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Stephen Hester

Stephen Hester

VP of Mortgage Lending · Rate

5.0(58 reviews)

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“The funding process was amazingly smooth. Stephen Hester and his team are a joy to work with. I have no reservations recommending them to anyone!”

The funding process was amazingly smooth. Stephen Hester and his team are a joy to work with. I have no reservations recommending them to anyone!

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“Working with Stephen Hester at Banksouth Mortgage was an excellent experience. He was always willing to take my call or respond quickly to my texts...”

Working with Stephen Hester at Banksouth Mortgage was an excellent experience. He was always willing to take my call or respond quickly to my texts, and his patience throughout the process made everything less stressful. Stephen made sure I stayed informed every step of the way, and he even encouraged me to explore other insurance companies, which ended up saving me money. Overall, he was professional, supportive, and very easy to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage partner who truly puts clients first.

Anthony R.
“From our very first interaction to the final closing, Stephen Hester was exceptional. The entire process was seamless, efficient, and handled with the utmost professionalism.”

I recently closed on my property, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From our very first interaction to the final closing, Stephen Hester was exceptional. The entire process was seamless, efficient, and handled with the utmost professionalism. The team was responsive to all my questions, kept me updated at every stage, and ensured I felt confident and informed about every decision. They worked tirelessly to secure the best possible terms, which truly exceeded my expectations. Closing was straightforward, timely, and stress-free—all thanks to their dedication and expertise. If you're looking for a lender who truly prioritizes their clients and makes the home buying process smooth and enjoyable, I highly recommend [Lender's Name]. They’ve earned my trust and future business!

Emily A.
“Stephan Hester made our mortgage experience smooth and easy both before and after our securing the loan.”

Stephan Hester made our mortgage experience smooth and easy both before and after our securing the loan. Before, he advised us as to what we could afford, and later, after we had received an unexpected inheritance, gave us information and advice as to how that affected our plans. Neither of us is tech savvy, but Stephan was clear and patient every step of the way, always ending the call with a cheerful, "Just give me a call if you need anything!"

Robert W.
“Stephen, Harris and Andy were the best team I have worked with to get my loan to the finish line! Incredibly dedicated and amazing!”

Stephen, Harris and Andy were the best team I have worked with to get my loan to the finish line! Incredibly dedicated and amazing!

Ahmed F.
“Stephen really put in the work for this and we are so grateful! He was patient and answered all our questions. I would recommend him 1000X!”

Stephen really put in the work for this and we are so grateful! He was patient and answered all our questions. I would recommend him 1000X!

Benjamin S.
“Stephen established great communication with us and was super responsive to questions and concerns.”

Stephen established great communication with us and was super responsive to questions and concerns. As first time buyers it was amazing to have someone who helped us navigate the process.

Varsha N.
“Stephen is always available to answer questions and concerns from clients. He is my go to loan officer and if possible I wouldn't use anyone else.”

Stephen is always available to answer questions and concerns from clients. He is my go to loan officer and if possible I wouldn't use anyone else. Great person that helps calm all hectic situations.

Robert B.
“Stephen did a wonderful job and his team was extremely helpful through the whole process, I’d definitely recommend Stephen as he is available to help...”

Stephen did a wonderful job and his team was extremely helpful through the whole process, I’d definitely recommend Stephen as he is available to help and was fast on communications. I was lucky to be able to have Stephen and his team to help me with my house purchase!

Kenneth L.
“Stephen was amazing. Always answered our questions. When communicating by a E- mail, he was always prompt , very patient and polite.”

Stephen was amazing. Always answered our questions. When communicating by a E- mail, he was always prompt , very patient and polite. I would highly recommend him to friends and family. Thank you Stephen for all your hard work and communication when it was needed the most.

David M.
“Stephen and his team were exceptional from beginning to end. Stephen was consistently available to address any questions we had”

Stephen and his team were exceptional from beginning to end. Stephen was consistently available to address any questions we had, regardless of the time or day. I would highly recommend Stephen to all home buyers.

Mirza H.
“Stephen maintains the highest level of professionalism in all interactions. He is articulate, courteous, and responsive, ensuring clear and timely communication”

Stephen maintains the highest level of professionalism in all interactions. He is articulate, courteous, and responsive, ensuring clear and timely communication with my clients and myself as a realtor. His ability to explain complex loan products and financial terms in an easily understandable manner has been instrumental in building strong client relationships and fostering trust. He excels in client relationship management, providing personalized service that aligns with clients’ financial goals and needs. He approaches each client with empathy and professionalism, navigating complex financial situations with ease. His proactive approach in addressing client concerns and providing tailored solutions has resulted in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.

