About Akwete

Dedicated to Community Growth and Financial Empowerment

Akwete Muhammad serves as Community Development Officer with over seven years of experience in mortgage and financial services. She brings a strong background in housing affordability and financial literacy, with a passion for helping low to moderate-income individuals build long-term stability and wealth.

Serving the Hattiesburg and Lamar County areas, Akwete focuses on improving access to financial solutions that support community development. Her work centers on affordable home improvement loans and housing rehabilitation efforts throughout the Pine Belt. She also supports programs such as the FHLB Fortified Roof and Special Needs Assistance Program, helping elderly, disabled, and income-qualified homeowners make essential repairs to owner-occupied homes.

Akwete’s background includes leadership roles with Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt and the City of Hattiesburg’s Department of Urban Development. She believes education is key to empowerment and takes an accessible, educational approach with every client. Her goal is to foster inclusive growth and lasting financial well-being for individuals and families.