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Columbia, SC

Merrell Johnson

Loan Officer | NMLS #: 2188462

Merrell Johnson (The Cheer Lender) is a Loan Officer for Assurance Financial at the Columbia, South Carolina branch.

Merrell Johnson is a Loan Officer for Assurance Financial at the Columbia, South Carolina branch. Born a military brat, he has traveled the world and chosen the Heart of South Carolina as his home, where he has been selected by Experience Columbia as an Ambassador for the City. An Alum of the University of South Carolina and LSU-Shreveport, he looks forward to helping you secure your home loan.

When Merrell isn’t securing loans for his clients, you can find him in the community advocating for mental health awareness, homelessness, and education. He has an extensive volunteer background that includes serving organizations such as Beginnings SC, Turning Pages, and Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI). He currently serves on the board for the Columbia Museum of Art’s – Columbia Design League, American Advertising Association Midlands, and Columbia Urban League Young Professionals.

Merrell has been recognized as the National Association of Social Workers – South Carolina Public Citizen of the Year, The State’s Top 20 under 40, Columbia Business Monthly Best and Brightest 35 and under, and the SC Black Pages Top 20 under 40. Sally R. Brasley Foundation’s Trailblazer Award, and the South Carolina Counselors Association’s Humanitarian of the Year

He is licensed through the National Mortgage Licensing System in South Carolina and Georgia.

Whether a new home purchase, refinance of an existing loan, renovating, or construction of a new home, Merrell can help homebuyers in any stage of life achieve their dreams of homeownership.

 

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Merrell’s patience, knowledge, and determination to help me purchase my first home made this arduous process wor...
Takecia Columbia, SC
Merrell was always knowledgeable and available immediately when I needed him. He helped me to understand and nav...
Cheryl F Lexington, SC
I never have any worries when working with Merrell. I know that he is going to put every once of himself into ma...
Robin Poole ,
I have worked with many lenders that were really bad and some that were pleasant. Merrell Johnson however is the...
Robin R Cheraw, SC
Was willing to communicate with me as list agent and also closed on time!
Nicole Lexington, SC
My new home!!
Sylvia Crews ,
My loan officer was absolutely amazing and worked tirelessly to ensure everything needed to process my loan was ...
Sylvia J Cheraw, SC
Merrell answered ALL of my questions, whether it was day, night, or even when he was on vacation! As a first tim...
Theodora Sanoulis ,
Merrell answered ALL of my questions, whether it was day, night, or even when he was on vacation! As a first tim...
Theodora Iberia Rock Hill, SC
Merrell was responsive and pleasant throughout.
Brittany Bethune, SC
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    Assurance Financial Columbia

    2222 Devine Street
    Columbia, SC 29205

    My Services:

    • New Home Purchase Loans
    • Refinance Loans
    • FHA and Rural Development Loans
    • Veteran (VA) Loans
    • Construction and Renovation Loans