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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Johm answered all of our questions and gave us excellent service. He was always quick to respond to questions and gave us the info. we needed from the outset of the process.
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August 11th, 2025 06:31 PM
Thank you, Phillip, for your review. I'm truly glad to hear that you felt supported throughout the process and received the information you needed promptly. Providing excellent service and being responsive are very important to me, and it's...
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First Bank made the loan process easy. They were proactive about answering questions that we had. They were professional and friendly.
Reply from John Burkeen
August 7th, 2025 02:36 PM
Thank you! It was my pleasure, and I appreciate you entrusting me to assist in the homebuying process. I hope you both have a great week!
My wife and I couldn’t recommend John Burkeen enough! As first time home buyers we knew nothing about buying a house. John explained everything to us very thoroughly and made the home buying process so easy for us! He got us approved for a...
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Reply from John Burkeen
July 28th, 2025 07:58 PM
Thank you sir, I should let you do all my marketing! ;)
I really appreciate the kind words and the opportunity to work with you both! As always, feel free to reach out anytime.
Overall we had a great experience. The highlights were working with John and the website. I thought the loan application website was surprisingly convenient. My only complaint is that I did not like waiting until the day before closing to get...
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Reply from John Burkeen
July 7th, 2025 02:36 PM
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with both the process and our website. It's wonderful to know that you found the application platform convenient. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the timing of the finalized documents....
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Last minute documents requiring signature now. Was a bit much. 90 pages at midnight the day prior to closing for review and signature is not OK!!
Reply from John Burkeen
January 15th, 2026 07:46 PM
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It was all great from y’all side. I guess it was a little bit overwhelming for us. It was our first time going through all the load of paperwork so thats why, it was OK.
Reply from John Burkeen
May 20th, 2025 03:05 PM
HI Natalie, I'm glad to hear that you found our part of the process satisfactory. We understand that the paperwork can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further...
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Working with John was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and truly goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth and stress-free mortgage process. From the very first conversation, it was clear he had my...
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Reply from John Burkeen
May 19th, 2025 09:35 PM
HI Anita, Thank you for your kind words, that means a lot to me. I appreciate you very much!
friendly and always available for questions. Awesome t
Reply from John Burkeen
May 14th, 2025 02:26 PM
Thank you Mandy, I appreciate you and Adam! I'm always available if you have questions. Have a great week!
As a realtor, I’ve worked with many lenders—and John Burkeen truly stands out! He's consistently responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive throughout the entire transaction. Communication is seamless, and he keeps both me and my clients informed...
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Reply from John Burkeen
May 13th, 2025 05:53 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Connor, I appreciate you!
John did a great job in a difficult situation . John has alway been on the top of his game I could not ask for a better lender My buyers were so pleases wirh him .
Reply from John Burkeen
May 12th, 2025 06:53 PM
:) Thank you Christine! I appreciate you very much!
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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...
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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