1994 Rose Bowl Championship Team
A defining Wisconsin football experience and one of the chapters that shaped Alex's competitive, team-first approach.
About Alex Ilich
Serious about the work.
Not one-dimensional.
More than three decades in mortgage lending, a Wisconsin Rose Bowl championship, years writing and performing original music, and a life outside the office. RockNLoan brings those pieces together without losing sight of the job: helping people make smart financing decisions.
30+ YEARS
MORTGAGE
MORTGAGE
The professional side
More than three decades in lending.
Alex has worked across the mortgage business for more than 30 years, including time as a bank officer, mortgage company owner and branch leader. Today he serves as a Branch Manager with New American Funding.
His approach is straightforward: identify problems early, communicate clearly, structure the loan intelligently and never waste a client's time. Applications and mortgage transactions are handled securely through New American Funding.
NMLS #295870Alex Ilich
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Chicago Agent Magazine • Who's Who 2026Wisconsin football
Built under pressure.
Alex was part of Wisconsin's 1994 Rose Bowl championship team. Football is a real part of his story — preparation, competition, teamwork and learning to perform when the pressure is on.
On the field
Alex in action during his Wisconsin football career.
Music
Another real chapter.
Alex has spent years writing, recording and performing original music. Black Lantern is the current project; 5 Step Drop is the earlier Chicago hard-rock chapter with a released EP, notable local venues and national-act bills.
Black Lantern + 5 Step Drop
Black Lantern is Alex's current heavy-rock project. Before that, 5 Step Drop built a grassroots Chicago following, released a four-song EP and shared stages with national acts including Dope and Soil.
Alex also wrote and recorded the solo original “Footprints in my Soul” for Tracy; it became the first-dance song at their wedding.
Explore the MusicOutside the office
The person behind the license numbers.
RockNLoan leaves room for the things that make a personal brand personal — music, Wisconsin football, scuba, travel, Chicago and a very good dog named Hooch.
Below the surface
Scuba is part of the story too.
Alex is a Rescue Diver pursuing Divemaster training. This shark dive in the Bahamas is a glimpse at the side of life that happens far away from loan files, stages and stadiums.
Dog Dad
Proud dog dad to Hooch, who occasionally steals the spotlight.
Musician
Guitarist, songwriter and live performer with current and past original projects.
Adventure
Scuba, travel and the occasional close encounter with a shark keep life interesting outside the office.
Work with Alex
Mortgage experience without the generic experience.
Start on Alex's official New American Funding page or reach out directly with a question.