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About Mike Yarbrough
Advice for New Home Buyers
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Thank you!
“Mike Yarbrough at NBKC provided us with exceptional service as first-time homebuyers. His timely, fast, and responsive approach made the process smooth and efficient. Mike was always courteous, addressing our questions and calming our anxieties with professionalism and patience. His ability to guide us through the complexities of obtaining a mortgage with such ease was remarkable. We highly recommend Mike to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and supportive loan officer. His dedication to his clients is evident, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.”
—Adam A. from Charlotte, NC
Highly recommend
“We recently bought a home and Mike assisted our financing. I cannot recommend this company enough! Very through very kind and always prompt. Thanks Mike!!”
—Dorothy Scott from Troy, MO
Great first time home buying experience
“Mike Yarbrough was incredibly professional, patient, and helpful. He was even able to refer me to a great realtor. He really made my first time buying property less intimidating, would totally recommend. ”
—Julian Stroop from Chicago, IL
Customer Oriented Lender
“Mike was responsive throughout my home buying process over the period of several months, all days of the week. No matter the questions I asked, Mike was willing to take the time to patiently explain everything. Over the course of multiple home offers, Mike was quick to run numbers with all variables I asked for. Once an offer was accepted, Mike and his team worked to close the home as quickly as possible, resulting in beating the estimated 30 day close in around 22 days. Would highly recommend Mike and will work with him again on my next home purchase. ”
—Joshua Brooks from Fort Worth, TX
Mike Yarbrough is an absolute professional and the best lender you're gonna find!
“Can't say enough good things about Mike. From the moment we first reached out to him about a loan he was extremely responsive and on top of everything. Even on the day we closed on our house, the title agent was very complimentary of Mike and telling us how great/easy he was to work with. We truly couldn't have closed on our dream house w/ out Mike helping us every step of the way. He goes above and beyond expectations! We would also highly recommend any military or veterans go with Mike for a home loan. He is extremely knowledgeable on the VA loan process which he successfully locked in for us.”
—tonylee612 from Mulvane, KS
Mike Yarbrough, NBKC Bank
“I am a first time home buyer and I worked with Mike Yarbrough to help me buy my first home. It was a pleasure working with Mike- he was patient, kind, and will put in the effort to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible regarding any paper work and other information that need to be submitted. As a first time home buyer, I had many questions regarding my loan and he provided me with the answers I needed. He was straight-forward and transparent with the numbers. It was a relief to have worked with him. I highly recommend Mr. Yarbrough. ”
—Kristian Martin from Richmond, VA
Highly recommend Mike Yarbrough and NBKC
“We had the pleasure of using Mike and NBKC for two separate houses. Mike is professional, personable, and just really good at his job! There was never a time where we felt we didn’t know what was going on and any questions we had were answered promptly. Both of our realtors commented on how great it was to work with Mike and his team. Thank you, Mike, for making our home buying experiences less stressful than it should be! We appreciate you!”
—janeangsuco from Buena Park, CA
Very Professional
“Mike came highly recommended by a trusted friend. We decided to work with him to purchase our very first home. He was extremely helpful throughout the whole process from beginning to end. My husband and I appreciated his prompt responses to our questions. We would recommend him 100%.”
—Grace from Orlando, FL
Great Loan Officer!
“Working with Mike was great! He made the home-buying process smooth and stress-free for us as first-time buyers. He was always available to answer our questions and guide us through every step. We highly recommend Mike to anyone in need of mortgage assistance!”
—Samantha Lamotte from Saint Albans, VT
Informative!
“Mike with NBKC Bank provided me with excellent communication and processed my requests in a timely manner. I will never consider working with anyone else! Thank you Mike for assisting me in making my dream home a reality!”
—jrosa from Smyrna, TN
Get to know Mike
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Life is full of up’s and down’s, don’t get too up (stay humble) and don’t get too down (keep fighting).
What is your favorite sports team?
St. Louis Cardinals
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
I had a hole in one in 2006, 139 yards, hit a 9 iron.
What’s your alma mater?
MO State
What is on your bucket list?
Attend the Kentucky Derby and Masters.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
Helping borrowers accomplish their goals.
Where did you grow up?
Union, MO – 50 miles west of St. Louis
What are some of your hobbies?
Watching my daughters compete in different sports, traveling and playing golf.
Before working at NBKC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Worked at my uncle’s full service gas station growing up, back when someone pumped the gas for you.