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Stephen Hester

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Q&A with Stephen Hester

To what do you attribute your success?

Communication. I believe that Communication is key when doing anything in life, personally and professionally. We live in a world where we can quickly access anything, and I love to offer that same service to my clients. I respond quickly, always look for a solution to make a loan work, and communicate throughout the process, no matter if you are a first-time homebuyer or if this is your third home. I believe staying local within my community helps because I will know the true costs, and I can always meet you in person if needed. I live in Gainesville, Georgia, and I get most of my business in Hall County, Gwinnett County, Barrow County, and Jackson County.

Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up? Why did you choose this type of business?

I always wanted to be a doctor, but college was not an opportunity for me. Doctors serve their community and help people with the most stressful times in their lives. They have to build a successful team around them to get the job done. I believe being a loan officer is similar. We need to have a strong team, operate under pressure, serve our community, and help our clients with life-changing decisions. I love my job, and I love getting to the closing table!

Bio of Stephen Hester

Stephen grew up in Hall County, attending Johnson High School, and briefly studied at Gainesville State College. Happily married to Madison, they share a fantastic relationship, truly being each other's best friend. In their free time, they enjoy playing pickleball, with his passion lying in golf, and recently taking up kayaking as a couple.

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July 1, 2025
BankSouth Mortgage's Savannah Branch Voted "Best Mortgage Lender" by Readers of Best of Savannah Homes
March 28, 2025

What Customers Say About Stephen Hester

4.9
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Aurelys Figueroa
Posted on July 6, 2025
5.0
Stephen Hester, exceeded our expectations once again! Excellent service!
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Aure Hygienist
Posted on July 2, 2025
5.0
Stephen Hester -Bank South, by far is the best loan officer! We’ve used his services twice now and have no regrets! Not only is he personable and friendly he pioneer’s and leads the way with unconventional creative suggestions that most won’t dare to propose. Stephen, we are so graceful for all your dedication and hard work! We are so happy to be in the Sunshine State, thank you for making our dreams come true!
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Lauren Sanders
Posted on June 28, 2025
5.0
Loved working with Stephen! He made the loan process simple, understandable, and as stress free as possible. Also very appreciative of how available he made himself for phone chats when we had questions.
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Randall Green
Posted on June 26, 2025
5.0
I highly recommend for any of your home buying needs! The honesty and integrity turned this home buying experience into the best one yet! I cant say thank you enough!
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Mike Rice
Posted on June 18, 2025
5.0
I have been in Real Estate since 1978 and Stephen is by far one of the BEST mortgage brokers I have ever worked with.
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Darby Mayville
Posted on June 1, 2025
5.0
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Gregory Clement
Posted on May 26, 2025
5.0
Stephen provided fantastic service. Everything went extremely smoothly. I strongly recommend Stephen Hester and BankSouth Mortgage. Stephen diligently prequalified us on a Sunday for our dream home. BankSouth went through closing without a hiccup. Thank you Stephen!
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Kefeyalew Shanko
Posted on May 15, 2025
5.0
I’d like to thank oll of the staff who have been involved in the process of getting me into my new home.(special thanks for Stephen Hester .this has been seamless,pleasant and positive experience which I attribute team. I truly appreciate oll of the work put in by the entire staff in making this happen for me!
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David Mcclung
Posted on May 10, 2025
5.0
Stephen was amazing. Always answered our questions. When communicating by a E- mail, he was always prompt , very patient and polite. I would highly recommend him to friends and family. Thank you Stephen for all your hard work and communication when it was needed the most.
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Robert Miller
Posted on April 30, 2025
5.0
Stephen did an amazing job with us all the way through the process. We had a ton of questions and scenarios and he fielded them while being extremely responsive.
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Tsegereda Stafford
Posted on April 29, 2025
5.0
As a realtor, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephen for several years now, and I can confidently say he one of the best in the business. His communication is always prompt, clear, and professional, which makes every transaction smooth and stress-free for my clients. Whether it's a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, Stephen takes the time to educate, support, and guide them through every step of the lending process. His attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to customer service consistently exceed expectations. I trust Stephen completely and highly recommend HIM to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and reliable mortgage expert.
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Rand Jewell
Posted on April 27, 2025
5.0
From start to finish, the process that Stephen provided was seamless and easy to follow on the Bank South Mortgage App.
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Carlos Grisales
Posted on April 25, 2025
5.0
My husband and I were very pleased with the service, its honesty, transparency, and speed throughout the process, and thanks to their work, we have the house.
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robert miller
Posted on April 25, 2025
5.0
Stephen did an amazing job with us all the way through the process. We had a ton of questions and scenarios and he fielded them while being extremely responsive.
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carlos andres grisales
Posted on April 18, 2025
5.0
Thank you in advance for the transparency and kindness you provided to me, my family, and the entire process.
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Mark Castro
Posted on March 31, 2025
5.0
Stephen and the entire team were awesome!!!!!! Thank you
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shitaye Anulo
Posted on March 21, 2025
5.0
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Eugenia Larrea
Posted on March 13, 2025
5.0
answered all my questions and great service!
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Gina Larr
Posted on March 10, 2025
5.0
Excellent service in a timely manner.
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Kenneth LaMore
Posted on March 2, 2025
5.0
Stephen’s team helped me greatly through the process of taking out a bank loan! When I first found a place I was interested in purchasing during a Saturday afternoon, Stephen took my phone call and ran me through the numbers for putting in the bank loan. He helped me at every step and made the house buying process very simple. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a house mortgage!

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