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Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator

Meet Fredicia Hardnett
Fidelity Direct Mortgage

Your biggest purchase deserves the best guide.

Most loan officers have seen one market cycle. Fredicia has mastered four decades of them.

She's navigated crashes, recoveries, and everything between. That experience saves you money and stress.

What This Means For You:

Your loan gets structured right the first time. No costly mistakes. No missed opportunities.

Someone who's been an underwriter, processor, branch manager, and brokerage owner is reviewing your file. She catches problems before they kill your deal.

You get programs and solutions other loan officers don't even know exist. Because she's lived through every lending innovation since 1976.

How It Works:

She listens first. Where are you now? Where do you want to be in five years? Ten? Then she builds your mortgage strategy around your actual life, not some cookie cutter product.

You'll understand every step. No jargon. No confusion. No surprises. Just clear guidance from application to closing.

The Difference:

While others are learning on your dime, Fredicia already knows the path. She's helped hundreds of families secure homes. She'll fight for your approval when others would give up. She'll save you thousands by knowing which programs fit your situation perfectly.

50+ years of expertise. One goal: getting you home.

Let's start your journey.

Primary Branch Location

Fidelity Gaithersburg Branch

438 North Frederick Ave, Suite 310

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Licensed Mortgage Banker

NMLS# 2399635

Fidelity Direct Mortgage Corp is a licensed Mortgage Banker.

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