Richard Donohoe, a senior mortgage banker for Ameris Bank, is a lifelong Virginian who is passionate about residential lending services. Richard has been active in residential lending for over three decades and starting his career at First Virginia Bank in retail lending and branch management. He moved into mortgage origination in 1986, quickly becoming one of the top young loan officers at Developers Mortgage, Inc. in the late 1980's. In 1996, Richard joined market leader Crestar Mortgage and added VHDA first-time homebuyer loans to the list of programs he was able to offer.From 2003 to 2009, he was a top VHDA originator with 50 or more loans per year. In 2007, he led the state in VHDA production with over 100 VHDA loans. In 2016, VHDA recognized Richard again as a Bronze Circle top-producing loan officer for continuing his dedication to affordable housing and first-time homeownership. Richard has taught hundreds of potential first-time buyers how to achieve their dreams as a VHDA trained teacher.Originally from Arlington, Richard attended St. Agnes then earned his business degree from James Madison University. He spends his free time volunteering with several local organizations, including housing committees in Arlington and Falls Church City. Richard has been on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) for 10 years. He also helps with the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) Economic Forecast Advisory Group's annual Housing Forecast.