Eric Melling -1st Security Bank
Loan Officer | NMLS # 815225
With over 20 years in mortgage lending, I help clients across Tri-Cities and Washington navigate home buying, refinancing, and new construction loans. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, I’m here to make your loan... Show More
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Thank you Eric and Team for making this dream a reality.
Reply from Eric Melling
May 20th, 2024 05:18 PM
Hi Ryan, it's fantastic to hear that you've had a positive experience with us here at 1st Security Bank Home Lending. Your kind words mean a lot. Making dreams come true is exactly what our team strives for, and we're thrilled we could do that...
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Closed in 14 days 👊🏻😜
Reply from Eric Melling
May 20th, 2024 05:18 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you're happy with how quickly we closed, Todd! Here at 1st Security Bank Home Lending, our aim is to make the process as efficient and straightforward as possible for our clients. Your awesome rating is much appreciated....
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Our lending officer Eric was very helpful and flexible with his time! Whenever we had questions, he was right there to answer them. Never hid anything from us and was very trustworthy. When he told was a date and ten, especially the date of...
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Reply from Eric Melling
May 20th, 2024 05:19 PM
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience, Cheyenne! It was a pleasure assisting you with your lending needs. I believe in providing transparent and reliable service, so I'm glad my commitment shone through. I always strive...
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Smooth process
Reply from Eric Melling
May 20th, 2024 05:19 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found the process smooth, Steve. It's always my goal to provide a hassle-free experience for my customers at 1st Security Bank Home Lending. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else in the future....
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Eric was very friendly, helpful and informative. The process simple and straightforward; more importantly, there were no surprises. I already have referred family members to Eric, and I will continue to refer as I come across people needing...
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Reply from Eric Melling
January 24th, 2024 07:34 PM
I truly appreciate your kind words, Ginger. It was a pleasure assisting you and making your process with 1st Security Bank Home Lending as straightforward as possible is always a priority for me. I'm thrilled you felt comfortable referring...
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Eric was extremely attentive to our needs
Reply from Eric Melling
January 4th, 2024 06:26 PM
Thank you, Stephen, for your positive review and rating. I'm glad to hear that I was able to attend to your needs effectively. It's always a priority for us at 1st Security Bank Home Lending to ensure our clients feel heard and well-served....
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Eric to help our clients purchase their new home. Eric’s tenured experience and knowledge of today’s lending programs allow him to provide the best loan options available. He provided exceptional...
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Reply from Owner
July 9th, 2025 06:20 PM
Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review! It was a true team effort, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to navigate the unexpected curveballs with. Helping clients feel confident—especially when things shift last-minute—is...
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Great Communication, always available to answer my questions!
Reply from Eric Melling
December 4th, 2023 08:05 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us, Tamara! Your kind words and stellar rating mean a lot. At 1st Security Bank Home Lending, we strive to provide excellent communication and be available for our customers at all...
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Eric made a possibility into a reality. We were let down by other loan officers. And thanks to God and Eric we have our home loan. Would definitely recommended him.
Reply from Eric Melling
September 21st, 2023 07:39 PM
I am truly humbled by your kind words, Manuel. It was my absolute pleasure to assist you in securing your home loan. After hearing about your previous experiences, I was determined to ensure that you received the best service possible. I'm...
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Great communication, found the best fit for the loan and then adjusted it in the end to make it happen.
Reply from Eric Melling
September 11th, 2023 08:06 PM
I sincerely appreciate your positive feedback, William. It was my pleasure to assist you in finding the best loan fit at 1st Security Bank Home Lending. I'm delighted to hear that the adjustment in the end was successful for you. I strive to...
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About
With over 20 years in mortgage lending, I help clients across Tri-Cities and Washington navigate home buying, refinancing, and new construction loans. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, I’m here to make your loan experience smooth, personalized, and stress-free. I’ve proudly been with 1st Security Bank since 2015 and am committed to building relationships—not just closing loans.
Call/text: (509) 554-4934
Email: eric.melling@fsbwa.com
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Specialities
Conventional Lending
FHA
VA
Jumbo Loans
Portfolio Loans
Custom Construction
Land Loans
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- NMLS# 815225
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Year Started
2005
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS # 815225
Achievements
- Chairman's Club
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- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
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No statement on this site is a commitment to make a loan. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient equity in the home to meet Loan-to-Value requirements, and final credit approval. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines and are subject to change without notice based on applicant’s eligibility.