Meet Our Loan Officer James Burton

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.

James Burton

Branch Manager

(57 Reviews)

NMLS #2121317

Licensed in: SC, GA, FL

Proactive communication

Clients receive clear, timely updates at every step, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the lending process. Questions are anticipated and answered quickly, making the entire home-buying experience much smoother and less stressful.

Exceptional service

Each client experiences personalized attention and genuine care, creating a smooth, enjoyable journey to homeownership. Every need is prioritized, with clear guidance and support that builds lasting trust, confidence, and satisfaction throughout the lending process.

About James

Get To Know Me

Driven, Genuine & Knowledgeable

Efficiency and On-Time Closings

James's strong family values inspire the way he approaches every client relationship. He treats each client like family, prioritizing their needs and fostering trust. This personal touch ensures he listens attentively, provides clear guidance, and creates a comfortable experience throughout the home-buying journey, ultimately making his clients feel valued, heard, and supported.

James Burton is recognized across the South Carolina, Georgia, Florida 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 James Burton 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

James's commitment to service drives her to exceed expectations with every client he serves. His dedication to providing a seamless, stress-free experience is rooted in a legacy of helping others. This deep passion ensures he goes the extra mile to ensure clients feel confident, informed, and excited about the home-buying process, creating lifelong relationships.

Where other lenders see roadblocks, James Burton 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, James Burton 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

James's personal connection to the coastal communities he serves enhances his ability to provide meaningful insights and guidance. His intimate knowledge of the area allows her to match clients with the perfect neighborhoods, offering advice rooted in both personal experience and professional expertise. This helps his clients find a home that truly suits their lifestyle and needs.

In mortgage lending, the smallest detail can delay a closing. James Burton 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 James Burton and Southern Trust, you can expect a positive mortgage experience from application to funding.

Resources

Essential Homebuyer Resources

See how our clients achieved their homeownership goals with us.

The Mortgage Process

We've based our home loan process on empathy for our home buyers and their agents.

Mortgage Pay Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment and apply with confidence!

Find The Right Loan

Discover loan options tailored to your needs and start your journey with confidence.

Home Loan Checklist

When buying a home, there are many documents you'll need to provide to your Loan officer.

What Makes Us Stand Out

Proven Lending Results Backed by Experience

With decades of experience and thousands of loans closed, we deliver proven results through competitive rates, streamlined processing, and expert guidance tailored to every homeowner’s needs.

Testimonials

Hear From Our Clients

See how our clients achieved their homeownership goals with us.

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
James Burton with Southern Trust Mortgage was amazing to work with. He was responsive, informative, friendly and overall a pleasure. James went above and beyond what a normal mortgage lender does. He provided me with details of the area I was purchasing a home in and made me feel confident and comfortable in that decision. I would recommend him to anyone. By far the best I have ever worked with! Thank you, James!

Read more

K

Kimberly Cox

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
James, Lisa & the rest of the team at Southern Trust made my home buying experience so easy and were there to help me every step of the way. I appreciate all their hard work and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for everything!

Read more

B

bernadette spurrell

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
James was wonderful! Very smooth transaction though out the whole process. Definitely will recommend!

Read more

T

Tami White

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
They were very timely and satisfied my needs good people to work with

Read more

R

R Pp

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
We had a great experience with James and his team. First class , professional. THE VERY BEST IN THE BUSINESS,

Read more

T

Thomas Gruenthal

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
James was great to work with – very knowledgeable very responsive very effective and very courteous. The whole team at Southern Trust made our experience great from beginning to end.

Read more

T

Toby and Dana McConahy

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
Working with James Burton was a wonderful experience and he provided prompt answers to all of my questions. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a mortgage!

Read more

J

Jane Eisserer

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
James was great at walking us through the lending process, also great at taking phone calls and communication. I would recommend Southern Trust for sure!

Read more

S

Shawn Maloney

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ James Burton from Southern Trust Mortgage was absolutely amazing to work with! Our journey to buying a home in South Carolina actually began about two years ago. During that time, whenever we had questions about financing or were interested in a property, James was always incredibly responsive and quick to run the numbers for us. He helped us understand every possible scenario and never made us feel rushed. When we finally found our dream home, James made the entire mortgage process feel effortless. From start to finish everything was organized, clear, and smooth. I was honestly amazed at how easy he made the whole experience. We closed on our home in February without a single hiccup, which really speaks to how knowledgeable and professional he is behind the scenes. If you’re buying a home in Murrells Inlet or anywhere in South Carolina, I highly recommend working with James Burton at Southern Trust Mortgage. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients. Thank you, James, for helping make our dream home a reality!

Read more

K

Kim Pedrick

Grey colored quote-up icon in a minimalist stylish design.
James has been extremely helpful and thorough throughout our home buying process. I often felt like he took a personal interest in our needs. I would recommend Southern Trust to all me friends and family members for their financial needs.

Read more

B

Buck Carter

James Burton, Mortgage Loan Officer

James Burton

NMLS #2121317

Branch Manager

Chat with James Burton

How would you like to communicate? *

What Determines Your Credit Score?

Get Started

From Dreams to Keys

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.