Real Reviews from Real Homebuyers

Cassie Lynne

Florence, AL

"Barbara went above and beyond to make our dreams come true!"
David S.

Florence, AL

"Barbara is awesome and a really good person"
Taylor Cheyanne

Russellville, AL

"Barbara always answered all of our questions and worked hard to get us the best rate. She made the process so easy!"
Marie

Florence, AL

"Barbara is great about keeping me in the "know". It was a pleasant experience throughout the transaction."
David J

Muscle Shoals, AL

"Always goes above and beyond. Barbara always has your best interest at heart"
Lilly Grace

Waterloo, AL

"Barbara helped us in a lot of ways and explained everything very thoroughly."
Jerett Dewayne

Lexington, AL

"She was very thorough through the whole process and was very helpful!"
Garrett Carl

Huntsville, AL

"Anazing job. Will definitely recommend to others"
Antoine

Decatur, AL

"Working with Barbara was awesome. She went above and beyond her required duties."
Edward James

Florence, AL

"Barbara was easy to talk to and always available to answer my questions."
Suzanne

Tuscumbia, AL

"Exceptional service, great communication, and excellent knowledge!"
Christopher Michael

Sheffield, AL

"easy to deal with, we were not left hanging or wondering where we were in the process"
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Principal & Interest $1421

Monthly Taxes $1421

Monthly HOA $1421

Insurance $1421

Monthly PMI $0

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The AFG mortgage calculator is for estimation purposes only. Results do not reflect all loan programs and are subject to individual program loan limits. Qualification, rates and payments will vary based on timing and individual circumstances. This is not a commitment to lend.

Here’s a payment example based on an average home price and the most common loan type:

Loan amount: $300,000
Loan type: 30-year Fixed-Rate Loan
Interest rate/APR: 7.375% (7.692% APR)
Monthly payment: $2,072.03
Points: 1.875 points, costs due at closing
Loan-to-value (LTV): 80.00%

One point is equal to one percent of your loan amount. Payment does not include taxes and insurance. The actual payment amount will be greater. Some state and county maximum loan amount restrictions may apply. Rates shown are valid on publication date of April 18, 2024.

1If you didn’t enter taxes and insurance amounts, an estimate of your taxes is based on the state selected. This does not include all fees.

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About Barbara

Barbara Gaston is a Senior Loan Officer in the Florence, Alabama Branch of Assurance Financial.

She has been in the mortgage business since August 2011. Helping her customers achieve their goal of owning their home is her passion.

Barbara and her husband have been married for 33 years. They have three children, three daughters-in-law, and one precious granddaughter that has brightened their world. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family.​

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4050 Helton Drive
Suite 301
Florence, AL 35630

(256) 436-9011

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