Stacy Parks
Mortgage Lender, NMLS #710743How can I help you achieve your home-buying goals?
As your trusted First American Bank mortgage loan officer in Joliet, Illinois, my mission is to provide you with exceptional customer service. I will walk you through every step of the home loan process and support you from mortgage prequalification to pre-approval, all the way through your closing date. As a partner with you in the home financing process, I will provide you with a variety of mortgage lending programs to meet your individual needs, whether you are seeking a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). I am committed to keeping you informed throughout the mortgage loan process, and am here to answer questions, explain options and eliminate hassles and worry along the way. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or seasoned buyer, you can trust me and my team with all of your home financing needs.
Don’t hesitate to reach out using the direct contact information located on this page. I appreciate your business and look forward to working with you!
I have one daughter who happens to be in medical school! I also have two little Dachshunds dogs that I love with all of my heart. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. I am highly involved with veteran organizations, as I have a large military family. Because I have three classic cars, I am at many different car shows throughout the year!
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Product | Rate | APR |
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Home Equity Line of Credit Terms and Conditions | 7.750% | 7.750% |
Not available for investment properties or properties located in Texas, New York, Alaska, or Hawaii- The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate based on the highest Prime Rate published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal on the first business day of the month. Rates subject to change at any time. The maximum APR is 18%. Monthly payments of interest only will result in a balloon payment. No annual fee for the first year - $75 annual fee thereafter. Costs to satisfy certain prior liens may be assessed. Property insurance is required. Flood hazard insurance may be required. An Early Cancellation Fee of 2.00% of the credit limit, or $500, whichever is less, will apply if the loan is closed within the first 36 months. An Early Cancellation Fee is not applicable when prohibited by state law. Offer is subject to normal credit qualifications.
*UP TO $2,500 IN CLOSING COST CREDIT: Third party fees and charges ranging from $500 to $3,100 may be assessed for HELOCs under $250,000 at closing. If at the time of closing you set up an Automatic Funds Transfer (AFT) or Automatic Clearing House (ACH) to make the monthly payment on your HELOC and within the first statement cycle elect electronic statements, we will pay up to $2,500 of the Third Party Fees and Charges associated with closing on your HELOC, including, but not limited to, appraisal, title, flood, credit report, stamp & tax, and recording fees (Third Party Fees and Charges). If at any time during the term of your HELOC you fail to maintain the AFT or ACH or an electronic statement, you agree to repay the Third Party Fees and Charges that we previously paid which may be added to the outstanding balance of your HELOC. If at the time of closing you do not set up an AFT or ACH to make the monthly payment on your HELOC, then you agree to pay the Third Party Fees and Charges at closing. Not available for loans that fall outside our standard product, rate, term and underwriting guidelines.
Payment: Your Regular Payment will equal the amount of your accrued Finance Charges. Term: The draw period will extend to the first day of the month following execution of the loan documents plus ten (10) years.
Balance Due at End of Loan Term: Closing Fees: $612.00
Annual Fee: $75.00
Terms and Conditions
Product | Rate | APR | Points |
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30 Year Fixed Rate Terms and Conditions | 6.500% | 6.631% | 0.000 |
15 Year Fixed Rate Terms and Conditions | 6.000% | 6.211% | 0.000 |
5/6 ARM SOFR Terms and Conditions | 6.750% | 7.500% | 1.000 |
Federal VA 30 Year Fixed Rate Terms and Conditions | 6.125% | 6.440% | 0.000 |
Subject to credit approval. Standard rates apply. Title fees, as part of the closing costs, will vary by county.
Rates are subject to change at any time without notice. Rates and terms are not guaranteed until application is completed and rate is locked by a First American Bank mortgage loan representative. Rates and programs are subject to limitations. Call for program availability. Not available on collateral properties located in Texas, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii. All programs are fully amortized loans that require monthly payments of principal, interest, and any required escrow payments for the term of the loan. The above payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums. Therefore, the actual payment obligation will be greater. The exact monthly payment of a loan will vary depending on the term of the loan, the amount and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) at the time of loan approval. APRs will vary due to the cost of PMI (if necessary), title company fees, loan points based on your credit score and actual loan amounts. Available loan amounts range from $30,000 to $2,000,000. Please call for rate information on loan amounts not shown in the table.
