

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 awesome to work with!! Would definitely recommend if we have anyone heading to the area!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you, Taylor, for such a fantastic review. I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience working with me. It was a pleasure to assist you with your conventional loan at First State Mortgage. If there's anything else you need...
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Grant and his team went above and beyond to process and complete our out-of-state mortgage application on extremely short notice and with a tight closing. We are so grateful for them, their expertise, and excellent communication throughout...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Baylor. I'm glad my team and I could help you with your mortgage application. It makes us happy to know that our hard work, expertise, and communication were appreciated. We look forward...
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Always the best!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience, Sarah! Your feedback means a lot to me and the entire team at First State Mortgage. Hearing that you consider our services as 'always the best' is extremely rewarding.
Grant and his team went above and beyond to process and complete our out-of-state mortgage application on extremely short notice and with a tight closing. We are so grateful for them, their expertise, and excellent communication throughout...
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Always very responsive and professional
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you very much, Ronald, for your positive feedback. I'm delighted to know that you were satisfied with the responsiveness and professionalism during your loan process at First State Mortgage. I am here to provide the best possible service...
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I've worked with Grant many times and he is always on top of the transaction! It's always a relief to know the buyer is working with someone reliable and willing to go the extra mile.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Melissa, thank you so much for this kind review! I truly appreciate your trust in me throughout our multiple transactions together. It's always a joy to work with you and I'm glad I could provide a sense of relief during this process. I'm always...
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Great communication. Thanks Grant!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience, Jaiden! Communication is key in our field. I make it a point to ensure all my clients are well informed. Thank you for choosing First State Mortgage and for your 5-star rating. Looking...
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Grant is very personable and helpful through the financing process. Clear communication and always prompt to respond.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words, Jacob! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with the financing process. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and it was my pleasure to assist you. Always here to help with your future...
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Transparency and detail was provided.
Good communication and help from the team
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm delighted to hear that you found our communication and assistance helpful, Alejandro. Transparency and detail are important to us at First State Mortgage, and we always want to make sure our customers feel confident and well-informed about...
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Grant is thorough, a great communicator, and stands by what he says he can do for you. There’s no guess work. You know he’s going to get it done !
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I truly appreciate your kind words, Stacy. It was my pleasure to guide you through your loan process. Your trust in me and First State Mortgage is invaluable. I take pride in being thorough and communicating effectively to meet your needs....
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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