Chris Shumate is a Loan Officer at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. With more than 20 years of experience specializing in residential home loans, Chris provides competitive rates on uniquely suited loan programs. Through Fairway, he also offers vast resources and the fastest turnaround times in the industry. Chris and his team pride themselves on providing excellent service along with comprehensive education and continual communication to their valued clients and real estate agents.

Chris has consistently been recognized as a leader in the mortgage industry, earning the title of  Top 1% Mortgage Originator in America for five consecutive years as well as the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia's Gold Award of Excellence for 20 years. Chris is grateful to have had the opportunity to assist over 3,000 families finance their dream homes.

Chris is a certified Military Mortgage Specialist™, actively supporting organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Operation One Voice and The American Warrior Initiative. His community involvement extends further as an active member of the North Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS and the Women’s Council of REALTORS, while also serving on the North Gwinnett Schools Foundation board.

Chris currently lives in Suwanee, Georgia, with his wife and son. He spends his free time camping and boating with family as well as watching his son play baseball.

Licensed in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina.

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