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 maintained communication and did not leave any party in the dark. The buyers did not submit documents on time which resulted in closing being delayed for over two weeks. Grant still worked hard to get us to the closing table. We got to...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that you felt well-informed throughout the process. Despite the delays, I'm pleased that we were able to reach the closing table successfully. Thank you for your patience and for trusting me with your mortgage needs.
Best in the game
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Jeff. I'm thrilled to hear that you consider us the best in the game.
Great communication and a seamless process throughout
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a seamless experience and appreciated the communication throughout the process. It was a pleasure assisting you with your conventional loan at First State Mortgage.
Grant was great at answering my questions in a timely manner, keeping me in the loop with progress of loan, and made the first time home buying process a beeeze
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that your first-time home buying experience was smooth and that I could assist you effectively. Keeping you informed and answering your questions promptly was a priority. Thank you for your kind words and trust in First...
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Grant and his team were easy to work with and made the loan processes smooth.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found the loan process smooth and easy to work with. It was a pleasure assisting you, and I appreciate your feedback.
A man of his word. If something is said to be done it gets done and on the time.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for your kind words and trust in First State Mortgage.
Grant provided excellent communication and updates throughout the process about what documents were needed. There was minimal confusion and the whole process ran very smoothly. Very happy with our experience.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that your experience was smooth and that the communication met your expectations. It was a pleasure assisting you throughout the process. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing First State Mortgage.
Had a great experience working with Grant. He was good at communicating and made the process very smooth and stress free.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience with your conventional loan process. Effective communication and making the process smooth and stress-free are top priorities for me. Thank you for your positive feedback, and I'm pleased to...
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Grant was amazing to work with, answered every question I had very quickly and had a back up plan for back up plans to get us approved for our new home! Grant helped make the stressful process of buying a home so much easier!
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Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for your kind words and trust in First State Mortgage. I love happy customers.
Quick responses, effective communication, overall a great experience!
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with your loan process. Quick responses and effective communication are important to me, and I'm glad I could assist you. Thank you for your kind words!
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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