Conventional Loan APRs: We assume a 25% down payment with no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and based on payment for the full term.
Jumbo Loan APRs: We assume a 30% down payment with no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) and based on payment for the full term.
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loan APRs: Amortized for 30 years. The APRs shown are for the initial period and may increase after closing due to the movements of the interest rate index during the rate adjustment periods. Call for information regarding rate adjustment caps and margins.
At a 6.500% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 6.631%. The monthly payment schedule would be:
- 359 payments of $1,327.33 at an interest rate of 6.500%
- 1 payment of $1,327.05 at an interest rate of 6.500%
If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
At a 6.000% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 6.211%. The monthly payment schedule would be:
- 179 payments of $1,772.09 at an interest rate of 6.000%
- 1 payment of $1,771.70 at an interest rate of 6.000%
If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
At a 6.750% initial interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.500%, subject to increase. Based on current market conditions, the monthly payment schedule would be:
- 60 payments of $1,362.06 at an interest rate of 6.750%
- 299 payments of $1,472.90 at an interest rate of 7.625%
- 1 payment of $1,474.25 at an interest rate of 7.625%
If an escrow account is required or requested, the actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
At a 6.125% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 6.440%. The monthly payment schedule would be:
- 359 payments of $1,076.61 at an interest rate of 6.125%
- 1 payment of $1,075.47 at an interest rate of 6.125%
The actual monthly payment will also include amounts for real estate taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums.
Terms and Conditions
Stacy was incredible to work with and always a phone call or email away. She made sure to always end our talks by making it clear that if I have any further questions to not shy away and be sure to ask. Would recommend her for anyone looking into purchasing a new home.
Stacy was fantastic! Made sure I understood everything and helped me through the whole process!
Stacy is amazing and truly cares about your financial plans and interests. Absolutely amazing
Stacy was incredible to work with and always a phone call or email away. She made sure to always end our talks by making it clear that if I have any further questions to not shy away and be sure to ask. Would recommend her for anyone looking into purchasing a new home.
Stacy was fantastic! Made sure I understood everything and helped me through the whole process!
Stacy is amazing and truly cares about your financial plans and interests. Absolutely amazing
Excellent Customer service, and very responsive and knowledgeable, would recommend
Stacy was very helpful. Available to me with any question that I had. Helped make this process smooth and easy.
Everything about Stacy is amazing! Can’t express enough how great it was to work with her. She made the entire process a breeze with her attention to detail and knowledge. Highly recommend!!
Awesome professionalism and knowledgeable of job process and great outcome.
Stacy was great to work with, detail oriented, great customer service, and a smooth process. I highly recommend Stacy!
It took a while for me to get all my documents together Stacy stayed on top of everything and followed through. She did a great job!
I cannot express enough how much Stacy is the best. She understands her work from the back of her hand and I felt comfortable with her knowledge and professionalism. I knew we were in good hands. Everything went smoothly and efficiently. I could not have been happier with how the process went.
I’ve worked with Stacy on both a refi and a purchase. She and her team have been on top of the process and more than helpful. The rates and closing costs both times were the most competitive I found. Highly recommended!
Working with Stacy was an amazing experience. We needed a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to remodel our kitchen and Stacy helped us get it quickly. She took the time to explain everything to us thoroughly and made sure we understood the process. On top of it, she got us to close in just over a week! Stacy was always quick to respond to our emails and phone calls, which made the whole process run smoothly. We highly recommend working with Stacy for all your mortgage needs.
Stacy was great to work with throughout the process. She was responsive, knowledgeable and quickly earned my trust. I would definitely use her again for future financing needs.
