[{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"My experience was absolutely wonderful. It was extremely painless and worry-free. The hardest part was the waiting, but I'm sure this is very common. Thank you so much, Shane, for your professionalism and kindness!","Contact_Name__c":"Dale Glover","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane went way beyond the normal to help me. His patience, his knowledge, and his friendship throughout the entire ordeal is immensely unmeasurable. Shane has a heart of gold and all of his actions prove that. I'm so thankful and blessed to have had Shane in my corner!","Contact_Name__c":"Tiffany Hughes","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane is amazing! He worked with us every step of the way, guiding us in the right direction and making the homebuying experience a breeze. We are forever greatly appreciative of his expertise and kindness throughout the whole process. We will highly recommend Shane to anyone looking to purchase a new home. He is definitely the best!","Contact_Name__c":"Robert Cawvey","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane is great! He made such an intimidating situation comfortable, and he was always there to answer every single question. Shane was honest and thoughtful with his dealing with me. I truly appreciate how we were able to converse about other things besides the business to ease my mind. Thank you, Shane!","Contact_Name__c":"Darian Dukes","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"From start to finish, I am very pleased with my experience with HOMESTAR. Shane is amazing! Any questions I had, he responded right away with the answers through either text or phone call. He is very easy to work with, and he was very patient with me as I had lots of questions and requests. Shane definitely made buying a home easier and a little less stressful. Glad I had a friend recommend HOMESTAR!","Contact_Name__c":"Margaret Yarbrough","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane was awesome helping me with forms, errands, and meeting guidelines to purchase my new home! Shane brought forms for me to sign, and he went to pick up information that was needed to complete the loan. Great experience! I have and will recommend Shane to anyone who needs his services.","Contact_Name__c":"","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane is such a hard worker and goes above and beyond what could be expected. The thing I respect most about him is his honesty and integrity. Shane is someone you can trust and will go to the ends of the earth to help things progress smoothly.","Contact_Name__c":"","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"I have to say, hands down, if you are searching for a lender, you need to contact Shane and his team. This was the best experience I have ever had with a lender. I was notified of the entire process every step of the way. I was never left in the dark, and they worked so hard to help us finally find our home. Shane patiently worked with us for just over a year during the painstaking process of finding a home. I actually feel like they are family. Do yourself a favor and choose HOMESTAR and Shane's team!","Contact_Name__c":"","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Working with Shane is a great experience. He was always willing to take the time to answer my many questions. He provided me with a checklist of the things he needed to make the process go quickly and was willing to come to me if something else was required. I appreciate the time and effort Shane and others in his office put into making purchasing my home such a great experience. I will recommend Shane to anyone purchasing a home.","Contact_Name__c":"","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Being in the middle of a job change, and with a complicated income history, made for a complicated loan process for us. Shane and his staff made it easy every step of the way. It was a great experience!","Contact_Name__c":"","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane is awesome to work with. He made everything easy to understand and was willing to work with our needs. At the time we were buying our home, we had a newborn and he was willing to bring things to us if needed so we did not have to get out with our baby! We will recommend Shane to anyone that is buying a new home.","Contact_Name__c":"","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane made the buying process so easy. He explained all the forms needed, and he collected all required information in a timely fashion. He was a pleasure to work with.","Contact_Name__c":"Shinita Gordon","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Outstanding job! Thanks so much for all your help towards the purchase of our new home. We love it!","Contact_Name__c":"Julian Sims","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane and his team are amazing! He found us a mortgage when no one else could. Shane is professional, friendly, and helpful. He is always quick to respond to any questions, and he is a delight to work with. We highly recommend HOMESTAR!","Contact_Name__c":"Mauro Massarelli","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"HOMESTAR, more specifically Shane Kolbuss, was recommended to me by a friend who went through Shane during her homebuying process. I was more than satisfied with the amount of honesty, genuine communication, and professionalism shown to me. Shane was so amazing that before I closed on my home, I was recommending