Everything was good and fast.
Matthew M.
Very friendly staff, great communication and definitely would recommend everyone!
Tasha B.
It was great. Everyone was wonderful.
Danielle D.
Jeff and his team were great. Everything was handled quickly and professionally. I got a great rate on my refinance, and I would use Union Home Mortgage again!
Enoch W.
This was an extremely easy process to go through. I will use Jeff and his staff again when the need arises.
David H.
Tracie and Bridgett worked extremely hard to close on time, working through the issue the underwriters had with something on the appraisal. They are great people in my book!
Randal S.
Service, knowledge, accessibility and attention to detail was given at each and every step throughout this process. I already recommend him to clients who need an A+ lender for these reasons. Thank you so much for everything, Jeff. I will see you again when the time comes!!
Caleb K.
I am utterly grateful to have the entire team at UHM to help guide me during the stressful time of being a first-time homebuyer during this pandemic. I felt safe and that Jeffrey gave me full transparency. UHM definitely made me feel like family!
Kaylee H.
Overall, I experienced excellent customer service, consistent communication and a team of true professionals. I would recommend UHM to everyone!
John K.
The entire process was smooth and simple. Terrific group to work with. Would highly recommend.
Alan W.
A very pleasant experience all the way around!!
Ian S.
They helped my get into a great home fast and in a good neighborhood. So I loved my experience I've told several friends.
Jodoniss E.
Union Home Mortgage is a class act! Jeff and Tracie, ensured that we were able to close on time. They even were able to offer me a lower rate after they gave me some advice on how to quickly improve my credit score, saving me thousands of dollars!
Anthony B.
Jeff and his team took the time needed to make sure everything was explained to us. We were updated through every step of the process and knew exactly what was happening.
Anthony R.
My experience with UHM was overall very positive. Jeff is very easy to work with and the team works very efficiently. I'm so glad I was referred to them and will refer them to anyone looking for a lender in the future!!
Kristen M.
Overall, it was great. I would gladly recommend them to anyone, especially with a VA loan.
Kerri L.
Amazing! My family loves our brand new home. Even though I had about the worst financial history a person could have, UHM got the impossible done.
Kristopher M.
It was a good experience. Quick easy not a lot of hoops to jump. I will recommend to friends and family.
Richard W.
As always, it has been a pleasure, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend UHM to anyone looking to obtain a mortgage or refinancing. If knowledge, experience, and wonderful customer service is what you're looking for, you'll find those at UHM with Jeff and his team.
Charles L.
Jeff was a great point of contact that got the ball rolling very quick. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Joshua M.
The experience was simply amazing. It was smooth and no question was too much or no amount of reaching out to Jeff was ever perceived as being irritating. In a hot market, you definitely want a patient and caring team like UHM on your side. Great experience.
Orlando D.
Jeff Svantner and his group did a fantastic job at trying to push everything through to sell our previous home and close on the new house. We contacted two other lenders before coming across Jeff and we weren't happy with them. So glad a friend told us about him, he did his best in closing.
Ryan S.
UHM was a great company to work with Jeff and his team were courteous and professional. They did a great job in a short period of time!
Matthew M.
Our experience with UHM was very pleasant. Thanks for all you help. We appreciate all your hard work!
Eugene G.
The entire staff was absolutely amazing and very professional. Any question I asked was explained in great detail. I couldn’t of asked for a better staff.
Roenick R.
From pre-approval to the very end of my loan. Jeff and his entire time was great and didn't have to stress about anything.
Crystal J.
The team was great, they were quick and on point. They were able to answer all of our questions. They were all genuine and kind, making the process go smoothly.
Brett B.
From start to finish it was a personal experience that couldn’t have gone more smoothly. I thank Jeff and his team for making our Refi go as smooth as possible.
Eric W.
My wife and I are very HAPPY with the outcome and more than willing to refer them to anyone at any time. Thanks for guiding us to reach a final and successful refinance of our home.
Christopher G.
It is very professional and efficiency. I had a great experience with my loan officer. He explained all the information very clearly. He was patience for all my questions. He provided all the valuable information to help me out. I will refer him to my friend in the future.
Jie C.
Down to earth representatives. Really understanding people that don't just seek to make the deal, but they look out for customers and their well being.
Jose J.
I was very pleased and the agents were very helpful. Thanks again for a great new beginning for me and all your great support with everything! Thanks again Jeff for all you did in being there when I needed to talk with someone.
Kathy M.
I had a great time refinancing, the whole process was super smooth and got my payment in a way better position. Jeff, Tracie, and Bridgett were great to work with.
Jordan L.
My overall experience was more than what I could ever expect for a Mortgage company. Jeff and his team worked day in and out to be able to help me get my loan closed in a timely manner, They walked me through the entire process and are nothing less than the best.
Jessica M.
