Darin Daniels, a resident of Winnetka on the North Shore of Chicago, boasts an impressive career spanning over 25 years in both business and the real estate industry. Currently serving as a Senior Mortgage Advisor with Nations Lending, he has become a respected figure in the field due to his extensive experience and expertise. The lending business is all about being personable and interacting with potential clients, referral sources and communities,” he says. “Mortgage financing is not just about the product or rate; it is about delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Specializing in custom mortgage lending for Jumbo loans, second homes, newly constructed, and multi-unit homes, Darin also provides corporations and unions in the Midwest with specialized employee mortgage programs and education. He can help clients find financing that complements their wealth-building strategies and serves as a full-service resource for high-net-worth buyers with complex income or asset management situations.
In addition to his role at Nations Lending, Darin holds the position of Midwest Director for Powerhouse Smart, a renowned luxury real estate group with chapters in prominent cities such as Chicago, Naples, Santa Monica, and Minneapolis. His involvement in this blue-chip organization underscores his commitment to excellence and innovation within the real estate sector.
Prior to his career in real estate, Darin was deeply involved in the fitness industry, competing at the National level in two different sports. He served as a partner and CEO in a Nationwide Health club chain, helping the company grow to over 150 clubs with $140 million in annual sales. Over the past 25 years, he has also been a successful real estate investor, actively buying, holding, and flipping properties.
Darin obtained his real estate license in 1997 and subsequently launched his own real estate company, developing luxury single-family and multi-family residences in both Seattle and Chicago. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he has actively contributed to his community, serving on the Board of the Chicagoland Italian American Professionals, being a member of the Highwood Chamber of Commerce, The North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors, and participating in numerous real estate groups in the Chicago area.
Darin is also the founder of the North Shore Social Club, a member only club which meets monthly for social networking, and the Single Malt Society, a Scotch tasting and social group. Outside of work, Darin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, attending the theatre, social events, strolls around the neighborhood, golfing, dining out, cooking, and volunteering with his church.

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