About Kati Burke
What's your advice for new home buyers?
Start early. Have a loan officer review your credit and financial position well before you are ready to make an offer.
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Kati Burke was great, she was pleasant and passionate about what she does. She follows through and returns all telephone calls and timely! She really impressed me throughout the whole process.
"—U. Ekpoh
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We used Kati Burke from NBKC Bank and absolutely loved her! We couldn't have been happier with our Costco Mortgage experience - between finding a great lender and the very low rates and fees, we are thrilled!
"—T. Lindquist
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Kati was amazing from day one. I had received multiple calls from different lenders, all with comparable rates, but Kati stood out from the rest as she spent the time to make sure I had all the information I needed to make my decision. I had one lender try to undercut the rate, but I knew I was in good hands with Kati. Furthermore, she was able to work with me on my schedule (even though we are in different time zones) and was very responsive when I had questions. That continued through out the loan process. She kept me appraised of everything that was going on behind the scenes and when I experienced some difficulties with the seller, she stood by and was fighting on my behalf (along with my agent). I felt like I had a super hero team behind me. Even when she went on the vacation right before my loan was supposed to close, she made sure she had the right people informed and they delivered. I would recommend Kati and NBKC to anyone and everyone. This is my 3rd purchase in addition to 2 refinances and my experience with NBKC Bank was by far superior and the best. Thank you Kati and NBKC!!
"—M. Ying
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I want to thank you so much for everything. I have enjoyed working with you. I appreciate your answers to my questions and your reassuring demeanor. I felt in good hands the whole time. Also, the timing has been divine... It seems all the million pieces have fallen into place (you have a complex job!). Thank you for being the bearer of good news about the final total for the cash for closing. Another miracle.
Very excited about my new interest rate. Thank you again for everything.
"—S. Paterson
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NBKC beat all other rates and offers hands down... From initial contact to signing was a little over two weeks (as long as your paperwork is in order). Loved working with Kati Burke, she was efficient, professional, and kept in constant communication... Awesome experience all around...
"—R. Story
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Kati Rocks!
Kati was always readily available to answer any questions I had. I looked for a new home for a year, through several different home decisions and questions, Kati was with us every step of the way. I can go on for hours how wonderful she is and how comfortable she made our first home purchase experience. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
"—M. Duffy
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Doing business with Kati is a pleasure
We financed a new home in Bend, Oregon with Kati. She could not have been more responsive to our needs. The communication, by phone or email, was timely and competent. I have already recommended her to others. The realtor and title company also speak highly of their interaction with Kati.
"—T. Cochran
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8 days from application to ready to close!
I signed on NBKC with 14 days until closing for my new home. Kati was able to get all the information necessary, get the application approved, and the loan ready to close in 8 days. She went out of her way to ensure everything was correct and ready so my closing date did not shift. I really appreciate all her hard work and effort. I would recommend Kati to anyone looking for a loan.
"—M. Harmon
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Wonderful Experience
Kati made home buying so easy. She kept us up to date on what was happening and made sure everything was done before or on time. I would definitely recommend Kati to anyone looking for a mortgage loan.
"—M. McClain
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Kati is the best!
Kati was fantastic to work with. Always got back to me fast, perfect amount of communication and kept me totally informed of the process, timings etc. She explained the details to me and then delivered for me on only 2-3 weeks. She also did everything she could to earn my business and provide me the best loan and best rates. Highly recommend her!
"—F. Khan
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This is my 2nd time buying a home, so I know how painful the process was on getting a loan from my first experience. I started my loan process on Costco online mortgage program just like the 1st time but this time fortunately NBKC was one of my choices. Kati was the first to call me AT THE SECOND I clicked ok. It was unbelievable how fast she responded. She is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, transparent, super responsive, trustworthy and very pleasant to talk to. How many loan officer you can say this about? It was unbelievable how smooth the whole process went. I also want to give compliments to NBKC bank that provides easy to understand documentation on a clear platform. I provided the same information to 5 different lenders, no one beats how Kati and NBKC do business! All figures are just accurate at the closing as estimated. I saved $$$ with her, NBKC and Costco. I do appreciate your excellency and this review is how I think it's best for me to give back. :)
"—K.. Chusuwan
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Absolutely Amazing to work with!
