Alex and his team made becoming a first time homeowner possible! We had such an incredible, personalized experience with quick response times, enabling us update our offer almost overnight and secure our home before someone else could snag it. Can't recommend enough! read more

I had everything I needed a 60,000-down payment, credit score, and a mortgage certificate. I sacrifice everything and, wait for years to get house of my own. They didn't at all help me. They rejected my application, and said I need another down payment of 60,000. A total of 120000. They crush my dreams and I'm still living in hell. read more

I always pay my mortgage payment early. Try to do it this month and I couldn't access my online portal. Contacted customer services and they couldn't access the portal either. Then she found out the online site isn't working. Communication about this would have been great customer service...but I guess once you are a customer customer service goes out the window. Wasted over an hour of my time to pay YOU! Do better. read more

Good company got my mortgage through them and they are nice, just .25%-.5% more expensive loan rates than rest of the mortgage companies.

The absolute worst. Military members using the VA loan should avoid at all costs. I sold my home after using them for the original mortgage. MONTHS later after the home had closed, they received all documents, and the new owner had provided everything needed financially they reported me late on my mortgage. They stated they had taken care of this issue, and admitted to the error on their part, but did absolutely nothing about it. They were beyond negligent and cause a massive amount of stress. I also did a loan assumption through the VA loan and they took over a year to complete the process because they are literally that horrible to work with. read more

I do not recommend this mortgage company. I financed with them and though I choose a 30 yr fixed rate they have found a reason to increase my mortgage EVERY year since. I've purchased three homes and this is the ONLY one whose EVER had a yearly increase. I can't wait to refinance!! read more

This is now the third time we've worked with Gary Pierpont at First Home, and every time has been very easy and stress-free. Gary and his team work quickly, efficiently, and help you through the process with less stress than you expect for such a major life item as a mortgage. read more

Alex and team were friendly, responsive, and knoweledgeable. They broke down all the steps into small chunks and led me through them. I had a friend buying a home at the same time and he was far more stressed about the lending process and paperwork than we were. If I ever buy another home, I'll go back to Alex. read more

As a first-time homebuyer, I was elated to be referred to Alex. He made the whole process so easy to understand and effortless for me. He was responsive at all hours, even providing updated letters on the weekend. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him and will absolutely be working with him for future financing needs. read more

There is nothing more daunting than applying for a mortgage. It requires a huge amount of documentation and what seems like never ending paperwork. Ayaz Rahemanji and his team guided us through the process with care and support. We couldn't have done it without their guidance. This is the second time we've applied for a loan through them. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing a loan. read more

Alex was prompt in getting back to me whenever I had questions--which was often, since I was a first-time homebuyer! He was patient, transparent, and happy to explain topics in an accessible way. He struck me as extremely knowledgeable about DC's home-buying options. I interviewed multiple lenders before choosing Alex and am delighted with my choice. read more

First Home Mortgage is in violation of the CARES act. I recently co-signed on a re-fi and we went with First Home because a family friend of ours works in their local office. My initial call with the loan officer was great - she was knowledgeable and responsive, answered all of my questions and was generally very helpful. After that, it went downhill. I was handed off to several people throughout the process, each had requests for different information that were unclear and inconsistent. At one point I was unsure about how to proceed so I called their office and one of their employees was incredibly rude and seemed like it was annoying and inconvenient that I needed help of any kind. At that point, I almost canceled the entire process but decided to push forward as I simply didn't want to start it all over again. Shortly after closing my co-signer lost her job due to COVID and we realized we might struggle to cover the payments. I consulted the CFPB who informed me that since our loan is a Freddie Mac loan, we are eligible for forbearance WITHOUT a lump sum payment due at the end of our deferral period. However, despite several calls to First Home to ask them for this relief to which we are legally entitled, they have refused and insisted that all deferred payments will be due in a lump sum at the conclusion of the 90 day forbearance. Reluctantly, we've made the first payment as we see no point in deferring if the full balance will come due in 90 days anyway. Today, I received an alert that a derogatory remark has been added to my credit report indicating that I've been affected by a "natural disaster" which is apparently what lenders are doing for people who cannot make payments as a result of COVID-related hardship. After doing some research online, I've found that this remark can be used against me when applying for future loans. So in addition being denied the relief to which we're legally entitled, no loan modification, and making our first payment on time, I'm now being hit with derogatory mark on my credit report. We've been treated very poorly by this company and I strongly discourage anyone from using First Home as a mortgage lender. read more

