

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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John is my 'goto' lender. Always a great experience!
Reply from John Burkeen
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! :)
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.
Reply from John Burkeen
May 25th, 2026 01:54 PM
Thank you Lili for the opportunity to serve you and your clients, it was a pleasure! Sincerely, John
John is great.
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May 25th, 2026 01:53 PM
Thank you Drew, I appreciate the opportunity to work with you! Congratulations on your new home! Sincerely, John
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.
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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