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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 contacted me within minutes of submitting my pre-approval application, and walked me through the approval and underwriting process. Our situation was quite complex - I'm self-employed, we were buying out of state, and we had a tight timeframe...
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September 16th, 2019 12:00 AM
Stephanie, thank you for sharing your experience working with Derek and and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
In the world of home loans I have found that there is usually confusion, lack of communication or lost items.. not at all with Derek! He was awesome from start to finish and communicated clearly and effectively!
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September 16th, 2019 12:00 AM
Christie, we appreciate you sharing your wonderful review and noting how important communication is to the overall experience. Thank you! Brian Unruh, CEO
Very professional, responsive and answers all questions!!!!!! Derek was great to work with throughout the process. He made the process very easy and smooth.
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September 16th, 2019 12:00 AM
Valerie, we love hearing easy and smooth! Thank you for sharing. Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek secured a 30-year conventional loan (at a fantastic interest rate) for my 2nd rental property. From the time I submitted my loan application through to closing -- all within the span of one month -- Derek was with me and my agent every...
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August 6th, 2019 12:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your experience working with Derek and the nbkc team - we appreciate it! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek exceeded expectations by a long shot! He was always available to answer questions and his attention to detail is top notch!!! If you’re looking for a lender, this is your guy.
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July 30th, 2019 12:00 AM
Brandon, we appreciate the terrific review! Brian Unruh, CEO
This is the 2nd time I have chosen to use Derek as my mortgage lender originator and once again he did not disappoint me. Derek is quick to respond to any questions I have, he is organized and straight forward about everything that needs to...
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July 8th, 2019 12:00 AM
Joanne, we love hearing that everything went smoothly! Thank you for sharing. Brian Unruh, CEO
After looking for the right place to call home for over a year, Derek has been with me through the whole process. He was patient and helpful in trying to make sure I got exactly what I was looking for. This being my first time buying a home,...
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June 27th, 2019 12:00 AM
We are so happy to hear Derek was able to make your first home buying experience a great one - thank you for sharing! Brian Unruh, CEO
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about Derek? He truly cares about doing the right thing for people and that feeling comes through every step of the way. Derek was available night and day whenever we had questions and was always...
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June 26th, 2019 12:00 AM
Sam, we absolutely love hearing easy and stress-free! Thank you for the opportunity to help out and big congrats on your first home! Brian Unruh, CEO
Thanks for the seamless and quick response throughout the process! From first phone call (which came minutes after we requested info, past 8pm ET) until closing, we appreciated the support and the detail provided. Great communication, and made...
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June 3rd, 2019 12:00 AM
John, we love hearing it was an easy process - thanks for sharing! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek was available 24/7. The loan process was timely and smooth from beginning to end. I would highly recommend Derek to anyone seeking a loan. Thank you.
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June 3rd, 2019 12:00 AM
Troy, thank you for the great review! 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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- McGowan Mortgages - Loan OfficerJun 8th, 2016 - Current
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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.