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Serving Ohio, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana & Florida families for 25 years.
About Johnathan Barber
In today's lending era, it is important to select a skilled, honest loan officer when purchasing a home. Johnathan Barber has taken great pride in improving the lives of Ohio, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana, and Florida families.
For 25 years, Johnathan has served as one of Cincinnati's most respected loan specialists. Recognized twice by Mortgage Originator Magazine, Mr. Barber has helped thousands of families with mortgage/credit counseling, purchasing, investing, and/or refinancing.
Most recently, Mr. Barber was the national top producer for City First/Hancock Mortgage in November and national second place leader in December of 2025.
Mr. Barber has years of experience with NON-QM, VA, FHA, USDA, and CONVENTIONAL FINANCING; he is also an ADDI GRANT, NSP GRANT, and OHIO BOND LOAN specialist.
Loan Specializations
Five Star Recognition
2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016
Five Star Professional partnered with Cincinnati Magazine to determine the mortgage and insurance professionals who provided exceptional service and overall satisfaction in the Cincinnati area.
Over 57,000 Cincinnati homeowners and 12,500 subscribers of the magazine were surveyed, and an additional 250 surveys were sent to mortgage and title companies.
The final list of Cincinnati Five Star Mortgage Professionals is a select group, representing less than 2% of the mortgage professionals in the area.
Johnathan Barber was awarded with the special status as one of the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Cincinnati Five Star Mortgage Professionals.
Career & Awards
Winner of a Regional Fannie Mae's MY COMMUNITY LOAN origination award in February 2006
Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Banker's Producer Award in 2007
Recognized in CINCINNATI BUSINESS MAGAZINE as a Five Star Mortgage Specialist in 2015
Featured in national MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR magazines
Host of Cincinnati HOME BUYER SEMINARS
Featured in Cincinnati Magazine, Cincinnati Defender Magazine, Kiplinger Finance Magazine, and Cincinnati's Success Guide
Guest speaker on local radio and television shows: 'Real Estate Today,' 'Real Realty' (public access), 'Financing the Dream' (AM talk radio), and WDBZradio
While a loan consultant at Union National Mortgage, Mr. Barber earned multiple awards for customer service and production throughout 2008–2012. At Trustcorp Mortgage, Mr. Barber was given the Trustcorp Divisional Employee of the Year Award in 2004.
He eventually became the Ohio sales leader throughout 2005–2007 and later became the national sales leader before the company's closure. Mr. Barber received a Producer Award from the Cincinnati Mortgage Banker's Association in 2007 after he was recognized by Fannie Mae as the Regional My Community Mortgage (First Time Buyer) Leader in 2006.
While other loan officers have elected to exit the industry, Mr. Barber's integrity and dedication to service continue to make him one of Ohio's most reputable lenders.