First Community Mortgage (FCM) has named Atlanta-based Stephen Mearman Assistant Vice President. He has more than a decade of industry experience, including having owned his own mortgage brokerage.

"Stephen is driven to make sure he finds the best mortgage for his clients, whether they are buying or refinancing their dream home," says Dan Smith, President of First Community Mortgage, "and his experience, including having run his own successful mortgage firm, means he understands all nuances of the process and is adept at educating his customers about their options."

The native of Great Britain grew up outside of London and graduated from the University of Plymouth with a degree in Business Information Management Systems.

"Whether they are buying their first home or have gone through the mortgage process many times, my focus is on explaining the details of the transaction and making the process seamless," Mearman says, "after first always understanding both their financial and life goals. I am excited to join the First Community Mortgage team. Its tailored, personal approach to the mortgage process is a great fit for me and for my clients.

Away from the office, he is a huge soccer fan, enjoys CrossFit and coaches his two sons' soccer teams and is a season ticket holder for Atlanta United. Mearman and his wife Kim and their family reside in Marietta.

First Community Mortgage, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Community Bank of Tennessee, and originates mortgages in 44 states. FCM is a FNMA, FHLMC, and GNMA seller/servicer and offers mortgage solutions to consumers and financial institutions. First Community Mortgage was the recipient of the Mortgage Bankers Association's prestigious 2017 Residential Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award for Market Outreach Strategies. FCM was included in the Top 100 Mortgage Company in America list, Mortgage Executive Magazine, 2012 – 2018. First Community Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS ID 629700. www.FirstCommunityMortgage.com