Grant Bellis
Senior Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS# 638036
Located on the corner of Hershey Road and Eastland Drive, our Bloomington-Normal location is home of the First State Mortgage national headquarters. First State Mortgage was founded in 2007 by a group of veteran bankers who have been workin... Show More
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Grant and his team were always responsive and incredibly helpful, even when we had silly questions. They kept us on track every step of the way.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Nicole, I appreciate your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you found our team responsive and helpful throughout the process. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Grant and even his team answered calls texts and emails instantly with reassurance all along the way of my process in buying my
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Rachel. It's great to know that our communication and support made a positive impact on your home-buying journey. If you need any further assistance, feel free to reach out.
Communication was great. All questions were answered promptly. Directions were clear.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Julie, thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased to hear that the communication and clarity met your expectations. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to reach out.
Grant was communicative and efficient!
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Kathleen, for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to hear that you found my communication and efficiency helpful during the process.
Very clear and open discussion
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Alberto, for sharing your experience. I'm pleased to know that the discussion was clear and open. If there's anything else you'd like to discuss, feel free to reach out.
excellent service much more than expected. Thank you very much.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Shunya, for your kind words. I'm pleased to hear that the service exceeded your expectations.
He was on top of everything & very communicative.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Jodi, I'm pleased to hear that you found my communication helpful throughout the process. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Simple processes, great communication. knowledgeable team, pleasant staff with which to arrange the loan.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
James, I appreciate your kind words. It's great to hear that you found the process simple and our communication effective. Thank you for trusting me and my team at First State Mortgage.
The mortgage process was smooth and well organized from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable and kept me informed throughout the process. They were very responsive and had the answer to all my questions.
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Thank you, Jessica, for sharing your wonderful experience. I'm pleased to hear that the process was smooth and that you felt well-informed throughout. If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach...
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Communication was prompt and helpful
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August 31st, 2026 02:07 PM
Mary, I appreciate your kind words about the communication. I'm glad to hear that you found it prompt and helpful during your experience with First State Mortgage. If you have any more feedback or need assistance, please feel free to reach...
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About
Located on the corner of Hershey Road and Eastland Drive, our Bloomington-Normal location is home of the First State Mortgage national headquarters. First State Mortgage was founded in 2007 by a group of veteran bankers who have been working together in the residential mortgage services industry for more than 20 years. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive range of mortgage products, competitive pricing, and high quality, ethical mortgage services.
Whether you are purchasing or refinancing, First State Mortgage can help! We do business in most states, so chances are we can finance your new home, current home, 2nd home, or investment property.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Specialities
First Time Homebuyers, Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA.
First Time Homebuyer programs, Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA.
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Positions
- First State Mortgage - Senior Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS 638036Apr 1st, 1999 - Aug 24th, 2026
- Luminate Bank - Senior Mortgage Loan OriginatorAug 25th, 2026 - Current
Memberships
- Fort Myers Offshore, Support Our Troops Poker Run
- Fort Myers offshore. Lakeside. Crestwicke. Support Our Troops Poker Run,
- Lakeside Country Club
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Year Started
1987
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 638036
Awards
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Achievements
- Over 36 years in the lending business. Over 6500 transactions. Over 1000 5 star reviews.
Hobbies
- boating, fishing, golfing, family time
- Boating, Fishing, Baseball. family time, golf
- Boating, Fishing, Baseball. family time, golf, going to the beach