For 36 years, First Home Mortgage has been helping Maryland families achieve homeownership. Today, we’re proud to share another milestone in that story.
According to the latest rankings from the Baltimore Business Journal, First Home Mortgage has been named the largest residential mortgage lender in the Greater Baltimore area, originating more than $658 million in local mortgage volume in 2025.
While rankings and awards are always meaningful, this recognition represents something much bigger: decades of trust built one family, one loan, and one community at a time.
A Maryland Success Story
Founded in Maryland in 1990, First Home Mortgage has grown alongside the communities we serve. Through changing markets, shifting interest rates, and evolving homebuyer needs, our commitment has remained the same: delivering exceptional service and helping our clients make confident financial decisions.
For more than three decades, First Home has been a leader in residential lending across Maryland, building a reputation that borrowers, real estate professionals, and employees are proud to stand behind.
Our success isn’t the result of a single year or a single market cycle. It’s the product of 36 years of consistency, innovation, and a people-first culture.
More Than Just Numbers
The mortgage industry is filled with national brands and online lenders, but First Home’s strength has always come from its local roots and deep understanding of Maryland communities.
Our loan officers live where they work. They understand local markets, neighborhood trends, and the unique needs of Maryland homebuyers. That local expertise, combined with industry-leading technology and operational support, allows us to deliver an experience that national lenders often cannot match.
The Baltimore Business Journal reported that the region’s top 55 lenders originated more than $8.5 billion in home purchase loans in 2025, with First Home leading the market.
A Place Where Careers Thrive
This milestone is also a testament to the people behind it.
For experienced mortgage professionals, First Home offers the stability, resources, and reputation that come from being Maryland’s leading lender. For those new to the industry, it offers something equally valuable: the opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in the business while building a long-term career.
Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and a shared commitment to serving our clients and communities. It’s why our employees are proud to work here and why so many choose to stay and grow their careers with First Home.
Looking Ahead
Being named the largest residential lender in Greater Baltimore is an incredible honor, but our focus remains on what comes next.
As we look toward the future, First Home Mortgage remains committed to the values that have guided us for the past 36 years: putting people first, supporting our communities, and helping Maryland families find a place to call home.
Thank you to our clients, referral partners, and employees who have made this achievement possible. The story of First Home Mortgage is still being written, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.
