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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8 AM to 5 PM(Open now)
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Grant was awesome! He was always there to answer our questions and got us the best deal possible!! I highly recommend him and his team!! Thank you!!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Nicholas! I'm pleased to hear that you found my assistance helpful and that you got the best deal possible. Thank you for recommending me and my team at First State Mortgage!
I was a difficult client to work with Grant made it a smooth experience
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
James, I appreciate your kind words. I'm happy to hear that I was able to make the process smooth for you, even with the challenges. If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Very grateful for Grant's expertise and guidance from beginning to end. Always have 100% trust and faith in Grant through each step of the process. There's something new with each home purchase and we wouldn't want to navigate it with anyone...
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm so pleased to hear about your positive experience, Shelby. Your trust and faith in me mean a lot, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to guide you through the process. If there's anything more I can do for you, please feel free to reach...
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I had an amazing experience working with your team to secure our home loan. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and incredibly fast. Your staff was always friendly, professional, and ready to answer all our questions. Thank you for...
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Jose, for your kind words. I'm pleased to hear that the process was smooth and that my team was able to assist you effectively. It's great to know we could help you secure your dream home. If you ever have more questions or need...
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The questions I asked where straight forward but also I was getting the help I needed and solutions.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Kevin, I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad I could provide the help and solutions you needed. If there's anything more I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Fast and ready to support us when needed.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Amanda, I'm grateful for your kind words. It's great to hear that you found the support timely and helpful. If you ever need anything else, I'm here to assist.
Good communication
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thanks, Blake, for mentioning the good communication. I'm happy to know that aspect stood out for you during the process.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you!
good advice, quick responses, easing stress throughout the process, making sure everything was done on the correct timeline
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Alexis, I'm pleased to hear that I could provide good advice and quick responses during your process. It's great to know that I could help ease the stress and ensure everything stayed on track. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Good clear communication and quick response times.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you appreciated the clear communication and quick response times, Sydney. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please let me know.
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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