Banking and Mortgages

Many national, regional and local banks can be found along the southeastern coast. In addition, there are many financial advisors available to assist you. Looking to finance or refinance your home, rental property or beach house? Besides the mortgage divisions of major banks and credit unions, there are many excellent mortgage lenders in our area offering a variety of products to suit your needs.

North Carolina mortgage lender, American Financial Resources,(AFR Mortgage) works with homeowners and real estate professionals offering a wide range of home financing solutions including fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgages, mobile home loans, and jumbo mortgage financing. NMLS #2826.

NewBridge Bank is a full-service, state-chartered community bank with continuous operations in North Carolina dating back to 1910. As a leading community bank, NewBridge Bank has earned their clients' trust by following their four guiding principles in all that they do: always do your best; do what is right, treat others...read more

Alpha Mortgage is an example of what the lending business should be and can be. In 1983 Michael Lopez started Alpha Mortgage Corporation with two loan officers. Today, this locally owned and operated mortgage banking firm has grown to 20 loan officers and presents a refreshing alternative to run-of-the-mill mortgage companies....read more

Whether your lending need is for a second home or to develop a 300-acre community, Adam Upchurch can assist you through the hurdles. Associated with Bank of America where he most recently worked at the Charlotte Ballantyne corporate headquarters, Upchurch brings his experience to the Wilmington community where he looks forward...read more

Among the national, regional and local banks available in the three counties are: Bank of America, BB&T,  Central Carolina Bank, First Federal, East Carolina Bank, First Citizens Bank, NewBridge Bank,  RBC Centura Bank and Wells Fargo.

NewBridge Bank is a responsive mortgage lender, delivering the best possible service at the most reasonable cost. NewBridge Bank mortgages can help you purchase, refinance, cash out (for home iprovements or debt consolidation), or build and permanently finance a new home with an easy, single closing. Their morgage banking professionals know...read more

Bank of America, 619 Market Street, Wilmington, (910) 251-5273; 123 Harper Avenue, Carolina Beach, (910) 458-8243

BB&T, 115 N. Third Street, Wilmington, (910) 815-2700; 7 N. Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, (910) 458-9028

First Citizens Bank, 440 S. College Road, Wilmington, (910) 792-6635; 612 Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, (910) 458-4441

First Federal Bank is a full-service bank with locations throughout coastal North Carolina and South Carolina.They offer personal and business services such as savings, checking, money market investing, IRAs, CDs, credit cards, consumer loans, mortgages and insurance.

TD Bank is one of the 10 largest banks in the United States. It provides customers with a full range of financial products and services including retail, small business and commercial banking products and services. They are located in the Carolinas and throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C. and Florida.