Explore mortgage options with Friends First Mortgage

Your premier mortgage lender located in Loganville, Georgia. Our highly experienced loan officers take pride in finding each of our customers the most competitive rate available for their home financing needs.

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Homebuyers

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Today's Rates

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Refinance

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Loan Programs

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Your top mortgage questions, answered

Common types include conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans, fixed-rate mortgages, and adjustable-rate mortgages. Each type has its own eligibility requirements, benefits, and drawbacks.

A fixed-rate mortgage has a constant interest rate throughout the loan term, leading to predictable monthly payments. An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has an interest rate that can change periodically, causing fluctuations in monthly payments.

Pre-qualification provides an estimate of how much you might be able to borrow based on the information you provide. Pre-approval involves a more thorough review of your financial situation and credit history, resulting in a conditional commitment from a lender.

While it may be more challenging to qualify for a mortgage loan with bad credit, there are still options available. Government-backed loans like FHA loans may have more flexible credit requirements, and some lenders specialize in working with borrowers with less-than-perfect credit.

What our clients are saying

  • James was EXCELLENT!! He got us approved when we thought we couldn't. He was fast, efficient, transparent and very communicative. I will recommend James to anyone i know looking for... read more

    Steve Austin Avatar Steve Austin

    James made my buying experience so easy and virtually pain-free. Best of all, I closed in 3 weeks! I will always recommend James to anyone at any stage on thier... read more

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    Closed in 2 weeks

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  • It was a pleasure working with James. He is very thorough and knows his stuff through and through. I have recommended him to both family and friends and they too... read more

    Asiah Phillips Avatar Asiah Phillips

    James was amazing. He made the house buying process smooth, easy and comfortable. He was available and helpful.

    Dana Menefee Avatar Dana Menefee

    Mr. Gardner is efficient, patient and professional. He made navigating the loan process easier by answering all of my questions and taking time to explain exactly what each step entailed.... read more

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  • Handled it like champs. James and Sylvia made the whole thing smooth and simple.

    Kyle Lites-Smith Avatar Kyle Lites-Smith

    As a first time homeowners the entire process of buying a house can seem completely overwhelming but our agent James with Friends First Mortgage made the process so much easier... read more

    Laneisha Theodore Avatar Laneisha Theodore

    Hey y'all, I just gotta say, I'm a homeowner now! Thanks to the awesome folks at Friends First Mortgage Company, they worked their magic and made it happen. My family... read more

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  • Working with James was an absolute pleasure! He made the refinancing process smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. His professionalism, clear communication, and dedication to getting me the best deal were... read more

    Gerard Davis Avatar Gerard Davis

    I am immensely grateful to have had Mr. James Gardner as my broker during my home buying journey. From the very start, James showcased an impressive depth of knowledge and... read more

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    Great service and friendly people!!

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