First National Corporation, the parent company of First Bank, has announced the launch of a new mortgage division named, 'First Mortgage.'

The company said that George Ballew has joined First Bank as the chief executive officer of the division, which will be headquartered in Staunton, Virginia. Ballew has over 27 years of mortgage lending experience, with nearly 20 years in the Staunton market. He has most recently served as a senior vice president and mortgage market manager.