Hi there!
I’m katie Grimes
Most people equate the home loan process with going to the dentist or negotiating with a used car salesman. As your mortgage lender, I’m here to change that.
First, I listen to you and provide a free, personalized consultation. Whether you prefer to talk in person, on the phone, or simply complete an application online, I make sure you get the payment you want and the terms that maximize your financial goals.
Second, I answer my phone when you call. It seems simple, but you’d be amazed by how many clients tell me they could never reach their previous lender after-hours or on the weekends. Working with me means you have direct access to me, always.
Lastly, I’m laser-focused on making your home loan process a positive one. I promise your experience will be easy, seamless, and pain-free. In fact, my team is proud to call many of our past clients our current friends.
When I’m not working, you can find me with my husband Dave, our four (yes four!) kids, and our dogs at the Leawoof Dog Park.
NMLS# 1662035
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We’ve been voted "Best Mortgage Company" three years in a row by readers of The Pitch KC.
Meet the Team
KELLIE WATERS
Senior Loan Processor
Kellie is our mortgage loan processor extraordinaire. She started out in the real estate industry more than 20 years ago and it didn’t take long before she discovered her passion for the mortgage side of the business. She’s a true team player and has a knack for giving our borrowers the best home buying experience possible.
Kellie is our ‘outdoorsy’ type. She lives on a small hobby farm with her family and several animals. She also loves taking motorcycle trips with her husband and hanging out with her two boys.
Elisa Arzabala
Senior Loan Officer
Elisa is fluent in English and Spanish and has been in the mortgage industry since 2016. She quickly realized the dire need for more bilingual loan officers. She is passionate about giving extraordinary customer care to our clients in their native language.
Elisa attended Bonner Springs High school and graduated from Johnson County Community College with a degree in Legal Interpreting.
Elisa is originally from Parral Chihuahua but moved to Kansas City in 2002. She now lives in Overland Park with her daughter, son and their fur baby Genevieve. When she’s not working, you’ll find her spending time with her kiddos, or volunteering at CABA where she is also a board member. She also loves going to the gym and exploring new hiking spots around the Kansas City Metro.
NMLS# 1560560
HANNAH HUTSON
Client Relationship Administrator / Loan Partner
Meet Hannah, our Client Relationship Administrator and Loan Partner. She’s a native of Little Rock, Arkansas (go hogs!) and moved to Kansas City in August 2021. She’s new to the Mortgage industry, but is enthusiastic and eager to learn!
When she’s not busy working on mortgages, she loves all things floral design, going to the lake with her family, and cheering on the Chiefs!
Dani Fehr
MARKETING MANAGER
Dani is our versatile Marketing Manager, with a knack for wearing multiple hats! With a strong background in marketing, advertising, media & PR, Dani is navigating the waters of all things Katie Grimes + Co! As a Jack of all trades, Dani manages projects for our team and referral partners. She does everything from crafting compelling content to implementing marketing strategies and more! In her free time, Dani loves spending time with her two sons & husband. You can usually find her with a Diet Coke or overpriced iced coffee in-hand.
The best gift is giving back.
We’re humbled and grateful for the support of the Kansas City community that’s enabled our team to thrive. In gratitude, Fountain Mortgage is proud to make a $50 donation to a charity after every closing.
We support…
big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater KC
Special Olympics Kansas
Veterans Community Project
Urban League of Kansas City