Lauren Johnson, Mortgage Loan Originator, FirstTrust Home Loans Nmls1357395

09/08/2026

Franklin county residents…..tax bills coming out later this week!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the people who put in the work day after day to build stronger families, businesses, and communities.

From the people building our homes to the teachers, healthcare workers, small business owners, first responders, and countless others who keep our communities going—today is for you.

From all of us at FirstTrust Home Loans, Happy Labor Day! We hope you enjoy a little extra time with the people you call home. 🏡💙

08/07/2026

Fun morning taking Coffee, donuts, & cookies to our Benton schools! Hoping a little caffeine and sugar helps kickoff the 2026 school year to a good start! Go Rangers!

07/24/2026

👩‍⚕️🏡 Physicians—Let’s Make Homeownership Easier!

A Physician Loan may offer:
✔️ No down payment
✔️ No PMI
✔️ Flexible student loan guidelines
If you’re a physician, resident, or fellow and thinking about buying a home, let’s talk about your options!

Subject to credit approval and program guidelines

07/04/2026

🎆 250 years ago, a bold vision changed the course of history.

Today, we celebrate not only our nation's independence, but also the values that continue to unite us- freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of the American Dream. 🇺🇸

As America marks its 250th anniversary, we're honored to help families achieve one of life's biggest milestones: a place to call home.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and plenty of red, white, and blue! ❤️🤍💙

06/30/2026

Help me in wishing a very Happy birthday to our own Kristin Shaye Fletcher! We hope you have the best day and are thankful you are part of our team ❤️

06/11/2026

Almost half way through 2026 already! What a year it has already been! Thankful for each and every homeowner we have been able to help this year so far ❤️

✨ What a year it has been so far!

We've been blessed to help more than 1,500 homeowners with their purchase or refinance goals, while over 4,700 buyers have taken the first step toward homeownership through pre-approval.

Every number represents a family, a dream, and a future, and we're honored to be part of those stories. Trust is more than a word to us. It's how we serve every day. Let us help you take the next step toward your goals. 🏡💙

05/28/2026

Happy Birthday to our own Alex Joy Mandrell! We hope you had the best day and are glad you are part of our team ❤️

05/20/2026

Beyond excited to have Alex join our team as a Mortgage Loan Originator!

Exciting news from Benton, Illinois—our FirstTrust Home Loans & FT Home Loans team is expanding! 🎉 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Alex Mandrell, our newest Loan Officer. With over 14 years of experience in banking and lending, Alex is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless home loan journey for every client.

We’re thrilled to have Alex’s expertise and passion for helping homeowners on our team. Drop a comment below to welcome Alex and let her know you’re glad she’s here!

Learn more about Alex @ www.myFTHL.com/AMandrell

05/01/2026

Makes a beautiful Friday even better when Clients leave reviews, especially repeat customers!