Make your dream home a reality

To us, it’s more than just a mortgage, it’s getting you into your dream home.

Whether you’ve got your eye on a particular piece of property or just beginning your search, Empeople is a great place to start. Apply for a pre-approval before you shop, or land the best rate once you find the home of your dreams. You’ll find plenty of options in our Online Mortgage Loan Center.

The Online Mortgage Loan Center is located via digital banking. It is a great place to find:

  • Information about purchasing or refinancing a home
  • The latest mortgage rates
  • The online forms you need to complete a full application

Note:  If a first-time application is being made, please select Create Account, following the onscreen prompts to enroll securely.  Your existing Digital Banking login credentials are not recognized by the mortgage application software.  

Purchase your perfect home.

Buy, refinance or remodel . . . we make home loans easy.

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  • Preferred lender of John Deere Relocation
  • Flexibility to apply for a pre-approval
  • On-time closing
  • In-house processing and underwriting
  • Deere preferred relocation specialist
  • Updates throughout your loan process
  • First time homebuyer 3% down program, which can be entirely from gift funds
  • Competitive rates and fees
  • Personalized experience
  • Same day approvals
  • Credit guidance
  • Reduced mortgage insurance
  • No obligation consultation with a Empeople mortgage expert

Refinance your current mortgage.

Refinancing can save you money.

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  • Competitive rates and fees
  • Personalized options and experience
  • Potentially lower your monthly mortgage payment
  • Pay off your mortgage faster
  • Consolidate debt
  • Same day approvals
  • In-house processing and underwriting
  • Extend loan terms
  • No obligation consultation with Empeople mortgage expert
  • Credit guidance
  • Reduced mortgage insurance

Use this calculator to decide what home buying experience is right for you.

Meet our mortgage team

Maggie Pavano AVP Mortgage Sales

Maggie Pavano

Senior AVP, Mortgage Sales
NMLS: 804907 • More info

Dan Schimanski

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 6043 • More info

Jake Dawson Empeople Mortgage Loan Officer

Jake Dawson

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 400489 • More info

Tyler Brockman

Tyler Brockman

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 921037 • More info

Justin Klinkhammer

Justin Klinkhammer

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 243661 • More info

Laura Laxy Mortgage Loan Officer

Laura Laxy

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 27873 • More info

Note:  If a first time application is being made, please select Create Account, following the onscreen prompts to enroll securely.  Your existing Digital Banking login credentials are not recognized by the mortgage application software.  

Homebuyer resources

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