Charleston-rooted · Serving GA · NC · SC · TN

A warm Southern welcome home.

Buying or refinancing should feel like sweet tea on the porch — unhurried, honest, and in good company. I'm Christa, and I'll walk you all the way to your front door with heart and a plan that fits your life.

★★★★★Loved by Lowcountry families
20-dayclosings, when it counts
NMLS #1111313Licensed & trusted

Where should we start?

Pick what feels right — I'll take it from there.

Christa Votaw
Christa VotawYour loan officer & neighbor
Hey y'all, I'm Christa

A clear way home

Southern heart. Honest guidance.

I've called the Lowcountry home since 2009, and I bring a real heart for service to every family I work with — from building homes in Mexico to global medical missions. That same care shows up in your loan: patient, clear, and always in your corner.

Whether you're a first-time buyer in Charleston or moving across the Southeast, I'll make the path feel simple — and maybe even a little fun.

Clear & honest — you'll always know your numbers and your next step.
Always available — real answers, fast, from me directly.
Licensed across the Southeast — Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee.
Wherever you are

There's a clear path for you.

First porch, forever home, or a fresh start — let's find the right fit.

Loan options

The loan that fits your story.

First-time buyer, veteran, self-employed, or moving up — there's a program made for you.

Popular

Conventional

Flexible terms for primary, second, or investment homes.

  • Down paymentFrom 3%
  • Credit620+
  • PMIDrops at 20%
First-time

FHA

Low down payment & flexible credit — perfect for starting out.

  • Down paymentFrom 3.5%
  • CreditFlexible
  • Backed byFHA
$0 down

VA

For those who served — zero down, no PMI, great rates.

  • Down payment$0
  • PMINone
  • RatesCompetitive
Rural

USDA

Zero down for eligible rural & suburban Lowcountry areas.

  • Down payment$0
  • Mortgage ins.Reduced
  • Best forOutside the city
Self-employed

Self-Employed & 1099

Built for business owners whose taxes don't tell the whole story.

  • IncomeBank stmts
  • DownFrom 10%
  • PMINone
Renovate

Renovation

One loan to buy (or refi) and make it truly yours.

  • CoversPurchase + reno
  • TypeFHA 203k
  • Best forFixer-uppers
No pressure, just clarity

Play with your numbers.

Estimate a payment or what you can comfortably afford. Real terms come from a friendly chat.

Homeownership packet
Free · Yours to keep

The Lowcountry Homeownership Packet

Everything I wish every buyer had before they start — beautifully branded, and delivered straight to your inbox.

  • A step-by-step homebuying roadmap
  • Budgeting & credit checklists
  • Down-payment & program cheat sheet
  • A local Charleston-area resource list

No spam — just helpful, and a note from me. Preview the packet →

Kind words

Real families, real closings.

★★★★★
"Closed in like 20 days and I got the princess treatment the entire time. 10/10."
Cathy · First-time buyer
★★★★★
"As a self-employed borrower I was worried, but Christa made it smooth and stress-free."
Ben · Self-employed buyer
★★★★★
"Communicative, professional, a joy — and she got my buyers a very competitive rate."
Shannon · Realtor partner

Let's find your clear way home.

Tell me a little about you and I'll reach out personally — no pressure, just a warm, honest conversation.

Let's talk