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Buying a home is one of the best ways to build generational wealth for your family and add to your own net worth. But whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the homebuying process can be intimidating.
Having a strong, basic understanding of your finances is empowering and can put you on the path to financial freedom. Southern Bancorp’s financial counselors and available resources are great first steps.
If you prefer to learn on your own, we have a variety of free materials ready to download on our Opportunity Center page, as well as a weekly blog series that covers everything from reducing debt to estate planning to homeownership.

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