Meet Our Mortgage Loan Officer Derrick Whitfield

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.

Derrick Whitfield

Mortgage Loan Officer

(27 Reviews)

Proactive Communication

Derrick is known for his thorough, transparent communication, ensuring clients are always informed and confident throughout the mortgage process.

Solution-Oriented

He is dedicated to finding the best mortgage options, including securing grants, offering customized solutions tailored to each client's needs.

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Patient, Reliable, Transparent

Quality You Can Trust

Derrick is the steady force in his family, always putting his wife and four sons first while navigating the demands of a successful mortgage career. He cherishes family time and ensures his loved ones feel supported, demonstrating that a strong home life is the foundation of a fulfilling professional life. His dedication to both shows how he thrives in balancing personal and professional commitments.

In the ever-changing landscape of home financing, Derrick Whitfield stands out for quality and integrity you can trust. As a dedicated mortgage professional, He has earned a reputation built on transparency and reliability. Derrick Whitfield is committed to providing clients with a smooth mortgage experience. Past clients and industry professionals’ credit Derrick Whitfield as the gold standard for how the mortgage process should happen. When homebuyers choose Derrick Whitfield, they are choosing a partner committed to the highest level of service.

Lender for Life

Derrick’s legacy is built on a reputation of trust, patience, and expert guidance. His consultative approach to home financing has earned him long-lasting relationships with clients, who appreciate his transparency throughout the process. Derrick’s commitment to helping others achieve their homeownership goals leaves a positive, enduring mark on the community, as he continues to empower others to make confident, informed financial decisions.

Derrick Whitfield is not focused on a single transaction; the goal is to be a Lender for Life, guiding clients through every stage of their homebuying journey, from the first starter home to forever home. This focus on long-term partnership means clients receive proactive advice on when to refinance, how to leverage home equity for renovations, and strategic planning for investment properties. Derrick Whitfield’s consistent communication, annual mortgage reviews, and commitment to personalized service are why the majority of His business comes from happy, returning clients.

Commitment to Communication

With deep knowledge of the Richmond and Powhatan areas, Derrick has become a true expert in local mortgage solutions. His ability to craft personalized plans for each client, whether they’re first-time buyers or seasoned homeowners, has made him a go-to advisor. Derrick’s insight into the unique needs of his community ensures that his clients always receive the best possible guidance and tailored mortgage options.

Derrick Whitfield understands that the most stressful part of the buying process is the mortgage. Derrick Whitfield makes a personal commitment to clear, consistent communication from day one. As a dedicated Southern Trust lender, Derrick Whitfield utilizes an advanced mobile app to provide real-time status updates and secure portal for required documents. Both clients and their real estate agents know exactly where the loan stands and what will happen next. Derrick Whitfield excels at being a true guide, anticipating client questions and delivering critical information timely, to not cause any closing delays.

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Everything was smooth from the beginning to the end. Everyone was very professional and everything was explained every step of the way. Derrick Whitfield was available anytime I had a question or just didn’t understand how the process was coming along. Southern Trust Mortgage made my first time home buying process carefree and less overwhelming.

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T.Harrison

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Derrick was great to work with! The process was super easy and he kept us informed whenever anything changed or more documentation was needed!

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Hannah Swinson

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Derrick and his team were great! Answered all of our questions and kept us in the loop throughout the entire process. Truly enjoyed how they were willing to explained everything during our first home purchase!

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David Clark, Jr.

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Everyone that was involved , we thank them all for an awesome experience

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Victor Branch

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I would highly recommend working with Derrick at Southern Trust Mortgage. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions throughout the process, and Derrick was always available to provide guidance and support. His professionalism and communication made the home-buying experience much smoother and less stressful.

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Angela Atwater

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Great, Derrick assisted us professionally and was available to us at every turn.

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Diana Bernier

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Working with Derrick was an experience that every new home buyer should experience. He was easy to get ahold of, he is extremely smart and a wiz with numbers. It was a great pleasure to work with Derrick and im so thankful for this!!!

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Chad Park

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Derrick was incredible to work with during our refinance. We went into the process not knowing all of our options. He broke everything down in a way that actually made sense, and made us feel confident every step of the way.

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Ryan DeShazo

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As a real estate professional, I’m very intentional about the lenders I recommend to my clients, and he is one I trust time and time again. Getting buyers to the closing table smoothly requires strong communication, deep knowledge of loan programs, and the ability to solve problems quickly—and he excels at all three. He keeps everyone in the transaction informed, makes the lending process easy for buyers to understand, and consistently gets deals to closing on time. I’ve even had several transactions where buyers started with another lender and the deal began falling apart. When he stepped in, he was able to turn things around and successfully get us to the closing table. Having a lender you can truly rely on makes a huge difference in a real estate transaction, and he is someone I confidently recommend to my clients again and again.

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Bree Cox

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Everything was perfect from start to finish. Derrick answered every question we had , answered all our calls. We couldn’t ask for anyone better, thanks for helping us achieve our dream home.

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Carlos Dawson

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