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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Always great to work with Grant
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Cindy. It's always nice to work with you too.
Grant was always very cordial and quick to help! He's very experienced and was able to answer any questions we had.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Jared, for sharing your experience. I'm glad to hear that my assistance was helpful and that I could address all your questions. If there's anything more you need, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Communication
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Susan, I appreciate your feedback on communication. I'm glad to know it met your expectations. If there's anything else you'd like to share or discuss, please feel free to reach out.
Grant was very informative throughout the entire process and provided me with all the information I needed to have a successful close.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Zachary. It’s great to hear that you felt well-informed during the process. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to reach out.
It has been great to work with Grant! He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, quick to reply, and able to get the most advantageous grants. The only reason we decided to go with a different lender is that their rates are...
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As a first-time homebuyer, I had limited understanding of the mortgage process. Grant Bellis was very patient in explaining tiny details and was available to answer questions whenever needed. He gave me a very reasonable closing cost estimate...
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm glad I could assist you through the mortgage process, Puja. It's appreciated to hear that you felt supported and informed during your journey as a first-time homebuyer. Thank you for your kind recommendation!
Constant contact with lender. Seemed more like dealing with a friend rather than just being a client. Disappointed in the interest rate but we're certain they did their best to get us the best deal possible.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Michael, thank you for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to hear that you felt the process was friendly and personal. I understand your concerns about the interest rate, and I assure you we strive to secure the best possible terms for our...
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Grant makes it easier to do business!
Reply from Grant Bellis
August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Michael. It's great to know that working with me was a smooth experience for you. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please let me know.
Great communication throughout the whole process.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm thankful for your kind words, Brian. It's good to know that you appreciated the communication during the process. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please let me know.
Grant was very helpful :-)
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm pleased to hear you found me helpful, Fernando. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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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