Investor Profile - IL
Howard Kruse
Howard Kruse is a real estate investor and operator based in Chicago, IL-IN-WI. Public filings show activity across 7 properties held through 3 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include AMALGAMATED BK CHICAGO, SABAL CAPITAL II, and THE BANCORP BANK.
Howard's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $3.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 6 mortgage filings and 7 properties held through 3 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential assets recorded between 2015 and 2023.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Chicago, IL-IN-WI
ZIP codes: 60614, 60618, 60613, 60646, and 60657
Most activity in CHICAGO.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (3)
IL · 2 properties · 5 mortgages
IL · 1 property · 1 mortgage
+1 more entities not shown
Mortgages (6)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2023 | $1.1M | Open | AMALGAMATED BK CHICAGO | 2000 ROSCOE LLC | 2000 W ROSCOE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
| 10/31/2019 | $890k | Closed | First Eagle Bank | 2000 ROSCOE LLC | 2000 W ROSCOE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
+4 more not shown
Owned Properties (7)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3837 N ALTA VISTA TER, CHICAGO, IL 60613 | HOWARD KRUSE | Sold | $0 |
| 6224 N KIRKWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646 | GRETCHEN KELLEY | Owns - 56.4 yrs | $0 |
+5 more not shown
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 Howard Kruse associated with?
Howard Kruse is associated with 3 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include 2000 ROSCOE LLC, 2856 NORTE HAMLIN LLC, and 3700 W FULLERTON LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 7 properties are associated with Howard Kruse and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Howard Kruse to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references AMALGAMATED BK CHICAGO, SABAL CAPITAL II, and THE BANCORP BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2015 through 2023, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2023.
How is associated activity determined?
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