him to another friend. It is so difficult to find anyone who shares in your quest to be a homeowner. It is only a paycheck to most people who \"help\" others achieve that. Shane was as excited for me as someone I've known all my life that was truly happy to see me get approved. HOMESTAR, I pray you value this man because he epitomizes everything a customer service business should have as an employee. He makes your company shine by making customers, and even applicants feel comfortable with the process. I will recommend HOMESTAR to anyone as long as Shane Kolbuss is who they speak to. They'll be in the best of hands!","Contact_Name__c":"Trellace Williams","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Working with Shane was convenient and so easy. Shane and his staff are amazing!","Contact_Name__c":"Sean Karcher","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Always a great experience with HOMESTAR!","Contact_Name__c":"Michael Kraft","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Great people! Shane and Michael got us through everything, and the process was easy. We could not have asked for a better team to work with. We will recommend them to everyone!","Contact_Name__c":"Dolores Brynda","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Great people and great service! We couldn't have asked for a better company to handle our loan. Thank you for making our dreams come true.","Contact_Name__c":"Gary Wimberly","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"It was a pleasure to work with Shane and his team. Awesome job!","Contact_Name__c":"Y'necia Washington","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"I have to say that I have worked with a wonderful team being a first-time homeowner. Shane and his team are awesome. Great job!","Contact_Name__c":"Y'necia Washington","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane was AMAZING! He EXCEEDED all of my expectations. He was prompt, kept me informed of all going on, and explained everything in depth. My daughter used him and referred him to me. She knows how demanding I can be and STILL told me to use him! He did not disappoint or fall short in any area! He and his team did exceedingly and abundantly more than I could have ever imagined. He made a way when there seemed to be no way.","Contact_Name__c":"Shelby Turner","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Shane, Amanda, and everyone involved made the entire process extremely easy. They were there during each & every step to ensure we got the deal done. I would recommend to anyone!","Contact_Name__c":"Harvey Harrell","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"I felt as though Shane was very very helpful throughout the whole process of buying our home. Shane and his team helped us out tremendously!","Contact_Name__c":"Spencer Shreves","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"This company is great, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. They not only help with loans but give helpful credit and saving tips throughout the process. I was assisted by Mrs. Amanda Harrell. She was nice, helpful, understanding, HONEST, and very prompt with responding. I am glad that I chose HOMESTAR.","Contact_Name__c":"Temaya Mims","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"},
{"Answer_Feedback_Short_Answer__c":"Amanda & Shane were very helpful and nice. I was stressed about the entire process. Amanda helped me overcome that fear, she was very helpful with any questions I had. THANK YOU SO MUCH SHANE and AMANDA!!!","Contact_Name__c":"Matia Smiley","OwnerId":"00541000003NYGyAAO","Show_on_Website__c":"True"}]
Shane has lived in Bainbridge all his life with his wonderful wife and son. He has been in the mortgage business since 2004, and he loves people and helping others. Shane's priorities are his faith and service to God, his wife and son, his family and friends, and doing his best at everything he does.
Shane works for the best mortgage company in the U.S., HOMESTAR. HOMESTAR specializes in purchase loans and reaching out to potential homebuyers and realtors in the area to get them timely pre-approvals and educate them on the very best financing available.
HOMESTAR is the #1 USDA Mortgage Lender in Georgia. USDA is a government mortgage program that allows qualified buyers to purchase a home with no money down. It doesn’t get any better than that! HOMESTAR also offers Conventional, FHA, VA, and other lending products.
With Shane's secured online loan application, you can be pre-qualified and looking for homes in no time. So, let Shane be the KEY to unlocking the door to your next home!
Ranked one of the Top Mortgage Purchase Lenders Nationwide
#1 USDA Mortgage Lender in Georgia for the past 11 years
#1 FHA Mortgage Purchase Lender in Georgia for the past 6 years
#1 Mortgage Purchase Lender in Georgia for the past 3 years (Jumbo, FHA, CONV, USDA, VA)
2016 USDA Lender of Excellence
HOMESTAR was voted Best of Hall County in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021 for “Best Mortgage/Home Loan Provider” by the readers of The Times, one of Georgia’s largest newspapers
Has been on Inc. 5000’s list of America’s Greatest (and Most Inspiring) Entrepreneurs in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
On April 5, 2016, HOMESTAR was awarded the “Outstanding Georgia Business” title by Georgia Secretary of State and now Governor Brian Kemp, along with Georgia State Representative Terry Rogers at the state capitol
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