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About Bret Allen
Advice for New Home Buyers
Make sure you actually talk with your lender.
Knowlegeable and diligent
“As a first time home buyer, Bret was a pleasure to work with. We spoke with many different loan officers when searching for a lender and Bret stood out among our other options with his low-pressure approach and by taking the time to explain and ensure our understanding of each step in the process - even before we had fully committed to work with him. While our first priority was finding a lender offering the most competitive rate, we found that the next most important criteria is the loan officer behind the deal. The best loan officers are easy to reach, level headed, knowledgeable, and will move heaven and earth to avoid being the bottleneck during the purchasing process. Bret checked all of these boxes for us with ease.”
—Dennis R from Everett, MA
Outstanding Service & Trusted Expertise
“My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Allen, and I can confidently say he is the most knowledgeable and professional lenders I've encountered. Not only did he guide us through the process with clarity and confidence, but he also helped a family member in the past-providing the same level of care, honesty and attention to detail. It's rare to find someone who combines deep expertise with genuine integrity and a personal touch. He took the time to explain every option clearly and made sure we felt supported every step of the way. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mr. Allen to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy lending support. My family and I thank you again for going above and beyond! ”
—Kevin from Dumfries, VA
Quick, easy, and effective
“Working with Bret was a pleasure. Other lenders were difficult to work with because they didn't understand how to communicate with the VA for people that qualify for VA loans like me. Bret made it a breeze and was able to lower the rate on my existing loan quite a bit. All of this remotely while I was away. Thank you!”
—Michael Ryerse from Seattle, WA
10/10 highly recommend
“Bret and the NBKC team was so great to work with the 1st time I closed on my home that I reached out to him again to help with a refinance. Other lenders could not compare to NBKC. But what really helped was Bret providing all the details, updates and fair insight needed each step of the way. As expected, the process was very smooth. My experience working with Bret has been so wonderful that I foresee working with him again in the near future. Thanks, Bret!”
—joeeluong from Voorhees, NJ
Very happy with Bret & NBKC
“Bret did a fantastic job closing my loan and was with me every step of the way despite being in a different time zone. Bret's knowledge was instrumental in closing on time and throughout the process. Bret & NBKC were able to close in less than 30 days. NBKC had the best rates I could find and lowest amount of fees. I am very happy I found them. ”
—Tony from Sterling, VA
Very efficient and great communication
“Our lender Bret went above and beyond to keep our refi on track and moving forward. We really appreciate his quick communication and knowledge of the refinance process. He locked us in a an excellent rate and saved us a lot of money. Definitely recommend Bret at NBKC for your financial needs.”
—Laci Falk from Oconomowoc, WI
Would recommend to Friends and Family
“It had been 20 years since our last mortgage experience. Bret was knowledgeable and helpful through the entire process. We would recommend Bret Allen to friends and family. Thanks Bret!”
—Terry A. from Lenexa, KS
Bret
“He was awesome, always making sure we didn't miss anything. He was on top of the process from beginning to end. Bret was also helpful during the gathering of information process. Since we are self employed, it was a little trickier. Even with that, Bret had a plan to make things go smoothly. Thank goodness because the entire moving thing is stressful enough”
—rsmith3806 from Olathe, KS
Highly Recommended!
“I had a very positive experience working with Bret. From start to finish, he was incredibly responsive, professional, and supportive. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions promptly, and made me feel confident throughout the entire process.He genuinely cared and went the extra mile to make sure things went smoothly. I’m grateful for his guidance and couldn’t have asked for a better lending experience. ”
—H Sater from Gilbert, AZ
Bret Allen was great
“Bret Allen was very thorough and super helpful in every step of the process. He was always available whenever we had a question and answered right away. This was a confusing and unusual purchase of a condominium and unlike purchasing a single family home. We had lots of questions and concerns, but he handled every single one and took us through every step of the process.”
—Ro I. from Hackensack, NJ
Get to know Bret
What is your motto or personal mantra?
The only thing we can control is our attitude.
What is your favorite sports team?
KC Royals
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
I don't like dessert.
What's your alma mater?
Kansas State University
What is on your bucket list?
Play golf with my 3 sons at Pebble Beach.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
Making a positive difference in my clients daily lives.
Where did you grow up?
Lenexa, KS
What are some of your hobbies?
Golf and washing my cars.
Before working at NBKC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you've ever had?
I owned a shoe store.