Mortgage Companies, Financial Planning, Real Estate Agents
About us
Voted TOP Mortgage Lender in the Washington D.C. area. Winner of the 2013 Best Places To Work Award by the Baltimore Business Journals. The Richards Team by First Home Mortgage is a local mortgage broker, providing excellent service, and low rates and fees. We work with many lenders and look for the best fit for each borrower. You are "just not another loan" to us and we pride ourselves as your trusted personal mortgage adviser. Call us anytime for mortgage advice -- even if you are not planning to apply for a loan. We will help you plan for the future and leverage maximum equity for you. Our employees care and it shows in our service!
Business highlights
23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Personal mortgage advisers. The Richards Team by First Home Mortgage, we have a wide range of products; conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, HELOCs, and reverse mortgages.
Mr. Richards reviewed our mortgage situation, which required him to sift through a number of files that we brought. You could instantly tell that this was a consummate professional, as he quickly deciphered very complicated documents and was able to explain them. He outlined our financial options, and also recommended other professionals that could assist us. For example, we may need to engage a lawyer, and he told us what to look for in addition to giving us a referral. We also may need to engage a real estate professional to sell property, and he was able to provide useful information in finding a person to help us as suited to our needs. Mr. Richards exceeded my expectations of a financial planner and I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: I looked up financial planners on Angies List, and the Jeff Richards Team here looked well suited to our needs. Another family member and myself had a number of questions about financial planning, and it required taking a look at some previous mortgage loans and outstanding debt. We called Jeff, who was easy to reach (so many are hard to get hold of), he gave us an appointment promptly, and then was truly outstanding in listening to our needs, working with us to answer our questions, and generally cutting through so much legal jargon to provide us with very helpful information. I can truly recommend Jeff Richards as an extremely competent mortgage specialist, and I would not hesitate to give him the highest accolades to anyone in need of financial planning/mortgage services. Mr. Richards is very personable, highly professional, and was able to clearly explain a number of complicated finanical issues to us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Brian G.
07/2014
5.0
mortgage broker
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unknown
Description of Work: Peter Brock at first home mortgage was a great help in securing my wife and I's first home loan. He was prompt with all emails and calls which is a must in such a stressful time. They use a web portal system that allowed me to upload financial documents online without having to bring them in. Everything was in order by closing and would recommend them to others.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bernie K.
05/2014
5.0
mortgage broker
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Description of Work: This is the sixth loan I have done with the Richards Team (2nd this year), and honestly do not trust anyone but this company. Jeff is savvy, finds us the best rate, knows when to lock in. He has shared all the info with us at every step of the process regarding our loan, status, etc. He returns emails and calls promptly -- evening, weekends, you name it which makes me believe he is working for me 24/7. Buying a home is a HUGE investment, and you need someone who takes their job seriously! Because Jeff is super responsive, we were able to jump on several real estate deals in a heart beat. With his group on our side, we know we can submit a real estate contract faster than other potential buyers. A definite advantage in the current sellers market.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1
Bernie K.
12/2013
5.0
financial advisor, mortgage broker
 + 0 more
I have been using Jeff Richards for the last 18 years -- no kidding! I found them as a first time home buyer back in the early 90's and he was extremely helpful in helping us purchase our first home. Always finding us the best program with the best rates, low closing costs, and generally very trustworthy and honest. Since then, I have refinanced with Jeff and his team for probably a dozen or more times and always a pleasant experience. His staff has remained the same over the years, so they really know their customers and it makes the process so much simpler. This recent house purchase in Springfield was no different -- I contacted the Richards team just before writing up the contract and the loan was approved in about 5 days. I was also pleasantly surprised when he locked me in to a rate mid-week when it he noticed a blip in the interest rate, and it saved me thousand of dollars. I did shop around with other lenders and it was just not the same -- not to mention higher rates and much higher closing costs. I have never met his team but after all these years, feel like I know all of them by first name. Their staff is top notched and is always on top of things -- no wonder they were recently voted as on of the best places to work.
Description of Work: Mortgage for a new home and refinancing of second home.
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Service Categories
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FAQ
First Home Mortgage - Richards Team is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
First Home Mortgage - Richards Team accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, First Home Mortgage - Richards Team does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, First Home Mortgage - Richards Team offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, First Home Mortgage - Richards Team does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, First Home Mortgage - Richards Team offers emergency services.
No, First Home Mortgage - Richards Team does not offer warranties.
First Home Mortgage - Richards Team offers the following services: Personal mortgage advisers. The Richards Team by First Home Mortgage, we have a wide range of products; conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, HELOCs, and reverse mortgages.