Jerry Elinger is the Branch Manager of the Dunwoody office of Silverton Mortgage Specialists, Inc. Jerry has been in the mortgage industry since 2001 and in the financial industry for approximately 20 years.

In today's mortgage industry environment, it is important to deal with a professional who not only understands the mortgage industry, but someone who fully comprehends the impact that a mortgage can have on one's personal finances. A mortgage is the largest ''investment'' most individuals will make in their lifetime. Accordingly, it is important that your mortgage professional is able to see the ''big picture'' as opposed to only looking at the next 12 months. Jerry is a big believer that a mortgage should not be ''managed.'' The longer you have been in a mortgage, the more of your payment actually pays down the principal. Whether a purchase or a refinance, you need to find the right program and budget accordingly, with the final goal being complete home ownership.

Jerry has lived in the Atlanta area since 1995 and has come to think of it as home. As a longtime resident and member of the Atlanta community, Jerry has a working knowledge of Atlanta and surrounding areas. This has helped to create a referral base that spans the North, South, East and West parts of the city and suburbs. This extensive base also serves to demonstrate the trust and satisfaction that past clients, realtors and financial planners have in Jerry as a mortgage professional.

Jerry is well aware that there are many options for anyone looking for a mortgage. There are national banks, local banks and mortgage brokers of all kinds. Jerry welcomes prospective clients to ''shop'' for a mortgage. With Silverton Mortgage's rates and with the service Jerry provides, he is confident that he will be the last call you make. As always, Jerry looks forward to the opportunity to EARN your business.