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- Contact : Contact Adam Buice, a mortgage loan officer in Cumming, GA. Call (404) 416-6380 or email to start your loan.
- Start Here : How Adam Buice went from a 10-year commercial banking career to residential mortgage lending in Cumming, Georgia.
- Alpharetta Mortgage Loan Officer : Alpharetta mortgage loan officer Adam Buice (NMLS #1619090), Stockton Mortgage. Jumbo and high-end home financing for North Fulton and the Avalon corridor.
- Atlanta Mortgage Lender : Adam Buice is an Atlanta-area mortgage loan officer, helping buyers finance homes from first purchase to refinance.
- Cumming Mortgage Lender : Cumming, GA mortgage lender Adam Buice (NMLS #1619090) with Stockton Mortgage. Straight answers on payment, down payment, and rates. Call (404) 416-6380.
- Forsyth County Home Loans : Forsyth County, GA mortgage lender Adam Buice (NMLS #1619090). Cumming-based, every loan from FHA to jumbo to DSCR. Call (404) 416-6380.
- Georgia Real Estate Market: What Buyers Need to Know : Adam Buice's running overview of the Georgia real estate market — where mortgage rates stand, what's driving them, and what it means for buyers.
- Johns Creek Mortgage Lender : Johns Creek mortgage lender Adam Buice (NMLS #1619090), Stockton Mortgage. Home loans for families relocating for schools and North Fulton move-up buyers.
- Mortgage Calculator : Estimate your monthly mortgage payment and cash to close with Adam Buice's calculator. For your specific figures, contact Adam Buice, NMLS #1619090.
- North Georgia Mortgage Services : Adam Buice provides mortgage lending across North Georgia — Forsyth, Cherokee, Dawson, Hall, Gwinnett, and Fulton counties — from his Cumming office.
- Now: What I'm Working On : What Adam Buice is focused on right now: helping Georgia buyers secure financing, writing about the housing market, and time with family.
- Who I Work With : Adam Buice works with first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and jumbo and investment-property clients across North Georgia — every stage of buying.
Best Posts
A handful of Adam's articles worth starting with - who he is, how he approaches the work, and a glimpse of life outside the office.
- 9/11: A Day to Remember : Adam Buice remembers where he was on 9/11 — a campus tour at Young Harris College — and reflects on unity, division, and hope.
- The Impact of Tariffs on the Real Estate Market : Adam Buice on how tariffs and trade tension feed market uncertainty — and the indirect, hard-to-time effect that has on mortgage rates.
- DSCR Home Loan Program : Adam Buice explains how DSCR loans work for Georgia investors — qualify on the property's rental income, with 20% down and a 660 credit score.
- 2/1 Buydown: How Buyers Are Beating High Mortgage Rates : A 2/1 buydown drops your mortgage rate 2% in year one and 1% in year two. Adam Buice on how it works, builder-paid buydowns, and the real math.
- Breaking Down Mortgage Myths : Adam Buice debunks the myth that self-employment blocks homeownership — and explains how bank statement loans help business owners qualify.
Community
I write about the people side of my work. Community building, giving back, relationships that matter. The stuff that doesn't always show up on a balance sheet but makes everything else possible. "This Is My Why" gets at what drives me. When I think about what keeps me going, it all comes back to the people who support me every day.
- 9/11: A Day to Remember : Adam Buice remembers where he was on 9/11 — a campus tour at Young Harris College — and reflects on unity, division, and hope.
General
The catch-all. Year kickoffs, office parties, headshots, and anything that doesn't belong in a specific category. If it happened and I wanted to write about it, it probably ended up here. "Starting Off 2026" is about kicking the year off with partner meetings and some fun mixed in. Setting the tone early matters.
- Happy 4th! : Happy Independence Day! I'm wishing everyone a fantastic second half of the year. It's hard to believe how quickly time flies. Moving Forward I'm keeping…
- New Position: Stockton Mortgage as Branch Manager : Adam Buice is starting a new role as Branch Manager at Stockton Mortgage, looking to help more people in the Atlanta area on their homebuying journey.
