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’s expertise and professionalism made the home-buying process effortless. He provided clear answers and unwavering support throughout.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that your experience with First State Mortgage was a positive one, Shamaila! I strive to make the home-buying process as smooth and stress-free as possible, and your feedback confirms I'm on the right track. I'm here to...
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Grant provided exceptional guidance during the home-buying process, offering transparent information and professional support. His dedication ensured a seamless experience, exceeding expectations. Grant and his team addressed all our questions...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Hi Umar, it's Grant. I'm thrilled to hear you rated our service at First State Mortgage as 5 stars. It's always great to know that my team and I were able to provide the exceptional guidance, transparency, and support you deserve during the...
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Grant was always a phone call away. Being in a situation where I wasn't always confident in what I needed to do next he was someone that I could rely on and give me any information or confidence I might have needed. I felt like he was always...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Hi Jacob, thank you so much for the positive feedback and high rating! I'm thrilled to hear that my efforts to ensure a smooth loan process for you were effective and appreciated. Your confidence in me and First State Mortgage means a lot....
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Grant went above and beyond in letting us know what we were doing , every interaction was pleasant and professional. him and his team provided us with every bit of information we asked for and never seemed put out when asked for clarification....
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Dylan, I'm thrilled to hear that you found our service to be exceptional. We always aim to provide a clear, professional service and I'm glad we achieved that with you. The satisfaction of our clients is of utmost importance to us at First...
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Grant was patient with the changes in my situation and explained the different posiblities during during those changes so understood the financial impacts. In the end he made it possible for me to keep my promise to my dad. I will always be...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Hello James! It's truly heartening to hear such positive feedback. I'm glad that I could help you understand the financial impacts and changes related to your situation. Ensuring you kept your promise to your father was a rewarding experience...
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Grant helped us understand how we could move forward with purchasing a new home. He answered all our questions.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm really glad to hear that I was able to help you understand the process of purchasing a new home, Emily. Your satisfaction is my top priority, and it was my pleasure to answer all your questions. I'm thrilled to get a 5-star rating from...
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Everything was well explained. And as a new house buyer Grant had a lot of patience! .
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found our process well-explained and that you were satisfied with the level of patience provided. As a new home buyer, it's crucial to understand every step, and I'm glad I could assist. If you have any future...
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Grant was always available to answer any questions I had, him and his team also carried themselves very professionally and made the home buying process much easier than I had anticipated .
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thanks for the amazing review, Ryan! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the home buying process easier than anticipated. My team and I strive to be available and professional at all times. Knowing that we were able to achieve that for you...
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Great communication, thank you!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with your loan process, Courtney. Your 5-star rating is greatly appreciated! I'm glad my communication met your expectations, as I strive to keep my customers informed every step of the...
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For my loan I worked with Grant Bellis from First State Mortgage. Grant and his team were always available to answer any questions I had along the way. They were very professional and knew every step along the way like the back of their hand....
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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