Investor Profile - IL
Brenda Helms
Brenda Helms is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 1,477 properties held through 39 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Albany Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank.
Brenda's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $140.7M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 297 mortgage filings and 1,477 properties held through 39 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and commercial assets recorded between 2015 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60641, 60618, 60608, 60625, and 60634
Most activity in CHICAGO, DES PLAINES, LOMBARD, BERWYN, and NORTHBROOK.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (39)
IL · 215 properties · 125 mortgages
IL · 52 properties · 72 mortgages
+37 more entities not shown
Mortgages (297)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | $130k | Open | Community Savings Bank | ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA | 2333 N MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 |
| 03/09/2026 | $1.9M | Open | Albany Bank | ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO | 1389 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 |
+295 more not shown
Owned Properties (1,477)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4737 AVERS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 | ALBANY BANK & TRUST | Owns - 1 mo | $0 |
| 1440 S 51ST AVE, CICERO, IL 60804 | TRUST NUMBER 11 6679 | Owns - 1 mo | $0 |
+1475 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, commercial, and vacant properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Brenda Helms associated with?
Brenda Helms is associated with 39 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA, ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO, COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK, ALBANY BANK & TRUST CO NA NOT PERSONALLY BUT, and RBH RESOURCES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 1,477 properties are associated with Brenda Helms and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Brenda Helms to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Albany Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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