
What is a renovation loan?
General, Homeowner Benefits, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesA renovation loan is a type of loan that borrowers can use to make renovations to their current or future home. It could mean turning a fixer-upper into the home of your dreams. Renovation loans can be taken out at the time of purchase or as…

Dos and Don’ts During the Mortgage Loan Process at Christmas
Credit, Mortgage ProcessDon’t Make These Mistakes During the Holidays or You’ll Jeopardize Your Mortgage Loan!
Your holiday to-do list is long enough without adding buying a house on top of everything else. There is decorating, shopping, wrapping, and multiple…

Step-by-step VA Loan Process and Highlights
Mortgage Process, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage TypesAre you active or retired military, or even a surviving military spouse? Good news! You may qualify for a VA loan! A VA loan is a type of loan that is guaranteed by the U.S. government to help active or retired military and their spouses obtain…

5 VA Loan Questions Answered
General, Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Types, TipsNovember is National Military Family month, and it also includes Veterans Day on Friday, November 10, 2023. One of the many benefits the US Government provides to past and present members of our armed forces, and qualifying surviving spouses,…

BankSouth Mortgage Announces D.C. Aiken as VP, Producing Production Manager
Company NewsBankSouth Mortgage is pleased to announce that D.C. Aiken has recently joined BankSouth Mortgage as Vice President, Producing Production Manager.
D.C. Aiken, a 44-year resident of the Metro Atlanta Area, graduated from the College of William…

How Buying a Home in Winter Can Save You Money
TipsWaiting to buy a home until spring or summer seems like the obvious choice for most families. The weather is warmer, kids get to finish out the school year, and there’s (usually) an abundance of homes on the market to choose from. But what…

Thinking about buying a home in the new year?
TipsIf buying a home is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, now is the perfect time to start planning. The more you can prepare for a home purchase, the better off you will be. Here are some top tips to start the process.
1) Evaluate your…