Stacy was wonderful to work with for a HELOC. Good rate, great service and awesome customer service. Stacy made it possible for us. Thank-you so much!!!
Stacy was easy to work with and she got our loan taken care quick and smoothly
Five stars aren't enough for the incredible woman! She is a game-changer in my home buying journey. She is knowledge and guidance made the daunting task of securing a mortgage feel effortless. Always available to address my concerns and patiently explained every step. If you're seeking a mortgage lender that goes above and beyond, look no further. Stacy exceeded all my expectations. I'm grateful for her expertise and dedication in helping me achieve my homeownership dreams!
"I cannot recommend Stacy enough! From start to finish, just phenomenal. Not only helped me navigate the complexities of securing a mortgage but did so with such patience and professionalism. Her attention to detail and clear communication made the entire process seamless. If you're looking for a mortgage lender that genuinely cares about their clients and delivers exceptional service, find my girl Stacy. Thank you for making my home buying experience so positive!
Looking at purchasing a house in the near future, and everyone I have spoken with has been recommending Stacy to obtain a loan from. Have met her numerous timse in person and she is very nice and a fun person to be around. Can't wait to work with her in a professional manner!
Working with Stacy has been an exceptional experience! She demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and expertise throughout the entire mortgage process. Incredibly responsive to all my inquiries, guiding me step by step and ensuring I understood every detail. Dedication and commitment made securing my mortgage a smooth and stress-free journey. I highly recommend Stacy for anyone seeking a reliable and trustworthy partner in their home buying journey. Thank you for your outstanding service mam!
Took great care of me with securing a HELOC. Very grateful for her help!
Stacy went the extra mile to help with a past issue and was so easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a loan.
I reached out to my good friend, Vern Kertis, from the Hoffman Estates branch requesting information about different types of loans the bank offers. After going through all the options, we decided a Home Equity Line of Credit would be suited for my needs. He introduced me to Stacy and she took over the loan process. Working with Stacy was great. She is very knowledgeable, quick to respond to emails and very easy to talk to. She answered all of my questions and made sure the process moved along swiftly. I was able to close in 15 days. Highly recommend working with Stacy.
Omg!!!! Love Sacy! She was such a big help with my mortgage questions. I’m definitely going to use her in the future.
I worked with Stacy on my most recent home mortgage (30 days offer to closing). She was very helpful and insightful. I was always able to get in touch when I needed her. I was able to get good clarifications on all of my loan related questions. Thank you Stacy, keep up the good work :)
Stacy did a great fob handling my financing project. She was very responsive to all of my questions and was able to lead the process to completion quickly.
Stacy was amazing to work with. I have never had a better experience dealing with a bank before. She was on top of everything and always answered my emails/phone calls so quickly. I am definitely going to recommend her to my friends and family.
Amazing Customer Service! Stacy was great to work with and was always available throughout the whole process for any questions that I had! She got me the best rate and I truly enjoyed working with her! I will definitely be a repeat client!!
It was a pleasure working with Stacey, the process was easy and convenient. We would definitely recommend her to family and friends. She did a great job for us, Thank you.
It was great working with Stacy for a Line of credit. She was very knowledgeable and responsive. I highly recommend working with her and First American.
Stacy as very easy to work with and the process was extremely fast and efficient!
Stacy moved me to a better line of credit. She made the process simple and easy. We closed at my branch. This is one reason I have been with First American for so many years. Thanx, Stacy.
Stacy is very professional and can help navigate with you thru your home buying process. She is the best
Amazing experience with Stacy. Very knowledgeable and helped us in a time of big decisions.
Super fast and easy to do your home equity loan through! I definitely will be back!!!
Stacy went above and beyond to get the closing done. Had issues with the lawyer and the insurance company, but was able to get the closing done on time
I have worked with Stacy on multiple loans now and she has been great to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure that I was informed and understood everything. Everything went so smoothly, and I would certainly recommend anyone looking for a loan to contact Stacy.
