1st time buyer DC condo- New Construction

Dearest Brent,
 
I can't thank you enough for your advice, guidance, enthusisasm and patience with me over the course of the last five months. Our first phone call was in April-when I couldn't even spell "condominium" and now here I am in September as a D.C. homeowner! Your sense of humor balanced with a calm demeanor and incredible subject matter experience were a welcomed approach to this arduous and anxiety filled process. Your responsiveness to my many, many, MANY inquiries were always timely, you made me feel like I was your most important client. Thank you for seeing everything through to fruition.

 With my sincerest gratitude,

 Heather A.

Washington D.C.

DC 1st time buyer

Thank you again Brent. You have made the buying experience an enjoyable experience. You and your team was awesome. I may need to revisit a loan for a cheaper investment/rental property late this year or early next year and will definitely come back when ready!

S. Hughes
Washington D.C.

HPAP Condo 1st time DC buyer

As I prepared to turn 30, I set a goal to start saving money in order to buy a home by the time I was 35 - thinking it would be impossible to do it any time before then. I was referred to Brent at First Mariner Mortgage and encouraged to chat with him about loan options, just to see what I might be able to qualify for and what my mortgage might look like. Lo and behold, I found out that I had far more options than I'd even imagined - and was able to purchase my first home just a few months into year 30! 

Brent was incredibly helpful, friendly, and easy to work with. He explained everything I needed to know in easy-to-understand terms, was readily accessible and available, and was by my side the entire time, making what could have been such an intimidating and confusing process remarkably easy. 

When I first started this process, I really didn't think it would be so quick and painless - I thought it would take years before I'd be able to buy my own home! Now I'm happy to say that I'm settled into my new place and am looking forward to many more years of homeownership!

 

LRW- Washington, DC

Condo refinance, 2nd time clients. FHA to conventional

I wanted to just write and let you know how much we appreciate all you have done  to help us finance Jen’s condo, TWICE!  You have been a wonderful support and guide and we appreciate it very much.  I imagine the days of refinancing are coming to an end soon, with the expected rise in interest rates,  so I am pretty sure this is it for the condo. But again, thanks for all your help and getting us through the process!!


Larry and Sue G.
Washington DC

FHA Flip Purchase smooth as silk.

"As first time homeowners, my wife and I were a little apprehensive about the home buying process and securing a loan.  We shopped around a bit for a bank/loan officer, but once we talked to Brent we knew the search was over.  Brent provided us with a full range of options and took all of the guesswork out of the entire loan process.  He was always available to answer any questions and never hesitated to answer the same question 2, 3, or 4 times, which was very important to us as first time homeowners.  We also really liked the fact that Brent was very friendly, easy to talk to, and transparent about the entire process.  We are so pleased with Brent and all the folks at First Mariner that his name is the first (and only) name we mention to our friends and family who are also looking to buy a house." 

Cheers,

Jim and Rasika C.

Washington DC