John Burkeen
Mortgage Banker | NMLS #154989
Middle Tennessee State University
John and FirstBank Mortgage’s core purpose is to help others get to a better place. That better place may be getting out of an apartment complex and into a home with a fenced-in backyard. That better place may be buying a home in a zip code...... Show More
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Working with John i was always confident about the next step, he always found time to help make sure we understand the choice ahead of time and we were ready in advance. I would choose him again and also recommend him to anyone. Can't thank...
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June 29th, 2026 02:58 PM
Brian, I appreciate your kind words and privileged to help with the mortgage. I am glad to hear you felt confident throughout the process. It's great to know that each step helped to prepare in advance. Thank you for your recommendation, and...
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He helped us through the whole process and made it simple and a awsome experience.
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June 26th, 2026 03:02 PM
Thank you Heather! I appreciate your kind words, and I enjoyed working with you guys.
We were already pre-approved with multiple lenders, but at the urging our our realtor to add a "local lender", my husband contacted John Burkeen. When we finally found "the one", the perfect house, we sweetened our offer (on a very hot property...
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Reply from John Burkeen
June 17th, 2026 04:26 PM
Natalee, thank you for the kind words that were so well thought out. I appreciated the opportunity to work with you and Jesse and hope that your move to Tennessee is all that you desire for you and your family!
I had started the process early in my decision to purchase a home and to secure financing. I thank John for his patience and expertise in working with me. I also appreciate his assistant, Donna Pionk, for keeping in touch during the process,...
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June 15th, 2026 02:05 PM
Thank you David for the kind words, I appreciate the opportunity to work with you!
John is my 'goto' lender. Always a great experience!
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June 12th, 2026 03:16 PM
Thank you for the kind words brother! I appreciate you and Jill and the trust you put in me to take care of the client! :)
John always provides prompt accurate service!
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June 9th, 2026 02:19 PM
Thank you Tim! I appreciate you! :)
One of the smoothest transactions from start to finish!
Reply from John Burkeen
June 8th, 2026 06:21 PM
Thanks so much Brad! I appreciate the opportunity to work with you!
Communicative and easy to work with
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June 8th, 2026 06:21 PM
Thank you Jacob, I appreciate the opportunity to work with you and Morgan! :)
John helped us close in 2 weeks without any problems!
Reply from John Burkeen
June 8th, 2026 06:20 PM
Thank you Michael, you guys were great to work with. I appreciate you! :)
John was very communicative.
Reply from John Burkeen
June 8th, 2026 06:20 PM
Thank you Morgan, I appreciate you! Have a great week! :)
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John and FirstBank Mortgage’s core purpose is to help others get to a better place. That better place may be getting out of an apartment complex and into a home with a fenced-in backyard. That better place may be buying a home in a zip code that ensures a quality education. That better place may be a home that will serve as the backdrop for family memories for generations to come. Each day, we proudly strive to honor our purpose and the people who put their trust in us.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Fixed Rate Mortgages
USDA Loans
Qualified Mortgage Pre-Approvals
Non-QM
Specialities
Conventional
FHA
USDA
THDA
Freddie and Fannie 3% down
FirstBank FTHB 100% loan
Mortgage Loan Originator
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Education
- Middle Tennessee State UniversityBusiness Administration and ManagementBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Aug 1982 -May 1987
Positions
- FirstBank - Mortgage Loan OriginatorOct 1st, 2024 - Current
- Wesley Mortgage - Mortgager Loan OriginatorMar 1st, 2023 - Sep 30th, 2024
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Memberships
- Eastern Middle Tennessee Associate of Realtors
- First Baptist Church Mt Juliet
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Primary Serving Area
Other Serving Areas
Year Started
2008
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS #154989
Awards
Customer Satisfact...
Diamond Achievemen...
Achievements
- Chairman's Award 2009, 2010 & 2012
- President's Award 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2016
Hobbies
- Boating
- Cars and Coffee
- Gardening
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Disclaimer
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. FirstBank Institution NMLS# 472433