David Boulware, Mortgage Loan Officer at First Reliance Bank, has been named the “Best of the Pee Dee’s 2022 Best Mortgage Lender" Winner.  

Boulware began his finance career in 1998 before moving into mortgage-related finance in 2000. He operated his own brokerage and was a mortgage lender with two of the nation's largest commercial banking institutions before beginning his career with First Reliance Bank in 2014.  

“David is an experienced lender focused on new construction, government lending, and purchase loan transactions,” shared Chuck Stuart, President of First Reliance Mortgage. “David provides exceptional customer service, and his knowledge of the Pee Dee and Carolina markets is invaluable to our clients. He’s one of the best.” 

“David Boulware excels in leading our mortgage lending efforts as a top producer in the Greater Florence area,” said Rick Saunders, Founder/CEO of First Reliance Bank. “He rightfully earned the recognition of “Best of the Pee Dee’s Best Mortgage Lender.” 

Additionally, First Reliance Bank has received recognition as the “Best Financial Institution” in 2015, 2020, 2021, and 2022. First Reliance was also recognized as “Best Mortgage Company” in 2021 and 2022.  “Best of the Pee Dee” is a salute to the best businesses and services in the Pee Dee, as nominated and voted on by Pee Dee residents. The Morning News, a daily newspaper based in Florence, South Carolina, sponsors “Best of the Pee Dee.”