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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Lots of support, Grant was answering questions any day or time. Grant went above and beyond to make the process smooth.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for the excellent review, Anthony! I'm delighted to hear that you found my assistance helpful throughout the loan process. At First State Mortgage, we always strive to provide the best service and smooth experiences for our clients....
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Grant was available 24/7. Any question or doubt I had, he was able to resolve it quickly.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Gustavo, I appreciate your outstanding review and the full rating. It was my pleasure to be available and answer all your questions swiftly. I'm glad I could make the loan process easier for you. Always feel free to reach out if you need any...
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Amazing and quick
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Hi Adam, thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to post this review. I'm glad to know that your experience with First State Mortgage, and specifically the loan process, was both quick and amazing. I strive to provide the...
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Grant is the best, he is totally on top of his communication at all times. He's always there when you need him. I would highly recommend Grant to friends and family. Top notch service!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm overjoyed to hear you had such a positive experience, Kindi! Your feedback means a lot to me. I'm glad to know that you found my services helpful and that the communication was up to your expectations. If you or any of your friends or family...
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Very happy you helped
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm delighted to hear you had a great experience, Robert. It was my pleasure to help you with your loan at First State Mortgage. Your satisfaction is my top priority, and knowing that you're pleased with my service validates the hard work....
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smooth and simple
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you found our loan process smooth and simple, Emilia. At First State Mortgage, we strive to make the process as straightforward as possible for our customers. Your 4.50-star rating is truly appreciated and motivates...
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From our first time talking to the last, Grant and his team made everything easy and seamless. Just a few emails and phone calls and we were all set! So easy and very kind people! Would recommend them to everyone!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear such positive feedback, Jennifer! It was a pleasure to assist you throughout the loan process and make everything as easy as possible for you. Your recommendation means a lot to me and the team at First State Mortgage....
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Grant's communication was to the point yet very informative. Super easy to work with!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience, Errol! It was a pleasure working with you on your loan. I always aim to provide to-the-point, informative communication to make the process as easy as possible. Thank you for choosing...
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Efficiency, good communication
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I appreciate your positive feedback, Steven! I'm thrilled to hear that our communication and efficiency at First State Mortgage met your expectations. Receiving a 5-star review for helping with you loan truly made my day. I hope to assist you...
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Quick and effective communication. I did not have many questions, since basis was thoroughly covered.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm very pleased to hear about your positive experience, Gabriel! It was a pleasure assisting you with your loan at First State Mortgage. Ensuring a smooth process and effective communication are values we hold high. If you ever have any more...
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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