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Teresa Downey

Teresa Downey

VP, Producing Production Manager

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Q&A with Teresa Downey

What made you decide to be a BankSouth Loan Officer?

I didn’t. My career chose me. I started working in the mortgage industry in 1988 as a part-time employee. My role grew from junior processor through the operations side, including underwriting. I joined the sales team as a production partner to a top producer in 2001 and began originating my own book of business in 2012.

What accomplishments you’re most proud of?

Raising my children. I have 2 adult children. Both are successful. Both have a strong work ethic and treat others with kindness and respect. They’ve both told me that their father and I showed them what love looked like and how to treat other people.

What is your biggest success professionally? Why was it a big success?

Being awarded the rising star award in 2012. That was my first year originating my own book of business. It was a statement from the leadership that they believed in me and that YES, I could do this.

What makes you different than others in your profession?

I will still meet a client in person. In a time that everything is digital, I find that the borrowers and agents in the area that I serve still like to meet in person. I will meet them in person for application and I attend 90% of my closings. I consider my support staff as equal teammates and I recognize that they are a very important part of the transaction from the beginning to the end. I think it’s important to make them feel valued.

What do you enjoy doing on weekends?

In the fall, I watch college football with my sister. In the summer, I spend time on the lake, we have a pontoon boat. We enjoy having our friends join us. I have a new grandbaby so I spend the weekends visiting him.

Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?

I wanted to be a school teacher. I don’t know why. I had a chalk board and I taught my friends math and cursive writing. Maybe I’m not too far off from that now. The majority of my business is first time home buyers. In a way, I am a teacher.

Bio of Teresa Downey

Teresa offers a customizable communication platform based on the needs of the client and real estate agent. Teresa will meet you where you are in your real estate journey.  From purchasing your first home, building a custom home, downsizing for your empty nest, purchasing your dream vacation home, or investing in real estate for the rental market, she’s here to help you get there.

What Customers Say About Teresa Downey

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Calvin M J
TEMPLE - GA
Posted on March 21, 2023
5.0
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Teresa and her team was outstanding in walking us through the process of getting our home! Always was able to answer my questions and keep us in the loop! In other words made it quick and easy! Thanks Teresa D.!!!!
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Meagan L G
MONROE - GA
Posted on March 18, 2023
5.0
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Teresa is hands down the best lender to work for. She made the process of purchasing our home so easily and seamless. This is my second time using her, and I cannot say enough great things about our experience. We will always use her for our future home transactions.
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James K D
ROME - GA
Posted on March 16, 2023
5.0
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Good experience. Very fast closing
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Leighton G I
CARTERSVILLE - GA
Posted on March 15, 2023
5.0
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Teresa was fantastic. She was knowledgeable and quick to answer any questions we had as first time home buyers. Everything was great!
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Rose M S
Rome - GA
Posted on March 10, 2023
5.0
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Teresa & everyone on her team provided excellent customer service making my home buying experience stress-free.
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Caroline L
MARIETTA - GA
Posted on March 1, 2023
5.0
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5 Stars! I had a great experience with BankSouth securing my mortgage. They guided me the whole way. Would use over and over again.
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Harley D G
WALESKA - GA
Posted on February 14, 2023
5.0
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We had a fantastic experience with Teresa. She walked us through the process every step of the way. Thank you.
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James R A I
ROME - GA
Posted on February 3, 2023
5.0
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Great working with Ms Teresa on purchasing our New home!
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Shutoya P A
ROME - GA
Posted on February 1, 2023
5.0
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Teresa was a pleasure working with everything went smooth. Thanks again for everything!
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Frances Y S R
DALTON - GA
Posted on January 28, 2023
5.0
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The whole process was quick and smooth compared to other lenders we’ve used. So far, very content with the experience!

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