Meet Our Mortgage Loan officer Mark Atkinson

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance, our team of experienced professionals is here to guide you through every step of the process.

Mark Atkinson

Mortgage Loan officer

(1428 Reviews)

NMLS #964035

Licensed in: NC, SC, VA

First-Time Buyer Focus

Mark has a natural ability to simplify complex mortgage concepts, making him especially effective with first-time homebuyers. His approachable demeanor and clear communication ensure clients feel empowered and confident throughout their financing journey.

Tailored Mortgage Expertise

Clients trust Mark for his responsiveness and reliability. Whether it’s answering a quick question or guiding someone through a detailed step, he is always available, ensuring peace of mind, prompt service, and a consistently smooth and supportive lending experience every step of the way.

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Responsive. Supportive. Knowledgeable.

Efficiency and On-Time Closings

Mark is a proud husband and father whose deep love for family is central to everything he does. This grounding shapes how he approaches client relationships—with patience, empathy, and genuine care. His understanding of what it means to create a stable, happy home life helps him connect with clients on a personal level, making the home financing process feel less transactional and more like a shared goal.

Mark Atkinson is recognized across the North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia market as a leading professional in mortgage financing. With a deep understanding of the current lending guidelines, he leverages Southern Trust’s tools and processes to minimize the time between application and closing. First-time homebuyers and experienced investors alike turn to Mark Atkinson for a fast and reliable homebuying process. He doesn’t just promise a positive lending experience; he delivers a hassle-free path to the closing table, ensuring clients can compete with others offers and move into their new home without stress.

The Creative Problem Solver

Mark’s career is marked by a consistent dedication to building trust through transparent communication and unwavering reliability. He treats each transaction as more than just a loan—it’s a long-term relationship. His ability to deliver thoughtful, honest guidance has earned him not only repeat clients, but also the respect and referrals of real estate professionals. His legacy is one of integrity, commitment, and a relentless focus on client success.

Where other lenders see roadblocks, Mark Atkinson sees opportunity. Specializing in a variety of loan programs, he is the go-to resource for buyers whether they are purchasing their first home or expanding their real estate portfolio. Utilizing all the resources that Southern Trust has available, Mark Atkinson is able to personalize the mortgage process to fit each buyer’s unique financial situation and confidently guide each buyer from contract to closing.

Precision Lending for a Flawless Closing

Specializing in helping first-time homebuyers, Mark brings a deep understanding of the questions, concerns, and milestones that come with a first home purchase. He tailors every conversation to meet clients where they are, translating complex processes into clear, manageable steps. With a calm and educational approach, Mark ensures that new buyers feel confident and empowered, making him a reliable and reassuring guide through every stage of the journey.

In mortgage lending, the smallest detail can delay a closing. Mark Atkinson brings precision and detail-oriented execution to every step of the process. Known for meticulous file preparation and systematic review, he ensures all documentation is accurate and complete. This flawless execution minimizes conditions, prevents last-minute surprises, and delivers the predictability that clients and real estate agents demand. With Mark Atkinson and Southern Trust, you can expect a positive mortgage experience from application to funding.

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We had a smooth and painless process with Courtland Parnell and his team! He was very proactive and a pleasure to work with!

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Jennifer Hartman

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Abby Guadalupe made our home buying experience smooth and stress-free. She was always available to answer our questions, explained every step clearly, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Even when unexpected situations came up, she worked hard to keep everything moving and made us feel confident every step of the way. Thanks to her dedication, patience, and professionalism, we were able to close on our first home. I highly recommend Abby to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring loan officer!

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Grace Colon

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Southern Trust was amazing to work with and made the process so easy!

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Paige Grindstaff

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Desde el primer día Abby fue muy amable, paciente y siempre estuvo al pendiente en todo momento de nuestro caso así también resolvía todas y cada una de nuestras dudas, muy profesional y altamente calificada. La recomiendo al 100%

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Ricardo Garcia Perdo

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“I had an outstanding experience working with Abby throughout my home purchase. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer my questions. She kept me informed every step of the way, explained everything clearly, and made the entire mortgage process much less stressful. Abby worked hard to ensure everything stayed on track and helped make my dream of homeownership a reality. I truly appreciate her dedication, patience, and excellent communication. I highly recommend Abby to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable mortgage lender.”

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Pastor Sanchez

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She was very patient and very helpful, everything that I asked got answered. She helped me on every step of the road. I’m very grateful that Abby was the person helping me with this process.

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I highly recommend my lender. From day one, she worked diligently and maintained constant communication throughout the entire process. She explained every step with great patience, answered all of our questions, and quickly resolved any issues or unexpected challenges that arose. She was always kind, professional, and inspired a great deal of confidence. As first-time homebuyers, having her guidance and support made a huge difference. She was truly an essential part of making our dream of homeownership a reality. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

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Natasha Valdez

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Hi, Its amazing to work with you.

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Arpit Saxena

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Had a great experience

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Gaurav Shrivastava

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“I highly recommend !!! ABBY made the entire process smooth and stress-free. As a first-time home buyer, I had a lot of questions, and Abby was incredibly patient and responsive. They helped me with everything from start to finish and ensured I was kept informed at each stage.

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Mark Atkinson

NMLS #964035

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