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About Kati Burke
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.
Professional and Responsive
“Our experience was excellent from start to finish. Kati Burke was professional, responsive, and guided me through every step of the process. The entire process was smooth and closed on time without any issues. I highly recommend Kati to anyone looking for a reliable mortgage lender.”
—user654477 from Matthews, NC
Smooth
“Smooth experience. Kati was always on top of communication and made the process stress free. Everything you want when dealing with the mortgage process. ”
—Jeremy from Lees Summit, MO
A FANTASTIC person to work with!
“Kati is a FANTASTIC person to work with. This is the 4th mortgage process I've worked with Kati. She is incredibly personable, patient, knowledgeable and professional. She has answered every question I've had over the years and given me time to look over the numbers at my own pace. I definitely recommend Kati for any of your mortgage loan needs.”
—Scott from Mankato, MN
The best lender ever!!
“Kati was the best to work with. She went out of her way to help me . Even with the time difference she always answered my calls and text instantly. Everyone looking for a lender needs to use her !! Thank you so much for everything. You are truly the best ! ”
—petegaytan91 from Williamsburg, VA
Stress free refi
“Kati made this refinance process incredibly smooth from start to finish. Out of all the refinances I’ve done, this was by far the easiest experience I’ve had. She stayed organized, proactive, and on top of every detail, which made the entire process feel stress-free and efficient. What really stood out was her communication. Kati was always accessible whenever I had questions and responded quickly with clear, helpful answers. She kept me updated throughout each step, so I always knew what was happening and what to expect next. That level of responsiveness and professionalism made a huge difference. It’s rare to work with someone who combines expertise, efficiency, and great customer service so well. I truly appreciated how seamless she made everything and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable mortgage lender. Working with Kati was a fantastic experience, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again in the future.”
—Cheily Diaz from New Smyrna Beach, FL
Kati Burke
“This is my 3rd loan with Kati at NBKC. She is the BEST. She answers ALL questions or concerns immediately and is available to chat when needed. I wouldn't use any other lender. The process of purchasing a home is quite stressful but Kati makes the loan process EASY and that makes the whole process much less stressful. A HUGE THANKYOU to Kati!”
—Renee R from Tucson, AZ
Such a pleasure to work with!
“It was such a delight to work with Kati on buying my first home. I had so many questions throughout the entire process and Kati was there for me every step of the way! I cannot recommend her enough. She has made this process stress free and very easy to understand as a first-time buyer. Thank you so much Kati!”
—Nicole S. from Ypsilanti, MI
Kati is amazing
“Kati reached out as soon as she was assigned to me and did a great job answering any and all questions I had. She made the process so easy. I had no doubt the process was going smoothly because Kati made sure all paperwork was in order and broke everything down for me as we went through the process. So glad I chose NBKC for my home loan and really glad I got Kati.”
—Zach_Penrod from Independence, MO
Excellent-Professional Service
“Kati was amazing throughout the entire process. Her expertise and kindness in explaining every step of the process were very helpful. I highly recommend Kati to anyone going through the purchase of a home.”
—Caroline Vizcaya from Lake Worth, FL
Kati knows her stuff and made the process easy!
“My husband and I could not imagine working with anyone else. As a repeat customer, I know from past experience that Kati is one of the best in this business. She takes care of every detail, communicates effectively and often, and made the whole process of buying our lake house effortless. This is a highly regulated industry, and it would be easy to lose track of all of the things you have to do without a guide like her. ”
—Lauryn H. from Gravois Mills, MO
Get to know Kati
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.