Fidelity Direct Acquired By Absolute Home Mortgage – NMP Skip to main content

Fidelity Direct Acquired By Absolute Home Mortgage

Dec 05, 2025
Absolute and Fidelity Merger

Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation’s acquisition of Fidelity Direct Mortgage’s assets unites the lenders to expand products, boost efficiency, and strengthen long-term growth and support for borrowers and partners

Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation has announced the acquisition of the assets of Fidelity Direct Mortgage.

This agreement between the two firms is designed to enhance operational scale, broaden product access, and strengthen the support and resources available to borrowers, employees, and strategic partners across both organizations. The deal also reflects extensive planning and a shared commitment to long-term growth, stability, and innovation within an evolving mortgage landscape.

Maria D’Souza-Datta, founder and president of Fidelity Direct, will join Absolute Home Mortgage as executive operations manager and become a member of its board of directors.

“I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built at Fidelity Direct Mortgage,” said D’Souza-Datta. “This strategic alignment allows us to maintain the entrepreneurial culture our team values while gaining access to the expanded infrastructure and national footprint needed in today’s market. Absolute’s philosophy and dedication to responsible, sustainable growth align well with the direction I’ve been steering our organization.”

The acquisition is expected to expand product availability, improve operational efficiencies, and create a stronger competitive position for loan originators and consumers.

“We are excited to collaborate with the Fidelity Direct Mortgage team,” said Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation CEO Matt VanFossen. “Their reputation for quality and integrity aligns perfectly with our culture. Maria’s leadership and perspective have already played an important role in shaping our shared strategic vision.”

Fidelity Direct Mortgage is an independent mortgage lender serving customers across the Northeast with a commitment to service, transparency, and innovative lending solutions.

Absolute Home Mortgage Corporation is a nationwide mortgage lender headquartered in New Jersey, offering a range of home financing solutions. 

“This is an important step forward for both of our organizations,” added D’Souza-Datta. “It positions our teams for sustained success in an evolving market and ensures that the platform we operate within is built for long-term strength. The collaborative structure we’ve created provides a solid foundation for the future.”


About the author
Published
Dec 05, 2025
More from
Direct
Pennymac Launches ‘Welcome Home’ Mortgage Program For Team USA Athletes

Specialized offering targets nontraditional income borrowers as lenders lean into affinity-based programs

Apr 21, 2026
PRMG Partners With LoanSense On Assisting Borrowers Saddled With Student Debt

PRMG has partnered with LoanSense to help mortgage applicants burdened by student loan debt restructure repayments, improve affordability, and expand their path to homeownership

Jan 12, 2026
UWM Celebrates 40 Years In Business With New Broker Benefit

In honor of its 40th year in business, the nationwide mortgage lender is offering a 40-basis point pricing incentive to its broker partners through the end of February

Jan 07, 2026
Guild Mortgage Taps LoanBeam NQM For Non-QM Income Analysis

Guild Mortgage has selected LoanLogics’ platform to automate and strengthen income analysis for its Non-QM business, aiming to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in underwriting complex borrower profiles

Jan 07, 2026
FICO Expands Mortgage Direct License Program With Additions Of Cotality & Ascend Companies

FICO has expanded its Mortgage Direct License Program, enabling more transparent, cost-efficient direct delivery of FICO Scores to mortgage lenders

Dec 18, 2025
Equifax Launches New Income Qualify Product

New pre-qual offering will assist lenders in assessing borrowers earlier in the loan process

Dec 10, 2025