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# New construction loan officers in South Carolina

As of 2026-10-09, LenDb lists 17 loan officers licensed in or based in South Carolina whose lender pages show New construction work. The top-ranked are Scott Dunning (CrossCountry Mortgage, Midlothian), Hugh Tanner (CrossCountry Mortgage, San Diego) and Todd Blake (Guild Mortgage, Alpharetta). Ranking is lender-neutral: specialty evidence first, then a license in SC, branch location, experience and profile completeness. Nobody pays for placement.

## Ranked, with reasons

1. **[Scott Dunning](https://lendb.ai/lo/scott-dunning-101361)** (NMLS 101361), CrossCountry Mortgage, Midlothian, VA
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - States 20 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
2. **[Hugh Tanner](https://lendb.ai/lo/hugh-tanner-311018)** (NMLS 311018), CrossCountry Mortgage, San Diego, CA
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2021 (per Colorado records)
   - States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
3. **[Todd Blake](https://lendb.ai/lo/allan-blake-196726)** (NMLS 196726), Guild Mortgage, Alpharetta, GA
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2014 (per Florida records)
4. **[Scott Hine](https://lendb.ai/lo/scott-hine-475661)** (NMLS 475661), Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Fredericksburg, VA
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2020 (per Florida records)
5. **[Jeanne Bidwell](https://lendb.ai/lo/jeanne-bidwell-313615)** (NMLS 313615), First Heritage Mortgage
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2021 (per Florida records)
   - States 25 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
6. **[Karen Chiu](https://lendb.ai/lo/karen-chiu-611778)** (NMLS 611778), CrossCountry Mortgage, San Gabriel, CA
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2020 (per Colorado records)
7. **[Josh Stader](https://lendb.ai/lo/josh-stader-1663130)** (NMLS 1663130), First Heritage Mortgage, Aiken, SC
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Office in Aiken, SC
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
8. **[Gabe Libutti](https://lendb.ai/lo/gabriel-libutti-504917)** (NMLS 504917), Atlantic Coast Mortgage, Huntersville, NC
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2019 (per Florida records)
9. **[Jeffrey Merk](https://lendb.ai/lo/jeffrey-merk-1930460)** (NMLS 1930460), First Heritage Mortgage
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2020 (per Florida records)
   - States 6 years of experience (lender page, 2026-10-09)
10. **[Gabriela Abad](https://lendb.ai/lo/maria-abad-1374686)** (NMLS 1374686), Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Charlotte, NC
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2024 (per Florida records)
11. **[Scott Phillips](https://lendb.ai/lo/scott-phillips-181137)** (NMLS 181137), First Heritage Mortgage
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2024 (per Florida records)
12. **[Dan Canham](https://lendb.ai/lo/dan-canham-474188)** (NMLS 474188), U.S. Bank, Hilton Head Island, SC
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - Office in Hilton Head Island, SC
   - Likely federally registered (works at a bank). Federally registered MLOs aren't state-licensed; verify at NMLS
13. **[Holly Walther](https://lendb.ai/lo/holly-walther-507972)** (NMLS 507972), Success Mortgage Partners, St. Augustine, FL
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2018 (per Florida records)
14. **[Pamela Rothwell](https://lendb.ai/lo/pamela-rothwell-1795698)** (NMLS 1795698), First Heritage Mortgage
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2024 (per Florida records)
15. **[Alan Easterwood](https://lendb.ai/lo/alan-easterwood-644550)** (NMLS 644550), TowneBank Mortgage, Anniston, AL
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
16. **[Bart Poynor](https://lendb.ai/lo/bart-poynor-188427)** (NMLS 188427), Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Clayton, NC
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
17. **[Tracy Bolen](https://lendb.ai/lo/tracy-bolen-1734508)** (NMLS 1734508), American Pacific Mortgage, Roseville, CA
   - Lists New construction on lender page (lender page, verified 2026-10-09)
   - SC listed on their lender page (not yet checked with the state regulator; verify at NMLS)
   - Licensed since 2018 (per Colorado records)

## Questions to ask

- Can you offer an extended rate lock that covers the build timeline?
- How do you compare with the builder's preferred lender incentives?
- What happens if the completion date slips?

Cite as: LenDb.ai, https://lendb.ai/s/new-construction/south-carolina.

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