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About Jay Arnold
Advice for New Home Buyers
Don’t be rushed; take your time with all aspects of the process
Great to work with!
“Jay was so helpful as a first time homebuyer, super responsive and happy to explain anything. He made the process as pain free as possible. Our closing was super simple as well.”
—JSUL from Columbus, OH
Attentive, flexible, and kind with a good price
“Jay was easy to work with and consistently available and helpful. We are grateful for his help setting up a mortgage for our first home together! He is great!”
—kellyemlynch1 from Hyde Park, MA
Reviews matter
“Finding Jay Arnold was based on his previous costumer reviews, which he not only lived up to but exceeded. With a high level of efficiency and professional insight he gave us a very personal house buying experience, which we are very grateful for. I can highly recommend Jay for your individual lending venture. ”
—Laerke Iversen from Portland, PA
Jay Is Awesome!
“Jay was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout my lending process. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns that I had and was happy to explain it. Jay is extremely personable and made the entire process pain free.”
—EWill from Louisville, KY
Great Bank and Especially Great Lender
“NKBC made the process of buying a home seamless. The fees for closing were also exceptionally low. Jay, our lender, was involved with every step of the way, helping us out. The experience was great!”
—shahmvivek from Lancaster, MA
Jay was a great resource and support during our loan application
“We wanted to recognize Jay for going above and beyond to help with our VA loan to purchase a house. Jay was a wealth of knowledge and went above and beyond to support us as buyers. I would highly recommend Jay to anyone looking for a VA home loan. ”
—BeckyG from Lawrenceburg, KY
Jay is THE MAN
“From start to finish, Jay was available 24/7, ensuring the process was smooth, professional, and transparent. There were no hidden fees or surprises along the way. Jay is incredibly knowledgeable and always took the time to answer any questions, guiding me through each step with ease. While I did receive slightly better offers with more seller credits at closing, I ultimately chose Jay because of his availability, excellent communication, and the strong rapport we built. To be honest, his genuine care and skill made all the difference, and it truly worked for me. I sincerely appreciate everything Jay did to make my first home-buying experience so smooth and stress-free.”
—Jake Heo from Bolingbrook, IL
It was great working with Jay – He is patient, knowledgeable, and always available!
“As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I had countless questions, and Jay was amazing in explaining every step to us! He was always patient, explained everything clearly, and was available whenever we had questions. His professionalism and support made the process smooth and stress-free and helped me secure a great interest rate. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch lender! ”
—suren8990 from Monroe, CT
Jay Arnold your the best
“I was privileged to have a veteran home loan by Jay, extremely helpful throughout the process and very knowledgeable. Helped me find a home for me and my pet donkey ,,”he himself is a pet owner and loves animals. I highly recommend Jay to all vets or anyone wanting to buy a home . ”
—robmarin4 from Deming, NM
Friendly and trustworthy
“I appreciate Jay answering all our calls and texts regarding pur home buying journey from beginning to end even when he was off the clock at home with family. He's upfront and honest about any and all fees. His fee is adorable comparable to most lenders. Would definitely recommend!”
—Blake PEREZ from Wrightwood, CA
Get to know Jay
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off of the goal
What is your favorite sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
To pay my way through college; I was a police officer.
What’s your alma mater?
KU
What is on your bucket list?
To learn how to fly.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
Helping people realize their dream of home ownership and getting to know them in the process.
Where did you grow up?
As a little boy (until 10 years old) I grew up in a small rural town south of St. Louis and then moved to Johnson County in Kansas where I still reside today.
What are some of your hobbies?
Golf, boating and all types of watersports (waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc.) and smoking BBQ
Before working at nbkc, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Worked on a golf course at a country club during my high school years.