Navigating Mortgage Solutions, with Mark Hutchins, Good Friend Mortgage (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 798)
In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Mark Hutchins from Good Friend Mortgage. Mark shares insights on Good Friend Mortgage’s history, his extensive experience in the mortgage industry, and the unique approach to client relationships that sets their brokerage apart. Discussion topics include current mortgage trends, construction loans, debt consolidation strategies, jumbo loans, and specialized mortgage programs for self-employed individuals. Mark also explains the benefits of rate buy-downs, fix-and-flip loans, and commercial mortgage options. The episode highlights Mark’s commitment to finding the best mortgage solutions tailored to each client’s needs, supported by a wide network of lending partners.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced by the North Fulton affiliate of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Mark Hutchins, Good Friend Mortgage
Mark Hutchins is dedicated to educating individuals about the complex financial issues they may encounter, as well as the real estate lending options available to best serve borrowers’ needs. He takes pride in helping clients achieve the life they deserve by providing solutions that result in a “win-win” scenario.
His ideal client is someone who wishes to explore their lending options and learn the best strategies to make informed decisions that align with their overall financial goals and budget. Mark believes that obtaining real estate financing can be a smooth and straightforward process with proper preparation.
With over 20 years of experience in the finance and real estate markets, Mark has consistently prioritized customer service and addressing the needs of his clients above all else throughout his career.
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Good Friend Mortgage
Good Friend Mortgage is a prominent mortgage brokerage located in Alpharetta, Georgia, dedicated to providing comprehensive mortgage solutions to clients in the North Fulton area and beyond. The company specializes in a variety of mortgage products, including conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, and reverse mortgages, catering to the diverse needs of homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance.
With a focus on education and client empowerment, Good Friend Mortgage offers free workshops and informational sessions to help clients navigate the complexities of homeownership and mortgage financing. Their commitment to community engagement is evident through sponsorships of local events and partnerships with organizations like the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
The team at Good Friend Mortgage prides itself on delivering personalized service, ensuring that each client receives tailored advice and support throughout the mortgage process. Their mission is to unlock the potential of real estate as a means of building family wealth and creating lasting legacies for future generations.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:21 Meet Mark Hutchins from Good Friend Mortgage
02:25 Mark’s Journey in the Mortgage Industry
04:09 Current Trends in the Housing Market
06:37 Mortgage Solutions for Self-Employed and Contractors
09:47 Investment and Commercial Mortgage Options
12:07 Debt Consolidation and Equity Access
22:22 Jumbo Loans and High-Value Mortgages
25:12 Success Stories and Client Experiences
26:17 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
27:04 Final Thoughts
Renasant Bank and Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant support North Fulton Business Radio
Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.
Casa Nuova is a proud family-owned and operated restaurant, serving classic, authentic and traditional Italian cuisine and top tier hospitality since 1998.
Casa Nuova is a cook-to-order kitchen, serving traditional fare including pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus daily specials. They are a farm-to-table establishment, meaning that in the summertime, they cultivate their own vegetables in their garden, steps away from the restaurant, including tomatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, sunflowers and more!
Celebrating more than 25 years, Casa Nuova has become a true staple in the Alpharetta area, serving more than three generations of families, including friends old and new, visiting near and far from all over the metro Atlanta area and beyond.
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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray
With over 790 shows and having featured over 1,200 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!
The show welcomes a wide variety of business, non-profit, and community leaders to get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media leans left. Some media leans right. We lean business.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.
The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.
John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.