Tsegereda S.
“Stephen did an amazing job with us all the way through the process. We had a ton of questions and scenarios and he fielded them while being extremely responsive.”

Stephen did an amazing job with us all the way through the process. We had a ton of questions and scenarios and he fielded them while being extremely responsive.

Robert M.
10/10
“This team was very patient, kind and understanding during the process of my transition. I would recommend anyone to use them.”

This team was very patient, kind and understanding during the process of my transition. I would recommend anyone to use them. They work hands in hand with each other to get the task done. 💯 guys ‘’ job well done’

Vevalyan C.
“Stephen is amazing to work with. Explains in detail!!”

Stephen is amazing to work with. Explains in detail!!

“Stephen Hester and were by my side helping me every step of the way, and for almost an entire year finally with patience and guidance, he helped me.”

I started the process of buying a house and it took almost a year. Stephen Hester and were by my side helping me every step of the way, and for almost an entire year finally with patience and guidance, he helped me. achieve the process and all this culminated in the purchase expected for many months! The perfect house for my family! Thank you Stephen Hester from BankSouth. Comencé el proceso de compra de una casa y me tomó casi un año . Stephen Hester estuvo a mi lado ayudándome en cada paso del camino, y durante casi un año entero finalmente con paciencia y orientación, me ayudó a lograr el proceso y todo esto culminó en la compra esperada desde hace muchos meses! ¡La casa perfecta para mi familia! Gracias Stephen Hester de BankSouth.

Yetsy A.
“Stephen Hester is an excellent loan officer. He’s quick to get your number set up so you know exactly where you are with a home.”

Stephen Hester is an excellent loan officer. He’s quick to get your number set up so you know exactly where you are with a home. And is always there to answer any questions you may have. I had a wonderful time working with him.

Vanessa P.
“Stephen and his team were highly communicative and very knowledgeable. If you are looking for a seamless approach I highly recommend Stephen to be your loan officer.”

Stephen and team were very thorough and detailed. My wife and I lead very busy careers and the ability to correspond via email/text was awesome. Stephen and his team were highly communicative and very knowledgeable. The main thing was exactly what was in focus. If you are looking for a seamless approach I highly recommend Stephen to be your loan officer.

Derek B.
“Great service from Stephen he will be there and help you during the process . Highly recommend.”

Great service from Stephen he will be there and help you during the process . Highly recommend.

Ashley R.
“Stephen’s energy, commitment, and determination were key in making this deal happen. He went above and beyond for my clients...”

Stephen’s energy, commitment, and determination were key in making this deal happen. He went above and beyond for my clients and played a crucial role in getting them into the home they truly wanted. His involvement wasn’t just professional—it was personal, and it made all the difference.

Lucia U.
“My husband and I were very pleased with the service, its honesty, transparency, and speed throughout the process, and thanks to their work, we have the house.”

My husband and I were very pleased with the service, its honesty, transparency, and speed throughout the process, and thanks to their work, we have the house.

Carlos G.
“this has been seamless,pleasant and positive experience which I attribute team.”

I’d like to thank oll of the staff who have been involved in the process of getting me into my new home.(special thanks for Stephen Hester .this has been seamless,pleasant and positive experience which I attribute team. I truly appreciate oll of the work put in by the entire staff in making this happen for me!

Kefeyalew S.
“Stephen was extremely helpful. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable.”

Stephen was extremely helpful. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Can’t say enough good things about him.

Jonathan Y.
“The service was wonderful. The loan officer was professional, but kind and friendly. He explained things well. He was much appreciated!”

The service was wonderful. The loan officer was professional, but kind and friendly. He explained things well. He was much appreciated!

Gayle B.
“Stephan was professional, patient, and great at communicating and explaining/breaking down everything for us! He knew that it was our first time buying a home”

Stephan was professional, patient, and great at communicating and explaining/breaking down everything for us! He knew that it was our first time buying a home and helped us understand everything every step of the way. He was also great with advise on how to reach our goals! So glad to have done business with him!

Bethany V.
“Stephen and his team of professionals were courteous and efficient in moving myself and my daughter through the mortgage process.”

Stephen and his team of professionals were courteous and efficient in moving myself and my daughter through the mortgage process.

Charlotte C.
“What made the experience great was the professionalism of everyone at BankSouth, they are very caring and attentive to your needs.”

What made the experience great was the professionalism of everyone at BankSouth, they are very caring and attentive to your needs.

