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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Prompt communication and replies in a timely manner. Willing to put in the time and effort to make things happen. Being there at the last moment on the day of closing to get the numbers needed to close on a house. Understanding the concept...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you appreciated my prompt communication and dedication during your loan process. Being there for you, especially at critical moments like closing, is important to me. Thank you for recognizing my efforts and for your...
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Throughout the whole process the
attention was wonderful.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for your business and. Great review.
great work, quick and easy closing.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for the great review.
Grant is always beyond great. He's easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and efficient. Most importantly, he's always reachable. Thank you, Grant!
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for your business. I really appreciate it.
Grant was easy to work with and was always quick to answer questions and did a great job explaining thing we didn't always understand.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found the process smooth and that I could assist you with your questions effectively. It was a pleasure working with you at First State Mortgage. Thank you for your kind words and trust.
Grant has helped us for our last 5 purchases and/or refinances. He and his team are always so quick to respond, easy to work with and very thorough. He is a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you've had such positive experiences with me and my team at First State Mortgage. It's been a pleasure assisting you with your purchases and refinances, and I appreciate your kind words and continued trust. Thank you...
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As a realtor it is very good to have a lender that keeps the process moving along and meets all scheduled deadlines. Grant did a great job getting this to closing and taking care of our home buyers. Kudos!!
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I am pleased to hear that you had a positive experience working with me. Meeting deadlines and ensuring a smooth process for home buyers is a priority, and I'm glad I could assist effectively. Thank you for the kind words and your collaboration....
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Easy to work with
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that you found it easy to work with me. Thank you for your feedback!
Our home never went on then market and we had to respond quickly and Grant was on it! Your process was very clear and ea to understand.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that the process was clear and easy to understand. It was a pleasure assisting you with your home loan, and I'm pleased that we could move quickly to meet your needs. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing First State...
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Such a great experience beginning to end
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience from start to finish, Stacey. It was a pleasure assisting you. Thank you for your feedback!
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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