

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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he was always reachable by phone and went out of his way to make it easy for my scheudle at work.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Travis. It's great to know that my availability and efforts to accommodate your work schedule made the process easier for you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else or have any questions in the...
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Grant is very responsive and easy to get in touch with
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate the kind words, Jason. I'm glad you found me accessible and easy to reach. Your satisfaction is important to me, so if there's anything more I can assist you with, don't hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for choosing First State...
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Grant always provides expert advice and speedy service.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your feedback, Daniel. It's great to hear that you found my advice helpful and the service quick. If there's anything more I can do or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out. I'm here to assist with...
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Grant was very nice to work with. He was quick to respond to all our questions and explained things in an easy way to understand. The experience far exceeded any we've ever had with various banks.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thanks so much, William, for your kind words. I'm glad I could make the process straightforward and clear for you. Your feedback means a lot to me, especially knowing that it was a better experience for you compared to past dealings with banks....
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Grant is awesome
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you. I appreciate your kind words. If there's ever anything more I can do to support you, just let me know.
He was fast and got us a great rate
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thanks for the feedback, Kayley. I'm glad I could help you with a quick process and secure a great rate. Making these steps straightforward and beneficial is always my goal. If you have any more needs or questions in the future, feel free to...
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Grant always gets it done!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Melissa, for your kind words. I'm glad I could assist and deliver on your needs. If you ever have further questions or need assistance again, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Your satisfaction is always my priority.
Got us a great interst rate!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Bradley! I'm glad I could secure a great interest rate for you. If there's anything else you need or if you have more questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help with anything else you might need.
I was going through a horrible death of my grandson right in the middle of selling and buying... Grant stepped in and handled things on his end for me and told me to go be with my family and not worry about the closing, "we've got you covered"....
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Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. Thank you for the great review!!
Easy to work with on getting a loan for a property
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thanks, Blake, for sharing your feedback. I'm glad to hear that you found the loan process straightforward. If there's anything else you'd like to discuss or if you have any questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Your experience matters...
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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