

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 Burkeen was the best! He was on it. You can tell he really goes the extra mile and cares!
Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
Hi Ben,
Thank you sir! I appreciate the kind words and appreciate you guys trusting me to assist in one of the most important transactions of your life. :)
Always available if you need anything!
Have a great weekend!
John
Great experience!
Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
Thank you Sandra! I appreciate you and Milton trusting me with your mortgage needs!
I hope your move was smooth and you guys enjoy your new place! John
Very easy to work with! Join GM was very helpful!
Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
Thank you Milton! I appreciate you guys trusting me to help with your mortgage!
Good luck on the new business....I can't wait to swing by and see how it looks when you are done!
John was understanding and communicative. He took time to check in often and explain every step of the process. Nothing ever took me by surprise and I always felt like he really cared about making this an easy process.
Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
Hi Brittany, thank you for the kind word. It was my pleasure to work with such a wonderfully organized and responsive person like you and I wish I had 100 just like you. :) I'm always available if you have questions! Thank you again! Sincerely,...
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John Burkeen, the Loan Originator was of an exceptional help, explaining all the processes and giving me best advise.
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February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
Thank you Kobe! It was my pleasure to work with you and Linda! May God bless you guys and your home! Sincerely, John
Round the clock service, simple explanations throughout the process, effective communication, great online portal.
Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
Hi Jonathan, I'm really pleased to hear that you found our service satisfactory and the online portal easy to use. Your positive feedback encourages us at Wesley Mortgage to continue providing round-the-clock assistance and simple, clear communication...
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Very responsive
Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
Hi Bryan
Thank you so much!
Hope you guys have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
John
John was great to work with. The process was smooth, easy and we ended up closing early. I’d highly recommend working with John.
Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
It was truly a pleasure and your recommendation means a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Have a great weekend!
Sincerely, John
I was referred to John by a friend I deployed with. Justin advised that John was incredible and would do everything to help out. He was not lying, John Burkeen did an amazing job! He made the whole entire home buying process so easy. I’ve always...
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Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
I'm truly humbled by your kind words, Cody. It was an absolute pleasure to assist you during this pivotal time in your life. I'm glad to hear that the process was simpler than you anticipated - that's always my goal. Congratulations again on...
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John took time to throughly answer all of our questions and concerns in a timely manor. He broke everything down to where we could understand it (first time home buyers, had no clue what we were doing). It was overall a wonderful experience,...
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Reply from John Burkeen
February 21st, 2025 03:09 PM
I am sincerely grateful for your kind words and your 5-star review, Amber. It was an absolute pleasure assisting you throughout the home buying process. I understand how daunting it can be for first-time homebuyers, which is why I make it a...
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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
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