Meet Our Mortgage Loan Officer David Johnston

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance, our team of experienced professionals is here to guide you through every step of the process.

David Johnston

Mortgage Loan officer

5.0 (09 Reviews)

NMLS# 211851

Licensed in: NC, VA

Patient & Supportive

Clients feel completely supported throughout the mortgage process, especially first-time home-buyers, he thoroughly explains every detail and answers all questions, ensuring they are confident and informed every step of the way.

Client-Focused Expertise

With a dedication to understanding each client’s unique needs, David provides tailored mortgage solutions that ensure clients receive the best rates and personalized service, making the entire home-buying experience smooth and stress-free.

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Patient, Supportive, Knowledgeable

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Family-First Mindset

A proud veteran and Richmond, Virginia native, David brings integrity, discipline, and a deep commitment to service. With decades of experience in customer care, he believes that putting people first is the foundation of great relationships and successful outcomes.

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Creating Lasting Impact

Clients consistently praise David for his professionalism, strong communication, and dedication. Known for making the mortgage process clear and stress-free, he earns trust by being dependable, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in each client's success.

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Mortgage Expertise with Heart

With over 30 years in finance and more than 16 years in the mortgage industry, veteran David Johnston delivers expert guidance in every transaction. He offers personalized solutions across VA, FHA, USDA, Conventional, and JUMBO loans to help clients secure the right financing.

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Exceptional Loan Experience

David Johnston was beyond great to work with. Excellent communication through the whole mortgage process, and overall an enjoyable person to work with. I could go on for pages about all the things David did to help us and how appreciative our family is of him for making our home loan process easy and understandable.

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Kevin Schroeder
Satisfied Client
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Highly Recommend

Wonderful to work with. Explained everything and communicated every detail of the process. Would / will absolutely recommend David Johnston and Southern Trust Mortgage to everyone. I am very grateful to David!!

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Cheryl Robertson
Local Guide
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Reliable Mortgage Expert

David is an incredible person. Very professional and knowledgeable. He listens to you and takes the right action for your client. He is always available when needed. He knows how to make possible home mortgage funding that others cannot.

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Jo Rasberry
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David Johnston, Mortgage Loan Officer.

David Johnston

NMLS# 211851

Mortgage Loan officer

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Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance, our team of experienced professionals is here to guide you through every step of the process.