@jillburgess
VP, NC Mortgage Production Manager
Ameris Bank
Mortgage Loan Officer
Jill Burgess has originated over a billion dollars in mortgage loans over the course of 30+ years in the mortgage industry. She has earned the respect of her peers and clients and has been described time and time again as Professional, Personal, and Passionate. Whether buying, building, renovating, or refinancing Jill has the experience and expertise to help you find theright loan for your needs. Jill has special place in her heart for first-time homebuyers and works with various local, state,and regional down payment assistance programs to help qualifying candidates obtain grants and down payment assistance. She has been recognized for her efforts by Ameris Bank and by the North Carolina Housing Finance Authority as a top lender.
Home Buying
A confirm-the-lender checklist for Greensboro Housing Connect buyers: verify the current participating list, match NMLS details, and confirm education and timing before shopping.
Home Buying
A practical checklist for comparing a local Winston-Salem mortgage lender by office access, NMLS accountability, program fluency, reviews, and follow-through.
Mortgage Loans
Triad LO perspective on medical professional mortgages in North Carolina—eligible roles, soft steps, and Jill’s dedicated page (NMLS #100425).
First-Time Buyer
Education-first guide for Greensboro / Triad first-time buyers—path order, soft Housing Connect and NCHFA notes, and next steps with Jill Burgess, NMLS #100425.
Home Buying
A calm educational guide to VA home loans for Greensboro and Triad Veterans, including COE basics, local considerations, and a simple timeline.
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How do I confirm an approved or participating lender for Housing Connect in Greensboro?
Housing Connect GSO typically requires buyers to work with a Greensboro-approved / participating lender—so confirming list status belongs before you write offers, not after. Use this soft checklist (education-first, not a funds guarantee): 1. Confirm the path — You are exploring City of Greensboro homebuyer assistance that requires a participating lender and HUD-approved education. 2. Check the live list — Ask your loan officer to confirm current HCG / city participating-lender status for your timeline; certifications and lists renew. 3. Education timing — Complete (or schedule) the HUD-approved class the city requires before you treat assistance as part of your budget. 4. Property rules — Primary residence within Greensboro city limits is a common gate—verify before you shop. 5. City + lender together — Confirm income limits, tiers, and current assistance terms with the City and your LO; do not rely on old blog or social figures. Jill Burgess (Ameris Bank / Mortgages By Jill), 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. Ask her to re-confirm the live list for your closing window. Soft CTA: Use the confirm-lender checklist and next steps on: https://www.mortgagesbyjill.com/housing-connect-greensboro Compliance: Jill Burgess | NMLS #100425 | Mortgages By Jill | Ameris Bank | Equal Housing Lender. General information only—not a commitment to lend, not a credit decision, and not a guarantee of program approval or funds. Housing Connect rules and lender lists can change; confirm current terms with the City of Greensboro and your loan officer.
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What should medical professionals in North Carolina know before exploring a medical or doctor mortgage?
Doctors, physician assistants, dentists, and other medical professionals across North Carolina often need a mortgage conversation that understands residency or employment contracts, student loan load, and practice timing—not a one-size retail checklist. Jill Burgess (Mortgages By Jill / Ameris Bank), NMLS #100425, is a Triad-based loan officer who regularly works medical buyers in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and elsewhere in North Carolina when the file fits. Ameris Medical Professional Loans (sometimes called “doctor loans,” but not limited to MDs) sit alongside conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, or portfolio paths when those are the cleaner match. Bring to an early consult: your role and license stage, employment or offer letter if you have one, student-loan details, and target purchase area. Soft themes to clarify—without promises until guidelines are checked—include whether your profession is on the current eligible list, how start dates interact with closing, and whether a Medical Professional path or another product fits better. Program features and documentation rules change; confirm current Ameris guidelines for your file. Soft CTA: Start with Jill’s medical overview, then reach out with your role and target area: https://www.mortgagesbyjill.com/medical-professional-mortgages Compliance: Jill Burgess | NMLS #100425 | Mortgages By Jill | Ameris Bank | Equal Housing Lender. General information only—not a commitment to lend, not a credit decision, and not a guarantee of program approval. All loans subject to credit approval and current investor guidelines.
How should a first-time home buyer in Greensboro start the mortgage process?
If you are a first-time buyer in Greensboro or the Triad, the calm order usually beats the ads: learn the path, then talk with a local loan officer—before you shop hard or assume down-payment help will automatically apply. Jill Burgess (Mortgages By Jill / Ameris Bank), NMLS #100425, works with first-time buyers across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and nearby communities. Many buyers juggle city assistance ideas, North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) options, and conventional or FHA financing at once. Mixing those out of order is how people fall in love with a house that does not fit occupancy, city-limits, or education rules. Soft sequence many Triad buyers use: (1) clarify whether you are exploring city help, statewide NCHFA products, a standard purchase loan—or a combination when rules allow; (2) complete any required HUD-approved education for the path you choose; (3) confirm participating-lender status for your timeline; (4) get a clear pre-approval conversation so shopping reflects a realistic range. Stacking is never automatic, and awards or experience never replace underwriting. Soft CTA: Map the education-to-lender sequence on Jill’s first-time buyer hub: https://www.mortgagesbyjill.com/first-time-home-buyers Compliance: Jill Burgess | NMLS #100425 | Mortgages By Jill | Ameris Bank | Equal Housing Lender. General information only—not a commitment to lend, not a credit decision, and not a guarantee of program approval or funds. All loans subject to credit approval and current guidelines.
