Keith Stiles at Certainty Home Lending NMLS #483774

05/19/2026

Congratulations on your continued President’s Club status, Dave! So happy to have you and your team with us and incredibly proud of all the success you continue to achieve.

Dave Venugopal, SVP of Mortgage Lending in the DMV Region, has earned his place in Certainty’s President’s Club with another impressive year of production. With a strong mix of primary residence and investor business, Dave continues to thrive across a wide range of lending opportunities, including a notable presence in the condo market throughout the DMV region.

His ability to maintain momentum in both purchase and refinance lending reflects a deep understanding of the market and a commitment to delivering the right solutions for every client scenario. Congratulations to Dave on this well deserved achievement.

05/11/2026

Look at these numbers from Brian Kempf last month. An incredible April and an even more incredible start to the year. Congratulations, Brian — really proud to have you on our team and love watching the trajectory of your results continue to climb!
Certainty Home Lending Franco Terango at Certainty Home Lending

04/23/2026

#3 of 4 - When Brian Kempf was exploring his next move, one thing stood out - we were the only company talking about scaling his business. Not just doing more loans… but building something bigger, more efficient, and more sustainable. That’s the difference. If you’re thinking bigger, we should talk.
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04/22/2026

Tommy is a class act...and he’s proving it where it matters most. Coming off one of his strongest funding months at Certainty in March, Tommy continues to deliver at a high level. Whether it’s a first-time buyer or a complex scenario, he gets it done.

A big thank you to Tom’s clients and referral partners for your continued trust and support. You’re a major part of the engine behind this kind of performance, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Proud to have you on the team, Tommy!

04/20/2026

John just delivered his highest funding month since joining Certainty Home Lending - $10+MM in March. From first time home buyers to super jumbo, & everything in between - John brings his very best to every client & every scenario. Huge congratulations, John - very well deserved. And a sincere thank you to all of the clients & referral partners who continue to trust him with there home purchase or refinance. Your confidence & support are what make results like this possible.
Certainty Home Lending Franco Terango at Certainty Home Lending

04/17/2026

Proud to now be offering end to end process - loan application to closing docs - all in Spanish! Leading the charge here so if you or someone you know could benefit from this, we'd love to help them!

04/15/2026

#2 of 4 - The 4 Non-Negotiables where Brian Kempf breaks it down simply:

Products. Pricing. Promotion. Pay.

Get these 4 right… and everything else scales.
Get even one wrong… and you’re fighting uphill every day.

At Certainty, we don’t miss on any of them.
Certainty Home Lending Franco Terango at Certainty Home Lending

04/08/2026

Brian Kempf has been with Certainty for over 6 months, and I recently sat down with him to get his perspective since making the move. Here’s Part 1 of 4 where Brian shares why joining Certainty has been a game changer for him.
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04/02/2026

Another proud moment for our MidAtlantic team-recognized in the April edition of the Washingtonian Magazine, now on stands.

Each year, Washingtonian conducts a highly competitive selection process-surveying 9,000 readers, 1,200 real estate agents, and 68 title companies to identify the Best Mortgage Professionals they would most recommend. They also publish an Elite Producers list, highlighting top-performing originators across financial institutions.

Congratulations to:
--Dave Venugopal
--Nick Genovese
--Brian Kempf
--Krista Ellis..for being recognized among the best in the region. This is a direct reflection of the consistency, professionalism, and client-first approach that defines our platform. Proud of this group and the standard we continue to set as a division.

For anyone who wants to check out the full article and issue, visit washingtonian.com.
Certainty Home Lending Franco Terango at Certainty Home Lending