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 expedient on replaying and keeping the process moving in the right direction.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you found the process smooth and efficient. Keeping everything on track and responding promptly are priorities for me, so I'm glad they stood out during your experience. If you have any future needs or questions, don't...
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It was my first time buying a home, Grant answered all of my questions and walked me through each step of the process.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that I could help make your first home-buying experience a smooth one, Sadie. I'm glad you felt supported and informed throughout the process. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please don't...
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Grant was incredibly knowledgeable and quick to respond.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Adam. I'm glad I could provide prompt and informed assistance for your needs. If there's anything else I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Kept us informed; helped us with the best method for our down payment
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm glad to hear that you felt informed throughout the process, Lisa. It's important to me that clients feel supported and confident about their decisions, especially when it comes to critical aspects like down payments. If you have any further...
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Grant went above and beyond to look out for us and help us maximize our ability to leverage our money to work for us. We are so thankful for his help and advice. He was quick to respond to questions and made sure we had a clear understanding...
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm really grateful for your kind words, Barry. It's fantastic to hear that you felt supported during the process and that my advice was helpful in maximizing your financial options. Quick communication and clarity are key, and I'm glad that...
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Grant was always available for questions and made the entire process very easy. Thank you!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm so glad to hear that you found the process easy and that I could be there to answer your questions. Your feedback really means a lot, Jennifer. If you ever need anything else, don't hesitate to reach out.
Great communication, helped me navigate first time home buyers
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Kathy, I appreciate your kind words. I'm pleased that my communication and guidance made your first home-buying experience smoother. If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Your...
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Great communication and coordination for the home loan process. Thank You!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I’m glad to hear you appreciated the communication and coordination throughout your home loan process, Shawn. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate...
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The ease of it
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Bradley, for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm pleased to hear that you found the process easy. If there's anything more I can assist you with or if you have further feedback, feel free to let me know. Your experience with...
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The process was smooth and efficient!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Karen! I'm really pleased to hear that you found the process smooth and efficient. It's great to know that everything went well. If you have any other feedback or need anything else, feel free to reach out to me anytime. Your satisfaction...
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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