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.

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Driven, Genuine & Knowledgeable

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Committed to Your Homebuyer Experience

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’s commitment to service drives him to exceed expectations with every client he serves. No two borrowers are alike, and James believes their mortgage should reflect that. With access to a wide variety of loan programs through Southern Trust Mortgage, James takes a strategic approach to matching each client with the mortgage option that best fits their financial goals. James goes the extra mile to ensure his clients feel confident, informed and excited about the homebuying process.

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Rooted in Family Values

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.

James’s strong family values inspire the way he approaches every client relationship. First-time homebuyers and experienced investors alike turn to James for his clear guidance and a comfortable experience. He doesn’t just promise a positive lending experience; he delivers a hassle-free path to the closing table, ensuring clients feel heard and supported throughout the process.

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Proudly Serving Coastal Communities

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.

James Burton is recognized across the South Carolina, Georgia, Florida markets as a leading professional in mortgage financing. Specializing in first-time homebuyer loans, second homes, vacation properties, and HELOCs, he believes that every client deserves a trusted mortgage lender they can rely on long after closing day. Whether clients have questions about homeownership, refinancing, leveraging their home’s equity, or financing their next property, James is dedicated to providing guidance every step of the way.

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See how our clients achieved their homeownership goals with us.

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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!

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Kimberly Cox

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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!

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bernadette spurrell

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James was wonderful! Very smooth transaction though out the whole process. Definitely will recommend!

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Tami White

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They were very timely and satisfied my needs good people to work with

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R Pp

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We had a great experience with James and his team. First class , professional. THE VERY BEST IN THE BUSINESS,

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Thomas Gruenthal

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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.

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Toby and Dana McConahy

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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!

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Jane Eisserer

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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!

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Shawn Maloney

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!

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Kim Pedrick

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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.

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NMLS #2121317

Branch Manager

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