- Name
- Rich Hayden
- Company
- HomeFirst Mortgage Corp.
- E-mail
- Contact Rich Hayden (HomeFirst Mortgage Corp.)
- Website
- http://www.richgetsitdone.com
- Office Phone
- (703) 549-3400
- Cell Phone
- (703) 926-4646
- Fax
- (703) 832-6467
- Address
- 207 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
- Description
- Rich Hayden is dedicated to assisting clients in their achieving their macro financial goals quickly and responsibly.
About Rich Hayden
Rich Hayden has consulted to and worked in the residential lending industry since 1995. After leaving the consulting side of the field in May of 2000 to become Director of Sales at LendingTree, LLC (http://www.lendingtree.com/), Rich enjoyed several years saw the company thrive, move to profitability and eventually be sold for $770 Million. Since taking the final step closer to the consumer as a professional mortgage planner in 2002, Rich has enjoyed the success that comes with a practice built on ethics. In 2004, he was appointed Vice President of Residential Lending for a leading Virginia-based mortgage lender/broker. There he led highly motivated teams in addition to servicing his ever-growing private client base. After a brief 2-year run with the Washington DC Area's largest privately held direct mortgage banking firm, First Savings Mortgage Corporation, Rich returned to HomeFirst Mortgage Corp. poised to provide the highest level of service possible in today's ever changing market.
A recognized professional in the field, Rich is an in-demand speaker and educator for real estate finance, consumer credit, first time home buyer, debt & equity management and asset accumulation audiences throughout the DC, MD & VA region. Rich holds the highly coveted Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) certification. Among his many affiliations, Rich is a member of the Mortgage Banker's Association of America (MBAA), Metropolitan Washington Mortgage Banking Association (MBA/MW), National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and Virginia Association of Mortgage Brokers (VAMB) and Maryland Association of Mortgage Brokers (MAMB).
Business Philosophy
I am truly passionate about my profession, and the result is that nearly 100% of my business is by referral from satisfied clients, trusted financial advisors and the most experienced realtors in the DC Metropolitan Area. My mission is to carefully guide clients through the entire home loan process, so that they feel confident as they make choices about the many options available for their financing strategy. With many years and a wide range of experience in the mortgage industry, my team and I stand ready to assist each and every step of the way.
I understand that it's not just a house, it's your home.
A home is the largest financial commitment that most people will make during their life, and many people view their home financing as meaning just another monthly payment. I can help my clients realize that their home is truly a valuable financial tool, and will help them achieve the dreams and plans they envision for their future.
Our clients only think about home financing a few times during their lives ~ I think about it every single day. It's their home and their future. It's my profession and my passion. I am ready to work for their best interest.
Raving Clients
WHAT RICH'S CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"...you made a very confusing process so easy for us to understand by taking the time to walk us through EVERY option available to us. We could not have done this without you!" Tina Keller, South Riding, VA - September, 2005
"...what I mean by that is that you really are the first person who has sat down and made sure that we get it and that we had the right loan program for our long-term goals. Thank you so much!" Judy Hollar, Fairfax, VA - March, 2006
"You are a gift from Heaven! You really saved the day with the loan program you were able to put together. My previous lender did not have the knowledge, care, or concern that you possess - which nearly cost me my new home. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Violet Boddu - March, 2006
"Rich, I doubt that everyone else's case was as hard as ours - but, that didn't phase you one bit. You treated us with respect, took care of us like family, and made sure that we had a plan. Thank you for taking such good care of us! Bill & Karol Buie, Frederick, MD - April, 2006
"You are a miracle worker!" Patricia Rockefeller, Strasburg, VA - May, 2006
"...You helped ease our fears and you addressed all of our concerns. The process of purchasing and financing our first home went smoother than we ever could have imagined!" Erica & Andy Kochenash, Fairfax, VA - November, 2006
