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Anna Kinchen

We answer all your frequently asked questions about getting pre-qualified, including the benefits, what's on the form, and the difference between a pre-qualification and an application. In this...

Anna Kinchen

Southwest Georgia Farm Credit held its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on February 20, 2024, in Leesburg, Georgia. Following the meeting, the Association conducted its election of directors and...

Anna Kinchen

Brian Roberts, who resides in Weston, joined Farm Credit’s Dawson branch in April 2023. The Association is proud to announce he has been promoted to Relationship Manager. Brian recently graduated from...

When you are starting on your home-buying journey – securing financing is one of the most essential pieces. Searching online you will find numerous lenders and that can get overwhelming. If you are...

Anna Kinchen

Join Southwest Georgia Farm Credit and Farm Bureau Insurance for a FREE Webinar! Everyone needs estate planning, but most people don’t know when (or why) they should start. It’s never too early to...

Anna Kinchen

To help ensure a bright future for rural communities, as well as the agricultural industry, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit presents several scholarship opportunities each year. Recipients of the 2023...

How Much Mortgage Payment Can I Afford? How much is too much when you are thinking about purchasing your first home? The biggest mistake new homebuyers can do is thinking they can purchase a home more...

Southwest Georgia Farm Credit held its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on February 21, 2023, in Leesburg, Georgia. Following the meeting, the Association conducted its election of directors and...

Liz Nogowski

Pay Attention to PMI If you’re getting a conventional home loan, be sure to ask about private mortgage insurance. If you have less than a 20% down payment, PMI is required in order to protect your...

Anna Kinchen

Reminder: To all Designated Voting Stockholders of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit as of the Record Date of December 31, 2022, be sure to cast your ballot by mail or our new online voting method by...

Liz Nogowski

Did you buy a new home? Don’t be fooled! File your Homestead Exemption by April 1! April 1 might be April Fool’s Day, but don’t get fooled! Failing to apply for your homestead exemption by April 1...

Anna Kinchen

BAINBRIDGE, GA—Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, a customer-owned financial institution, announced that it plans to distribute a portion of its profits to customers. Southwest Farm Credit will pay $6.4...

Jordan Gilbert

YIELD: Don’t Make These Home Buying Mistakes! So, you’re ready to buy a home! Maybe it’s your first home—and you’re excited and anticipating a smooth process from start to finish! Not so fast! Things...