About Justin Birk
What's your advice for new home buyers?
Find a loan officer and realtor that you trust, and do that by asking all the questions. Use their answers both to gain knowledge and to gauge their competence—these are the people responsible for making your dream home a reality.
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As good as it gets... if you are looking for a mortgage lender this is your person!
"—R. Taylor
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Excellent experience. Justin was professional, competent, patient, and communicative. As smooth an experience as home buying could be. Thank you.
"—D. Rao
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Very professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and patient. I was very fortunate to have him assist me with my home loan.
"—C. Garcia
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Justin Birk is a standup guy who kept me informed throughout the entire process in professional and courteous manner. It was a pleasure doing business with him and NBKC Bank.
"—J. Foster
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Justin at NBKC Bank was very professional and prompt to reply to my questions. Very Quick process!.
"—M. Williams
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It was amazing how simple the process was with our lender. It was great service from beginning to end. I would do it again in a heart beat!
"—M. Fowers
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NBKC Bank did a fantastic job handling the refinance process. This was our first time doing a refinance on our first home. It could not have been easier!
"—A. Burke
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Awesome Program!
"—R. Machavaram
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Justin was fantastic, guided us through the process would highly recommend him.
"—P. Sauritch
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I am extremely happy with my experience using Costco's Mortgage Service Program with NBKC Bank. I actually left a major military federal credit union lender right before closing because of their indifferent, unprofessional and overbearing attitude towards us. Justin Birk of NBKC Bank responded quickly to our correspondence, and demonstrated extensive knowledge and professionalism. He was the lender, but we worked together as a team towards our common goal; a quick closing with the best rate. Not at all combative. There was a title paperwork issue discovered at closing. Even though in the evening hours, Justin was available for multiple phone conversations to remedy the problem to still be able to close on that day. I endorse Costco, NBKC Bank and Justin Birk, and have already recommended them to my daughter and co-workers.
"—R. Quinn
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I am very grateful for the lender's suggestion and opportunity to utilize the Costco program.
"—C. Garcia
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Justin did a great job, both my husband and I as well as our realtor were pleased with his work! He went above and beyond to help us close on our loan on time as the processing landing over the holidays and Justin was on vacation. He took the time to answer our question on vacation and to make sure we had a contact person to work with us while he was gone. I told him that he deserved a raise! He was quick, efficient and pleasant to work with.
"—W. Bolt
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Justin Birk was an excellent loan officer and the reason we decided to go with your bank over others.
"—R. Neiman
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I am writing this letter to let you know about the recent experience my wife and I had with NBKC.
Back in March my wife and I signed a purchase and sales agreement for a foreclosed home in Plainfield, IL. I called NBKC, first because your bank processed VA loans, in which I applied for and also I wanted to be prequalified for a loan. I spoke with Mr. Justin Birk about what I needed and he was pleasantly helpful.
I will not bore you with the miserable and sometimes mind boggling process of buying this Freddie Mac owned home that took over 122 days’ but rather the only shining star throughout the entire process, Mr. Birk. I speak for my wife and I when I say we have never in our lives been through such a terrible experience in our lives and can only thank Mr. Birk for getting us through this dreaded process. Mr. Birk absolutely shined throughout the entire process; he was there when we needed him or always called us back when a message was left for him. Mr. Birk never let us down and is truly an asset to your organization.
I have never been treated so well by any customer facing representative and would bet that I never will be again. Sometimes throughout this tedious and frustrating process I would call Mr. Birk just to talk to him about what was going on and how frustrated I was, Justin never rushed me off the phone or hurried his answers, I always felt so much better and back on track after taking with him, always. I know I would have given up otherwise on the Freddie Mac process.
When I say that my wife and I were so thankful that Mr. Birk was in our life when going through this process, I mean it was a blessing. I truly hope you and your organization realize the asset you have.
