Meet Mary Gervais Brantley, a dedicated mortgage advisor with CMG Home Loans in Columbia, South Carolina, and the 2024 Free Times Best Mortgage Loan Officer. Born and raised in the heart of Columbia, Mary has proudly served the community for over seven years, guiding clients through seamless and stress-free journeys to homeownership. Engaged to her fiancé Edwin after a romantic Parisian proposal, Mary embraces her hobbies of baking bread, gardening, and hand embroidery, alongside caring for their three beloved dogs—Hari, Marcel, and Bird.

Mary Gervais’s passion for helping families and individuals achieve their dream of owning a home shines through her work. Supported by her talented all-female team—Jaimie, Cat, and Sarah—Mary Gervais offers a personalized experience from pre-approval to closing. With access to over 900 loan programs, including conventional, VA, FHA, USDA, non-QM, and HELOCs, Mary Gervais ensures that every client finds the solution tailored to their unique needs.

Her journey into the mortgage industry began during a summer job assisting loan processors, where she witnessed the joy of families achieving homeownership. This sparked a lifelong commitment to making that dream a reality for others. Mary Gervais’s empathetic nature and ability to craft game plans that align with her clients’ budgets and timelines have been key to her success.

Mary Gervais is also deeply involved in her community, supporting initiatives like the annual Cola Rose Shower, which addresses period poverty and promotes women's healthcare awareness. Her dedication extends beyond transactions—she builds lasting relationships with clients, celebrating milestones and making their dreams of homeownership a reality.

One story that holds a special place in Mary Gervais’s heart involves a couple who believed homeownership was unattainable due to perceived income challenges. Through her expertise and personalized approach, she helped them craft a plan, connected them with the perfect realtor, and saw them close on their dream home in less than 30 days. Stories like these fuel Mary Gervais’s passion for her work.

For Mary Gervais, success is about creating a business that instills confidence and comfort in homebuyers while making them proud to recommend her services. Her ideal client? A strong, independent woman ready to invest in her future through homeownership. “With the right plan, realtor, and mortgage advisor, homeownership is always possible,” Mary Gervais says.

Contact Mary Gervais Brantley at CMG Home Loans today to embark on your journey to owning your dream home.