Born and raised in Jackson, MS, Ron Virden graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1994 with a Bachelor of Accountancy. His first job in 1994 was as a credit analyst which helped give him his vast knowledge in evaluating and helping improve clients credit. Ron has been in the mortgage business for over 20 years. He has held nearly every position in the business on the origination side in his tenured career. Ron’s expertise and mortgage knowledge combined with his friendly approach has led to much success over the years as he continues to be one of the top producing mortgage originators in the state year after year. Ron helped found Affordable Lending Group, LLC in 2011 with the goal of creating a company that could provide great service with the most competitive rates.  Dedicated to his team of mortgage professionals and dedicated to his clients, Ron continues to serve families throughout the mid-south, as they pursue their dreams of homeownership.