I'M DAVID BRAUN.
I'VE BEEN IN MORTGAGES
SINCE 1997.
NOW I'M REWRITING HOW WE LEARN ABOUT THEM.
The mortgage industry is filled with numbers, complicated terminology and financial decisions. I believe every borrower deserves the opportunity to understand those decisions before signing.
That's why I created Mortgage Maniac OS: a growing Free Mortgage Intelligence platform bringing educational resources, mortgage comparisons, homebuyer guides and Chicagoland housing research together.
Meet David Braun. Hear the Message.
A mortgage is more than a rate. It's your home, your finances and your future. My goal is to help consumers approach those decisions with better information.
Explore the video and discover why I believe mortgage education should be accessible before someone applies for a loan.
Nearly Three Decades in Mortgage Lending. One Mission.
My mortgage career began in 1997. Over the years, I've experienced different lending environments, changing interest rates, evolving qualification standards and the questions borrowers ask before making one of life's largest financial commitments.
What hasn't changed is the importance of understanding how mortgage financing works.
Whether you're purchasing a home in Chicago, considering FHA financing, refinancing, relocating to the suburbs or preparing to qualify with self-employed income, information matters.
Why I Built Mortgage Maniac OS
I wanted to create more than a typical mortgage professional's website.
I wanted an educational destination where someone could research financing, compare scenarios, understand housing costs and prepare better questions before contacting a lender.
Mortgage Maniac OS is being developed around that idea: Free Mortgage Intelligence supported by real industry experience.
Tell Me What You Want to Accomplish.
Choose your goal to find a relevant Mortgage Maniac OS resource.
Don't Just Read About Mortgages. Explore Your Options.
Mortgage Comparison Engine
Explore modeled mortgage costs, interest rates, lender fees and financing differences.
EXPLORE THE TOOL →Free Mortgage Intelligence
Access homebuyer research, financing education and practical mortgage resources.
EXPLORE THE RESOURCE HUB →The Mortgage Marketplace
Explore a developing homebuying resource connecting mortgage and real estate service categories.
ENTER THE MARKETPLACE →Three Mortgage Books. One Goal: Better-Prepared Borrowers.
My mortgage book collection focuses on general homebuying, self-employed borrowers and FHA financing in Chicagoland.
THE HOMEBUYER & MORTGAGE GUIDE
THE SELF-EMPLOYED MORTGAGE PLAYBOOK
THE CHICAGOLAND FHA HOMEBUYING GUIDE
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YOU DON'T NEED MORE MORTGAGE NOISE.
YOU NEED INFORMATION YOU CAN USE.
I'm David Braun, a Chicagoland Mortgage Loan Officer with Regional Mortgage Corporation. My mortgage career began in 1997.
If you're evaluating a purchase, loan comparison, refinancing opportunity or mortgage qualification question, I welcome an initial conversation.
David Braun | Regional Mortgage Corporation | Individual NMLS #303007
Equal Housing Opportunity. Mortgage Maniac OS provides educational information and illustrative tools, not individualized legal, tax or financial advice. Content is not a loan approval, mortgage rate quote, offer of credit or commitment to lend. Mortgage eligibility and terms depend on application, verification, applicable program requirements and underwriting.
About David Braun | Mortgage Maniac OS
David Braun is a Chicago-area mortgage loan officer with mortgage industry experience dating back to 1997.
Through Mortgage Maniac OS, David provides Free Mortgage Intelligence, Chicago mortgage market insights, homebuyer education, mortgage rate analysis, and financing information.
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Chicago Mortgage Questions?
Contact David Braun at 312-656-0220.
Educational information only. Mortgage rates, terms, and loan eligibility vary based on individual circumstances. This content is not a loan approval or commitment to lend.