History
Founded by Ken Perlmutter in 1994, PERL is now celebrating its second decade as one of Chicago's most respected independent financial institutions. PERL is a leading national independent correspondent lender headquartered in Chicago, with over 300 employees company-wide, licensed in 33 states and growing nationally. Other than the Santa Monica office, PERL Mortgage services the Los Angeles area with offices in Manhattan Beach, Century City, Century City, Orange County (Seal Beach), Temecula and Claremont.
Specialties
As a full-service lender, PERL has access to a wide range of loan products including Conforming, Jumbo, Portfolio, FHA, VA and New Health Professional Programs. Our goal is to consistently provide the best rates and programs to fit the unique needs of our clients. We pride ourselves in building lifelong relationships with our clients - and will help finance more than just your first home. We'll continually manage your financing needs to secure your long term success. With our in-house operations, PERL is able to provide quick decisions on loan information that clients need throughout the lending process, leading to smooth and faster closings. PERL Mortgage has been leading Chicago's mortgage industry since 1994, and is licensed to provide services across the nation. PERL streamlines the mortgage process by keeping your loan in-house from the moment you apply to the day you close - and because PERL is a mortgage banker, your loan can close in a matter of days.