Merrell Johnson, a trusted Assurance Financial Loan Officer in Columbia, SC, recently appeared on Soda City Live to offer essential advice for first-time homebuyers in 2025. In his segment, Merrell shared five practical tips to help buyers confidently navigate the homebuying process: Check Your Credit – Understand your score and its impact on loan options. […] The post Columbia Loan Officer Merrell Johnson Shares First-Time Homebuyer Tips appeared first on Assurance Financial.