Russ Bonnema joined First Mortgage in 1992 and has consistently been named Loan Officer of the year in addition to being the Bank's top volume producer. Russ's experience in the lending and financial field extends over 37 years and he brings this valuable experience to work for you! He earned a BS degree from Hope College in Holland Michigan and a MBA in finance from the University of Chicago. He also served his country as a combat engineer in the US Army-National Guard and was Honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7).

Russ's number one priority is you, his client and your financial needs! This fact is apparent in the team that Russ has assembled, which is appropriately called The First Team. The First Team is available 7 days per week to meet your needs. Russ and The First Team offer valuable mortgage lending experience, while specializing in personalized attention during and after your financing process.
Brian Bonnema joined First Mortgage in 1998 and teamed with Russ in ‘99 to create “The First Team”. Brian has been an active part in keeping the First Team the top volume producer for First Mortgage. Brian attended Trinity Christian College and graduated with a B.S. degree in business finance. Brian’s experience in the financial field extends over 15 years and he enjoys bringing this experience to work for you.

Brian’s top priority is to make certain that your financial needs are met and he will do whatever he can to help you realize your dreams of homeownership.

Through personalized service and the vast experience and knowledge the First Team offers, Brian is able to provide you with a mortgage experience that you will tell your friends and family about. Whether it is fact finding, analysis, pre-qualification, application, processing or closing...Brian and the First Team will be there providing individualized service during and after your financing process.