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As a Mortgage Professional, it is my goal to provide outstanding customer service to all my clients by educating and communicating with every party involved throughout the Mortgage transaction. With 27 years of military service and 19 years of experience in the mortgage industry, I am committed to providing the best financing options to home buyers and homeowners.
What sets me apart from the competition is my core belief that my client is the number one priority and my philosophy of listening to each customer’s needs and responding to those needs efficiently and effectively. I also believe that open, caring communication is the key to building strong and lasting relationships with borrowers and business partners alike.
In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, hiking, fishing, swimming and attending live sporting events.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent was great every step of the way - he was very supportive on multiple avenues for houses we were interested in and made the process easy the whole way. Thank you! Joseph ArielRoanoke, VA Jun 02
Kent was great every step of the way - he was very supportive on multiple avenues for houses we were interested in and made the process easy the whole way. Thank you!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass I contacted Kent Blackburn as he was recommended to me as being knowledgeable with years of experience. That is an understatement! I was not sure I would qualify for home buying and Kent quickly responded with options for funding and explained them in great detail. The process for supplying what was required for pre-qualification was made easy by K... Ellen AROANOKE, VA Apr 29
I contacted Kent Blackburn as he was recommended to me as being knowledgeable with years of experience. That is an understatement! I was not sure I would qualify for home buying and Kent quickly responded with options for funding and explained them in great detail. The process for supplying what was required for pre-qualification was made easy by K...
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Great communication quick closing. KeraROANOKE, VA Apr 24
Great communication quick closing.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent help though the whole process answered all my questions quickly and responded to all calls and email. Thank you kent for making my home buying as smooth and easy. Steven LROANOKE, VA Apr 24
Kent help though the whole process answered all my questions quickly and responded to all calls and email. Thank you kent for making my home buying as smooth and easy.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 from Zillow Kent is an amazing and hard working man who was pushing to get things to done to the best of his abilities for us, he made sure to do things the way we wanted and make sure we got the best help possible with all the first time homebuyer stuff. LexiVinton, VA Apr 22
Kent is an amazing and hard working man who was pushing to get things to done to the best of his abilities for us, he made sure to do things the way we wanted and make sure we got the best help possible with all the first time homebuyer stuff.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent explained everything well. He Was great about answering all of my questions and responding fast. Emily MROANOKE, VA Mar 12
Kent explained everything well. He Was great about answering all of my questions and responding fast.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent was very responsive; he always answered my questions quickly. This was my second loan with this company, and all things were done in a timely and professional manner. I appreciate how they're knowledgeable about how to work with Pastors and their unique tax situation. Kent specifically was great to work with. Thanks for everything. Christopher LLURAY, VA Feb 28
Kent was very responsive; he always answered my questions quickly. This was my second loan with this company, and all things were done in a timely and professional manner. I appreciate how they're knowledgeable about how to work with Pastors and their unique tax situation. Kent specifically was great to work with. Thanks for everything.
Rating: 4.3 out of 5.0 from Encompass Felt like I had to do too much of the legwork. James AROANOKE, VA Feb 24
Felt like I had to do too much of the legwork.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from RequestAReview Kent Blackburn was wonderful to work with. He always followed up with phone calls and texts, when I had a question. He kept me updated promptly on the loan process. He provided exceptional customer service. None of this would have been possible without the assistance of so many people throughout this entire process. I am very grateful to everyone. AnitaRoanoke, Virginia Feb 17
Kent Blackburn was wonderful to work with. He always followed up with phone calls and texts, when I had a question. He kept me updated promptly on the loan process. He provided exceptional customer service. None of this would have been possible without the assistance of so many people throughout this entire process. I am very grateful to everyone.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent and Liz kept us up to date on everything. Arthur BROANOKE, VA Feb 04
Kent and Liz kept us up to date on everything.
Rating: 4.8 out of 5.0 from Encompass Wonderful, professionalism, encouragement, Victor MROANOKE, VA Dec 25
Wonderful, professionalism, encouragement,
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. He is an excellent communicator and a pleasure to work with! SuzanneHURT, VA Nov 08
Kent is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. He is an excellent communicator and a pleasure to work with!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Great communication and always available Michael LBEDFORD, VA Nov 07
Great communication and always available
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Excellent communcation and service. Felt like my needs and circumstances were a priority. Consistently responded promptly! Great experience! Michelle WBLUE RIDGE, VA Nov 07
Excellent communcation and service. Felt like my needs and circumstances were a priority. Consistently responded promptly! Great experience!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent was helpful, responsive, patient, knowledgeable and warm and friendly He made the whole process painless Lona JeanROANOKE, VA Nov 01
Kent was helpful, responsive, patient, knowledgeable and warm and friendly He made the whole process painless
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent is always available. That means a lot to Realtors and Buyers. Bennie Deltaville, VA Oct 30
Kent is always available. That means a lot to Realtors and Buyers.
Rating: 4.8 out of 5.0 from Encompass any questions we had we recived a fast and detailed responce! Daniel RLYNCHBURG, VA Sep 18
any questions we had we recived a fast and detailed responce!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass You all were excellent.i would recommend you all anytime. Peggy ANATHALIE, VA Sep 17
You all were excellent.i would recommend you all anytime.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent & his team offer very polite & professional service always! DEBORAH HURT, VA Sep 07
Kent & his team offer very polite & professional service always!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from ManualUpload Kent Blackburn was extremely professional and knowledgeable, as well as informative throughout this fast loan process. Quick responses everytime we had a question and always friendly and respectful. I am extremely happy with Mr. Kent Blackburn. Thank you again Kent. Maria Jul 30
Kent Blackburn was extremely professional and knowledgeable, as well as informative throughout this fast loan process. Quick responses everytime we had a question and always friendly and respectful. I am extremely happy with Mr. Kent Blackburn. Thank you again Kent.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass The entire process was smooth and trouble free. I was kept informed during the entire process and was able to get any questions answered immediately. I would definitely recommend OVM for anyone looking to purchase a new home. Janet TSALEM, VA Jul 15
The entire process was smooth and trouble free. I was kept informed during the entire process and was able to get any questions answered immediately. I would definitely recommend OVM for anyone looking to purchase a new home.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Great communication and very responsive! Joslynn KateRoanoke, VA Jun 16
Great communication and very responsive!
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent was amazing. Had great communication and drive to help me get all my tasks done. Benjamin OSALEM, VA May 08
Kent was amazing. Had great communication and drive to help me get all my tasks done.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent was excellent to work with and was quick to return calls, made us feel heard and understood, and answered all of our questions without hesitation. I would highly recommend his services Carolyn MVinton, VA Apr 23
Kent was excellent to work with and was quick to return calls, made us feel heard and understood, and answered all of our questions without hesitation. I would highly recommend his services
Rating: 4.7 out of 5.0 from Encompass Kent and Edie were great to work with, very thorough and pleasant to work with, even when some instructions were difficult to accomplish....DAB David AROANOKE, VA Apr 21
Kent and Edie were great to work with, very thorough and pleasant to work with, even when some instructions were difficult to accomplish....DAB