Sharon K.
“Great experience as the buyers agent. Have worked in the past with Stephen. Professional, quick to respond and willing to do what is needed for clients.”

Great experience as the buyers agent. Have worked in the past with Stephen. Professional, quick to respond and willing to do what is needed for clients.

Ken H.
“Stephen helped to make this experience simple and quick. I appreciated his responsiveness to all my questions as a first time homebuyer.”

Stephen helped to make this experience simple and quick. I appreciated his responsiveness to all my questions as a first time homebuyer.

LeQuica H.
“Stephen helped to make this experience simple and quick. I appreciated his responsiveness to all my questions as a first time homebuyer.”

Stephen helped to make this experience simple and quick. I appreciated his responsiveness to all my questions as a first time homebuyer.

L. H.
“Stephen made the process of purchasing a new home worry free. He was always available when I had questions and was always able to answer everything.”

Stephen made the process of purchasing a new home worry free. He was always available when I had questions and was always able to answer everything. Thank you for your help Stephen.

Petru T.
“Stephen Hester is great to work with, we've worked with him several times now”

Stephen Hester is great to work with, we've worked with him several times now

Melissa L.
“We recently worked with Stephen Hester at BankSouth Mortgage to purchase our new home. He was very easy to work with and kept in constant contact with us”

We recently worked with Stephen Hester at BankSouth Mortgage to purchase our new home. He was very easy to work with and kept in constant contact with us to help us through the process. Our closing went smoothly with no issues.

Stacey J.
“Accept my gratitude for the opportunity given me by Mr Stephen Hester. He is very kind, professional, always willing to listen to me in the midst of my heavy accents.”

Accept my gratitude for the opportunity given me by Mr Stephen Hester. He is very kind, professional, always willing to listen to me in the midst of my heavy accents.

Superior A.
“In general you make my long time dream true.”

I am glad to meet this team. I am impressed by your hard working culture. You always there when I have any questions. In general you make my long time dream true.

Serawit W.
“Stephen made this buying experience so easy! He was professional, knowledgeable, and communicated in a timely manner on everything!”

Stephen made this buying experience so easy! He was professional, knowledgeable, and communicated in a timely manner on everything! Thank you for such a streamlined process!

Marisa L.
“Stephen helped above and beyond and answered all my questions in detail as I went through the house buying process!”

Stephen helped above and beyond and answered all my questions in detail as I went through the house buying process!

Uzma K.
“I was very comfortable with Stephen Hester. Great council and guidance from a knowledgeable person.”

I was very comfortable with Stephen Hester. Great council and guidance from a knowledgeable person.

George R.
“Great experience, with Stephen going above & beyond!”

Great experience, with Stephen going above & beyond!

Karen S.
“They were great to work with, they always kept me informed to what they needed from me, I always new what was going on and where we were in the loan process.”

They were great to work with, they always kept me informed to what they needed from me, I always new what was going on and where we were in the loan process.

Katina C.
“Stephen helped make a difficult process easy!”

Stephen helped make a difficult process easy!

Aaron S.
“Overall we had a great experience. The process of uploading the needed documents was easy and user friendly. Stephen was great to work with and quick to get back to us.”

Overall we had a great experience. The process of uploading the needed documents was easy and user friendly. Stephen was great to work with and quick to get back to us.

Forrest M.
“Overall we had a great experience. The process of uploading the needed documents was easy and user friendly. Stephen was great to work with and quick to get back to us.”

Overall we had a great experience. The process of uploading the needed documents was easy and user friendly. Stephen was great to work with and quick to get back to us.

Wayne M.
“Stephen Hester, exceeded our expectations once again! Excellent service!”

Stephen Hester, exceeded our expectations once again! Excellent service!

Aurelys F.
“Everything went smoothly. Only thing I would improve is the ability to see all the documents that you have uploaded, just so you know that you have completed everything.”

Everything went smoothly. Only thing I would improve is the ability to see all the documents that you have uploaded, just so you know that you have completed everything.

Donna V.
“The Banksouth app easy sign off transaction was very convenient!”

The Banksouth app easy sign off transaction was very convenient!

Helen T.
“We had a great experience with Stephen , he helped us every step of the process and he answered all the questions we had.”

We had a great experience with Stephen , he helped us every step of the process and he answered all the questions we had.

Lourdes G.
“Stephen and the entire team were awesome!!!!!! Thank you”

Stephen and the entire team were awesome!!!!!! Thank you

Mark C.
“Great communication and follow through.”

Great communication and follow through.

Tammy R.
“Quick and easy, everyone involved was super responsive.”

Quick and easy, everyone involved was super responsive.

Michael M.