A Legendary Reputation for Over 100 Years

Founded in 1893, Draper and Kramer has earned a reputation as Chicago's premier, multi-disciplined real estate and financial services firm. A company prided on high standards, many successes have been achieved through involvement in numerous real estate areas. From our involvement in urban renewal projects, property management, condominium conversions, regional shopping centers, and the introduction of energy-efficient atrium office buildings, to the specialized residential lending practices of our own division, Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DKH Inc. Draper and Kramer and its sister company, Draper and Kramer, Incorporated (DKI), are privately-held companies owned entirely by the Kramer family. In 1995, DKMC was “spun off” from DKI and DKH was incorporated. DKH, as the parent company, stands behind and supports the lending and business activities of DKMC.

Draper and Kramer was one of the first FHA-approved lenders in the country and our Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Ferdinand Kramer, was on the initial Fannie Mae Board and was past president of the Mortgage Bankers of America. He was extremely active in all aspects of Chicago real estate until his passing in 2002, just shy of his 101st birthday.

DKMC’s primary focus is to serve the needs for residential real estate lending in Chicagoland via our retail and wholesale efforts. Being part of a diversified, progressive corporation, Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. serves a broad client base, from the low-to-moderate, first-time consumer upwards to the established, affluent jumbo purchaser. We have created our niche in the Chicagoland market offering a variety of financing alternatives through conventional and government-sponsored loan programs. As a full-service lender, we perform every activity in the mortgage banking process, from creating and funding the loan, to selling and servicing.

Draper and Kramer continually thrives, both regionally and nationally, after more than a century of dramatically changing economic climates. This is achieved by combining our long-established experience and resources with an unwavering commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation.