The Easiest Way Hoe for 20 Years by Patti Hale, Branch Manager
I
t all started with a dream, a prayer, a
success, our local team is always working
vision…and just a handful of people. Now,
closely together. As Branch Manager, I have
HOMESTAR is celebrating 20 years of
assembled a stellar team that believes in the
excellence with over 860 employees. Having
vision of homeownership. As a Brunswick
achieved #1 Mortgage Purchase Lender in
native, I firmly believe in giving back to the
Georgia for the past three years (Jumbo,
community, and I work with Morningstar
FHA, CONV, USDA, VA), 2016 USDA Lender
Children’s Services and actively support
of Excellence, as well as being awarded the
Hospice of the Golden Isles.
“Outstanding Georgia Business” title by
Your mortgage experts at Homestar: Ashley Moore, Cindy Couturier, Sharon Spradley, Patti Hale, and Amanda Yarborough.
Governor Brian Kemp along with Georgia
Mortgage Loan Originators Cindy Couturier,
State Representative Terry Rogers at the state
Sharon Spradley, Kurtis McNeil, and Patricia
capitol in 2016, we are thrilled to be ranked
Small have many years of banking and lending
Hale Team’s mission is to educate and empower
one of the Top Mortgage Purchase Lenders
experience in Coastal Georgia. All are very
residents to understand how much of a
Nationwide. HOMESTAR is licensed in 31 states,
skilled in various lending programs, including
financial foundation homeownership truly is.
with our roots in Gainesville, Georgia.
Conventional, Jumbo, VA, FHA, USDA, and several Down Payment Assistance programs.
HOMESTAR believes the journey of life is
HOMESTAR’s mission is to make the mortgage
They also offer niche products for high-wealth
best when shared with those who equip
process as streamlined as possible to ensure
clients and investors.
and encourage growth in those around
borrowers find the “easiest way home.” With
them. As we move forward into the coming
that in mind, we are excited to announce the
As the team grew, I began looking for support
years, we would be honored to share your
release of the My HOMESTAR Mortgage app.
staff, and was thrilled to hire Ashley Moore and
journey. If we can assist you, please stop by
When downloaded to a mobile device, our new
Amanda Yarbrough. Having worked with them
the office at 3441 Cypress Mill Rd., Unit 203,
app allows borrowers to submit an application,
when they were in management, I knew they
Brunswick, call 912.264.2922 Ext.1, or email
securely upload documents, and check the
possessed the skills and leadership necessary
patti.hale@homestarfc.com.
status of their loan.
for success. Kia Norris uses her organizational skills to better assist borrowers. Having Brittni
Technology can provide an advantage, but
Faircloth as Processor rounds out our team,
our secret weapon is the team of people who
who all work closely together on closings.
make up HOMESTAR. With our leadership
The newest addition is Gabrielle Johnson,
team always listening and ensuring the
who heads up our marketing and education
corporate team has the needed items for
programs. As trusted mortgage advisors, the
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