"—W. Allin
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Justin has been absolutely awesome. As a first-time VA loan user he gave us personal service in answering all our questions. He was also very helpful in navigating the many twists and pitfalls of a short-sale, and had us prepped and prepared us for the expected and unforeseen issues. When the seller's bank gave us a short suspense for closing he had all the documents ready and waiting well before signing, giving us a chance to review and asked last minute questions. Thanks Justin, next time I purchase a home I'll be looking for you at NBKC.
"—J. Beaty
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I would love to thank Justin Birk for all his hard work. For putting up with all the first time home buyer's questions that I had early in the mornings or late in the evenings. I would love to thank him for his patience; as well as being able to clearly explain the different phases of the loan process and different sections of the loan documents. And most of all I would like to thank and appreciate his honesty. Thank you again for all your help.
"—O. Adegboro
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Justin was excellent in every way. He would stay past closing to make sure what I needed was taken care of and always was in good spirits. There was a time when he was on vacation and made sure I had his cell phone number if anything happened, and when it did he was there. Couldn't be happier with Justin or your company.
"—S. Stemmer
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For being my first home, the expertise that I received from Justin Birk in making my dream come true was an experience that I never imagine would go so smoothly. If ever I should embark on a similar venture, I will definitely reach out to Mr. Birk for his knowledge and assistance.
"—E. Colon
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I received many offers while looking for a mortgage, some of which were nearly the same as NBKC's. What made me select NBKC were two things:
- Justin was extremely helpful and immediately responsive whenever I had an issue.
- The information Justin provided was very clear.
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The offer was extremely transparent, and I didn't feel as though there was anything covered up. I think this point was ignored by many others I received quotes from.
—G. Davidson
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Justin Birk was very helpful and responsive during the whole process. He made all the difference in my selecting NBKC for my refinance. I would gladly do business with your company thanks to Justin's personable approach.
"—D. McKim
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Justin Birk was great to work with. He was very knowledgeable regarding the VA loan process and was able to answer all of my questions throughout the entire process. He was always quick to return my phone calls or reply to my emails. He is a great asset to your company.
"—C. Freeman-Lomeli
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I couldn't be happier with the service that I received from NBKC. The process was fairly smooth and any problems that were encountered were handled exceptionally quick and well. Justin Birk was extremely knowledgeable as well and if I were to purchase another house in the future I would definitely look to you guys. Thank you all again!
"—M. Porzel
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This is our 4th home we have purchased since 1995. This has been our only pleasant experience. Justin was available anytime I needed. If a voice message had to be left, I was confident that he would call me back in a timely fashion. There were no secrets or hidden fees. He was accurate in all the information he had given us. His knowledge was reassuring. There were no broken promises. Excellent communication skills. My realtor said she would never have recommended any client going out of town for a lender but after her experience with NBKC she would highly recommend this lender. Thank You!
"—D & K Newcomb
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Justin was a pleasure to work with. I have already recommended his service to a few people.
"—A. Russo
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Justin Birk from NBKC Bank was exceptional from day one in handling our VA loan! He is extremely competent and efficient! Mahalo Justin for everything!
"—R. London
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Justin was a pleasure to work with. He was professional and efficient. I would highly recommend him.
"—G. Merola
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I've worker with several lenders over the years and my experience with Justin was by far the best. My wife is very picky and after our experience she said she'll never use anyone else. Everything happened exactly as Justin said it would and we closed on time. We had a lot of questions and what we thought was a complicated deal that other lenders said couldn't be done. We gave Justin all the documents he asked for and we closed on our new home today we couldn't be happier with our experience. Thank you!!
"—J. Riddle
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Honest, Helpful and Knowledgeable
Justin is a great loan officer. He was very honest and upfront regarding what the total cost of our loan would be. There were no hidden charges etc. He ensured that we got the loan and rate that was appropriate for us. As first time buyer, we had heard of some nightmares that buyers usually encounter due to choosing a wrong mortgage company. Our experience was a pleasant one. Justin was always reachable and returned our calls in a prompt manner. I highly recommend him.