As a realtor and broker, I have had the pleasure of working with Ingrid Rapivy for many years. She has always provided first class customer service. She is knowledgeable and patient. When it was time for me to purchase, there was no question that I would seek her expertise and guidance. She helped me through the process which tends to be a bit more tedious for stated income buyers. Ingrid and her team were just as professional and patient with me, as the clients I represent. I would highly recommend Ingrid and her team of professionals, time and time again. Many thanks. read more

Alex Waters and his team were a phenomenal help in my recent home purchase. They worked with me to get everything settled in 21 days They were thorough, kind, patient and ultimately relentless in getting the job done. If I ever needed them again, I would certainly return. I'd highly recommend them for your property purchasing needs. read more

I can't say enough good things about Alex and his team - they're always lightning fast with responses, diligent in making sure everything is clearly understood, and incredibly thorough. We've now done two home purchases and a refinance with his team, so I suppose that makes us dedicated Alex Jaffe fans. We've sent a number of friends and colleagues his way, and without fail they have universally agreed that working with Alex is a welcome bright spot in a stressful and often confusing process. read more

We recently purchased a home in Anne Arundel County and selected First Home Mortgage to be our lender. I initially called FHM and spoke with Patrick from First Home Mortgage in Columbia, MD did an excellent about the Maryland Mortgage Program and VA loan. He was able to walk me through every minor detail of the process and was extremely patient with all my questions. Moreover, we had an issue during the process and if it was not for Patrick's assistance and honest advisement, I'm not sure if we could have completed the purchase. I honestly felt lucky to have such a knowledgeable and friendly mortgage broker. It is hard to trust everyone during such a huge financial transaction for which I have little expertise. First Home Mortgage and Patrick made this process easy. read more

Let me start by saying that I don't come from an affluent background, so I have some anxiety about buying a home and spending large sums of money. Outside of that, I had so much apprehension after hearing so many horror stories from people who had terrible lenders. But! Alex made something so scary so easy and within reach. He takes the time to explain every little piece of the process and never makes you feel like you're wasting his time by asking a lot of questions. The attention to detail and care he puts into your loan is remarkable. I can't think of a better lender if it wasn't my loan, I wouldn't think this was real! This is the lender for you if you want a clear and seamless process! Also, he is just a pleasure to talk to and work with! Thank you, Thank you Alex!!! read more

I just closed on my first condo and I could not have done it without Matt Miller. Matt and the team went above and beyond for me on this deal, even balancing a last-minute scramble with my condo association so we could meet the closing date to enable me to move. They also dealt with my strings of questions, assured me that my inquiries were welcome, and patiently answered each in turn. Matt is courteous, supportive, and knowledgeable. He was also very patient while I worked to find the right place. I got a quote from FHM and Matt in November, but didn't make a purchase until September of the next year, but Matt never wavered. He followed up, and was just as focused on making sure I bought the right place, regardless of the time. I felt supported, acknowledged, and empowered throughout the entire process, and thanks to Matt and his team, I now have my first condo home! FHM is an excellent company, and I would encourage you to consider them for your next home purchase. read more

Had the unfortunate experience of working with Matthew Borgerson. He was late, condescending, and refused to acknowledge his unprofessionalism. If you use First Home, try to work with another agent. read more

Alex and his team are incredibly prompt and knowledgeable. I truly appreciate all of their patience in answering my questions and could not have asked for a better lending experience. As a first time buyer or otherwise, you won't regret choosing Alex at First Home! read more

Alex Jaffe is the absolute best, I'd recommend him to anyone! We bought a house in the hot April 2022 market in Washington, DC and he made us feel so at ease by patiently, quickly, expertly, and *thoroughly* answering all our questions and providing fabulous spreadsheets to help us optimize our mortgage situation. Every realtor we interviewed spoke highly of him, and and throughout our experience with him it was easy to see why. His educational materials are invaluable, he not only has great technical chops but also a brilliant ability to distill the universe of relevant information into a manageable set of options. He is a spreadsheet person's spreadsheet person. read more

Mike Basch and his team were outstanding! They went above and beyond to assist me in the purchase of my home. From the initial contact, through walking me through the paperwork, and explaining the entire process, Mike, Amanda and their entire team were phenomenal . When my anxiety got the best of me, they provided patience, reassurance and compassion. An absolute joy to work with!! I am eternally gratefu! read more

