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What to Do Once You Enter a Covid-19 Forbearance Agreement
By Charlestien Harris I have been getting numerous inquiries about next steps when it comes to the pandemic and mortgage solutions available to homeowners as they navigate this difficult time. Therefore, I have provided the five steps that should be taken below. This...Southern Bancorp Community Partners Receives $2 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) loan fund and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) announced today that it has received a $2 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. SBCP serves economically...
Southern Bancorp Community Partners announces policy brief and webinar addressing debt in Mississippi
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP) recently published Deferred Dreams: How Unmanageable and Abusive Debt Hinder Savings and Economic Security in Mississippi, a policy brief that explores how historic levels of debt have proved an impediment...
10 Ways to Safely Shop Online this Holiday Season
By Charlestien Harris During this time of year, everyone is gearing up for a busy online shopping season, especially scammers. Risks of getting scammed are higher during the holidays, but you can keep your money safe by following these simple online shopping tips....
Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams Named to Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2020 Bloomberg 50 List
(December 3, 2020) – Bloomberg Businessweek today named Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams to the 2020 Bloomberg 50, its annual list of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have changed the global business landscape over the past year. The list will be...
Southern Bancorp Welcomes New Lender in Olive Branch
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp is excited to announce the recent hiring of Lou Evans as a consumer lender in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She comes to Southern with an extensive background in small business lending, cash flow analysis, financial...
Have You Included the Cost of a Will in Your Budget?
By Charlestien Harris Covid-19 has forced many of us to take a closer look at our finances and estate planning. Often overlooked, finances are a big part of the survival of family members after the death of a loved one. It is a subject that most people don’t like to...
Know Your Rights: Fair Debt Collection, It’s the Law.
By Charlestien Harris Since the pandemic, more people are having to deal with debt collectors. Therefore, I thought it would be helpful to know what rights you have as a consumer and the law that was created to protect you from abusive debt practices. In...