Conventional mtg. lender in St. Louis?

[Jerald Sander]

Hello to all of you! I'm trying to feel my way around the St. Louis market. The posts about municipalities and neighborhoods are very helpful, and now I'm hoping for advice on where a new investor can get the best deal on an SFR conventional mortgage. Specific banks or loan officers? I'd like to make that connection before I buy if possible. Would name-dropping (Joe said to talk to you) help? My credit rating is excellent. Hopefully someday I'll be able to answer others' questions and give back a little. I'm in your debt.