Cumming, Ga. (Nov. 5, 2007) – The Bearland Group, LLC, a leading, independent provider of client-focused residential and commercial mortgage services announced today the addition of Stephen Shockley to its Athens, GA team of professional mortgage consultants.

Steve Shockley has been hired as a Mortgage Consultant, responsible for delivering to his client’s objective mortgage advice and financing services that are integrated with their life goals. Steve reports to E.V.P. Randall Coward.

Prior to joining The Bearland Group, Steve worked with Town & Country Mortgage and Homebanc Mortgage.  Steve is a graduate of The University of Georgia and remains active in alumni events and regularly hosts first time homebuyer seminars on campus.

About The Bearland Group

The Bearland Group, LLC, headquartered in Cumming, Ga., is a residential and commercial mortgage firm. The Bearland Group also offers mortgage consulting services to larger lending institutions and banks nationwide. The Bearland Group combines superior customer service, in-depth mortgage knowledge, with advanced technology to provide their clients with a truly comfortable lending experience. The Bearland Group is partners with the world’s leading financial institutions which enables them to offer an extensive menu of mortgage products at highly competitive terms. The company’s website is located at www.thebearlandgroup.com