Chris Vraa

PHYSICIAN MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
NMLS #580203
[email protected]
M: (763) 310-6102

Chris Vraa has been a mortgage industry professional since 1994 and is known for her drive, dedication, and expertise.

Communication is key for Chris when it comes to her customers. When working with Chris, borrowers will know exactly what’s going on from beginning to the end. Chris knows the ins and outs of the industry from her years of experience, which gives her insight that other loan officers may not have.

Chris enjoys working with Physicians and understands that they have a particular niche in the type of loan that serves them best, given their unique situations.

“MY PASSION IS HELPING PEOPLE MAKE THEIR SITUATION BETTER, NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.” – CHRIS VRAA

Chris loves working with everyone, from the first-time home buyer because it’s all new to them and they’re so excited, to the Physician that might be buying a vacation home. Chris will consistently be there and help her customers navigate the waters.

Chris is a trusted leader in the field, and she enjoys working with people to grow and thrive throughout their life.

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140 North Phillips Avenue #101A, Sioux Falls

4.8 82 reviews

Siavosh Tarighi ★★★★★ a month ago
Exceptional Mortgage Lending Service – A Seamless Refinancing Experience
I had the pleasure of working with Julie and her outstanding team during my recent mortgage refinancing, and I am thoroughly impressed by the level of service I received. … More From the very start of the process, Julie demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and commitment. Her team worked tirelessly around the clock, maintaining clear communication and providing timely updates at every stage. Their attention to detail and thorough approach ensured that the refinancing process was not only smooth but efficient and stress-free.
Having secured multiple mortgage loans in the past, I can confidently say that this experience stands out as the most seamless and well-executed. Julie and her team's dedication to excellence, coupled with their ability to navigate the complexities of the refinancing process, is truly unmatched in the industry. Their focus on client satisfaction and ensuring that all of my questions and concerns were addressed in real-time made a significant difference.
I wholeheartedly recommend Julie and her team for anyone seeking mortgage services. Their commitment to delivering a top-tier customer experience, alongside their strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines, sets them apart in the lending space. Without a doubt, Julie has raised the bar, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Katie Moore ★★★★★ 3 months ago
I feel so incredibly lucky to have been able to work with Nikki Rydberg for my physician home loan. She repeatedly went above and beyond the call of duty to help me. She not only was the one who discovered a long-standing error in my credit … More report that even I had somehow missed (my medical student loans were reported in duplicate!), but she helped correct that error for the sake of this loan, and additionally helped me figure out next steps to take for permanent dispute of this reporting error for the sake of my credit in general. She was available to me around the clock for any and all questions, and I truly could not have asked for a better partner in navigating this stressful time. @Heritage Bank and @Physician Bank, you are incredibly lucky to have Nikki on your staff – I do not have enough positive things to say about my experience working with her!
Kazvin Marfatia ★★★★★ a year ago
My fiancé and I are so grateful we got to work with Julie! As first time home buyers, the home buying process can be daunting but we honestly could not have had a better experience. Julie is available night and day to address any of our … More concerns and her responses are always very prompt. We valued how organized she is and would recommend her expertise to anyone. Thank you Julie!!! Looking forward to working with you again in the future 🙂
Randy Cox ★★★★★ 3 months ago
Julie was great to work with through the mortgage process! She was very attentive, responsive, and supportive through the entire process. Highly recommend her and will be working with her in the future for any new home purchases or refinances! … More
Dr. CRP ★★★★★ 3 months ago
I need to provide a big thank you to Julie. I had an extremely hard time finding a lender who would provide a preapproval after relocating for work. All the other lenders were immediately dismissive since I have complicated finances due … More to owning multiple rental properties and the way lenders have been tightening their approvals. Julie straight up told me: I will find a way to get it done. And she followed through with that statement. Now I am typing my review in the comfort of my new home. It wasn't an easy process due to how complicated the structure of my properties are, but complicated and not having a home are two completely different scenarios. No one else could do it, but Julie did. A much deserved should out and 5 star review for getting the job done that no one else could. I am grateful.
Kelly Newton ★★★★★ 6 months ago
We had a lot of life changes and purchasing a new home was one of them. Julie was patient, knowledgeable, and walked us through every part of the process. Julie is an excellent communicator and was available at random times around my schedule. … More I highly recommend her and we now have the house of our dreams!
Chase Jackson ★★★★★ 3 months ago
Excellent & easy to work with. The smoothest process we've ever had dealing with any bank transactions. Julie made closing a breeze…we were in and out in less than 30 minutes at closing.
Tessa LaBounty ★★★★★ 8 months ago
I can not thank Julie Velline enough for the service she provided us during the home buying process. With the help of Julie and Physician Bank my husband and I were able to build our dream home. Julie was extremely knowledgeable and able … More to answer all of our questions (which as first time home buyers we had a lot of). She made the entire process run smoothly. I would definitely recommend Julie to anyone looking to buy or build a home, especially physician's who are interested in building their dream home as Physician Bank made the construction loan process so easy and seamless.
