Maia Williams
Insurance/Payment Solutions Specialist
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Melinda Holland
Mortgage Loan Processor
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Maia Williams is our new Insurance/Payments Solutions Specialist. Maia's background in customer relations and experience working closely with clients to resolve payment issues makes her the perfect fit in our Loan Servicing Department.
Melinda Holland, our newest team member, joins our Mortgage Department as a Mortgage Loan Processor. Melinda brings over a decade of experience in banking and mortgage lending and has been able to seamlessly join our busy mortgage team.
We are proud to welcome Maia and Melinda to the Renaissance team!
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Congratulations to Our HUD Certified Counselors! |
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Congratulations to our Home Purchase Advisors, Gladimil Malave, Tamara Miller and Cheri Walton, who are now HUD Certified Counselors! Our HPAs provide a vital service to Renaissance's mortgage clients with one-on-one and group financial and homeownership counseling. With their new certification, along with Renaissance's designation as a HUD Certified Counseling Agency, the HPAs are ready to counsel clients on all aspects of homeownership, including purchasing, renting, foreclosures and credit issues.
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Renaissance Mentorship is a Win/Win
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Kell Coker, a 17-year old entrepreneur, was this year's winner of The Pitch. The Pitch pairs small business owners with volunteer community business leaders to provide mentorship and guidance.
Fortunately for Kell, he was paired with Renaissance's dynamic duo, John-Michael Marlin (Director of Lending) and Jeremy Martin (Community Outreach). John-Michael and his team provide coaching and mentoring to potential and current business clients across Mississippi on a daily basis. Their experience and passion for helping entrepreneurs and small business owners comes through to their clients' success. With their guidance, Kelli won The Pitch and $5,000 for his business, Coker Hauling & Disposal.
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Did You Know the Sweet Potato Capital
is Located in Mississippi?
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For several generations, farm families in North MS have produced, packed and shipped sweet potatoes that come from a rich, fertile soil. The people of Vardaman have embraced their farming history, proclaiming it the "Sweet Potato Capital of the World."
446 Farms in Vardaman is Renaissance's first agricultural business loan client. We are excited to be a part of the continuing success of this multi-generational farm, focused on bringing wholesome and nutritious sweet potatoes to America's consumers as a part of the farm-to-table produce industry.
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Exciting Business Start-Ups and Expansions |
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The Melt Bistro & Boba
Picayune, MS
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McInnis 12-Bone BBQ
Gulfport, MS
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Boba Drinks, Bubble Waffles & BBQ...
these are just a few of our favorite things!
The Melt Bistro & Boba is bringing boba teas and bubble waffles to Picayune, as well as gourmet grilled cheeses, loose leaf organic teas and fresh cold-pressed juices. The Melt is moving along quickly on their construction and is expected to open by mid-October.
McInnis 12-Bone BBQ, an existing business client with Renaissance, is a well-known
take-out restaurant in Gulfport. With the purchase and renovation of an existing vacant building a few blocks from the current location, you will soon be able to enjoy delicious BBQ as take-out, dine-in and on an outside covered patio. The new location is slated to open later this year.
As our clients grow, Renaissance grows through their success and providing new opportunities!
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The Pitter Patter of Paws is the Sound of Success |
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Paws on the Pass in Pass Christian is a female-owned full-scale pet center that strives
to provide services in a fun, clean, and secure location. The friendly staff of professional
pet lovers offers grooming, overnight boarding, doggy daycare, pet photography
and a retail store for all your pet’s wants and needs.
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A Family With a "Strong" Goal |
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When Wilbert Strong began the journey towards homeownership, he didn't realize it would take three years to see his dream come through. The team at RCLF worked with Strong and his family through every stage of the process, from financial counseling, underwriting, staying in close contact through the search for the perfect home and finding additional funding for which he could qualify.
Strong received a down-payment assistance grant, which he used to reduce the amount of his mortgage and his monthly payments. With the lower monthly payment, the Strongs were able to afford furniture for their home. “Being a homeowner is the best thing that happened to me,” said Strong. “I’m so happy, and so is my family.”
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Investing in Her Future Through Homeownership |
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Christy Bryant was ready to do more with her hard earned money than pay rent. She also wanted privacy that renting doesn’t give you, and a yard for her dog. With the real estate market skyrocketing over the summer, Bryant was having a hard time finding a home within her price range and getting approval from a lender, so her Realtor referred her to Renaissance. Our lending team was able to successfully walk her through the homebuyer process to proudly close on her new home.
Renaissance was able to help Bryant qualify for downpayment assistance with $8,500 in HELP funds and $7,000 in MRB7 funding. The $15,500 provided the downpayment she needed, and allowed her the opportunity to purchase the home of her dreams. “Being a homeowner means I am investing in my future,” said Bryant.
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Free Classes to Improve Your Financial Wellness |
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Are you ready to take charge of your financial future?
Would you like a better understanding of personal financial goals?
We have a solution!
Renaissance’s Financial Fitness (FinFit) for Life webinar helps you find ways to take charge of your financial decisions. FinFit is designed to help attendees develop a financial plan and learn the tools necessary to achieve their goals.
To register for a free Zoom webinar, simply click your choice below.
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