Dean in the News
25 years. $2B+ closed. Consistently Ranked Among The Top Mortgage Originators in the Country.
$25+
Years in Chicago
$2B+
Career Volume
$300+
Closings Per Year
Top 1%
Nationally Ranked
Introduction
Rankings and awards in mortgage lending mean one thing. A team with sustained production at a level most loan officers do not reach once, let alone year after year.
Dean Vlamis has been among the highest-producing mortgage originators in Chicago for over two decades. Not because of marketing, but because of what happens inside the transactions his team handles.
The numbers on this page are not claims. They come from documented production figures, verified rankings, and industry organizations that confirm volume before publishing names.
Behind the numbers is a team that closes what it commits to. They do it at scale across many buyer profiles in one of the most competitive markets in the country.
Awards and Industry Recognition
Dean has received consistent recognition from the mortgage industry's primary ranking publications and from A and N Mortgage Services' internal performance programs.
Here is a summary of the key designations.
| Award / Recognition | Issuing Organization | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman's Circle | Guaranteed Rate | Reserved for the firm's highest-producing loan officers. Recognizes sustained volume and client experience at the top of the organization. |
| President's Club | Guaranteed Rate | Annual recognition for elite production within the Guaranteed Rate platform. A consistent designation across Dean’s tenure. |
| Top Originator | Scotsman Guide | Scotsman Guide ranks the top residential mortgage originators nationally by volume each year. Placement in this list puts Dean in the top 1% of LOs across the country. |
| Top Mortgage Professional | Mortgage Executive Magazine | National trade publication recognition for volume and professional standing. Covers both production metrics and industry tenure. |
Each of these recognitions requires documented volume. No nominations, no peer voting. The Scotsman Guide and Mortgage Executive Magazine rankings are among the most referenced in the industry because they are production-based. Placement is earned by closing loans, not by applying.
Production Highlights
Volume is the most objective measure of a loan officer's track record. It shows how many transactions the team has closed and how many buyers they have served. Long-term volume also reflects consistent performance across changing market conditions and difficult rate environments.
| Metric | Figure | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Loan Volume | $150M–$250M | Consistently among the highest annual volumes of any individual loan officer in the Chicago market. |
| Closings Per Year | 300–400 | Reflects a team built for throughput. Not a one-person operation managing a handful of files. |
| Career Volume | $2B+ | 25+ years of sustained production in the Chicago residential market. |
| National Ranking | Top 1% of U.S. LOs | Multiple consecutive years on Scotsman Guide and Mortgage Executive Magazine national rankings. |
| Years in Market | 25+ | Chicago market throughout. Not transferred in from another region. |
These numbers reflect deep experience. $150M to $250M in annual Chicago residential volume means hundreds of home loans, not a few commercial deals. These are purchase loans, refinances, jumbos, and first-time buyer files. The full spectrum of residential lending. That breadth builds a different kind of expertise than specializing in a single loan type at low volume.
Media Mentions and Press
Dean's commentary on Chicago's residential market has been cited in industry and local business publications. Coverage has appeared in outlets including the Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, National Mortgage News, and Mortgage Professional America.
Publications cite Dean on topics including:
Chicago housing market conditions and buyer demand trends.
Jumbo loan activity in Chicago's high-value neighborhoods.
First-time buyer financing options and affordability challenges.
Rate environment impacts on Chicago purchase and refinance volume.
The role of local lender relationships in competitive offer situations.
These numbers reflect deep experience. $150M to $250M in annual Chicago residential volume means hundreds of home loans, not a few commercial deals. These are purchase loans, refinances, jumbos, and first-time buyer files. The full spectrum of residential lending. That breadth builds a different kind of expertise than specializing in a single loan type at low volume.
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