

Travis Ard - First Commonwealth Bank
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS# 277140


Greenville University
Travis has more than 20 years of experience providing home loan solutions for customers. He has been recognized as a Five Star Mortgage Professional in Cincinnati Magazine and offers a wide range of loan options. Travis knows that managing ...... Show More
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9 AM to 5 PM
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9 AM to 5 PM(Open now)
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9 AM to 5 PM
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His focus on securing my loan, that it was the right product for me, keeping me on track thru the process, and the way he treated me. I didn't feel like I was just another client . I feel like he was rooting for me to get the loan and it wasnt...
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December 2nd, 2025 06:45 PM
I'm grateful for your thoughtful feedback, Aaron. It means a lot to me that you felt genuinely supported and not just like another client throughout the process. My focus is always on finding the best loan product for each individual and guiding...
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This was our second time working with Travis and as always he provided a top class experience. Always super responsive even when we had seemingly trivial questions that we needed to talk through. I would highly recommend Travis to anyone!
Reply from Travis Ard
November 12th, 2025 04:43 PM
I genuinely appreciate your kind words, Sean. It was my pleasure to work with you again and provide the support you needed, even for the smaller queries. Thank you for your recommendation, and for entrusting me with your mortgage needs at First...
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Travis was wonderful to work with. He listened well to our unusual circumstances and offered honest feedback and strategies to accomplish what we needed to purchase a new home. He is kind, caring and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend...
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Reply from Travis Ard
October 13th, 2025 03:21 PM
It was a pleasure working with you and I am glad the feedback was helpful. Having the opportunity to offer solutions that help my customers is what it is all about! I am truly grateful for your review and wish you many years of happiness in...
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Travis was super helpful and responsive!
Reply from Travis Ard
June 22nd, 2026 06:01 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Sabina. I'm pleased to know that you found my assistance helpful and responsive. If you ever have more questions or need further support, feel free to reach out.
Travis was super responsive, always reached out proactively, on top of all the documentation, and always happy to answer my questions
Reply from Travis Ard
December 18th, 2025 02:21 PM
I'm glad to hear that you found my responsiveness and proactive approach helpful, Rachel. Staying on top of documentation and being available to answer questions is a key part of the service I aim to provide. Thank you for sharing your experience...
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very helpful, professional, responsive
Reply from Travis Ard
December 16th, 2025 07:33 PM
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Katherine. I’m glad to hear that you found my assistance helpful and professional. Being responsive and available is something I strive for, so your feedback is much appreciated. If you...
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Travis was like working with a family friend!
Reply from Travis Ard
October 27th, 2025 04:16 PM
It means a lot to hear that you felt such a level of comfort, Brit. I strive to make the process as smooth as possible, much like working with a familiar face. It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for placing your trust in me.
Great communication. Travis was always available in a reasonable amount of time. He kept us fully informed.
Reply from Travis Ard
October 13th, 2025 02:21 PM
I'm grateful for your kind feedback, Randall. Keeping you informed and ensuring clear communication is important to me, so I'm pleased to hear you felt supported throughout the process. Thank you for trusting me and choosing First Commonwealth...
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professional and was always available to help.
Reply from Travis Ard
August 7th, 2025 03:23 AM
Thank you, Robert. I'm pleased to hear that my support and availability made a positive impact on your experience. It's always my goal to provide professional and accessible service. Thank you for choosing First Commonwealth Mortgage!
Travis puts a personal touch on his work, and makes you feel confident that he is handling your loan as if you were a member of his family. He checks in every step of the way, and advocates on your behalf in a realm that can be overwhelming...
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Reply from Travis Ard
July 1st, 2025 01:56 PM
I'm glad to hear that you felt confident and at ease throughout the loan process. It was a pleasure to assist you every step of the way, and I truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you for your trust and for choosing First Commonwealth Mortgage....
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Travis has more than 20 years of experience providing home loan solutions for customers. He has been recognized as a Five Star Mortgage Professional in Cincinnati Magazine and offers a wide range of loan options. Travis knows that managing the lending process can be tricky, so he works hard to find the best solution for each customer, always providing a high level of personal service.
Travis enjoys building relationships with customers and referral partners. He welcomes the opportunity to share his expertise with you and always appreciates referrals.
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Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Construction Loan
Bridge Loans
Medical Professional Mortgages
Fixed Rate Mortgages
USDA Loans
Qualified Mortgage Pre-Approvals
Specialities
home loans
ARM loans
Fixed rate loans
VA loans
FHA loans
portfolio loans
Construction loans
USDA loans
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Education
- Greenville UniversityAccountingBachelor of Science (BS)Aug 1994 -May 1998

Positions
- First Commonwealth Mortgage - Sr Mortgage Loan OriginatorSep 30th, 2014 - Current
Addresses and Serving Areas
Primary Serving Area
Other Serving Areas
Year Started
2002
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 277140
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Achievements
- 20+ years experience
Hobbies
- travel
- gardening
- spending time with family
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