Stacy knows her stuff. I’ve struggled with other Loan Officer’s in the past and felt they didn’t know what they were doing. I lost confidence until Stacy took over and helped me out with my finances. She has saved me so much money. Thank you Stacy!
Stacy was great to work with while buying my first home! She was able to lock me in at a rate lower than i could have ever imagined. Every step of the way was a breeze working with stacy!
Stacy was very easy to work with. During the whole process I felt informed and given options and advice on how to best proceed. She is very personable, and will have your interests at the forefront of any deal. I would definitely work with her again.
I recently closed on a loan which Stacy Parks was the officer on. The entire process went very smoothly from beginning to end. This was due totally to Stacy's experience in this area, her professionalism and her excellent customer relation skills. She honestly made this a great experience. I would like to add that I am writing this review because I truly value the service which I received from Stacy and First American Bank and with this being the case, I have started to work with them to help realize some of business goals and objectives.
Stacy is great to work with. She is very knowledgeable. Stacy always returned my calls, and emails. I highly recommend her. Thanks again Stacy. I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Stacy is Wonderful to work with! She always goes above and beyond for her clients! Also responds quickly!
Stacy is hands down the best! Not only does she know her information like the back of her hand she truly made me feel like we were family. Stacy bent over backwards to ensure my husband and I got the interest rate we deserved in order to move into our dream home. If you’re using anybody but Stacy you’re really missing out!
I had a very difficult refinance due to go through a divorce and buying my exhusband out and Stacy was great at helping me through everything
OMG! I called 1st Am for a bridge loan for a home purchase. Stacy Parks was assigned to my loan. She knows the business backwards and forwards. Got her all the docs and the bridge loan was on the way to being complete. Stacy did so well that I have her complete the mortgage loan for the new home purchase. Stacy would call almost everyday to let me know what else was needed, or just to give me an update. With Stacy handling the loans, I didn't have any worries. Stacy Parks is a credit to First Am Bank, and would highly recommend her to anyone I know! Stacy-thanks for everything!
Stacy was the best to work with and processed our paperwork and loan quicker than expected! She surpassed our expectations⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have worked with Stacy over the years on 2 separate transactions and have to say she is one of the best. - She answers the phone and talks to you. Many other lenders, you are trapped in a call center when a 1 minute conversation will do. - She is responsive and knows the product well
We wanted to invest in property for retirement and were looking for a land loan, and in going thru the online application process, I accidentally filled it out wrong, and was not approved for the small amount we needed. Stacy Parks called me, and explained why it happened and fixed it. She then explored our existing mortgage situation, and suggested refinancing b/c of low interest rates. We were able to consolidate our new property, our mortgage, cut a year off of our mortgage and pay LESS. Stacy was very instrumental in helping us figure all of that out, and she was so pleasant to work with, she returned my calls quickly, talked to me at night, after hours, anything I needed. Thank you Stacy!! The process was fast, painless, and we are SET! UPDATE: We used Stacy and her team AGAIN, for a HELOC process and again...smooth, easy, efficient and professional. Everything was done online and via email again, and a mobile notary was sent TO OUR HOME, for the closing paperwork. I could not recommend First American and Stacy enough, she secured the best rates, and talked us thru various scenarios, and got us the best rates. She will always be my "go to" banker wizard. Thank you so much! AGAIN!
Stacy at First American helped me select the right loan that allowed me to consolidate debt and increase monthly income for better investments. Thank you Stacy!
Very helpful in advising the best way to navigate the home equity loan application. Extremely knowledgeable!
Stacy helped me with my mortgage purchase and most recently my home equity line application! The process was so simple she was available all the time to answer my questions. We closed in weeks on my home equity line. She is very known is the Joliet region, and works very well with other realtors!
Amazing Customer Service! Stacy was great to work with, and always available throughout the whole process. She got me the best rate, and I truly enjoyed working with her! I am happy to be a repeat client!
I have worked with Stacy for many years on real estate transactions. Her work ethic and professionalism are second to none. As a real estate professional, I always feel a sense of relief when I know that Stacy is on a transaction, because it will be done right. Highly recommended.
