With more than two decades of experience and a reputation for getting tough deals finalized, Kelly J. Price brings a unique blend of finesse, transparency and strategic creativity to every mortgage transaction. “I focus on understanding each of my client’s unique life circumstances,” she says. “Then I am able to tailor a strategic game plan to help set and meet their short- and long-term goals.”

A senior mortgage consultant with Wintrust Mortgage, Price specializes in new-construction lending, non-warrantable condos, down-payment assistance programs and creative financing solutions, bridging gaps for complex buyers. She has a nationwide reach, lending in all 50 states, with a significant portion of her business concentrated in Chicagoland, the surrounding Midwest and Florida. Actively partnering with local community initiatives, she most notably works with the Chicago Housing Trust to support affordable housing efforts.

Named Loan Officer of the Year in 2020 by Chicago Agent, Price is a repeat recipient of the highly selective Five Star Mortgage Professional award and a top member of Wintrust Mortgage’s President’s Circle. Affectionately known as “K.P.” among friends and industry colleagues, she is recognized for her transparent communication, emotional intelligence and ability to make the mortgage process efficient and relatable.

“Clients acknowledge my professionalism, patience and educational approach,” she says. “They appreciate my clarity in explaining complex finance topics, as well as my team’s organized and user-friendly systems.”

Currently living on Chicago’s North Side, Price enjoys playing golf and traveling to her homes in Michigan and Mexico with her husband of 20 years.