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 ease and simplicity of the whole process is what made the experience with Grant and his team great.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for the AWESOME review!! I hope you have many years of great memories in your new home.
Got the loan done in timely manner
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I appreciate your review, Cindy. I'm glad to hear that you found our process efficient and timely at First State Mortgage. It was my pleasure to assist with your conventional loan. We always aim for the highest satisfaction and although we...
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As always, Grant did a great job!
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you for the GREAT review!
We had a little hiccup during our loan process and Grant jumped in and worked so hard and found us a solution quickly! He is truly the best mortgage officer!
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, Derek. It was a pleasure to work with you. In this industry, hiccups are bound to happen. I'm glad I could help you navigate them and find a solution that worked for you. I'm always here to help. Looking...
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Grant was phenomenal as usual. He helped ensure that everything was ready ahead of time for a smooth process.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you and I hope you love your new home.
Grant made the whole process very easy, stress free!
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you. I really appreciate your kind words.
Felt like everyone was truely interested in helping us get a great outcome with our loan
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I am so glad you are happy. Thank you for the great review.
Grant was professional, polite, and took care of every issue that came up. He was always available for me to ask questions and was happy to explain any questions I had.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
It was my pleasure. Thank you for the amazing review.
Very clear communication and went above and beyond to help me!
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
Thank you. I hope you have many years of great memories in your new home.
Grant was very personable and quick to reply to questions. He ensured I was both well-informed and comfortable with the process every step of the way.
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm truly grateful for your positive feedback, Nicholas. It was a pleasure helping you through the mortgage process and I'm thrilled to hear that you felt well-informed and comfortable every step of the way. At First State Mortgage, we strive...
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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