Covid-19 Single Family Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extended
By Charlestien Harris As a HUD certified housing counselor, I try to stay informed on current issues that could directly affect numerous consumers facing mounting debt and other issues related to housing and finances. Last month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency...
Beware of Gift Card Scams during the Holidays.
By Charlestien Harris Gift cards are a popular and convenient way to give someone a gift. They’re also a popular way for scammers to steal money from you, because gift cards are like cash. If you buy a gift card and someone it wasn’t intended for uses it, you probably...
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...