Mortgage Lender Spotlight: Karylle Wike

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Get to Know Karylle Wike

With our first Mortgage Lender Spotlight, we wanted to provide you with an introduction Karylle Wike, Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Mortgage Lending in Decatur, Mt. Zion, and the Metro East region.

As an accomplished lender, Wike joined Town and Country Banc Mortgage Services in 2012 with more than 20 year of experience in the industry. Specializing in conventional and government loans as well as a variety of grant programs, she has been recognized by the Illinois Housing Development Authority as a top loan producer in Central Illinois.

In February, Town and Country presented Wike with an award for having a record-breaking year in terms of loan production. “I had a new goal of mine and was determined to achieve it,” says Wike. Dana Dow, President and Chief Operating Officer with Town and Country Bank, notes that Wike’s productive year on a personal level has been valuable for the entire mortgage company. “Karylle has been a true asset for Town and Country ever since she first joined us. We have all been so proud of her accomplishments in 2019 and are optimistic for what lies in 2020 and beyond,” says Dow.

A Passion for Mortgage Lending

Wike additionally credits her passion for mortgage lending and recent success to her supportive colleagues. “At Town and Country, we are like family. All of the departments that I work with on a daily basis have such great people who are willing to go the extra mile. My positive experience has not just been about my own work. It is a whole bank effort. I feel lucky to work here.”

Along with her support from other Town and Country employees, Wike says that her specialty as a mortgage lender is building trust with her clients and getting to know them on a personal level. “That’s my favorite part of the job! I just love being able to open up to interested home buyers by answering all their questions and talking to them as if they are my friends.”

Helping buyers find the loan that best fits their needs is gratifying, she says. “I like when you go to a closing and, especially with first time homebuyers, they’re super excited and really thankful. I enjoy making others happy and helping them with the purchase of their dream home.”

Why Choose Town and Country Bank and Peoples Prosperity Bank?

Locally owned and operated, we treat our clients like family. Our team of local, full-time mortgage lenders helps you capture the ideal loan for your situation, whether that’s refinancing, building, buying, or remodeling. Our branch locations include Springfield, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Decatur, Mt. Zion, Bloomington, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, and Quincy. If you’re a first time homebuyer or looking to refinance your current home loan, don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. Request a consultation with our mortgage team today!