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 always willing to reach out, help us find solutions, communicate what he needed, and showed a genuine concern for our needs.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience, Luke. It was my pleasure to assist you, and I'm glad I could address your needs effectively. Thank you for your kind words and trust in First State Mortgage.
Very good communication, very good service and reliable, good work.
Thank you very much.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied with the communication and service throughout the process, Elizabeth. It was a pleasure assisting you with your conventional loan at First State Mortgage. Thank you for your kind words.
He addressed all my inquiries and gave me the necessary information I needed to purchase my home.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad I could address all your inquiries and provide the necessary information for your home purchase. Thank you for choosing First State Mortgage. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to reach out.
Very knowledgeable . Everything was smooth and easy
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm delighted to hear that you found the process smooth and straightforward. It was a pleasure assisting you with your conventional loan. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing First State Mortgage.
Grant was responsive and proactive throughout the process and always promptly answered my questions...day or night. He was phenomenal in helping me with this transaction.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you so much, Christopher. I'm really glad to hear that you had a positive experience working with me. Your satisfaction is extremely important, and I'm thrilled that my responsiveness and proactive approach made a difference in your loan...
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It was very smooth and easy process
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Jackson, I'm thrilled to hear that your experience with us was smooth and easy. It's always my goal to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. Thank you for trusting First State Mortgage with your loan. If you ever have any...
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Grant is an excellent mortgage lender! He always makes himself available to answer any question that may arise. He knows his stuff and is excellent in his response time.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you so much, Kristin! I'm really glad to hear you had a positive experience. I always strive to be as responsive as possible to make the mortgage process smoother for my clients. It is always a pleasure working with you. If you ever have...
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effective communication, flexibility and kindness
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Irvin, thank you so much for your kind words. It's incredibly rewarding to hear that you appreciated my communication, flexibility, and kindness during the loan process. Helping you with your conventional loan was a pleasure, and I’m thrilled...
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Grant is amazing. He's always readily available and on too of things.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you so much, Timber! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience. Making sure everything runs smoothly and staying available for any questions is always my top priority. It was a pleasure working with you on your mortgage,...
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Mr. Bellis is very responsive, has a lot of patience, and understands people's concerns. Very empathic! Highly recommended.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you, Alvaro, for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I'm genuinely glad to hear that you felt supported and understood throughout the process. It's important to me to be responsive and empathetic to my clients' needs, so...
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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