Homebuying
I'm a mortgage professional, and this is where I break down homebuying, refinancing, rental real estate, and builder partnerships. Practical stuff for people trying to make smart moves with real estate. "Mortgages Made Less Scary" makes the case that the journey to homeownership or refinancing shouldn't be a frightening experience. I wrote it for the people who feel overwhelmed before they even start.
- Atlanta Is Leading the Way in Real Estate Contract Cancellations : Atlanta leads the country in real estate contract cancellations. Adam Buice explains what the trend means for local buyers and sellers.
- Mortgages Made Less Scary : Adam Buice on taking the fear out of buying or refinancing a home — clear answers, honest guidance, and no hidden surprises.
- How to Get Started in Rental Real Estate : Adam Buice explains how DSCR loans let new investors buy rental property using the property's income — often with about 10% down.
- How We're Partnering with Builders for Better Rates : Adam Buice explains how forward commitments let builders buy down rates — turning new-construction incentives into a real win for buyers.
- Strengthening Your Financial Position for Homebuying : Adam Buice on the two factors that shape your mortgage terms most — your credit score and your down payment — and how to strengthen both.
- Why You Should Get Pre-Qualified Now : Adam Buice on why getting pre-qualified — a free, 5-minute soft credit check — gives buyers a real edge in a competitive market.
- DSCR Home Loan Program : Adam Buice explains how DSCR loans work for Georgia investors — qualify on the property's rental income, with 20% down and a 660 credit score.
- Breaking Down Mortgage Myths : Adam Buice debunks the myth that self-employment blocks homeownership — and explains how bank statement loans help business owners qualify.
Market Updates
Mortgage market news, rate changes, loan limit updates, and my take on what it all means for buyers. I try to cut through the noise and give you what actually matters.
- We Are at War: What This Means for the Real Estate Market : Adam Buice breaks down how geopolitical conflict ripples through inflation, bond yields, and the mortgage rates buyers pay.
- Why Lower Rates Won't Solve Housing Crisis : Adam Buice explains why a drop in mortgage rates won't fix housing affordability — and what's really driving prices in the Southeast.
- Buyers Market: Strategic Timing for Real Estate Purchases : Adam Buice on why today's high inventory creates a narrow window for buyers — and why a strong offer now can beat waiting for rates to drop.
- What's Going On in Atlanta's Mortgage Market in 2025? : Adam Buice breaks down Atlanta's 2025 mortgage market — hesitant buyers, tight inventory, and the challenges shaping every transaction.
- The Impact of Tariffs on the Real Estate Market : Adam Buice on how tariffs and trade tension feed market uncertainty — and the indirect, hard-to-time effect that has on mortgage rates.
- Mortgage Rates Remain Stuck at 6.7% : Adam Buice's April 2025 read on a sideways rate market — FHA loans in the mid-to-high 5s and surging application volume.
- Understanding Today's Mortgage Market : Adam Buice breaks down a shifting mortgage market — mixed economic signals, Fed policy, and what to expect from rates.
- When Will Mortgage Rates Drop? My 2025 Outlook : Adam Buice on when mortgage rates might drop in 2025 — the Fed's gradual cuts, sticky inflation, and what's keeping rates in a narrow range.
- 2/1 Buydown: How Buyers Are Beating High Mortgage Rates : A 2/1 buydown drops your mortgage rate 2% in year one and 1% in year two. Adam Buice on how it works, builder-paid buydowns, and the real math.
- Fed Rate Cuts : Adam Buice on why recent Fed rate cuts pushed mortgage rates up — and the quiet advantages a higher-rate market gives buyers.
- My Report from 2024 Mortgage Sales Rally : Adam Buice's takeaways from the 2024 Mortgage Sales Rally — interest rate trends and what a seller's market means for Atlanta buyers.
- Market Update: Fed Rate Decision Day : Adam Buice's market update ahead of the Fed's first rate cut in a while — what lower rates could mean for buyers and refinancing.