Gum Tree Mortgage/Columbus is a Mortgage Broker in Columbus, MS. The firm provides a full range of residential loan options, including first‑time‑home‑buyer programs, refinancing, new‑construction financing, vacation‑home loans, conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo and other loan products. It serves borrowers throughout its regional network of offices in Columbus, Tupelo, Oxford, New Albany, Starkville and Bozeman, Montana, and it holds a perfect 5.00 rating from its customers.
Founded in early 2003 by Kenneth McNeal and Jim Shirley, Gum Tree Mortgage grew from a two‑person operation in a small Tupelo office to a regional residential mortgage banking business with more than 20 employees and multiple branch locations. From day one the company has emphasized a great client experience, offering programs for building, buying or refinancing residential property, with special attention to first‑time buyers, new construction projects and rural homes. In addition to conventional, VA and USDA guaranteed loans, the firm also provides FHA financing.
The Columbus office is located at 321 7th St N, just steps from the Columbus‑Lowndes Public Library and a short walk from the Lowndes County Courthouse and Magnolia Bowl stadium. It sits near North 3rd Avenue and Military Road, placing it within easy reach of local landmarks such as Franklin Academy.
With a flawless 5‑star rating and a clear focus on integrity‑driven customer service, Gum Tree Mortgage/Columbus stands out as a trusted mortgage broker for residents of Columbus and the surrounding Mississippi communities.