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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I appreciate the honesty, hard work and communication that everyone showed. Thank you for everything!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Krista, I'm grateful for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear that you valued the honesty, hard work, and communication from my team. Thank you for choosing to work with us!
Grant was really good at explaining thing to me so that I would understand being my first time buying a home and all. He also was very helpful in getting us the best deal that would work for us.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Kayla, I'm pleased to hear that I could help explain the process and assist in finding the best deal for your first home purchase. Your experience is important to me, and I'm grateful for your kind words. If you need any further assistance,...
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Easy and good communication
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm pleased to hear that you found the communication easy and good, Keegan. Thank you for your kind words. If there's anything more I can assist you with, feel free to reach out.
Grant was absolutely amazing! His customer service and willingness to help me at all times were exceptional. He was incredibly attentive and made sure I had everything I needed.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Virginia, for your kind words. I'm pleased to hear that you felt supported and had everything you needed throughout the process. Your satisfaction is important to me, and I'm grateful for your feedback.
We came into the loan process with zero prior experience or knowledge. Grant and his team made everything so seamless and easy. For that we are eternally grateful.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Bradley, I'm pleased to hear that I could make the loan process seamless for you and your team. Your kind words mean a lot, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to assist you.
Excellent communication, quick responses, and a smooth closing process! Grant made everything easy to understand and was great to work with! Highly reccomend!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Tate, for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that the communication and closing process went smoothly for you. It's great to know I could make things easy to understand. If you need anything else, please feel free to reach out.
Quick response time and very helpful for a first-time homebuyer.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm glad to hear that you found my response time quick and the assistance helpful, Jarrett. It's wonderful to know I could support you as a first-time homebuyer. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to...
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Grant and his team will do what it takes to get the loan closed accurately and efficiently! We have worked with Grant for several years - he's helped with a condo, refinance, and a new construction loan. He does it all!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I appreciate your kind words, Alaina. It's been great working with you over the years on various loan projects. Your trust in me and my team at First State Mortgage means a lot, and I'm always here to assist with any future needs.
I have worked with Grant many times. Every time I am very happy with is communication with me and my clients. Thank you!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Grace, thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased to hear that my communication has been a positive aspect of your experience. Please feel free to reach out if there's anything more I can do for you or your clients.
If i had any questions i always got a answer back in A timely manner and he made the process as easy as it could be
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, John. It's great to hear that you found the process smooth and that your questions were answered promptly. If there's anything else I can assist you with, feel free to reach out.
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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