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About the Wish Team

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Securing your new home is unique to you. Don’t treat your mortgage like the click-of-a-button.

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You We have to think differently

I know firsthand how stressful this process can be. When I tried buying my first house, all I wanted was information, connection, and commitment to the success of my loan. What I received? Crickets… and eventually a worn-out sense of disappointment in my loan officer.

Buying a home should not be a stressful process, and my experience set me on a path to change that. Unlike a click-of-a-button process, I believe in providing engaging and personalized services for every aspiring homeowner, and solving problems alongside my clients every step of the way. The driving force for me in this business is making the process of securing a family’s home easy and enjoyable.

Stepping into these decisions involve many moving parts.

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  • GETTING THE BEST DEAL

    The lowest interest rate doesn’t always translate into the best long term financial decision. It shouldn’t be like buying a new vacuum: finding one with all the fancy gadgets at the best price point. Don’t treat your loan like a commodity - this is a human interaction.

  • PROPER GUIDANCE

    Paying off your debt and declaring you’re ready for action could create unintended consequences. Interest rates and compliance regulations change a mile a minute, and proper guidance is a must to help navigate a successful outcome.

  • TRUSTED LOAN OFFICER

    Independent research only takes you so far: a seasoned loan officer is trained to walk alongside you through this process.

  • DIFFERENT MORTGAGES

    You shouldn’t assume every mortgage lender is the same.

Let's Work Together

As your mortgage loan officer, I am there for you every step of the way.

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My Goal Is to

Equip You With Confidence in This Big Decision

I want to earn your trust as the mortgage loan officer who helped you achieve your goal of buying a home.

Since my earliest memories of competitive gymnastics, growing up in a military family, and becoming a mom, I draw energy from people-driven challenges, solved through determination and a keen attention to detail.

The resilience I have used for decades to build my business into the Top 1% of my industry is the same resilience I invest in my clients, as we work together to secure them a new home. I believe in the parallel power of hard work and a caring spirit to set my clients up for success - leaving them better off than where they began.

Based in Arlington, VA, I spend my weekends gardening, reading, exercising, and learning about Virginia history. I also love challenging jigsaw puzzles. My team serves clients in VA, DC, MD, NC, FL, and WV..

Ready to get started?

Here’s how we can make it happen:

Let’s start with a 15-minute introductory call so I can learn more about your goals for purchasing a home. Don’t worry, we don’t have to make any big decisions yet!

After learning more about you, I’ll walk you through instructions for submitting your loan application and supporting documents.

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From there, we’ll hit the ground running, and keep going until you’re raving about the best home buying or refinancing experience you could imagine.

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Meet

The Team

Loan Partner
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Richard Fiegel

NMLS ID #: 1475166

I’ve been a mortgage loan advisor the last seven years and I believe in taking the necessary time to thoroughly educate our customers on the mortgage financing options available to them. It’s very important that we understand your goals for purchasing or refinancing your home in order to make recommendations for mortgage options that will help you create greater long-term wealth over time. Our Total Cost Analysis software will help you to determine which loan option will be best for you and your family, and I will be there to explain how the numbers fit together and to assist you in making the best decision.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends/my large family, playing guitar, playing with my dog, Huxley, and watching a good movie.

Production Manager
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Jon Mukai

NMLS ID #: 338958

I have worked together with Leslie and the team for the last 12 years. After a ratified sales contract is received and you, Leslie and Richard determine your mortgage strategy, I will be actively involved in keeping all parties informed of the loan progress throughout the transaction. I am the liaison between the Processing, Underwriting, and Closing Teams. I have many years of experience in managing loans through each step of the process, and I focus my time on communicating directly with you and your real estate agent to ensure a smooth and on-time closing. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, playing golf, and rooting for DC sports teams.

