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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Grant helped us through every step of the process and was always there to answer any questions that we had. Absolutely fantastic!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you felt supported throughout the process, Ethan. It's important to me to be available for any questions and to provide clear guidance. If there's anything more I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach...
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Grant has been working with us for a few years When we were working on our pre-approval for a home, he gave us tips/tricks to boost our credit score. He helped us get our first home loan with a decent interest rate and we recently refinanced...
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
It's great to hear about the journey we've had together over the years. I'm glad I could assist with your pre-approval process and help boost your credit score. Getting your first home loan and managing a refinance are big steps, and it’s been...
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Grant kept in touch through the whole process and was very clear and let me know when he needed something from
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your feedback, Elijah. I'm glad to hear that you found the communication clear and consistent during the process. If there's anything else I can assist you with or any further questions you might have, feel free to reach out. Thank...
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Grant is fabulous to work with. He keeps me informed. Nobody better to have representing your buyer than this man. Thank you, Grant!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your thoughtful feedback, Kathy. It's great to know that you felt well-informed throughout the process. Thank you for placing your trust in me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to assist you.
Always a great communicator, always gets it done. Thanks Grant!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Mark. Communication is a key aspect of my work, and I'm glad it made a difference for you. If there's anything more I can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your trust in me.
Grant did an amazing job helping me buy my first home. He walked me through things I was unsure of and made sure to take care of me. He was also very quick when things came up!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
It's wonderful to hear you felt supported during the home-buying process. I'm glad I could assist you and address any uncertainties along the way. If you ever have more questions or need future assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch....
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The best!!!!!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Deb. Knowing you had such a positive experience means a lot to me. If there’s anything else you need or if I can assist you further, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Very knowledgeable and makes the home buying process easy!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm glad to hear that you found my expertise helpful, Jason. Making the home buying process as smooth as possible is always my goal. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out anytime.
We had very good communication with Grant and he is super kind and helpful although there was a little bit of confusion and late changes request with the homeowner insurance everything went well
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate you sharing your experience, Oswaldo. I'm pleased that our communication and assistance were helpful throughout the process. I understand there was a bit of confusion with the homeowner insurance changes, and I'm glad to hear everything...
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Great communication
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your positive feedback, Mitchell. Good communication is vital, and it's encouraging to know that you valued this aspect. If there's ever anything else I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let me know.
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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