First home? Dream home? Retirement home? When it’s the right time for you to buy a home, we invite you to come to First South Bank where we put YOU first! Unlike many banks, we believe in servicing your mortgage loan as it is an important part of our relationship with you!
Additionally, our team offers you:
• Local market savvy
• Experience
• Product expertise
• A sense of urgency to get you in your new home
In short, we’ll be here for you. Have been since 1902.
- 1. Determine how much you can afford
- 2. Review your credit
- 3. Choose where you want to buy your home
- 4. Obtain financing
1. Determine how much you can afford
Use the Home Mortgage Calculator to help you.
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use. We cannot and do not guarantee their accuracy or their applicability to your circumstances. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.
2. Review your credit
Your credit report is a history of how you have managed your finances and repaid your debt. Lenders will review it to help them determine how much you can borrow. You may receive a copy of this report by contacting one of the following agencies:
Equifax
PO Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374
Phone: 800.685.1111
Experian
National Consumer Assistance Center
PO Box 2002
Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 888.EXPERIAN
Trans Union LLC
Consumer Disclosure Center
PO Box 1000
Chester, PA 19022
Phone: 800.888.4213
3. Choose where you want to buy your home
Consider these things about the neighborhood you’re considering:
- Overall appearance
- Community Services
- Zoning and Building Regulations
- Property Taxes
- Environmental Conditions
- Public Safety
Download Home Buyers Checklist for Buying a Home.
4. Obtain financing
We offer a variety of mortgage plans.
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Financial Resources
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