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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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Derek was on the ball but never pushy. He made me feel like I was taken care of and in good hands. I shopped around for my refi but when I spoke with him I knew that he was the one I wanted to deal with. He was never high pressure but kept...
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April 22nd, 2020 12:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your experience working with Derek and the nbkc team! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek is great. He’s honest and straightforward. He will make sure its done right. He will always respond! He’s very patient even when I had alot of questions. Thank you!
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April 21st, 2020 12:00 AM
Belle, we appreciate the wonderful review - thank you! Brian Unruh, CEO
Absolutely blown away by the amazing experience I had with Derek throughout my home buying process. After talking to Derek a couple of times, I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted to work with him and that was the best decision I ever made....
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April 17th, 2020 12:00 AM
Thank you for the awesome review and sharing your experience working with Derek! Brian Unruh, CEO
I found a great rate online at bankrate.com and then read reviews of NBKC online and they were all positive. A little nerve racking to do an entire refinance online, but I thought I would try it. Derek was great, gave me a quick call to talk...
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April 17th, 2020 12:00 AM
Heidi, we love hearing the process was clear and easy and thank you so much for the awesome review! Brian Unruh, CEO
We recently refinanced our mortgage with NBKC. Our experience was nothing short of exceptional! My husband and I were contacted by our loan officer, Derek McGowan, within mere minutes of our online inquiry. Derek remained with us during each...
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April 10th, 2020 12:00 AM
Thank you for your recommendation of Derek and the team - we appreciate it! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek was on top of everything from start to finish. He was always quick to reply to any questions, even answering most of them before I even asked. His knowledge and prompts responses made my home buying experience a breeze. Derek responded...
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April 10th, 2020 12:00 AM
We love hearing the process was a breeze and appreciate the 5 star review! Brian Unruh, CEO
We had the best experience with Derek. We had attempted to work with other lenders before but they were not particularly friendly, had lots of ridiculous questions and were overall a frustrating experience...but not Derek. He was kind, helpful,...
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April 6th, 2020 12:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your experience working with Derek and the nbkc team! Brian Unruh, CEO
I decided to look into NBKC bank for my home mortgage based on several online reviews about its great rates and service, and it did not disappoint. Our mortgage loan officer Derek McGowan was extremely professional and responsive. All of our...
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Reply from Owner
March 24th, 2020 12:00 AM
Thank you for your recommendation of Derek and we appreciate the terrific review! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek and his team were a great find. Derek is a wonderful communicator and made the whole process a breeze with his prompt attention to any questions/concerns my wife and I had. I chose Derek based upon other great reviews and I can definitely...
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March 13th, 2020 12:00 AM
Philip, we appreciate the terrific review! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek was really great and easy to work with. He was available to answer my questions at any time of day. He was up front about everything and guided me through each step of the process. I would highly recommend working with him!
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March 2nd, 2020 12:00 AM
Caitlin, thank you for your recommendation of Derek and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
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About
#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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Positions
- McGowan Mortgages - Loan OfficerJun 8th, 2016 - Current
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- MBS Highway
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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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Disclaimer
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.