Client Service Associate
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Ashley Orsini

NMLS ID #: 1602158

As the Client Service Associate for the Wish Team, I am dedicated to supporting Leslie and Richard in delivering an outstanding home buying experience for clients. My role involves reviewing loan applications and supporting documents to ensure completeness and accuracy, as well as walking the client through the loan application, additional document requests and loan disclosures. Our Team takes pride in being thorough in the early stages of the loan process to facilitate a smooth and efficient transaction. With a background in the mortgage industry since 2012, I’ve worn many hats, from Loan Officer Assistant to Processor and Underwriter. What I enjoy most in my role is guiding homebuyers through the process. Buying or refinancing can be intimidating and stressful, and it’s my job to ensure a positive buyer experience into homeownership. Outside of work, you can always find me curled up with a good book, weightlifting, and taking long walks with my dog, Moo.

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My team and I rank in the top 1% of mortgage lenders nationwide and if you are looking for a lender/loan officer that falls into this category, we will be happy to assist you.

Quick Links

  • About
  • Success Stories
  • Reviews
  • Resources
    • Educational Resources
      • Educational Videos
      • Questions Asked Twice
      • What is Private Mortgage Insurance?
      • Student Loan Calculations
      • What Drives Mortgage Rates
      • Historic Mortgage Interest Rates
      • Mortgage Myths
      • Escrow Account
      • Fairway at a Glance
      • Enlisting Realtor Help
    • Preapproval
      • Loan Application Instructions
      • Customer Questionnaire
      • Dos and Don’ts
      • Documents Needed
      • First Time Homebuyer
    • Credit
      • Credit Score Differences Explained
      • Preventing Unwanted Marketing Calls
      • How To Unfreeze Your Credit Report
      • How to Remove Disputes
      • Importance of Credit Score
      • Need to Build Credit?
      • Credit Checks
      • Derogatory Credit
      • Credit Infographic
    • First Time Homebuyer Programs
      • USDA
      • 100% Financing Options
      • Closing and Up-Front Costs
      • Freddie Mac Borrow Smart
      • Virginia DPA* by County
      • Virginia State DPA*
      • Maryland State DPA*
      • Maryland DPA* By County
      • Maryland DPA*: Baltimore & Howard
      • DC DPA*
      • Arrive Home DPA*
      • *DPA: Down Payment Assistance
      • First Time Homebuyer Guide
    • Closing
      • What is eClosing?
      • Closing and Up-Front Costs Explained
      • Recasting
      • Closing Costs
      • Closing Disclosure (CD) Fees Explained
    • Realtors
      • Renovation Loans
      • Renovation Guide
      • Seller Concession Cheat Sheet
      • Realtor Dos and Don’ts
      • When Is an Inspection Needed?
      • Cash Guarantee
      • Cash Guarantee FAQ
    • Specialty Programs
      • Fairway Advantage
      • Lock, Shop, & Go
      • Extended Lock
      • Buying a Home for Parents
      • Buying a Home for Parents/Adult Children
      • 100% Financing Options
      • Bank Statement Program
      • What is a HELOC?
      • Standalone HELOC
      • Symmetry Standalone HELOC
      • HomeLight: Buy Before You Sell
      • Cash Guarantee
      • Reverse Mortgage
        • What Is a Reverse Mortgage?
        • Reverse Mortgage FAQs
        • Reverse Mortgage Loans for a Home Purchase
        • 10 Myths of a Reverse Mortgage
      • FHA Home Loans
        • FHA Condo Approval
        • FHA Kiddie Condo
        • FHA Manufactured Homes
        • FHA Financing
      • Interest Rate Buy-Downs
        • Temporary Buydown
        • Permanent Buydown
      • VA Home Loans
        • VA Home Loans
        • VA Financing
        • VA Loan Overview
      • Renovation Loans
        • Renovation Loan Comparison
        • Turn Your Home into a Dream Home
  • Resources
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Licensure

  • NMLS ID #: 659535
  • VA Mortgage Loan Originator License #MLO-9988VA
  • DC Mortgage Loan Originator License #MLO-659535
  • MD Mortgage Originator License #26-21506
  • NC Mortgage Loan Originator License #I-169080
  • FL Mortgage Loan Originator License #LO35305
  • WV Mortgage Loan Originator License #LO-1475166

Contact

  • 703-338-0125
  • leslie.wish@fairwaymc.com thewishteam@fairwaymc.com
  • 10304 Eaton Pl.
    Suite 100
    Fairfax, VA 22030
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