Stacy has helped us twice now with our home mortgage loans. She is professional, kind and provides great customer service to our family. We have really enjoyed our experience working with her.
Stacy was a tremendous help. I chose to refinance after becoming a single parent. She not only was super helpful in explaining everything to me, she was very empathetic to my situation and emotions at the time. She has continued to go out of her way to answer questions for me months later when I have had them or she has pointed me in the right direction. I would recommend her in a heartbeat. The overall process took me approximately a month from initial email to refi check in hand.
Stacy was excellent to work with! She provided excellent HELOC rates and was extremely knowledgeable, while simplifying the process for us. She has my full recommendation.
I was seeking out a home equity line of credit and after speaking with Stacy, I knew First American Bank was the right choice. Stacy was very helpful and knowledgeable and was always available to answer any questions I had. She made the process very easy and I highly recommend her if you are looking for any kind of financing.
Stacy has excellent customer service skills. She has been available to answer and explain any questions I have had!
Stacy was always on top of our needs and even made sure things kept moving while she was on vacation!
First mortgage, shopped around a bit and landed with First American and Stacy. Very happy with my experience! Stacy is super easy to understand, makes herself available, and got me great terms. Closing was five months ago and everything is running smoothly.
It was such a pleasant experience. My LO was Pam and she is so professional. I closed my HELOC within a week without any hassle at all. I couldn't believe she was able to close that quick. Very professional service. AA
Stacy Parks was easy to work with and I was able to get my Heloc easily. I was even able to close a branch near me and a time that was convenient.
I have worked with Stacy on several loans over the years and she is absolutely great to work with. She knows her products well and is a great communicator and I have had no problems with any of my loans that Stacy has helped me with.
Stacy made getting my loan paperwork simple. She was thorough and patient with our many questions and followed through on our application.
Stacy is very knowledgeable. She made our experience with the bank an enjoyable one. No stress at all. She was always available to answer questions and ease any of our concerns. We enjoyed working with her. We wish we had more people like her. Keep up the good work Stacy!!
Stacy and Ivonne were a pleasure to work with all around. They always helped close loops and kept us well informed of what to expect. That alone in this process is worth so much! For first time home buying they helped make it super smooth. Thank you both for everything!
Stacy and Christin were extremely helpful in getting our new vacation home in Florida approved very quickly, we found the perfect condo and were so glad that we used First American bank for our mortgage. Since i live in Chicago, the seller lived in Ireland and the property was in Florida the timing of everything once we got clear to close was 1 day, Stacy came out to my office that day to make sure that everything was done correctly and she also notorized everything for us. VERY THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING!!!
Stacy Parks and Christin Hernandez of First American Bank were total pros. Once in a while you meet a bank that really does a wonderful job synchronizing varying complexities with such ease for their clients that it approaches painlessness. Stacy is the consummate professional and walks you through the process with such alacrity and efficiency. She rules!! She and her team will handle all my future deals going forward.
Stacy was so great to work with!! I refinanced again with her. She really takes care of the customer!!! She made sure my closing was done properly! I wish there were more stars I could give! I would recommend her to everyone!!!
Stacy and Christin were wonderful to work with for refinancing our home. Great rate, great service and awesome customer service. Stacy made it possible for us. Thank-you so much!!!
Stacy Parks is that hard-to-strike blend of professional, friendly, encouraging and helpful. We are very happy with our interaction with First American Bank, and it is due to a combination of her kind & efficient way, combined with the bank's excellent product. I highly recommend her and First American.
We decided to take advantage of the crazy low interest rates and refinance our home. Saved several hundreds and went to 15 year! We have always loved working with First American Bank & Stacy Parks!! Years ago had a bad experience elsewhere and almost didn’t get the home we wanted because of that. Stacy acted quickly for us coming in at the last minute when the other bank had wayyyy more time but left our file on a desk. Stacy def saved the day. We have been with her ever since. We also love banking at First American because they always know us and are so friendly. They get all our jobs done and everyone we refer to them is beyond grateful:)
We just did a refinance then a new loan with Stacy and Christin and they both were wonderful. They always answered my million questions day and night and were so easy to talk to. Couldn’t imagine doing a loan without them!!!!! Thanks for everything!!!
