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About Ryan Ament
Advice for New Home Buyers
Everyone is nervous buying their first home. So what—your feeling happen to all of us.
Very responsive and helpful
“Ryan was great to work with! He was very responsive, easy to contact, and had/found an answer to all my questions. Had several major changes come up during the loan process, but Ryan was very accommodating and gave helpful recommendations. I’m grateful for his help and would absolutely recommend him to anyone navigating the home loan process.”
—h.m. from Millersburg, OH
Easy and fast process and upfront with rates
“Ryan was very responsive to all my questions, and gave me a fair rate straight away without any negotiations or bargaining. Made the refinance-process very easy.”
—Brandon Scheller from Boulder, CO
Very responsive and helpful
“Ryan was extremely helpful in my refinance process. He answered all of my questions quickly and thoroughly and sent me information as soon as he had it. He even walked me through some questions that upon reflection were silly, but he never made me feel stupid or like a burden. I appreciated his kindness and helpfulness and would recommend him to others. ”
—sahara calderhead from Braselton, GA
Ryan Ament was very patient and reassuring.
“Ryan made the whole process of refinancing my home less stressful for me. He had to be patient and walk me through everything because I found the process to be tedious and overwhelming. He provided me with “peace of mind” when I started to wonder if the underwriters were ever going to finish everything they needed to do. It’s all part of the process and he would reassure me everything was okay. ”
—William Briggs from Eagle River, AK
Excellent experience with Ryan and NBKC
“Thank you Ryan and the entire team at NBKC. Throughout the entire process Ryan and the team were a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!! 5 STARS!! ”
—Rob S. from Mount Juliet, TN
Ryan’s fantastic, best lender experience
“Closed on a home recently in a high mortgage rate environment. Ryan helped me navigate through all the complexity that was involved and got me the best rate possible. I also had a tight appraisal turnaround timeline and he pulled it off, clearly had my best interest in mind when working on it. I highly recommend Ryan for your mortgage needs ”
—Abi N from Cumming, GA
A Decade of Deals with Ryan – Always Delivers
“I’ve worked with Ryan for over 10 years across multiple real estate transactions, and I continue to choose him for one simple reason—he’s exceptional at what he does. Whether it’s a personal home purchase or an investment deal, Ryan consistently brings a problem-solver mentality and a solutions-based approach that makes the financing process seamless and efficient. What sets Ryan apart is his ability to navigate even the most complex situations with professionalism, clarity, and calm. He knows how to make the numbers work without ever compromising integrity or service. His responsiveness, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of lending have earned my trust time and time again. I’ve confidently recommended Ryan to family, friends, and business partners, and he has delivered the same outstanding experience to everyone. If you’re looking for a mortgage professional who truly knows his craft and has your back, Ryan is the one you want in your corner. ”
—Johan Arenas from Bella Vista, AR
Ryan was very responsive. Incredible human being.
“I went back and forth with Ryan for months, and at times I felt bad due to all the stupid questions I was asking him. Ryan responded and answered every question I had, on a timely manner. He was very informative and clarified every concern that I had. Ryan is very knowledgeable. He helped me get a lower rate than I was expecting and lowered my monthly payment by a significant amount. I would definitely recommend him to any family member or friends. I will definitely look to work with him again in the future. Thank you so much Ryan. I really appreciate all you have done for me. ”
—Patrick Barrows from Cumberland, RI
Responsive and knowledgeable
“Ryan is an excellent and reliable lender agent. He was always responsive and quickly sent me the daily rates. I called him whenever needed and he always answered my questions. The overall loan process was straightforward and smooth, and he kept us updated about the status changes. I fully recommend working with Ryan. ”
—Mina from Portland, OR
Ryan was AWESOME !
“He made all the arrangements to lower the monthly payment (suggesting a different insurance company and 15 year loan). I was in Japan, and had to have the remote closing. He guided me through all the technical difficulties, and I felt comfortable with this new closing arrangement only because of his help. If I ever need to have the home equity loan, I would contact Ryan. So should you !”
—matsuki from Noblesville, IN
Get to know Ryan
What is your motto or personal mantra?
Treat people how you want to be treated.
What is your favorite sports team?
KC Royals and KC Chiefs
What is something that people would be surprised if they knew about you?
I am the youngest of 7 kids.
What's your alma mater?
University Of Central Missouri
What is on your bucket list?
To visit Australia and New Zealand.
What aspect of your job are you most passionate about?
Helping good people that need help.
Where did you grow up?
Raymore, Missouri
What are some of your hobbies?
Whatever my kids are into.