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Derek McGowan
#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... Show More
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I recently refinanced my home in DC. I was able to shave a full percentage point off of my mortgage from 3 years ago, as NBKC had the best available rates. NBKC also had the lowest closing costs.And I was particularly impressed with Derek McGowan...
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February 5th, 2021 12:00 AM
Michael, thank you for the great review and for your recommendation of Derek and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
Worked with Derek for a refinance. He was quick to respond, adjusted to my needs and beat the competition's prices. What's not to love about a guy loan agent like this?
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January 27th, 2021 12:00 AM
Rob, we appreciate the terrific review! Brian Unruh, CEO
This is our second time working with Derek. He first helped us to get the loan for our house and how he has helped us refinance. I've heard from friends and family members that this process was hard. Derek made everything so easy for us and...
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January 15th, 2021 12:00 AM
Thank you for the repeat business and the 5 star review! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek was very helpful and professional throughout the entire home buying process from the pre-approval letter to closing. As a first-time home buyer, I had concerns about all of the costs involved as well as the housing market. Derek kept...
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January 13th, 2021 12:00 AM
Kyle, we appreciate the terrific review and big congrats on your first home! Brian Unruh, CEO
I purchased a home out of state. Derek's office was not located in my state or the location of my property. But that did not effect his efficiency. What I liked about Derek was how approachable he was and my ability to ask him whatever I desired....
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December 31st, 2020 12:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your experience working with Derek and the nbkc team - we appreciate very much! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek made the financing the least scary part of buying my first home. I made sure to return all paperwork promptly and from there Derek did the rest to make everything go smoothly. Our seller's agent was particularly difficult to work with...
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December 21st, 2020 12:00 AM
Cynthia, we're glad to hear everything went smoothly and big congrats on your first home! Brian Unruh, CEO
I just Completed my second re-finance loan with Derek and both experiences were really smooth and amazing. In current crazy mortgage / refinance times, Derek took less than a month to process my loan. His communication, tracking of my loan,...
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December 17th, 2020 12:00 AM
Muhammad, thank you for the repeat business and the awesome review! Brian Unruh, CEO
This was my first time refinancing. Although sometimes I prefer to go to a local bank/branch, given current situation I decided that online would be a better option (it didn't hurt that NBKC Bank has a great rates). Right from the start, Derek...
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November 17th, 2020 12:00 AM
We're glad to hear your first refinance went great and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business - thank you! Brian Unruh, CEO
I recently retired so there were some hoops to jump through. Derek kept at it to ensure we provided everything needed. With his help we complete the load and with a great rate.
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October 19th, 2020 12:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your experience working with Derek and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
We had a professional and attentive Loan Originator in Derek McGowan! He was prompt and detailed in his communications to support making the loan process smooth.The use of electronic documents made the loan process effortless and capable of...
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October 19th, 2020 12:00 AM
David, we love hearing that the process went smoothly and appreciate the recommendation! Brian Unruh, CEO
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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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- 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.