I refinanced with Stacy three years ago. When rates dropped to historic lows, and it made sense to refinance again, I called Stacy again with no hesitation. That should say it all. Professional, industrious, and great to work with.
We recently decided to take advantage of the incredibly low interest rates offered by First American Bank and refinance our home. We have always loved working with First American Bank. Stacy Parks was our refinance person and she made the entire process super fast and easy. Start to finish, there were no problems at all and we are 100% satisfied with everything. My hearty thanks go to Stacy, Ed and the entire staff at the Louis Joliet Location.
Stacy is AMAZING! My fiancé and I absolutely love working with her and her processor Christin. We have bought and sold multiple properties with these wonderful women and they know how to get it DONE. Would never take my business anywhere else :)
I highly recommend working with Stacy Parks. She made refinancing our home mortgage simple and painless. She was very transparent and honest about the procedure while getting us the best rate. Thank you Stacy!
Stacey is a 1st class Mortgage Loan Officer and after having been in the business long ago I highly recommend you give her call! My First American Bank experience has been exemplary, no pressure, informative, friendly and most importantly was given a great product to refinance into! The process was smooth and closing was surprisingly fast! I have no connections with anyone in this bank and I am very happy I called them and you will be to! Thanks First American Bank!
Great Service! I would recommend using First American Bank and Stacy for your mortgage needs. Very satisfied!!
It was awesome working with Stacy for our refinance of our home. Thank you again Stacy!!!
Stacy is fantastic to work with. Pleasant, available, and prompt. Thanks for all your help!
Stacy is great to work with. Very responsive and walks you through the entire process. Highly recommend working with Stacy.
Stacy makes the whole refinancing process both easily understandable and explains the process very thoroughly for you. I have, and would definitely again, recommend her to family and friends!
Stacy Parks made our refinance smooth and simple, especially during this time. I would highly recommend Stacy and First American Bank!
Stacy is amazing to work with! She goes above and beyond her regular duties. She takes the time to make sure you understand everything and even reaches out during non working hours.
Stacy is just a pleasure to work with. I have done several transactions with Stacy and all of them were done professionally, courteously and promptly. Stacy answered all of our questions, walked us through the processes and delivered just what she said she would, when she said would. Stacy should be training the future stars of your team as her playbook is without compromise, straight forward and as I stated earlier very Professional. Thanks Stacy I look forward to sending friends and family your way if they have any financial questions or needs!
Stacy was a great loan officer with which to work. She returns your calls and e-mails promptly and is willing to work with you while you explore rates for the mortgage you're trying to achieve. She's a great asset to First American Bank!
Stacy was very helpful with the refinancing process. I would and have recommended her to friends and family.
Stacy is Amazing!! She is very personable and is always available to answer emails, even outside of work hours. Thank you Stacy for all your patience and always being available to answer questions! We recommend her 100% and look forward to working with her in the future.
Stacy is the absolute best! She really knows her stuff and is such a good and caring person. She has been doing loans for me and my family for over ten years. She helped me buy my first home as a single mom and then my dream home 10 years later. Love Stacy and First American!
Stacy has been great to work with! She helped me with an auto loan. I called her when I decided to refinance my house. She made sure I understood everything and was super helpful. Stacy always goes above and beyond. It’s rare to find someone that’s been with a company for over 20 years. She knows her company and products well. She’s always looking out for her customer’s best interest! If you ever have an issue, she’s on it immediately! I would recommend her to everyone! She definitely has a long term client here!!
Stacy has been a great help throughout my refinance experience. She will go to great lengths to ensure that all needs are met. Very happy to have worked with Stacy. Thanks again.
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