About Wesley McDonald
Advice for New Home Buyers
My best advice to new home buyers is to find a Real Estate Agent and a Loan Officer with the heart of a teacher. When you find a professional with the heart of a teacher, they will naturally take the time to explain the process and walk you through every step to make sure you feel comfortable and educated.
5-Star Service
“Wes helped my wife and I refinance our home. He made the whole process very simple for us. This is the guy you want for your lending needs. When our prior lender botched some of the hand-off to our new lender, Wes went the extra mile to make sure that issues were resolved. This guy understands that mortgages can be confusing and the process of refinancing can be stressful. His professionalism and great attitude made the difference.”
—zuser201405161106214 from Liberty, MO
Responsive and Professional
“Wes did an amazing job - he always responded quickly, answered all my questions and was overall a great help in our house search. When we closed on our home he helped us through the process, and the final numbers were very close to what was presented. I would recommend Wes to anyone looking for a home!”
—Nathan W from Overland Park, KS
Outstanding performance
“Dedicated, Responsive, detailed, diligent and determined. With exceptional patience he persevered through new FNMAE forms which were enacted February 1st. His communications are the best we experienced in any mortgage development (more than a dozen loans over our several years).”
—T Jenkins from Denver, CO
A joy to work with
“We've worked with Wesley and NBKC bank twice now, once on a refinance and most recently on a new home purchase. Both times, Wesley was extremely responsive and accommodating throughout the entire process, and most recently he went above and beyond to ensure our closing happened on time. Additionally, the rates and lending fees offered by NBKC really can't be beat. I would highly recommend working with Wes.”
—Aaron F from Hinesburg, VT
Wesley A++++
“Wesley was incredible. Extremely responsive to text messages which made our lives much easier. Very fast follow up to any question and obviously knowledgeable. He did not flinch at even the most basic or redundant question and never made us feel like we were anything but his top priority. I would recommend him to anyone.”
—Drew and Julie from Camas, WA
On-time Closing and Outstanding Service Overall
“Wes is by far the best Loan Officer I've dealt with over the past 10 years. His ability to use effective communication to guide me through the process and closing the deal in a timely fashion stood out to me. I couldn't have asked for a better professional to get this deal done. Thank you Wes.”
—Christian Djiofack from Pittsburgh, PA
Great job working through a complicated sale
“Wes was very patient and helped us through all of the steps of obtaining a loan, while at the same time waiting for us to close on the sale of a complex co-op. He quickly answered our questions and concerns whenever we contacted him. We appreciated his patience and expertise.”
—Penny H. from Naples, FL
Seamless and Painless
“Working with Wes to refinance our home was the most seamless experience I have had with a lender. He was very clear about the process/rates/etc., was always responsive to questions, the application and signing process was quick and easy, and we got a great rate. I can honestly say that it was painless and also honestly say I have never before used the word "painless" when describing home loans. Would highly recommend him to anyone and will finance through him again if the need arises!”
—tiffany schmidt5 from Northbrook, IL
Excellent service and great advise
“As first time home buyers, we were uncertain about many of the steps required for mortage pre-qualification and approval. Wesley helped us every time we had a question and provided us with clarification and excellent guidance. He was always prompt and professional in his communication. The rates and expenses he offered were bettet than expected. Wesley completely earned our ttust, we could not be happier with the services he provided for us and look forward to working with him again, in the future.”
—Vlad from Rochester, MN
Straightforward, easy process
“The entire process from start to finish was very easy. Wesley was very responsive and comforting throughout and always took the time to thoroughly answer all my questions!”
—azjpegue from Seattle, WA
Get to know Wesley
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
What is your favorite sports team?
Without a doubt, the Kansas City Chiefs are my favorite sports team.
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
My wife and I lived in a travel trailer for approximately 10 months while traveling the country. This was part of an extended honeymoon and our first big adventure together.
What’s your alma mater?
I graduated College with a Master’s Degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
What is on your bucket list?
One of my biggest bucket list items is to be 100% debt-free including the mortgage! My goal is to achieve this by the age of 40.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
I am most passionate about educating my clients. I believe when my clients feel like they have learned something and were able to make an educated financial decision, that’s when they feel they received 5-star service.
Where did you grow up?
I was actually born in North Carolina, but I grew up just south of Kansas City in a very small town called Adrian. I graduated in a class of 34 kids, but absolutely cherish my childhood memories.
What are some of your hobbies?
Currently my life is consumed with my family. I have two young children that keep my wife and I on our toes at all times. If I do happen to get a day away from the house, I enjoy playing golf.
Before working at NBKC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Before NBKC, the most interesting Job I had was as a Course Facilitator at a Climbing facility. I worked with my wife; we helped teach college classes as well as guide corporate groups through a suspended obstacle course and multiple rock-climbing walls. If it paid more money, I may have never left.