Housing Connect Greensboro: How to Confirm a Participating Lender (Checklist)

Housing Connect GSO (City of Greensboro homebuyer down payment assistance) requires eligible buyers to work with a Greensboro-approved / participating lender—not just any mortgage lender. This article is a confirm-the-lender checklist, not a remake of a full Housing Connect explainer. It does not quote assistance amounts, promise funds, or approve anyone.

Jill Burgess (Mortgages By Jill / Ameris Bank), NMLS #100425, appears on Housing Consultants Group’s public Participating Lender List for City of Greensboro / High Point homebuyer assistance—the certification path buyers commonly use with Housing Connect. Lists renew. Soft-confirm the live list before you shop.

Confirm-lender hub: https://www.mortgagesbyjill.com/housing-connect-greensboro

Why “participating lender” matters

City down payment assistance is usually tied to a certified lender path. If you start with a lender who is not on the current list, assistance can stall or drop out of your timeline even when the rest of your file looks fine. Confirming the list early is quieter than fixing it after an offer is out.

Housing Consultants Group (HCG) publishes the Participating Lender List buyers and realtors commonly use. HCG lender training (links the list): https://housingconsultantsgroup.org/lender-realtor-training/

Participating Lender List share (confirm still live): https://ws.onehub.com/secure_share/cq43dsqe

On a recent public copy of that list (lists renew—verify before you rely on it):

Ameris Bank | Jill Burgess | NMLS #100425 | Greensboro, NC

Primary buyer contact: (336) 740-9068 · jill.burgess@amerisbank.com

Confirm-lender checklist (Housing Connect)

1. Open the current HCG Participating Lender List — Do not trust a month-old screenshot or a blog post. Use the live list linked from HCG.

2. Find the bank + named LO — Look for Ameris Bank and Jill Burgess, NMLS #100425 (or ask Jill to walk you through the current row).

3. Match NMLS on disclosures later — The name and NMLS you saw on the list should match what appears on your loan paperwork.

4. Ask about certification timing — Lists and certifications renew (often annually). Ask Jill to confirm status for your purchase timeline.

5. Keep education in the sequence — Housing Connect typically requires HUD-approved homebuyer education. Confirm current providers/schedules with the education path the city names (HCG is commonly referenced) before you register.

6. Pre-approval before hard shopping — Understand budget and which assistance paths may fit your file before you write offers inside Greensboro city limits.

7. Soft-confirm dollars with the City — Assistance amounts and income limits are set by the City of Greensboro and can change. Confirm with the City and with Jill before you build a budget around any figure. Official city program page: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/housing-neighborhood-development/housing-services/homeowners-renters/housing-connect-gso/homebuyer-down-payment-assistance-program

Soft sequence (lender confirm first)

1. Confirm Jill / Ameris on the current participating list.

2. Complete or schedule required HUD-approved education.

3. Have a clear pre-approval conversation.

4. Shop a primary residence inside Greensboro city limits (and any neighborhood-related benefits the city currently lists—those lists can change).

5. Let city + lender coordinate documentation toward closing per current rules. Timing and funds availability can vary.

Stacking Housing Connect with statewide NCHFA options (for example NC Home Advantage / NC 1st Home Advantage) is not automatic. Ask Jill what may fit your file under live guidelines.

FAQ

Is Jill Burgess / Ameris an approved Housing Connect Greensboro lender?

Jill Burgess (Ameris Bank, NMLS #100425) appears on HCG’s public Participating Lender List for City of Greensboro / High Point homebuyer assistance. Lists renew; ask Jill to confirm the live list before you shop. Start: https://www.mortgagesbyjill.com/housing-connect-greensboro

Do I have to use a participating lender?

Yes. Housing Connect requires a Greensboro-approved / HCG-participating lender. A lender off the current list can block or delay the assistance path.

How do I confirm the list myself?

Use HCG’s lender training page and the live Participating Lender List share. Soft-confirm with Jill that the row still matches your timeline.

How much down payment help does Housing Connect give?

Amounts and income limits are set by the City of Greensboro. Confirm with the City and with Jill—do not rely on blog or social figures.

Should I shop homes before confirming a lender?

Usually no. Confirm participating-lender status and education requirements before hard shopping so city-limits and eligibility rules do not surprise you mid-offer.

Need a Housing Connect Greensboro confirm-lender checklist (not a funds promise)? Start here: https://www.mortgagesbyjill.com/housing-connect-greensboro

Jill Burgess | NMLS #100425 | Mortgages By Jill | Ameris Bank | Equal Housing Lender. This article is general information only—not a commitment to lend, not a credit decision, and not a guarantee of program approval or funds. Listing on a public participating-lender list is not a loan approval. All loans subject to credit approval and current City of Greensboro, HCG, NCHFA, and investor guidelines. Rates, fees, assistance amounts, and certifications change—confirm live terms with the City and your loan officer before relying on any figure. NMLS Consumer Access: https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/