The office was efficient and decorated in phrases that cemented confidence in the company. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. If we are ever in the market for mortgage work in the future, we would not hesitate returning to Union Home Mortgage.
Mark S.
The crew was very skilled and knowledgeable, just the kind needed by a married couple with no experience of mortgages, APRs, or earnest money.
Stephen K.
This was a stress-free experience from start to finish. I was able to connect with Jeff immediately upon need, and his team was extremely attentive and helpful throughout the process. Every single person I worked with was very friendly and kind as well, which is so very appreciated. Thank you for all of your help and hard work!
Morgan V.
Worked with Jeff and his team twice in 5 years and it’s as excellent this time as it was the last time!!! Will be going back if we buy another house.
Austen R.
From start to end, UHM was a breeze to work with. Everyone I was in contact with was helpful and informative.
Osvaldo M.
Jeff was great. He always got back to me immediately with any question I had. Everyone I spoke with was excellent.
Matthew J.
Everyone at Union Home Mortgage was very pleasant to work with. They did their best to make the process as easy for me as possible.
Diane T.
From my first call and attempt at securing a refinance, I was taught in a language I could understand. I did what I was asked to do, and was rewarded with a great rate! Can't beat their service!
Michael W.
Truly satisfied, such a great group of individuals who respected me and my concerns. Made every effort for me to stay calm and relaxed throughout my entire process. In the future I will definitely recommend UHM to anyone looking to buy or refinance a home.
Nicholas V.
Before I contacted the company I was a ball of nerves. I didn’t know which way to turn. I was really an emotional wreck. Once I contacted the company, they went to work for me immediately. They talked me down, explained the process, told me what they needed (documentation). I began to calm down knowing I was in good hands. Everything went smoothly and efficiently after that. I thank everyone that worked to stabilize my situation and thank God and say a prayer for them. This is the first company that I’ve worked with that makes you feel loved.
Sheila F.
Very happy with how everything turned out and my daughter is now in a home of her own.
Laura M.
Absolutely amazing! Bridgett absolutely nailed it! That woman is amazing at what she does! We can’t thank Jeff enough for taking on our loan so quick after the other lender quit responding! I will always refer people to you! Thank you both for the quick responses and the ease of the home buying process! It truly means the world!
Brandon L.
Jeff’s team worked well together and the energy was infectious. I would send anyone I know to them.
Gina J.
Going with Union Home Mortgage as my lender was the best decision I could have made. My loan officer was on top of everything and was very knowledgeable when I had any questions. UHM was patient and listened to ensure they met my needs and that I was comfortable throughout the process. Highly recommend!
Jacob B.
Trusted, kind, efficient and made the process less stressful. Very satisfied!
Patricia S.
This whole process was way easier than I could have imagined. I'm grateful to Jeff and his team.
Michael T.
The Svantner team was excellent! They kept me informed of all items needed to be submitted. I'll be moving to my precious home in June!
Mary Kay H.
Happy and satisfied! They met our needs and made the process simple and easy.
Keith S.
The entire experience was great. We were treated very well by UHM.
Dennis B.
Jeff Svantner and his team did a phenomenal job with my loan process. They walked me through step-by-step and got me an affordable rate and home mortgage with an amazing conventional loan. I can’t express in words what a blessing Jeff Svantner and his team have been to me.
Robert B.
Jeff and his team are fantastic people to work with. Very personable and helpful, quick to respond, great at keeping me up to date on all the details! I've worked with him in the past and will continue to work with him in the future.
Amber S.
From the initial phone call with Jeff and Angelica, we felt compelled that they would do anything possible for us! Tracie and Bridgett were top notch and really helped out with different circumstances we endured during the process. The whole process felt like we were dealing with family!
Joseph S.
Great experience from start to finish. Jeff was always available for discussions and explanations. The team was organized and great at communication.
Jacob B.
Everything about my loan experience with UHM was great. Great group of people working there. I couldn’t have ask for a better team.
Ricky B.
It was a great experience dealing with UHM. They walked us through the whole process easily, clearly and patiently. Today we closed, signed all the documents and are the official new owners of the property. Thank you so much Jeff and Team! It’s been a pleasure!!!
Thu D.
The speed for closing was done extremely smoothly. We had to opt out of the FHA203K loan because rates jumped up suddenly and we could not bring more than double our deposit to closing. We got switched over to a conventional loan and closed within 2 weeks!
Logan W.
I’ll just say this, I already had my cousin Stephanie give you guys a call. She’s spoken to Tracie already if I’m not mistaken!
Eric W.
Another great experience with Jeff, Tracie, Bridgett and the team. Thanks!
Daniel M.
UHM was beyond helpful in the loan process. Their team was competent and helpful and very supportive. Definitely aided in the overall process and made the transition very smooth.
Beverly B.
It was truly a pleasure working with Union Home Mortgage. I am very pleased with the swiftness with which everything took place. I would highly recommend UHM to anyone.
