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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8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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John was great to communicate with. Very positive about getting the loan done. He made the process very smooth and easy. Very thankful that he was able to help us.
John is great.
Great communication!
Reply from John Burkeen
May 13th, 2026 02:53 PM
HI Ella! Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you guys! Congratulations again on your new home!!
Working with John was a great experience from start to finish. He was responsive, professional, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Communication was clear throughout, and he always took the time to answer questions and explain...
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Reply from John Burkeen
May 13th, 2026 02:52 PM
Hi Jonas, I'm very pleased to hear you had a great experience, and I appreciate how well-prepared you guys were to purchase your first home! Thank you for your recommendation—it truly means a lot.
John was so great to work with.
Reply from John Burkeen
May 13th, 2026 02:50 PM
Thank you, Kimberly! I'm grateful to have the opportunity to help you guys with your mortgage. Have a great day!
John was always very prompt and always a step or two ahead of the in process. The support team followed his lead. I was amazed at how smoothly the double closing went. I always keep John and team in my plans when
I move again.
Reply from John Burkeen
May 4th, 2026 08:58 PM
Robert, I'm grateful for you and Lori! Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words sir! I hope you have a smooth transition into your new place! Sincerely, John
Amazing Customer assistance and support!! Always
comes to closings on behalf of Buyers!!
Reply from John Burkeen
May 4th, 2026 08:57 PM
Hi Anita, I appreciate your kind words about as always and love working with you! You make everyone feel very special with your warm heart, you're truly a special person!!
John kept in touch throughout the entire process. Always returned calls and answered questions promptly. Super nice guy and fun to work with.
Reply from John Burkeen
May 4th, 2026 08:55 PM
Phillip, It was a pleasure working with you, and I'm grateful for your kind words. If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Sincerely, John
It was an absolute pleasure working with John! He stayed on top of every detail throughout the process and was incredibly responsive. He took exceptional care of both me and my clients, making everything smooth and stress-free. He was recommended...
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Reply from John Burkeen
May 4th, 2026 08:54 PM
Hi Janet, thank you so much for the kind words I really appreciate you. :) Hope you have a great week! John
John was so attentive and considerate of me being in a wheelchair. He carefully explained everything to me and went out of his way to be helpful to me. You have a great guy there.
Reply from John Burkeen
April 21st, 2026 02:12 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Ms. Joann. You were a pleasure to get to know and work with. Thank you for trusting me with your mortgage needs I appreciate you!
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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
Addresses and 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