Our Principal

Broker’s Story

My journey began as a real estate agent in the bustling real estate market of Phoenix, AZ, where I gained experience and honed my skills. Seeking a better fit for my skill set, I transitioned into the mortgage industry in 2008 with Quicken Loans in Scottsdale, AZ. There, I learned the business originating a high volume of loans for almost 3 years, eventually transitioning into a leadership role.

In 2011 I ended up back in Chicago, where I grew up. I took a position at Guaranteed Rate as a VP of Mortgage Lending and continued to expand my skills and experience. A few years later, I moved to The Federal Savings Bank and remained there serving clients for several years.

In 2019, a couple years after the birth of my first daughter, I decided it was time to start my own company. I wanted to focus more on helping families and providing personalized mortgage solutions. That’s why I opened Montezuma Mortgage as a mortgage broker. The broker model allows me to work more closely with people, and save my clients money, which is extremely important when buying a home.

My passion is my family and my community. If everyone could give a little more each day I wonder what the world would be like. That pushes me to give to my community and those around me with my time, skills, knowledge, and hard work.

Daniel Hennek