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Derek McGowan
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June 11th, 2026 05:05 PM
Thanks Chris!
I had an excellent experience with McGowan Mortgages. The HELOC process was seamless and easy- which is everything to me because my schedule can get hectic at times. So to have a company that helped make the process smooth was SO nice. Plus,...
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June 11th, 2026 05:05 PM
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that your HELOC experience with McGowan Mortgages was seamless and stress free. We understand how important efficiency and communication are when life gets busy, and our Kansas City...
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I had an excellent experience with McGowan Mortgages. The HELOC process was seamless and easy- which is everything to me because my schedule can get hectic at times. So to have a company that helped make the process smooth was SO nice. Plus,...
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If I could put a zero star I would. They were messy there. There is no communication between you and the lenders. I close at least a week ago and I haven't heard anything since maybe 2 weeks ago. They don't talk to you. They go through your...
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My problem isn’t even that I got denied - it’s that they dragged me around for days, lied saying I got preapproved, then scheduled a call and was yapping for 30 minutes about nothing just to say “we cannot help you” when they could have been...
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PURCHASE YOUR HOME WITH MCGOWAN MORTAGE 💞💞I had the best experience ever working with the the staff of McGowan Mortgage ,I built the best relationship through text messages,emails and phone calls Kammi was amazing but when Mr. Derek stepped...
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Reply from Owner
May 14th, 2026 04:54 PM
Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation. We are so glad Kammi, Derek, and the McGowan Mortgages team could make your home purchase such a positive experience. Our Kansas City mortgage team is committed to clear communication by...
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Reply from Owner
March 26th, 2026 11:40 PM
Thank you Carlos!
They made the whole process super easy and I was able to close quick with a low interest rate. I will definitely use them again for my next home and refinancing.
Reply from Owner
March 26th, 2026 04:38 PM
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad the McGowan Mortgages team could make the home loan process simple, help you close quickly, and secure a low interest rate. Our Kansas City mortgage team is focused on delivering efficient closings and...
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We loved working with McGowan! It was our first time buying a house, and we were so overwhelemed. They were supportive the whole way through and patient explaining everything so we could make the best decisions on our loan choice, how much...
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Reply from Owner
March 26th, 2026 04:39 PM
Thank you for your kind words. We are honored that the McGowan Mortgages team could support you through your first home purchase and help make the process feel more manageable. Our Kansas City mortgage team is committed to providing clear guidance...
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Derek and his team worked tirelessly to get us approved and into our new house, all around the clock. We have worked with several other lenders and can confidently say that the McGowan group far exceeded our expectations. They listened, explained,...
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Reply from Owner
March 12th, 2026 05:01 PM
Thank you for the incredible review and for trusting Derek and the McGowan Mortgages team with such an important milestone. We are thrilled that our team could work tirelessly to help you get approved and into your new home. Buying a home can...
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#1 Loan Officer at the #1 Mortgage Broker in the country - Nexa Mortgage
I shop 280+ of the best Banks and Lenders to find our clients the best financing and lowest rates 📉
We have an award-winning team that provides 5-star service to our clients and Realtors 🌟
McGowan Mortgages looks forward to working hard in finding your family's best home loan!
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- McGowan Mortgages - Loan OfficerJun 8th, 2016 - Current
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Year Started
2016
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- AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI
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- 2025: #1 Mortgage Company in Kansas City (awarded by The KC Star)
- 2024: #1 Loan Officer at NEXA Mortgage (out of 3,000+ LO's)
- 2024: #1 Best Home Mortgage in Kansas City (awarded by The KC Star)
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McGowan Mortgages is an Equal Housing Lender. As prohibited by federal law, we do not engage in business practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, because all or part of your income may be derived from any public assistance program, or because you have, in good faith, exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Disclaimer: Programs subject to change without notice. All borrowers must qualify per program guidelines.