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!