"—E. Kazeem
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Justin goes above and beyond!
From needing a pre-qualification letter on a weekend during his vacation, to answering questions and taking care of things at all hours. There were curve balls on our end during this process and Justin still made it happen! We will definitely be using him in the future!
"—S. Sutton
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knowledgeable, professional and courteous
Overall, my wife and I were very satisfied with the outstanding mortgage service Justin provided us. During the process, he always responded to our calls and/or emails in a timely manner. He provided us with ample details regarding the loan program selected. He gave us a clear and accurate quote of closing costs and amount for closing. We will definitely recommend NBKC Mortgage Company to friends, family and/or co-workers.
"—J. Herold
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I went through Costco to find a lender for a new home purchase and was happy to see that NBKC, a local bank, was a provider. Additionally, they were tied for the lowest rates out of the 7-8 providers listed, so it was an easy decision to pick the bank. As soon as I submitted my request, Justin reached out to connect and determine what my needs were. Through the entire process, Justin was responsive, proactive, and professional. He made a complex process easy. Great service and great rates. I've already recommended Justin to a friend and will continue to do so going forward.
"—B. Brush
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Justin exceeded any experience I have ever had with home lending/refinance.
Justin was among a few people that I contacted, based on professional recommendations. Justin was fastest to respond, most clear in the terms verbally and in writing, persisted to stay in touch with me while I lost focus due to other priorities, made gathering documents clear and simple, and ultimately delivered on the promise in every way. I would recommend Justin to anyone without hesitation!
"—G. Cox
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Clear, concise, consistent
Working with Justin was as easy a process as a re-fi possibly can be. Though our loan had some difficulties due to the fact that my SSN is compromised and therefore "locked down", Justin helped me navigate the process and complete the job in a very reasonable amount of time with no drama or negative situations.
"—L. McGinnis
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Rockstar
I contacted Justin via Costco mortgage. He wrapped up my refi with complete ease, answered every question I had (no matter how simple or complex). Justin is a pleasure to speak on the phone and made me feel comfortable and informed the whole way. Five stars for Justin and NKBC.
"—R. Bale
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Justin kept his commitment with us about closing date and maintained us informed all along the funding process. He acted promptly upon any of our inquiries. He also worked closely with our Realtor who had positive comments about Justin as well. Justin took the worries of funding and helped close or loan on time and without problems. This was the perfect lending experience. I will recommend Justin services to friends and family.
"—H. Mercado
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Justin Birk at NBKC was extraordinary! Best banker we ever worked with.
"—M. Carson
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Great Experience
Justin worked with us to close our new house recently. He was referred by one of our friends and we really appreciated his support. He always responded emails right away with clear answers and was able to clear out any concerns. We thought it was going to be a bit difficult to work with an out-of-state lender but he was on top of what he was doing, building trust along the way. I would recommend Justin to anyone.
"—N. Doan
Get to know Justin
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Treat every person you encounter with curiosity, kindness, and respect...unless they went to the University of Missouri.
What is your favorite sports team?
Kansas Jayhawks (weird how they cancelled college football again this year).
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
I'm actually much better looking than I appear.
What's your alma mater?
University of Kansas
What is on your bucket list?
I really want to try skydiving. The kind where you're strapped to a really good skydiver. I'd actually like that skydiver to be strapped to an even more experienced skydiver. So either that or just, you know, go up in a plane that then lands.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
Steering my clients through the process. Getting a mortgage doesn't have to be the endless bureaucratic nightmare you read about. It can be fun! Well, maybe not fun...but not, not fun!
Where did you grow up?
Minneapolis, MN
What are some of your hobbies?
I have three children under the age of six, so I don't have hobbies anymore.
Before working at NBKC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you've ever had?
Lifeguard...which isn't unusual or interesting, but it was a sweet gig.