""Potomac Mortgage Group, Inc."":http://www.potomacmortgagegroup.com/ (PMG), one of the leading direct lenders in the Washington, D.C. area, announced the hiring of Sarah Pichardo as VP.
[IMAGE] [COLUMN_BREAK]Pichardo started her career in 2003, working quickly to establish herself as a top producer. She was recently ranked as the No. 2 originator in Virginia by _Origination News_, having closed more than $100 million in loans in 2012.
A resident of Fairfax County for more than 17 years, Pichardo serves as a trainer for the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) and has been a top producer in the state for VHDA loans to first-time homebuyers for five out of the last six years.
""It's an honor to join such a first-class organization,"" Pichardo said. ""At PMG, we have access to industry-leading technology and in-house processes and staff support that consistently allow us to close faster than the competition. The support I have received from all the different staff members, up to the CEO has been superb, all making sure that loans get closed quicker and the customer gets excellent service.""