DC Aiken - CrossCountry Mortgage

06/01/2026

Very proud of my business partner! What an incredible month you had indeed my friend.

🔥 May 2026 Recap!

What an incredible month!

I’m proud to share that I finished May as the #5 CCM Loan Officer in Georgia, closing 13 loans for a total volume of $6.6 Million.

None of this would be possible without the trust of my amazing clients, the hard work of my team, and the incredible real estate partners I get to work with every day. Thank you for letting me be part of your homeownership journey!

Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, refinancing, or investing — I’m here and ready to help make it happen.

Let’s talk about what’s possible for you in June!

📞 (404) 583-1146 📧 [email protected] 🌐 ccm.com/bart-patterson

06/01/2026

🚀 What a month for The Aiken Zulauf Branch!

We finished #1 again and the momentum just keeps building.
We are truly blessed by our amazing clients and incredible realtor partners — none of this happens without you. Thank you for trusting us with your business and your referrals.

And a huge shoutout to my business partner, Jeff Zulauf CrossCountry Mortgage , for crushing it with $8MM in volume in May. Absolute beast mode!

Grateful to be on this journey with all of you. On to June! 💪

05/29/2026

Mortgage rates are holding stubbornly above 6.50% — and all the talking points from Washington won’t change that.

Energy prices climbing back over $4/gallon, producer costs near four-year highs, and sticky inflation are keeping the bond market honest. Slowing job growth plus persistent pricing pressure? That’s not exactly a recipe for lower rates.

Bottom line: markets follow the math, not the slogans. Real relief needs real progress on inflation.

Read the full take: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/mortgage/resources/rates-hold-washingtons-talking-points-wont-change-that/

Thinking about buying or refinancing? Let’s talk real numbers, not headlines.

— DC Aiken Senior VP of Lending, CrossCountry Mortgage | NMLS 658790

05/29/2026

Proud to be the lender Atlanta trusts most! Thank you for making us your top choice for home loans and financial solutions.

05/22/2026

HONORING THE BRAVE

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

Mortgage rates are back to 6.75% — just in time for the holiday wallet ambush.
That jump from the low 6s adds hundreds to monthly payments on a typical loan, squeezing affordability even more for buyers.

And then there’s the Great Holiday Gasoline Miracle: prices magically jumped 25 cents overnight here in Atlanta, right before Memorial Day. Same tanks, new prices. Nothing says freedom like surge pricing at the pump.

Higher rates + higher gas = tighter budgets for housing and travel this summer.
Read the full take: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/mortgage/resources/rates-return-the-holiday-gasoline-miracle/

Thinking about buying or refinancing? Let’s talk before the next jump.
— DC Aiken
Senior VP of Lending, CrossCountry Mortgage | NMLS 658790

05/22/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for DC Aiken by Lora I - Seamless process

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05/15/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for DC Aiken by Mitzi G - All of my questions and concerns were answered quickly and efficiently.

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05/15/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for DC Aiken by Wesley M - DC and his team are amazing best in the business!!

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05/15/2026

If the housing market feels like it’s stuck in traffic, you’re not wrong. Inflation, mortgage rates, and geopolitical tensions have collided, slowing activity and pushing rates higher.

Just weeks ago, rates dipped below 6%, applications were rising, and buyers were returning. Then energy prices spiked and uncertainty hit the brakes.

The good news? Underlying demand didn’t vanish — it’s waiting for stability. If tensions ease and inflation cools, the market could rebound faster than expected.

For now, it’s less collapse and more temporary detour.

Read the full take: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/mortgage/resources/where-do-we-go-from-here/

Thinking about your next move in this market? Let’s talk.

— DC Aiken Senior VP of Lending, CrossCountry Mortgage | NMLS 658790