First Heritage Mortgage Expands its Presence in Maryland with New Columbia Branch

COLUMBIA, MD — First Heritage Mortgage (FHM) today announced the opening of a new branch in Columbia, Maryland (Branch NMLS ID #2857278), located at 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 105, Columbia, MD 21044. The branch broadens the company’s footprint across the Mid-Atlantic and brings its personalized, community-focused approach to homebuyers throughout Howard County and the surrounding region.

The Columbia branch will be led by branch managers Chris Sittig (NMLS ID #204321) and Jeff Modeski (NMLS ID #217558), both of whom bring deep mortgage experience and a shared commitment to guiding clients through every step of the homebuying journey.

“Columbia is a community built on connection, and that’s exactly how we approach lending,” said Chris Sittig, Branch Manager. “We’re here to be a steady resource for our neighbors, whether someone is buying their first home or making their next move. Our goal is to make the process feel clear and approachable from start to finish.”

“What drew us to First Heritage Mortgage was its people-first culture and the freedom it gives us to take care of clients the right way,” said Jeff Modeski, Branch Manager. “We’re excited to grow our team here and build lasting relationships with the families and referral partners who call this area home.”

The new branch reflects First Heritage Mortgage’s ongoing strategy of investing in local markets and pairing experienced loan officers with the technology and support borrowers expect today.

For more information about the Columbia, Maryland branch, customers and business partners can contact Chris Sittig at csittig@fhmtg.com or Jeff Modeski at jmodeski@fhmtg.com.