Brent Berry ★★★★★ 6 months ago
Julie is INCREDIBLE!! She is efficient and sooooo knowledgeable. The best part I would say is she cares!! She Pays close attention to each of my clients details and puts them in the best product to fit each buyers needs. Above all else … More she is the most kind and genuine person I know!
Brent Berry
eXp Realty
Fernanda Morais ★★★★★ 6 months ago
Julie was such a pleasure to work with. She was able to get everything we needed done quickly and smoothly (and responds during off hours) – even our realtor mentioned how efficient Julie was in making this process super easy.
Antoinette Hunt ★★★★★ 4 months ago
Nikki was a pleasure to work with. She made the transaction smooth to the closing. She is a professional and was responsive whenever needed to all parties concerned. She cares about her clients. I would highly recommend her for any of your … More loan needs.
Antoinette Hunt
Boukari Realty
Alachua Fl
Kirbi Sullivan ★★★★★ a year ago
Matt was the best! Wonderful to work with and made the process so easy. Very responsive and easy to get ahold of 24/7. Great option for first time home buyers and young physicians in residency. My husband looked at several options for mortgages … More and the Physician Bank team was by far the best. Juanita was also wonderful and very helpful! Will definitely be recommending to other physicians looking to buy.
Cristina Toledo-Cornell ★★★★★ a year ago
I worked with Teresa DeWolf anf her awesome team and I could not be happier with their professionalism, engagement, efficiency and overral stellar costumer service. I have now referred her and her team at Physicians bank to other colleagues … More and family. She gave ne a great rate and I am a seasoned Buyer (4th home). The process is seameless and the app super user friendly. I could not have asked for a more seameless experience on getting a loan! Thank you!! Picture of my new home bellow!
Fernando Zayas Bazan ★★★★★ a year ago
Physician Bank helped me secure a home loan at a great interest rate. We just closed June 12th 2023! Thank you Ryan and Physician Bank for making this sooo smooth!
Tony Captain ★★★★★ a year ago
Matt velline was an amazing mortgage loan originator. This was undoubtedly the most flawless and efficient process I have ever been involved in to obtain home mortgage loan. Rather the Spanish inquisition, I encountered a consummate professional … More who embodied sincerety and kindness. He was informative every step along the way and made the experience pleasant and tranquil. Matt made the process seem easy and comfortable. So, indeed wonderful loan mortgage originator that was the most superb!!!! Thank you physician bank for being the best ever in my book!!!! Also, Julie and Juanita were an intricate part of the process and great assets to the team!!! Kudos to all!!!!
Trinh To ★★★★★ a year ago
We had the utmost pleasure to work with Julie Velline. She is amazing!!! She helped us close the house in 4 days!! She honestly did God's work and made our dream come true. We were with another lender for 2.5 weeks and were not satisfied … More with their service. The previous lender clearly did not specialized in physician loans like we thought they do. Otherwise, they wouldn't have made the process more complicated than what it really is. It was the constant back and forth and none of our goals were being met. You would think there'll be minimal issues when you have 1 pharmacist and 1 medical physician in the household with 2 incomes. We had major headaches with the previous lender before we finally gave up on them and decided to be brave to reach out to a new lender during the buying process!! I called 1-2 other lenders and they all gave me the realistic answer of "No, we need at least 3-4 weeks to gather all the paperwork and process the loan". It was understandable considering we were with another lender for literally 2.5 weeks yet no loan was officially closed. I finally reached out to Julie for one final effort… and it was on Labor Day, 9/4! I did not anticipate any response due to the holiday and clearly all the banks would be closed. However, Julie responded!! She said they were closed for the holiday but she was willing to look over our documentation. I asked her if she can realistically help us close the loan on our closing date & she said "I don't see why not??". I was nearly in shock. My boyfriend and I sent over all the required documents. Julie and her processor literally worked around the clock for 2-3 days straight, I tell you! She was super responsive to her emails and worked like no other. She made sure to take care of us and to meet our goal of closing the house on 9/13/23. Honestly wow. Everyone we encountered during this buying process was nice and enjoyable to work with. They clearly know what they're doing and clearly have worked with other physicians and healthcare professionals before. They know how doctors live their life and their typical situations. They didn't have much questions regarding our background and finances. A+++ for Physician Bank and Julie! We are truly thankful for you.
Carolyn Lussenhop ★★★★★ a year ago
I had a wonderful experience with Physician Bank and they worked very closely with me to help me purchase my first home. My mortgage officer, Chris, was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. She is very knowledgeable, accountable, … More and went above and beyond to ensure that we closed on our home very quickly. We will continue to work with Physician Bank in the future, and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone!
Carrie Nemeh ★★★★★ a year ago
We just closed on our new home today and couldn't be more impressed with the service provided by Ryan at Physician Bank! He was incredibly responsive from start to finish. This was our first time buying a home so we had a lot of questions … More and Ryan was so patient and helped us every step of the way. We were able to get into our first choice home and close within 30 days. After extensive research we were most impressed by the choices and service provided by Ryan at Physician Bank which is why we ultimately chose this lender. Thank you!
Jonathan Wolf ★★★★★ a year ago
Jean at Physicians Bank was amazing. She got my wife and I in our forever home and helped us navigate the loan process. She made herself available to answer all our questions and helped make the lending process as stress free as possible. … More A true pleasure to work with and will be recommending her to others.