Getting a mortgage can be stressful. That’s why Erin Tatum created Classic Home Mortgage — she’s there to take the stress out of the equation.
“I had a dream of creating a mortgage company tailored towards the client,” she said. “We pride ourselves in educating our clients and holding their hands throughout the entire process.”
Erin established the company in 2009, and she’s been in the mortgage industry for more than 25 years. She began as a receptionist in 1995, worked her way up and then became a loan processor. Later she worked in underwriting, closing and then finally started to originate loans.
“I worked for several different companies, and I quickly realized what I liked about the loan process and what I did not like,” she said. “In 2008, I decided to begin looking into opening my own company. I wanted to take all of my years of knowledge and perfect the loan process. I felt that customer service was lacking at other companies, and that is why it is the No. 1 priority with Classic Home Mortgage.”
Every year at Thanksgiving, Erin gifts hundreds of homemade pies to her loyal clients at Classic Home Mortgage. That level of personal care is a commitment that the team at Classic Home Mortgage makes.
“In 2021, we celebrated our Eighth Annual Thanksgiving Pie Giveaway. We gave more than 125 pies to our clients. We feel blessed to be able to give our clients a pie to enjoy with their families, and we’re thankful to them for allowing us to be a part of their holiday.”
When coming up with a slogan for Classic Home Mortgage, she knew she wanted it to represent what she does. She decided on “We Fund Home Dreams.”
“It’s a pretty simple statement,” she said. “But it actually has more meaning. We walk clients through the mortgage process to buy their dream home. Our clients become our friends and part of our family.”
Erin works with many first-time home buyers, and they constantly tell her that she makes the entire process easy and smooth. Erin also works hard to make sure her clients get the best rate with the best possible service.
She has served as Secretary in 2010, Treasurer from 2011-14 and President from 2015-16 for the Alabama Mortgage Professionals Association. She was awarded Mortgage Broker of the Year in 2012, awarded The Presidential Award for Outstanding Service in 2011, featured as an Industry Leader in the National Mortgage Professional Magazine and was a Top Featured Mortgage Professional in the Top Agent Magazine.
“We know you have a lot of choices when obtaining a mortgage,” Erin said. “We would love an opportunity to be your local lender of choice. Our Classic Home Promise is to give you the best rates, lowest closing costs and always have open and honest communication throughout your loan process. Call us to discuss your situation and let us earn your business. You will not be disappointed.”
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