About James McConnell

James “Jim” Mc Connell is the Branch Manager of the Northbrook Office for New American Funding  

 

With over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Jim is known for his personalized approach.  Jim takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs and financial goals. His commitment to clear communication and transparency has earned him a reputation for reliability and integrity. Whether working with first-time homebuyers or seasoned investors on purchases or refinances,  Jim’s dedication to providing tailored solutions has led to countless success stories and satisfied customers.

 

Contact Jim today to work with a partner that will listen and focus on what’s best for YOU from start to finish.  

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5/5

Reanne R.

Transaction Completed:
5/20/2025

"Everybody was so easy to work with, Jim was excellent, really felt his concern to us and we can reach out to them anytime."

PLAINFIELD, IL
5/5

Sarah Almas P.

Transaction Completed:
5/20/2025

"Working with Jim truly made the entire experience smooth and stress-free for us! From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly patient. We had a lot of questions throughout the loan process, and Jim was always available to answer every single one—no matter how big or small. He communicated clearly and consistently, keeping us updated at every stage so we never felt out of the loop. His guidance gave us confidence and peace of mind, and we really felt like he had our best interests at heart. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with!"

MORTON GROVE, IL
5/5

Michelle D.

Transaction Completed:
5/12/2025

"Jim is the only lender I recommend to my clients! He is always available when my clients or I need help or advice. He is knowledgeable, helpful, transparent and a big part of the reason we were successful with getting our offer accepted in a multiple offer situation. He's truly the Best!!"

MORTON GROVE, IL
5/5

Jane R.

Transaction Completed:
4/7/2025

"Jim made the whole process very easy"

GLENVIEW, IL

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Pathway to HomeOwnership

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At New American Funding, we believe that every person deserves a clear path to achieving their dream of homeownership. So, we created the Pathway to Homeownership initiative to alleviate some of your financial worries.


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The Pathway to Homeownership offers qualified borrowers in select areas up to $6,000 in assistance. These funds are not a loan that needs to be repaid and are available to first-time homebuyers in designated areas.

This program can also potentially be combined with other down payment assistance programs to offer you even more support as you build the life of your dreams.

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Location

New American Funding

Flex - Northbrook

400 Skokie Boulevard, Ste 100
Northbrook, IL 60062

Direct: 847-867-9815

Email: james.mcconnell@nafinc.com

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