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Ameris Bank Expands Down Payment Assistance Program<\/b><\/p>\n

Ameris Choice Program Offers up to $10,000 for Qualified Homebuyers in Atlanta<\/i><\/p>\n

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nAmeris Bank is supporting first-time homebuyers with the expansion of its Ameris Choice homebuyer assistance program. Now, qualified homebuyers purchasing in eligible markets in Atlanta can receive up to $10,000 in down payment assistance through the program.<\/p>\n

\nAmeris Choice brings tailored assistance to more communities while continuing to promote equitable access to homeownership. The program is available to qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in eligible areas, including metropolitan Deltona\/Daytona, Jacksonville, Ocala and Tallahassee, Florida; Atlanta and Gainesville, Georgia; Greenville, South Carolina; and certain designated affordable housing community development areas in Charleston, South Carolina.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAtlanta continues to see strong demand for affordable homeownership options, and we recognize that down payment costs can be one of the biggest barriers for first-time buyers,\u201d said Clyde Anderson, director of community lending for Ameris Bank. \u201cIncreasing assistance in this market allows us to better meet local needs and help more individuals and families take meaningful steps toward owning a home and building generational wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nTo learn more, potential borrowers should visit www.amerisbank.com\/amerischoice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Ameris Bank<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\nAmeris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris operates financial centers in five southeastern states and serves consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending channels. Ameris manages $28.5 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026, and provides a full range of traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services. Learn more about Ameris at amerisbank.com<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nKatie Lopez
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Ameris Bank Expands Down Payment Assistance Program Ameris Choice Program Offers up to $10,000 for Qualified Homebuyers in Atlanta ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ameris Bank is supporting first-time homebuyers with the expansion of its Ameris Choice homebuyer assistance program. Now, qualified homebuyers purchasing in eligible markets in Atlanta can receive up to $10,000 in down payment assistance through the program. Ameris Choice brings tailored assistance to more communities while continuing to promote equitable access to homeownership. The program is available to qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in eligible areas, including metropolitan Deltona\/Daytona, Jacksonville, Ocala and Tallahassee, Florida; Atlanta and Gainesville, Georgia; Greenville, South Carolina; and certain designated affordable housing community development areas in Charleston, South Carolina. \u201cAtlanta continues to see … <\/p>\n

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