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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The Best ever
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Hi Ed, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience. It was a pleasure working with you. If you ever need anything in the future, feel free to reach out. Thanks again for the awesome review!...
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Grant and his team is always great to work with. They keep up with updates through out the process of the loan and keep everyone one on schedule as planned.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Camill, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It's truly rewarding to hear that you had a positive experience with us. If you need anything in the future or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Your pricing is higher than the industry. The rate seemed higher than what was generally advertised in the market.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for your review and feedback.
Grant was very understanding and never pressured me into rushing my decisions. He was also very patient with me and never made me feel like I was asking too many questions.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you so much, Kyle. It was a pleasure working with you. I'm glad to hear that you felt comfortable and unhurried throughout the process. Your questions were important, and I appreciated the opportunity to address them. It's always my goal...
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Good communication
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied with the communication during your loan process. It was my pleasure to assist you with your conventional loan needs. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out....
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Nice attention, clear and excellent support
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found the attention and support clear and excellent during your loan process. It was a pleasure assisting you with your conventional loan at First State Mortgage. Thank you for your kind words!
Grant was most knowledgeable and seemed committed to getting me into my home without hassle or delay. Very professional!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm delighted to hear that you found the process smooth and hassle-free. It was a pleasure to assist you with your home loan, and I appreciate your kind words about my professionalism and commitment. Thank you for your feedback, Kenneth!
is a rockstar! This is the third or fourth loan we have secured through him. He makes the process as seamless as it can be. I will use Grant again in the future.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a seamless experience with your loan process, Alan. It has been a pleasure assisting you for the third or fourth time, and I look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you for your continued...
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Being a first time home buyer was a little nerve racking. I had no idea what to expect going into purchasing my first home. Grant and his team made this process of taking out a loan, preparing for all the financial changes, and guiding me threw...
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Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience as a first-time homebuyer. It was a pleasure guiding you through the loan process and helping you prepare for the financial changes. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. If...
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Grant nade made the refinance process simple and fluid. He was able to answer any and all of my questions, I was able to provide figures almost immediately. Very kind, courteous, and professional.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that your refinance process was straightforward and smooth. It was a pleasure to assist you, and I appreciate your kind words about my service. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to reach out.
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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