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One simple place to start for all your home financing needs. Purchase or Refinance.

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Meet Fatima Rahimi

My goal is to redefine the mortgage process by focusing on quality, integrity and transparency.

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My team and I are here to answer any of your questions or help point you in the right direction.

Knowledge Base

Articles and educational content. Everything you need in one place to help guide you on your home buying journey.

ElevateTM Loan Dashboard

ElevateTM Loan Dashboard was created to provide you with a beautifully simple process and experience from application to closing.

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Fatima Rahimi at Vellum Mortgage

Fatima Rahimi

Loan Officer

Fatima’s mission is to provide unparalleled transparency in the loan process, backed by a lasting commitment to quality and integrity as indicated by the principles of the name Vellum is founded on. Having experience in several aspects of the mortgage lending process gives her the familiarity to ensure everyone she serves is provided the knowledge and resources to achieve their financial goals.

Partnering with top Washington DC Metro area real estate agents, financial planners, accounts and other real estate industry and financial service professionals provides you with the best mortgage experience customized for your personal financial story. We’re redefining and elevating your experience, making it easier and more enjoyable.

Let’s Get Started Financing Your Home

You’re so close to being a homeowner or refinancing to meet your financial goals. Let’s do this!

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We’ve Redefined & Elevated the Home Loan Experience

ElevateTM was created to seamlessly power the process from application to closing. Elevate’sTM powerful and intuitive Loan Dashboard allows for the process to be more transparent, streamlined and easier to navigate than ever – providing you with a beautifully simple process.

1. Apply

Use ElevateTM from your mobile or desktop and enter the information we need to know about your financial story.

2. Verification

After you apply we begin verifying your information. From here you can follow the progress of your loan from the ElevateTM Loan Dashboard.

3. Approval

We’re getting closer! During this stage, all documents are reviewed and we are able to make a final decision on the loan application.

4. Closing

Congratulations on being approved! Review your closing documents carefully. And most of all, enjoy the celebration!

Knowledge Base

Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step
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In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to…

3 Keys to Buying a Home
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Mortgage guidelines for first-time homebuyers have changed over recent years. In order to ensure loan approval, you need to have everything in order before your application. Credit Credit is very important for the first-time homebuyer.…

Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-approval
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Two often confused terms in the home buying process are a mortgage loan pre-qualification and a home loan pre-approval. Here’s what you really need to know about each one. Pre-Qualification A mortgage pre-qualification is simply…

Private Mortgage Insurance
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PMI, aka private mortgage insurance, is a type of mortgage insurance from private insurance companies used with conventional loans. Similar to other kinds of mortgage insurance policies, PMI protects the lender if you stop making…

Moving Checklist & Planner
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Let’s face it, moving is stressful. Moving all your belongings from one place to another is hard, and so is relocating your life in general. But, let’s not forget that moving to a new place…

Why was I countered?
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As a homebuyer, if you make an offer below list price, the seller may choose to reject, accept or simply let the offer expire. If there are multiple offers, the listing agent will lay out…

Apps for Finding a Great Neighborhood
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A large part of a successful move is finding a good neighborhood. Here’s a few ways to find what pretty much everyone agrees makes up a good ‘hood: Schools: You can view demographics and stats…

New Mortgage Rules For Self-Employed Borrowers
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Being your own boss comes with a lot of perks. Easier mortgage approval may not be one of them. If you’re self-employed, you must meet different requirements than a salaried person to qualify for a…

Why Use a Local Mortgage Lender?
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Real estate agents who would represent you as a buyer do care which lender you use. They’ll often suggest that you use a local lender who’s experienced with your area’s nuances, such as local taxation…

Pen Pals with Your Mortgage Lender?
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According to a piece in the Wall Street Journal, it is a common practice for underwriters to reach out to borrowers asking for letters of explanation sometimes referred to as “comfort letters” to firm up…

Let’s Get Started Financing Your Home

You’re so close to being a homeowner or refinancing to meet your financial goals. Let’s do this!

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Fatima Rahimi

Loan Officer
NMLS ID #: 1690315

M: (571) 469-9701
O: (571) 830-2811

5860 Trinity Parkway, Suite 110
Centreville, VA 20120

Fatima Rahimi

Loan Officer
NMLS ID #: 1690315

M: (571) 469-9701
O: (571) 830-2811

5860 Trinity Parkway, Suite 110
Centreville, VA 20120