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Travis Smith

Meet Travis

24 Reviews - 4.96 Rating

About Travis Smith

NMLS #732706

Office - 913-253-0158

Mobile - 913-706-4257

Fax - 913-529-3059

Advice for new home buyers

“Don't get bogged down by the overall numbers when comparing lenders. Only go off of the numbers each lender can control, and find a lender that makes you comfortable to work with. Home-buying is stressful enough, so find an Loan Officer you trust.”

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Excellent support, competitive rates! —Chris L from Phoenix, AZ
Travis was very efficient and proactively provided an excellent rate for my refinance - highly recommend his services for your refinance or new home mortgage!
RESPONSE:Chris, thank you for your recommendation of Travis and the nbkc team! Brian Unruh, CEO
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Absolutely THE MOST responsive lender. —F Piercr from Tucson, AZ
I have used Travis with NBKC for my last two home purchase transactions. I found NBKC initially by shopping around for rates and they had the best rate. I started with NBKC again because of the ease and responsive nature of using Travis and NBKC. This may sound counter-intuitive, but because they are remote they know how to handle things quickly and have the remote resources to help keep things working smoothly. They also had the best rate again! I hesitate to say I would have given up a 1/4 point to work with him because I have at least one more home purchase in my future. Hopefully he’ll forget I wrote this review. Last note on NBKC - they were ready to lend before the sellers had the repairs completed on the home, it’s nice to be able to not be in that situation where the sellers think you are the issue... once NBKC confirms your borrowing capability; they make it happen.
RESPONSE:Thank you for the repeat business and for the fantastic review! We'll make sure to add a note to your file about that 1/4 of a point for next time... Brian Unruh, CEO
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Outstanding! —jason l riha from Tucson, AZ
I’ve purchased many homes over the years and I’ve never worked with a mortgage broker more competent than Travis! He is top tier in customer service, knowledge, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure my loan rate, accuracy, and ease of completion was priority. I will always utilize Travis for my home loan endeavors. He has earned a repeat customer in me for life!
RESPONSE:Jason, thank you for sharing your experience working with Travis and the team. Having a customer for life is music to our ears! Brian Unruh, CEO
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Best Service! —kimberly Kelly from Greenwood, AR
We have worked with Travis for our last two home purchases. He hands down makes this process so easy and simple. He is the best in the business. He was quick and timely!
RESPONSE:Kimberly, we love hearing easy and simple (and as a bonus, quick and timely)! Thank you for sharing. Brian Unruh, CEO
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smooth, simple, and worry free loan processing —timothykc from Boulder, CO
We have worked with Travis twice now: First on a refinance and most recently on a new home loan. Travis consistently gets us the most competitive rates. More importantly, the process both times has been smooth, simple, and worry free. He reminds you about key milestones, patiently works through any issues you may encounter, and is always prompt and responsive with his communication. Highest possible recommendation!
RESPONSE:We appreciate the repeat business and we love hearing smooth, simple and worry-free! Thank you for the terrific review. Brian Unruh, CEO
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Review of Travis Smith —ruthecampbell from Goleta, CA
We really enjoyed working with Travis Smith in procuring our loan. We felt that he was honest and easy to work with. The process was efficient but also at a pace where didn't feel we were pressured into making a decision before we had enough information or time to think about it, as we had had with a previous lender. We had confidence in Travis and he came through for us.
RESPONSE:Ruth, thank you for sharing your experience working with Travis and the nbkc team! Brian Unruh, CEO
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Outstanding Support —aytchr7 from Brandywine, MD
I used Travis with NBKC for my current refinance mortgage. Travis stayed in touch and didn’t hound me constantly, but when he knew the rates had fallen and they had the best rate. I found Travis with NBKC to be easy and responsive. The process was mainly handled remotely and ended with exactly what was proposed. I would highly recommend Travis with NBKC to my family and friends.
RESPONSE:Thank you for your recommendation of Travis and the team! Brian Unruh, CEO
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Back Again —Satisfied Texan from Austin, TX
Short and Sweet: For as long as Travis decides to work in this line of business, we will be his customers. Gory Details: We first worked with Travis about a year ago in October of 2018. It was our first time buying a home and while we had many moving parts (finishing school, moving across country, and starting a new job), Travis got us to close on our house about half a month ahead of schedule. Unfortunately (outside our control or Travis') we closed during November of 2018 when mortgage rates were at a peak. Fast forward to August of 2019 and my wife and I noticed interest rates were at a low. We decided to reach out to Travis to see if he could run some theoretical numbers for us as if we were to refinance. He provided us a quote with a great rate and low closing fees. We decided to move forward with the refinance and Travis delivered as promise for the second time. There is no doubt we will be back again for any future needs.
RESPONSE:Thank you for the terrific review and the repeat business! Satisfied Texan = great news! Brian Unruh, CEO
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Excellent service —kmgeer from Vero Beach, FL
Travis was so responsive and knowledgeable. He helped with getting an extremely low interest rate for us. He responded to our requests and emails within minutes most times. Just loved working with him.
RESPONSE:We're glad you enjoyed the experience with Travis and appreciate the wonderful review! Brian Unruh, CEO
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Exceeded Expectations —Noah from Austin, TX
In short, Travis far exceeded the service I expected to receive from a mortgage lender. No nonsense, just results! I initially contacted 4 different lenders, each of which provided similar rates and fees. Travis was one of two lenders (out of the four total) that provided clear upfront numbers and answers to my questions in a very timely manner. The other two (I won't name any names) wanted nothing more than to throw me straight into the application process and failed to disclose that their rates came at the cost of mortgage points and they didn't mention the associated fees. At the end of the day, Travis just took care of business. He respected my wishes to keep communication through email (due to my work schedule) and responded to all questions quickly, honestly, and thoroughly. I will continue to use Travis in the future and have recommended him to family and friends.
RESPONSE:Noah, I love your review! It captures exactly our approach of upfront transparency, simplicity, and just being easy for our customers. Thank you so much for sharing. Brian Unruh, CEO

Questions & Answers

What's your advice for new home buyers?

Don't get bogged down by the overall numbers when comparing lenders. Only go off of the numbers each lender can control, and find a lender that makes you comfortable to work with. Home-buying is stressful enough, so find an Loan Officer you trust.

What is your favorite sports team?

Chiefs, Royals, and I have a love-hate relationship with MIZZOU.

What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?

How my two brothers and I all look so different from one another.

What's your alma mater?

Missouri Southern University

What is on your bucket list?

Playing a bunch of different famous golf courses--too many to name.

What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?

Doing the right thing and helping people.

Where did you grow up?

Diamond, MO (about 15 miles from Joplin MO)

What are some of your hobbies?

My son's sports, golf, and socializing

Before working at NBKC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you've ever had?

Hauling hay would probably be unusual for most people, but it is common where I come from.