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Jeffrey Novotny at First Heritage Mortgage - ...
VP, Producing Branch Manager | NMLS ID #1415391


University of Maryland
Our team loves working with clients to develop effective home buying strategies, which is critical in the hyper-competitive & hyper-local DMV real estate market. Our team says it all the time that although every client we work with has the ... Show More
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Jeff Novotny with Novotny Lending Team of First Heritage Mortage did a superb job counseling my first time home buyer clients. Jeff introduced solutions to help the clients get their dream home. Highly recommend.
The staff was very efficient in making sure my client made it to settlement on time without any hiccups. They kept me updated as her realtor and answered any questions we had.
Run away worst lender for first time home buyers
The Novotny Lending Team and everyone at First Heritage Mortgage were outstanding throughout our home-buying journey. From day one, they took the time to explain every step of the mortgage process, answer our questions, and make sure we felt...
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Helped me get the best rate!
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October 15th, 2026 04:52 PM
It was great working with you. Thanks again for putting your trust in us.
Thank you so much for all the help in purchasing our new home.We selected Jeffery’s team again because he helped us with a previous purchase in 2019 and everything was so smooth.We purchased again this year 2026 and again everything went great!...
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The Novotmy leading team worked very hard for me. Answered all my questions and kept me informed along the way! We settled on our home on September 22nd and it was very smooth.Jeffery Novotny refered me to my realtor James Nellis Group and...
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Reply from Novotny Lending Team
October 2nd, 2026 01:51 PM
I enjoyed working with you. Thanks for the great feedback.
Great communication
ecxellent service
Reply from Novotny Lending Team
September 27th, 2026 04:22 PM
It was great working with you. Thanks again for putting your trust in us.
Great communication
excellent service
Reply from Novotny Lending Team
September 27th, 2026 06:44 PM
I enjoyed working with you. Thanks for the great feedback.
Michelle made everything seamless. She was always available and answered all of my questions. She made my dreams come true of being a first time homebuyer. I am so thankful for her! She deserves an award for her caring nature and support. She...
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Reply from Novotny Lending Team
September 21st, 2026 10:02 PM
Thank you for the 5-Star review. If you need anything, feel free to give us a call.
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Our team loves working with clients to develop effective home buying strategies, which is critical in the hyper-competitive & hyper-local DMV real estate market. Our team says it all the time that although every client we work with has the same goal of leveraging our capital to purchase their next home, the strategy we use for each client is unique, tailored, and customized based on their personal need.
Whether you are buying your first home, right-sizing now that the kids are gone, building your real estate investment portfolio, navigating the jumbo luxury market, renovating your home, or working with a developer to build your dream home, Our Team is Here to Help!
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Specialities
First Time Home Buyers
Down Payment Assistance Programs
Residential Purchase Mortgage
Residential Refinance Mortgage
Cash Out Refinance for Home Improvement
Cash Out Refinance for Debt Consolidation
VA Home Loan
USDA Home Loan
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Education
- University of MarylandPolitical Science and GovernmentBachelor of Arts (BA)Sep 2001 -May 2005

Positions
- First Heritage Mortgage - Novotny Lending Team - VP - Producing Branch ManagerMar 15th, 2024 - Current
- George Mason Mortgage - Novotny Lending Team - Team Leader I Sr Loan OfficerDec 4th, 2015 - Mar 15th, 2024
Memberships
- Children's Miracle Network Lender Program
- Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR)
- Frederick County Association of Realtors (FCAR)
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Year Started
2016
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Licenses
- NMLS ID #1415391
Awards
Achievements
- - Top 1% Mortgage Loan Originators in America 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- - Washingtonian Magazine Top Mortgage Professional 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- - Mortgage News Daily Top Mortgage Producer 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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Hobbies
- Spending time with family and friends
- Coaching youth soccer
- Traveling with family and friends
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