Alex and his team are a well-oiled machine! Alex is wonderful to work with and is an excellent source of information on mortgage lending for first-time homebuyers. When we had questions, Alex provided a breadth of answers or gave us the best options to turn to, which is such a welcomed response being a first-time homebuyer. He is extremely responsive and gave a realistic timeline to closing. It was a pleasure working with Alex and First Home Mortgage for buying our home. I would highly recommend reaching out and giving Alex and his team an opportunity to do the same for you. read more

When I met Matthew Borgerson, I was already under contract for my first home in DC and scheduled to close in 28 days. I'd been working with a lender from a big bank, and when I realized they couldn't support me in the way a local lender could with the DC Open Doors and HPAP programs, I went to the seminar you're required to go to if you want to learn more about these programs. I met Matt there, and he took the time to chat with me that evening after the seminar had ended. I immediately knew I was in better hands as he walked me through all the requirements. I was pretty stressed out with trying to sort through everything in less than 30 days. Matt has a very calm, reassuring demeanor, is very knowledgeable about homebuying in DC, and has incredible work ethic. He made himself available to me any time I had a question or concern which, admittedly, was a lot as a first-time homebuyer. He worked with me on the challenging parts of paperwork, and he moved quickly to get me every funding opportunity he could. He could tell when I was stressed or worried and intuitively made me feel like I had the support I needed. He was even at the closing to be sure he could answer any questions I had while signing. His processor Darlene was also extremely supportive, and called me to walk me through paperwork on the same day she went to a funeral. Getting someone through this process in less than 30 days is a haul. I can't believe we did it, and I can't believe I own this perfect little condo now. I am so grateful to Matt for his kindness and support, and I've already recommended him to friends. read more

I used Alex Jaffe for my first home 5 years ago and it was an easy decision to go with him as my lender for my second home! He is super responsive and always takes the time to make sure my questions are answered. He makes the process seamless and stress free. I highly recommend Alex and his team to anyone looking for a lender. read more

We were introduced to Alex by our realtor and one thing he said about him was that he will take care of all the details and make sure we understand the process. And, he did! He guided us through the application process offering us different options and providing us with the pros and cons of each type of mortgage. He is not only knowledgeable but also helps you think through what works best for your particular situation. We were so pleased with his help buying our first home that we could not think of anyone else at the time of refinancing our home. We highly recommend working with Alex Jaffe and his team; you will get nothing less than a five-star service. read more

Alex J. was incredible to work with. Was referred to Alex and couldn't be happier with the entire process. He was extremely responsive, patient, knowledgeable, and an all-around fantastic person. I would recommend him 100% to anyone looking to buy or refinance, and I will gladly use him again for any future transactions. read more

My partner and I just closed on our first home today, and we couldn't have done it without the guidance and support from Matthew Borgerson and the rest of the team at First Home Mortgage. We met Matt at a first time home buyers seminar and since we were the only ones in attendance, he and our realtor chatted with us for an hour to get an idea about what we were looking for and answer all of our questions. We were interested in DC Open Doors for down payment assistance, and First Home Mortgage is one of the lenders approved for this program so it was a perfect fit. As the process went on, Matt continued to be available to answer all of our questions and even walked us through hundreds of pages of documents at the office when things started getting really serious. I'd highly recommend reaching out to Matt as you begin your journey to home ownership! read more

As a first time home buyer, Alex was very knowledge about the process and exemplified superior customer service and patience throughout the entire home buying process. He was always readily available to answer all my questions and he made the home buying process go very smoothly for me. I highly recommend Alex for your home buying needs. read more

I worked with Alex Jaffe to purchase my first home (using HPAP) in 2022. He was very knowledgeable about the program and patient answering my questions. He communicated well with my realtor, the title company, and me, which made the whole process smooth and much less stressful than it could it have been. I highly recommend Alex and First Home to anyone looking for a lender with a personal touch. read more

Alex and his team provide perfect service. They respond to all messages quickly. They creatively look for the most competitive terms - even for Jumbo two-unit deals. They provide proactive strategic pointers to bring the transaction to the quickest possible closing. They sent a notary to our location who was cheerfully prepared to sign outside, wearing masks in the middle of winter. And they even reach out a month after closing to make sure you have the information you need for your first payment on the new mortgage. Highly recommend! read more

