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Aug 19 2025

Inside Lending | Market Snapshot for the Week of August 18, 2025

QUOTE OF THE WEEK“Time is nature’s way of keeping everything from happening at once.”—John Archibald Wheeler, American theoretical physicist NATIONAL MARKET UPDATEBuyers are plenty active. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported applications for purchase mortgages ticked up on the week and are coming in at a strong pace—17% higher than the same week a year ago. […]

May 6 2024

Chicago Housing Video | April 2024

Here’s your monthly Chicago Housing Stats video, courtesy of The Jim Passi Team at Alameda Mortgage Corp. For all of your home financing needs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, or Florida, call The Jim Passi Team today at 847-899-1813! Visit our social media pages for more informational tools!

Apr 18 2023

Renting Vs Buying

Do you find yourself asking, “Can I afford to buy a home?” The better question might be, “Can I afford to continue renting?” You may be surprised to learn how much you can afford. With the vast amount of loan programs, and increasingly available assistance options, you are closer to owning a home than you […]

Apr 18 2023

Renting Vs Buying

Do you find yourself asking, “Can I afford to buy a home?” The better question might be, “Can I afford to continue renting?” You may be surprised to learn how much you can afford. With the vast amount of loan programs, and increasingly available assistance options, you are closer to owning a home than you […]
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Jim Passi
Regional Manager
NMLS# 158000

1121 E. Main Street, Suite 121
St. Charles, IL 60174
Mobile: 847-899-1813
Email: jim.passi@alamedamortgage.com

…the most kind hearted, attentive, professional person…

What can I say about this man….he is the most kind hearted, attentive, professional person I’ve met in a long time. He made my purchase as easy and smooth as it can be. He’d call every week just to check up or just to say Hi, I don’t know many agents that do that. I remember one of the first things he said to me when we met…..It is easier to find a home than a man lol….That will stick with me for a long time. Step by step he guided me through the whole process, answered all my questions and when I felt like giving up, which was often, he encouraged me not to in so many ways. He always knew the right things to say and make me smile. When he would say, I’m here for you, no matter what day of the week it is, believe me, that is a true statement . Throughout the process, not only did I get a home, I’ve gained another friend for life. Jim is truly heaven sent and I would highly recommend him and his team in a heart beat.

Thank you Jim for the jokes, laughs, encouragement and for putting up with me 🙂 YOU’RE MY MAN 🙂

Maggie F.