Educated Mortgage Services offers the best mortgage tools available on the Internet - easy, convenient, on-line shopping for the best loan programs and most current rates available, together with the assistance of an experienced, educated, and professional loan officer to guide you through the often difficult and confusing process of choosing and getting the exact loan to meet your specific needs.  We have built a strong reputation as an outstanding mortgage firm serving the lending needs of Homebuyers/Homeowners, Realtors, Home Builders, and Financial Planners throughout Wisconsin.

Here's some information to help you get to know who you will be working with:

Dan O'Brien - President

Dan opened Educated Mortgage Services in 2006 on the foundation of offering the highest level of customer service along with the best interest rates and loan programs available for all credit types.  He has been a licensed Loan Originator in the State of Wisconsin for over 11 years and spent 2 years as a Manager at his last firm.  Dan also is a graduate of University of Wisconsin - Madison, earning his Bachelor of Science in Economics.  Since opening the company he has been dedicated to giving back to the community and the mortgage/real estate industry.  Dan is a proud member of the following organizations:

• Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin
  • Accredited Business 2010 to present
• Wisconsin Mortgage Professionals Association
  • President-Elect 2011
  • Vice President 2010
  • Board of Directors 2008 to present
  • Member of Education Committee 2007 to 2008
• National Association of Mortgage Brokers
• Realtors Assocation of South Central Wisconsin
  • Member of Government Affairs Committee 2010 to present
• Wisconsin Realtors Association
• National Association of Realtors
• National Federation of Independent Business
• Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of Ambassador Committee 2008 to present
• Sun Prairie Education Foundation
• Urban League - Schools of Hope Program
  • Middle School Math Tutor 2009 to present

Please feel free to contact him if you have any questions or concerns before, after, or during the loan process.

Steve Swieciak - Loan Officer

Steve joined Educated Mortgage Services in the Spring of 2007.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in December 2003 earning his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Legal Studies.  Steve began his career as an Assistant Branch Manager at a local finance company and has been a licensed Loan Originator for 5 years.  With the heartfelt belief in dedication to his clients and education throughout the mortgage process, he strives to impress every step of the way.  A combination of knowledge and experience in an ever changing market enables him to help make your biggest financial decision, your best decision.  Please contact him with any mortgage related question, concern, or need.

Heidi Kottwitz - Loan Processor

Heidi joined Educated Mortgage Services in June, 2007 as a Loan Processor.  She is excited to be a part of the Educated Mortgage Services family.  Heidi brings the knowledge to help our business grow and the knowledge to understand our customers' financial goals and needs.  With over 8 years mortgage experience, she offers borrowers a broad range of support throughout their loan process.  Heidi dedicates herself to great customer service and satisfaction.  If you have any questions or concerns at any time during the loan process please feel free to call her.  She'll be glad to help!