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 was patient and kind during the entire process. We will recommend him to everyone that is looking for a loan officer.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you for the great review! I really appreciate your business and trust in me. I hope you have many years of great memories in your new home.
Grant made the experience extremely simple and easy , especially for someone buying a home for the first time . He was always more than happy to help and answer any questions . I'd majorly recommend him !
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you for the 5 star review. I love happy customers.
Smooth transaction
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you for the great review!
Grant was very knowledgeable about the mortgage process and the different programs we were eligible for. That helped us save a lot of money!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you for your business! I hope you love your new home!
Grant knows the industry and is a great communicator.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you for the great review!! I really appreciate it.
Grant and team were very helpful. Great communication, and worked hard to get the job done. I'd recommend him to anybody.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Hi Joe,
Thank you for the great review and your business! I really appreciate it.
Good communication
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your feedback, Jonathan. It's good to hear that you felt the communication was effective. If you have any further thoughts or need assistance regarding anything else, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Your experience is important...
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He helped me with every step and answered every question I had and made buying My dream home a reality and made it affordable and safe for me to buy!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
It's great to hear that I could assist you in making your dream home purchase a reality, Colm. I'm pleased that the process felt both affordable and secure for you, and that I could be there to answer your questions. If you need anything else...
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it was quick and well communicated
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Greg. I'm pleased to hear that the process was quick and well communicated. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to get in touch.
All of it nice
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind words, William. It's great to hear that everything was to your satisfaction. If you ever need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for the 5-star review!
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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