Eric Rabe, a senior mortgage consultant at Wintrust Mortgage, is an Elkhorn resident and native of Lake Geneva. He knows his community through a lifetime of experience. Taking a leap of faith into the industry after a career in marketing, Rabe has cultivated a successful business over the last seven years. He has lending ability in all 50 states, which allows him to aid clients who are relocating or purchasing second homes.

With a developed skill set in customer service and client experiences, Rabe creates an extraordinary mortgage experience for his clients. He is dedicated to giving his customers consistent and understandable information, which allows them to be informed and involved throughout the transaction process. “I prioritize educating my customers,” he says. “It helps them to develop a deep understanding of the mortgage plan that suits them and their individual needs.”

With an energetic and enthusiastic business style, Rabe wants the purchasing or refinancing process to feel enjoyable and helpful, not overwhelming and stressful. “It can, at times, be overwhelming for first-time buyers,” he notes. “I focus instead on financial education and developing personal relationships with my clients so that they feel comfortable and confident in the mortgage decisions that they’ve made.”

In addition to being an affiliate member of the Lakes Area Realtors Association, Rabe is also an avid member of the association’s Community Outreach Committee, which focuses on philanthropy and volunteering. He is a board member of the Elkhorn Lions Club, a fundraising organization that annually donates tens of thousands of dollars and volunteer hours to the local community.