Rich Godbout

Rich Godbout has been helping veterans, investors, and self-employed borrowers finance homes across the Mid-Atlantic since 2002, with a client base spanning Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and DC. A graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Rich is a Loan Officer at Synergy One Lending, NMLS #1907235, NMLS #482307, based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He specializes in VA loans and construction and renovation financing, along with helping self-employed borrowers and investors qualify for complex deals.

One closing Rich still thinks about involved a self-employed client with multiple jobs who’d been turned down by other lenders. Rich found a way to get him approved, and the client went on to purchase not just his primary residence but four additional investment properties.

Clients consistently point to Rich’s expertise, professionalism, accessibility, and coaching background as reasons they trust him with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. His advice for anyone starting the process is simple: have a conversation early so there’s time to build the right plan before shopping for a home.

Rich’s work has earned him a Scotsman Guide Top Originator Award, recognition as one of Washingtonian’s Best Mortgage Professionals, and the Elite Producer Award. He also holds certifications as a Construction & Renovation Specialist and VA Specialist.

Rich lives at the beach in Rehoboth, Delaware, with his wife Jules and son Brody. He gives back through community volunteering, coaching, and school booster clubs, consistently ranking among the top volunteers nationwide among his peers.

Rich Godbout serves buyers throughout Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Licensed in Delaware. NMLS #482307.