Grant Bellis
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS# 638036
Located on the corner of Hershey Road and Eastland Drive, our Bloomington-Normal location is home of the First State Mortgage national headquarters. First State Mortgage was founded in 2007 by a group of veteran bankers who have been workin... Show More
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Smooth process from start to finish.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm glad to hear that everything went smoothly for you, Anthony. If there's ever anything more you need or if you have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing First State Mortgage!
Made it an absolute smooth transaction
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm really pleased to hear that the transaction went smoothly for you, Charlene. Ensuring a seamless process is always a priority for me. If you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you again!
Grant was very accessible to us during this whole process. He answered questions from the start to the end and made eveything really easy for us!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind review, Shannon. I'm pleased to hear that the process felt straightforward for you and that I could assist throughout. Always feel free to reach out if there's anything more you need. Thank you for choosing to work with...
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Great communication
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your feedback, Anita. Clear communication is something I focus on, and it's wonderful to hear that it made a positive impact on your experience. If there's anything more you need or wish to discuss, please don’t hesitate to reach...
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Grant was very responsive & loved the esignature option on forms prior to closing
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your feedback, Michelle. I'm glad you found the eSignature option convenient and that my responsiveness met your expectations. If there are any other ways I can assist you in the future, please let me know.
Grant is very knowledgeable about mortgages and the banking industry. Buying a home was a new experience for me and quite confusing at times. I knew Grant had my back and was working with my best interests at heart. He makes himself readily...
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Kimberly. Navigating the home-buying process can indeed be challenging, and I'm glad to have been there to assist you throughout. Ensuring that my clients feel supported and informed is a top priority for me....
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Grant is amazing. Makes the process so easy for a buyer. Always on top of it from start to finish.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Hi Deb,
Thank you for the great review. I really appreciate your referrals over the many years in our career.
Seamless process
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Tim, I appreciate your feedback. It's rewarding to hear that the process was seamless for you. Thank you for your business!
Grant was very informative, gave good advice, and was always available to talk. We only had positive interactions with Grant and the process went very smoothly.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your thoughtful review, Kendall. It's great to hear that you found my advice helpful and that our interactions were positive. I'm glad I could ensure a smooth process for you. If you ever need any more assistance in the future,...
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Always a smooth transaction with Grant
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Karen, I'm pleased to hear that you consistently find the process smooth when working with me. Ensuring a seamless experience is always my priority. If you ever have more feedback or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.
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About
Located on the corner of Hershey Road and Eastland Drive, our Bloomington-Normal location is home of the First State Mortgage national headquarters. First State Mortgage was founded in 2007 by a group of veteran bankers who have been working together in the residential mortgage services industry for more than 20 years. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive range of mortgage products, competitive pricing, and high quality, ethical mortgage services.
Whether you are purchasing or refinancing, First State Mortgage can help! We do business in most states, so chances are we can finance your new home, current home, 2nd home, or investment property.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Specialities
First Time Homebuyers, Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA.
First Time Homebuyer programs, Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA.
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Positions
- First State Mortgage - Senior Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS 638036Apr 1st, 1999 - Aug 24th, 2026
- Luminate Bank - Senior Mortgage Loan OriginatorAug 25th, 2026 - Current
Memberships
- Fort Myers Offshore, Support Our Troops Poker Run
- Fort Myers offshore. Lakeside. Crestwicke. Support Our Troops Poker Run,
- Lakeside Country Club
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Year Started
1987
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 638036
Awards
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Achievements
- Over 36 years in the lending business. Over 6500 transactions. Over 1000 5 star reviews.
Hobbies
- boating, fishing, golfing, family time
- Boating, Fishing, Baseball. family time, golf
- Boating, Fishing, Baseball. family time, golf, going to the beach