Hello, my husband and I are currently renting but are wanting to purchase a duplex to do house hacking and are curious if there are any suggestions for mortgage lenders in the Springfield, IL area that work well with first time investors?

Monique,

I think any local bank in town would be able to help you out on that. UCB, Marine, BOS, etc. I work at First Bankers Trust Co. in town. I am on the commercial side, but could answer any questions you have.