I used Alex Jaffe to purchase my first home 5 years ago and now recently refinance my home now that interest rates are so low. I have already recommended him to friends in family. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable, personable, and quickly to responds to all questions no matter how small. I bought my home using the VA home loan and he went out of the way to help ensure the seller that he will make the process go through smoothly. He is very knowledgeable about the different types of home loans and works to get you the benefits and bonuses that exist. That the average person would not know about. I plan to use him in the future when we upgrade, and I am comfortable recommending him/ this company to others that are searching for honest help when trying to finance/ refinance a home. read more

My wife and I just purchased a home for the first time, in the midst of a hot market and region, and could not possibly have done it without Alex. From our first call with him he explained every detail of the process clearly for first timers, and was responsive within minutes at all times whether for a minor question or when paperwork was needed to be prepared on a quick deadline to submit an offer. There are constantly many pending tasks when applying for a mortgage and Alex, along with his team, were great with update emails clarifying what was done and what was pending. He also referred us to our real estate agent, Liz Kaiser, who was also a 5 star experience. Very thankful for Team Jaffe! read more

Alex and his team at First Home Mortgage are the absolute best to work with! He's been there every step of the way to help us purchase, refinance and sell our first home and purchase a new home. Every time I have a question or need something he responded very quickly and is super helpful in explaining things. Alex is organized and makes what could be a stressful experience extremely easy and painless. I have nothing but the utmost highest regards for Alex and First Home Mortgage and can't recommend them enough for anyone looking to finance their mortgage. read more

My wife and I recently purchased our first home, and we are so grateful to have found First Home Mortgage. We cannot say enough positive things about the overall experience, and what a great job the entire team did. Most of our interaction was with Alex, who constantly amazed us with his quick, helpful responses and follow-ups. If we were to rate him solely on the essentials that one expects from a mortgage lender - knowledge and guidance, great products and options with great rates and terms, timeliness, service, clarity, transparency - then he would rate 10 out of 10. He delivered all of that. But he also went beyond that, making the process such a pleasurable and rewarding experience. Alex took the time to listen to us and relate to us just as people. His manner was like that of the best doctors - keen, caring attentiveness to their patients, always looking for a wholistic approach. Alex spoke with us like one would speak with family or friends, thinking out loud, asking questions, making suggestions. He also gave us some advice - above and beyond - that we were able to act on which ended up saving us many thousands of dollars. Alex clearly loves what he does for a living. He genuinely loves working with money and helping people with their money. His passionate, personable demeanor has certainly spread across the entire team. Dilia and Patrick also were great to work with as they executed on the plan and drove the loan process to completion. We would unreservedly recommend Alex and First Home Mortgage to anyone looking to buy a home - anyone in any situation. Thank you Alex and team!! read more

Alex was absolutely incredible through the entire process. At the very beginning he did a fantastic job walking us through how everything would work and the trade-offs between different options. He really helped us find the best solution for us (e.g. based on our savings goals, willingness to put money down, and looking at multi- vs. single-family homes). I recommend First Home Mortgage to any friend looking to buy, and I would use them again. read more

Alex was highly recommended to us from our realtor. From beginning to end he made our home purchasing experience seamless. As experienced home buyers we would place Alex at the top of our list of recommended lenders. Thank you Alex for taking the stress out of the process and getting it done in a timely and professional manner. Burleigh-Jones read more

I am happy to say that Scott Story and his wonderful assistant Marina, made our home buying process very smooth. They not only met, but exceeded, the standard. I would highly recommend this team. Excellent communication, wonderful knowledge, and always on point. Having purchased a home previously through a different company, I can say from experience, the First Home team is who you want helping you. read more

Buying a property for the first time was overwhelming but Alex Jaffe could have not made any easier and less stressful. He was there to answer all the questions my wife I had. His patience with buyers and knowledge in all loan options made it an absolute pleasure working with him. Thank you Alex for all the help. The Badra family read more

My wife and I recently refinanced our first home, and our process in doing so couldn't have been smoother! The man who made that possible: Alex Jaffe. We can't imagine going through the process without Alex, our loan officer through First Home Mortgage. From the get-go, Alex was a clear, calm communicator. He laid out all of our options. He presented facts. He offered gentle advice, usually when asked for it. Always patient, Alex continually helped prepare us for the next step in the refinancing process -- which didn't take long. That said, we never felt like we were signing something or agreeing to something that we didn't understand. Alex's communication provided an underlying confidence that served as a real foundation for our decision-making. We're so thankful for him -- and recommend him enthusiastically! Roger & Cristi read more