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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I don't normally take surveys but I'm taking this one because I received 3 or 4 notifications to take it and I don't want to receive anymore. The amount of emails about the survey is the only part of the experience that I didn't like, and I...
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Everything was processed in a timely matter! I love that all was done remotely so we didn't have to take more time out of our schedule to make our loan happen! Even our attorney commented how nice you were to work with! Thanks Grant and Team!...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience, Renee! We always strive to make the loan process as convenient and smooth as possible for our clients at First State Mortgage. It's fantastic to hear that you appreciated the remote...
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Grant’s very knowledgeable and easy to work with. We’ve used Grant multiple times, and will use him again for our next home.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm extremely grateful to hear about your positive experiences with me at First State Mortgage, Paul. It's always my aim to provide the knowledge and comfort needed in the home buying process. I look forward to working with you again in the...
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He followed the process in the best way and every time he had the time to give an answer.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I appreciate your positive feedback, Antonio. It was a pleasure to guide you through the conventional loan process at First State Mortgage. I strive to provide thorough and prompt communication, so I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied with...
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Grant is top notch in all that he does. Not one call, text or email ever goes without a reply. We can always count on Grant for excellent service & advice. He does everything in his power to make your transaction smooth. He is extremely knowledgeable...
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm immensely grateful for your kind words, Jodi. It's always a pleasure to work with repeat customers like you, and your trust means the world to me. I strive to provide the best service possible and ensure every transaction is smooth, so...
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Very responsive and made every step very easy.
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August 31st, 2026 02:06 PM
I'm overjoyed to know that you had a smooth experience, Austin. I always strive to keep communication efficient and make the loan process as easy as possible for my clients. Your positive feedback truly means a lot. Thank you for choosing First...
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Great experience
Grant supported and guide us all the time through the purchasing process giving us details and responding for any doubt that we had with great availability.
First class service
He always does everything to make the loan process easy and communicates awesome..
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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