Eric Hamilton is a passionate, highly disciplined and business-focused individual who starts each day at 4:30 a.m. His dedication to work and commitment to productivity have proven to be a successful strategy.

Hamilton, branch manager and senior vice president of mortgage lending at Guaranteed Rate, has achieved Chairman’s Circle status at the company for three consecutive years and completed more than 250 purchase closings in each of the past 10 years. He also ranks in the top 1% of loan officers in America and 10th in units closed in Illinois by the Scotsman Guide.

“I spent 14 years working in a real estate office through a marketing agreement,” he says. “I spent six days a week surrounded by real estate agents and listening carefully to what they needed. My entire business was built using ideas other agents gave me on what they needed.” His biggest takeaway: Leverage value and focus on the client experience.

Throughout his 21 years in lending, Hamilton has earned a reputation for speed, efficiency, customer experience and transparency. His team is available seven days a week, providing clients with an instant response. “We’ve averaged under 12 days, from application to clear to close, the past two years,” he says. “Every email, text, phone call and communication in our process is choreographed to create a one-of-a-kind customer experience. We provide the perfect amount of technology and human touch.”

Drawing entirely from repeat clients, Realtors and financial advisors, Hamilton has a business that thrives on strong relationships and a robust referral network.

Guaranteed Rate, Inc. is a private corporation organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. It has no affiliation with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture or any other government agency.