

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 was extremely helpful, and went above and beyond to help us and answer all of our questions.
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October 29th, 2026 07:49 PM
HI Clare and Asher, thank you for the kind words! It was my pleasure to assist in your purchase. Again, you guys did a great job preparing yourselves for this day! Congratulations!
Incredible communication and expectations were all exceeded!
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October 26th, 2026 03:30 PM
Thank you for the kind word, Jessica! It was great to see you and work with Clare and Asher! Wishing them all the best in this new season of their life. :)
Can't say enough great things about John and his team!! Made my first home buying process as easy as possible and answered all of our questions!
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October 22nd, 2026 07:49 PM
Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your kind words! You guys did a great job preparing yourselves for this day! Congratulations!
The whole process was very smooth and easy to understand. The team had her back the whole way!
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September 25th, 2026 02:59 PM
Thank you for the kind words, it was my pleasure to work with you guys you were great!
John is on top of everything and he is super at communicating with my clients.
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September 25th, 2026 02:58 PM
Thank you DeAnna, I always appreciate the opportunity to assist your clients with their mortgage needs.
John is almost quick to respond to our clients needs. His efficient response time and experienced knowledge of his loan options always makes any transaction we have done less worrisome in a highly stressful market.
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September 25th, 2026 02:56 PM
Thank you Kevin, I always appreciate the opportunity to assist in your client's mortgage needs!
Had a great overall experience. Communication was great, the process to upload documents was easy, and I have no complaints about any of it
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August 28th, 2026 07:12 PM
Thank you for the kind words, it was a pleasure working with you guys! I believe you will love Middle TN. Sincerely, John
John is quick to respond and is very knowledgable on providing my clients the best options. He has professional and makes my clients feel comfortable and confident
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August 17th, 2026 03:57 PM
Thank you for the kind words Lynda, I appreciate you!
As a realtor, having a lender who is responsive, knowledgeable, and truly takes care of my clients makes all the difference. He went above and beyond to make sure my clients felt informed, comfortable, and supported throughout the entire process....
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August 14th, 2026 03:48 PM
Thank you Anita, I appreciate you!
Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend John
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July 29th, 2026 06:15 PM
Thank you for the kind words Debra! I appreciate the opportunity to help with your mortgage!
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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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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