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About Craig Park
Advice for New Home Buyers
Select a team of professionals that have your best interest in mind and are committed to working for you for the long haul. Partnering with a lender who is trustworthy and reliable will not only make or break your first home buying experience, but also ensure that you are taken care of down the road with future refinances or additional home purchases.
You’re in good hands
“Craig Park and team at NBKC bank give you one less thing to worry about when buying your home. Craig is extremely responsive and a great communicator.”
—shb913 from Olathe, KS
NBKC Experience
“I just wanted to shoutout Craig Park with NBKC for making the process as easy as possible. His communication throughout the process was quick and helpful and he made sure we knew what was going on the entire time we were going through our home purchase process. Would highly encourage others to utilize him when buying a home.”
—Andy G from Leawood, KS
What a godsend Craig is!
“Working with Craig Park at NBKC Bank was an outstanding experience to start to finish. He was always responsive to our questions and concerns taking the time to explain everything clearly and making sure we felt comfortable throughout the process. What could have been a stressful experience turned out to be surprisingly painless and even enjoyable. Craig‘s professionalism, communication and dedication made obtaining a loan for our home smooth and straightforward. We highly recommend Craig Parks and NBKC Bank to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive and trustworthy loan originator. ”
—Kathy and Dick H. from Little Rock, AR
Easy and quick communication
“Craig may be the only person i have ever “met” with quicker communication skills than i have - answering emails within minutes, any time of day. The whole loan process went smoothly.”
—Daniel Rosino from Cedar Park, TX
Very Responsive
“From the start of the process Craig was very efficient and responses to all our emails and phone calls. He was even responsive to emails on the weekends when we didn't expect it.”
—joe watts89 from Lees Summit, MO
Excellent experience
“We had an excellent experience working with Craig from start to finish. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far less stressful than we expected. Craig and team were knowledgeable, responsive, and always available to answer questions and explain each step along the way. Communication was clear, timelines were met, and we always felt like we were in good hands. I would highly recommend!”
—zuser201707181958399 from Phoenix, AZ
NBKC
“Craig Park was great to deal with! My wife and I are first-time homebuyers, and Craig was a great person to have on our side, helping us understand the process. He was attentive, responsive, and willing to answer our questions. We appreciated his patience. He had the rare combination of not being pushy but being very responsive and quick to take action when he had the go-ahead. I can't imagine having dealt with another loan officer.”
—zuser201512021843301 from Vancouver, WA
Wonderful to work with
“Craig and Molly were excellent partners in helping my husband and me secure our first home purchase. It went more smoothly than I could have imagined. I would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a home!”
—Kennedy Murphy from Milwaukee, WI
Craig Park was fantastic
“Craig Park with nbkc Bank was fantastic to work with throughout our home purchase. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and made the whole loan process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Craig and nbkc Bank!”
—Phatnguyen96 from Olathe, KS
Craig Park
“From the start to the closing he did a great job. He guide me in all the thing that i got to make in the process. Great person great service. Thanks for making our Dream real. ”
—Emmanuel Ortiz Bruno from Osawatomie, KS
Get to know Craig
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Simply take good care of people and do right by them. If you treat each person with the same care and respect you would a close friend or family member, you will end up surrounding yourself by people of high character who do the same for you.
What is your favorite sports team?
Kansas City Chiefs!
What is on your bucket list?
I would love someday to have watched a game in each major league baseball stadium.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
I love the opportunity to build long term relationships with the people I work for. Getting the chance to do many loans over the years for repeat clients or with realtor partners who share the same respect and appreciation for me as I do for them makes the work very fulfilling and a lot of fun.
Where did you grow up?
Kansas City, MO
What are some of your hobbies?
I enjoy playing golf, watching the Chiefs and Royals, reading a good book, and enjoying great food and drink with family and friends.
Before working at nbkc, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Before getting my start in mortgage I was the head coffee buyer and roaster for a large regional coffee roaster in the Midwest – working with coffee farmers, importing raw coffee, developing roasting recipes and making sure the coffee came out tasting delicious. It was a fun and fascinating job!