Celebrating Our Washingtonian Best Mortgage Professionals

Celebrating Our Washingtonian Best Mortgage Professionals

Each year, Washingtonian recognizes the region’s top mortgage professionals based on feedback from industry peers who know firsthand what it takes to guide clients through one of life’s biggest financial decisions.

We’re proud to share that multiple members of the First Home Mortgage team were named to the Washingtonian Best Mortgage Professionals list, with several also recognized as Elite Producers across Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers.

These honors reflect what we see every day across our team: deep expertise, strong relationships, and a commitment to helping buyers, homeowners, and partners navigate the market with confidence.

Best Mortgage Professionals (Survey-Based Recognition)

  • Matt Cox
  • Joe Dawson
  • Heather Devoto
  • Alex Jaffe
  • Rob Mercer

Elite Producers – Platinum

  • Heather Devoto
  • Ryan Paquin
  • Bradley Restivo
  • Jason Lerner
  • Christopher Edge
  • Ayaz Rahemanji

Elite Producers – Gold

  • Alexander Jaffe
  • Charlie Latimer
  • Jason Nader
  • Tammi Printz

Elite Producers – Silver

  • James Moran
  • Harry Manley
  • Joseph Dawson
  • Dolph Hegewisch
  • Ryan Kurrle
  • Erin Johnson
  • Courtney Ficken

Awards like these are especially meaningful because they’re peer-informed and performance-driven. They reflect the trust our loan officers have built not only with clients, but also with the agents, partners, and professionals they collaborate with every day.

Even more exciting is the breadth of representation across our team. Seeing so many First Home Mortgage professionals recognized across multiple award tiers speaks to something bigger than individual success. It highlights a culture built around consistency, responsiveness, and results.

Behind every recognition like this is a network of processors, assistants, operations teams, referral partners, and clients who make the work possible. We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to raise the bar for service across the region.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees 🎉 Your dedication to your clients and partners continues to make a difference every day—and we’re proud to have you representing First Home Mortgage.

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