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Anthony Gardner

Mortgage Community Development Lender

Location Birmingham, AL
NMLS NMLS 1545211

Finding the right home loan can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to make the process simple and stress-free. With a commitment to clear communication and personalized guidance, I help clients navigate their mortgage journey with confidence. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, refinancing, or investing, I’ll work to find the best financing solution tailored to your needs. Let’s connect and take the next step toward your homeownership goals!

Real Stories. Real Impact. Hear from my customers!

Anthony is very knowledgeable and professional. Anthony always kept me informed and helped me through closing. I recommend anyone who is ready to buy a house to work with Anthony. He made my process stress free and I closed on my house within a month!

Shauwanda
Shauwanda Alabama

From start to finish Anthony made the process smooth, answered all our questions, and kept everything on track. Buying a home can be stressful, but you made it feel easy and reassuring every step of the way.
We truly appreciate your dedication, professionalism, and support. If anyone is looking for a reliable lender, Anthony is definitely the one to call!

William
William Alabama

Anthony was so patient with me, took his time and explained everything as each step progressed. Got me an awesome loan as a first time homebuyer! I will be sending family and friends his way thank you again, Anthony

Markita
Markita Alabama

We had a great experience working with our lender throughout our home buying process. He remained professional and committed to getting the deal done no matter how complex things became.
What stood out most was his ability to handle a challenging situation with confidence and determination. He worked hard behind the scenes, and made sure we understood each step along the way. Even when unexpected concerns came up, he stayed solution-focused and pushed everything forward.
We truly appreciate his dedication, patience, and expertise. If you’re looking for a lender who can navigate tough deals and still deliver results, we highly recommend him!

Andria
Andria Alabama

Anthony is amazing, Wonderful to work with. He’s helpful and very direct. He definitely work with you, he goes above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of. I met Anthony thru another party after being with regions he said let me see what I can do over here for you & ever since then he been a man of his word and he’s great at what he does. When I say I’m grateful. I’m Grateful for Anthony and I pray God continue to Bless him beyond measures & continue to use him to the fullest. Thank you Anthony. Highly satisfied & very Highly recommended.

ShaKeria
ShaKeria Alabama

We had an outstanding experience working with Anthony Gardner from start to finish. From our very first conversation, Anthony was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping us through the entire mortgage process. He took the time to explain every step in a clear and simple way, making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable.
Anthony was always responsive, patient, and proactive—keeping us informed, answering all of our questions, and making sure we felt confident in every decision we made. His attention to detail and dedication truly set him apart.
Thanks to Anthony, we were able to close on our home with peace of mind and no surprises. If you’re looking for a mortgage lender who is reliable, trustworthy, and goes above and beyond for their clients, I highly recommend Anthony Gardner!

Adrienne
Adrienne Mississippi

Anthony was amazing to work with, he got my file and worked until we made it to the table. He was very informative and helped my transition from another lender go very smooth. He used the time we had very efficiently.

Jelesia
Jelesia Alabama

Anthony was very knowledgeable and professional throughout the process. He was helpful and able to answer all my questions. He came up with solutions to every issue that arose. I am very happy I had you in my corner.

Daedra
Daedra Alabama

Mr. Gardner gave us great and speedy service!!! I will utilize him again in the future. Thanks a lot working your magic!!!

Johnny
Johnny Alabama

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