Investor profile - IL
Colin Gilford
Colin Gilford is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 292 properties held through 13 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC.
Colin's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $13.3B in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 70 mortgage filings and 292 properties held through 13 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2016 and 2025.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60423, 60061, 60441, 60452, and 60504
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in AURORA, DES PLAINES, FRANKFORT, LOCKPORT, and VERNON HILLS.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (13)
IL · 2 properties · 15 mortgages
IL · 232 properties · 14 mortgages
IL · 226 properties · 13 mortgages
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Mortgages (70)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2021 | $4k | Open | Citi | HPA II BORROWER 2021 1 LLC | 4102 BRENTON DR, JOLIET, IL 60431 |
| 12/10/2021 | $4k | Open | Citi | HPA II BORROWER 2021 1 LLC | 2955 OLD RENWICK CIR, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 |
| 12/10/2021 | $4k | Open | Citi | HPA II BORROWER 2021 1 LLC | 2711 SNOWMASS CT, PLAINFIELD, IL 60586 |
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Owned Properties (292)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7932 N HARLEM AVE, NILES, IL 60714 | REALSURE PROPERTIES LLC | Sold | $0 |
| 2711 SNOWMASS CT, PLAINFIELD, IL 60586 | HPA II BORROWER 2021 1 LLC | Owns - 4.0 yrs | $0 |
| 1251 COTTONWOOD DR, AURORA, IL 60506 | HPA II BORROWER 2021 1 LLC | Owns - 4.1 yrs | $0 |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential properties across Chicago, IL-IN-WI.
What companies is Colin Gilford associated with?
Colin Gilford is associated with 13 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include HPA BORROWER 2018 1 LLC, HPA II BORROWER 2021 1 LLC, HPA BORROWER 2017 1 LLC, HPA BORROWER 2016 ML LLC, and HPA BORROWER 2020 D TL LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 292 properties are associated with Colin Gilford and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Colin Gilford to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2021.
How is associated activity determined?
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