Empowering Families, One Home at a Time: Mission-Focused Mortgage Lending at Southern Bancorp
Southern Bancorp’s commitment to empowering communities through financial accessibility and opportunity has earned them a distinguished 2024 Best of Georgia Award, a recognition driven by votes from its customers and communities. Hosted by Gbj.com, the Best of Georgia Awards celebrate businesses that make meaningful impacts in their communities, and for Southern Bancorp, this honor underscores their mission of bringing wealth-building tools to within reach of everyone, regardless of zip code, income level, or financial position.
For decades, Southern Bancorp, a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has been more than just a bank—it’s been a trusted partner in helping individuals and families achieve dreams of homeownership, entrepreneurship, financial stability, and generational wealth. Their expanded mortgage team follows the same, mission-focused approach, offering tailored home loans, down payment assistance, financial counseling, and innovative tools like mortgage calculators to guide customers every step of the way along their financial journey, no matter the starting point. “We believe responsible homeownership is the foundation of building generational wealth,” says Jeremy Davis, President of Mortgage at Southern Bancorp. “This award reflects our dedication to helping families unlock their potential and build brighter futures.”
What sets Southern Bancorp apart, in addition to its unique, mission-focused approach to banking, is its deep connection to the communities it serves. Rooted in under-resourced rural and urban areas, the institution combines traditional banking with community-focused development programs, ensuring everyone has the tools and resources needed to build wealth. Their success in the Best of Georgia Awards is proof of the trust and loyalty Southern Bancorp has earned by prioritizing the people and places it serves, while balancing profits with purpose. Every loan approved, every financial plan designed, and every piece of guidance provided is a step toward fulfilling their mission of creating economic opportunities for all.
With tools and services designed to simplify and demystify the mortgage process, from first-time home buying to refinancing, Southern Bancorp ensures accessibility at every level. As the team celebrates this milestone, they remain committed to their mission and purpose – to be Wealth Builders for Everyone.
The 2024 Best of Georgia Award solidifies Southern Bancorp’s role as a leader in responsible and affordable mortgage options in the state of Georgia and throughout the region.
Contact
Phone: 1-800-789-3428 (Main), 762-338-1588 (Robert Wade, Georgia Manager)
Email: homeownership@banksouthern.com
Website: www.banksouthern.com/mortgage
