Mr. Backes and his team of highly qualified loan processors were not only dedicated and knowledgeable, but diligent in their efforts to make sure that we acquired the best loan product available so that we could purchase our home. Mr. Backes continually provided support during the loan process and information gleaned from this experience also provided us with the ability to make improvements in our overall personal financial practices. We not only acquired a great mortgage rate to purchase our home and have a comfortable mortgage, but now we also have much more confidence to manage our overall financial life as consumers. This is a client-centered, trustworthy team who go far above and beyond any team we have worked with in the past 25 years. Thanks to Adam Backes and the whole Southern Trust team for all they did to support us and make our home purchase a reality!