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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 a pleasure to work with on my home loan. He was always quick to respond with any questions I had and worked hard to get me the best option for me. I would not hestitae to refer him to anyone looking for a mortgage lender.
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April 11th, 2019 12:00 AM
Thank you for your recommendation of Derek and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
Dereck did an amazing job getting our loan approved ant through underwriting in break neck speed. Even with super storms in the mid west he worked from home and through power outages to make sure we were funded on time.
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April 11th, 2019 12:00 AM
Through wind, rain, snow, hail... We're glad to hear everything went smoothly and seamlessly! Brian Unruh, CEO
The loan was as painless as a loan could be. Derek was very patient with us and answered all of phone calls and emails. Then loan closed on schedule and without any gotchas. Thanks
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April 11th, 2019 12:00 AM
We love hearing painless! And we strive every day for no gotcha banking. Great review - thank you! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek was fantastic to work with. Super responsive..explained everything every step of the way. The entire process went wonderfully smooth. I cannot recommend him highly enough. We LOVE our new home and are very thankful to Derek for being...
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April 11th, 2019 12:00 AM
Julie, thank you for your recommendation of Derek and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
The whole loan process went smoothly without any problem or delay. The process went as scheduled, days, dates & time was honored. Everyone was great. Very good job “Derek McGowan”. He was most excellent to work with. He analyzed our situation...
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April 1st, 2019 12:00 AM
Thank you for the fantastic review and your recommendation of Derek and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Derek from pre-approval through closing. Derek was extremely responsive to any questions or concerns and was reachable almost any time of day or night through email or phone. Derek also ensured that...
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March 25th, 2019 12:00 AM
Kasthuri, thank you for recommending Derek and the nbkc team - we appreciate it! Brian Unruh, CEO
I went into the refinancing process blindly. I was hesitant to do so because I knew that it was going to be a headache. As luck would have it, I was assigned Derek. Derek is an enthusiastic, honest loan originator. He made the process as simple...
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March 25th, 2019 12:00 AM
We love hearing simple and quick! Thank you for sharing your experience. Brian Unruh, CEO
Mr. Derek McGowan is such a wonderful person and a true asset to Nbkc. He was very responsive on time, very helpful, always available, 24/7. Who does that. He is very dedicated and very professional. I would highly recommend Mr. Derek to my...
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March 25th, 2019 12:00 AM
Thank you for your recommendation of Derek and the team - we appreciate it! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek was very helpfull through out my loan process. He was always available and responded very quickly. He helped me get some of the best rates that are currently available and made the process very smoothe. I would definitely work with him...
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March 15th, 2019 12:00 AM
Michael, glad to hear everything went smoothly and thanks for the great review! Brian Unruh, CEO
Derek does a fantastic job of providing all of the information needed throughout the purchasing process. He is thorough at each step and makes everything easy. I appreciate his efforts and wouldn’t trust anyone else with this process!
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February 26th, 2019 12:00 AM
Sean, we appreciate the terrific review - thank you! 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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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.