I had inquired with Costco regarding refinancing my home. Kati Burke with NBKC Bank immediately responded. She was very professional and answered all my questions. I was shopping around for the best rates at the time and had not made a decision on whom I was going to use, but she continued to follow up with me in a very professional manner. When I was ready to proceed, Kati immediately got to work. I can't believe how fast my loan took to process!!! I expected maybe 30-45 days. It only took 2.5 weeks!!! My husband and I couldn't be more happy with how efficient Kati and her team with processing our refinance. THANK YOU KATI!!
"—J. Yi
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I have completed the mortgage process about 5 or 6 times in my life, and this was far and away the best experience I’ve ever had! Kati from NBKC was amazing, even dealing with me being out of state for most of the process and helping me corral all the necessary documents. She answered every question, locked in a great rate, and took the tie to make sure I really understood what was going on. It was so easy…I would highly recommend Kati and NBKC to anyone looking for a new loan or refinancing.
"—Lauryn H.
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WOW! Katie's attention to detail and ensuring that financial terms are fully explained makes her elite in her field. If I had a question, she was responsive usually within an hour. Working with a Mortgage agent over the internet can be a bit nerve racking, but not with Katie. It is because of her that my closing went so smooth. I give her my highest recommendation
"—R. Lanahan
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5 Stars for Kati Burke @ NBKC
We had a great experience with Kati Burke from NBKC. Not only was she extremely responsive with the initial quote, she was like that throughout the whole process. She came across genuine and never pushy, and was eager to help us from answering question to beating other quotes. She check in with us often to update us on the progress of the loan, and on the day of closing she took the initiative to make sure the title/escrow person got the check before we showed up at the office instead of waiting till after we sign the doc. Again, can’t recommend her enough…she makes you feel like you got a friend in the business to take care of you.
"—L. Chan
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I would like to give my appreciation to Kati Burke for her timely diligence at getting my loan cleared in 21 days. She is a marvelous person to work with. A can do attitude. I will recommend her to anyone I hear about wanting a loan. Thanks again!
"—L. Ellis
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Kati
Kati was great again to work with. Kati helped me buy a home in Florida, via VA loan, last May. I was so impress with her knowledge and spirit of helpfulness that when I bought a secondary home in Ohio I did not look anywhere else. She is nice person, great to work with, knowledgeable and detail oriented. Cannot image a better employee to represent any company.
"—T. Barnhart
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Kati was an absolute pleasure to work with. She made our whole (dreaded) refi process seamless and easy. She got back to me right away with every (endless) question I had. I was a bit skeptical of using a broker I couldn't meet with face to face, but felt like we became friends through the process. Everything happened EXACTLY as she said it would, with no surprises along the way. I will highly recommend her to anyone looking for a refi!
"—Wonderful experience - T. Slye
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Kati from day one made us feel that her intention was always to get the best mortgage ever. She was basically available 24/7 from initial greeting to closing. If we ever want to buy another home, I wont think twice on who to use.
"—She was Fantastic! - V. Ramirez-Espinal
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A couple months back, my wife and I started exploring the idea of utilizing our Costco membership for the purchase of a new cabin. In utilizing the website, we selected 4 similarly priced lenders and clicked submit. Within 1 minute, I received a phone call from Kati. She was personable, knowledgeable, and patient as we talked through the process. However, not being one to accept the first offer, I contacted the other 3 lenders. After talking with everyone and comparing the rates, we decided to select NBKC to finance our purchase. More specifically, we selected Kati as we felt the most comfortable with her.
If I were to start the process over, I would select Kati again as she was there before the purchase, during the purchase, and has followed up after the purchase. I could not recommend her more highly.
"—C. Dahlheimer
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I found Kati through Costco Mortgage Services. I dreaded going through the refinance process, but she was fantastic to work with. Kati was very responsive, answered all my questions and the whole process was painless. If I have the need for any other mortgage services, I will not hesitate to contact her again.
"—M. Mallet
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Never give up, there is always someone who has had it harder. And to live simply so others can simply live.
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
If I tell you then everyone will know and it will no longer be surprising :)
What's your alma mater?
SMSU - Southwest Missouri State University... but it now called MSU.
What is on your bucket list?
Travel. Everywhere.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
Making the process not only easy, but somewhat enjoyable for my clients. No one is excited to get a home loan, but that does not mean we cannot have some fun while doing it!
Where did you grow up?
Springfield, Missouri
What are some of your hobbies?
I love to spend time with my family, read books, and spend time in nature.
Before working at NBKC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you've ever had?
I worked in a pet store in college and had to feed the Caiman, which are small crocodiles.