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Welcome Westbrooke Homes buyers! Since 1983, we’ve been helping homebuyers and homeowners get the financing they need to buy a new home, refinance an existing mortgage, or consolidate high-interest debt. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority (we continue to win awards), and we are always developing new loan products to fit the individual needs of our borrowers. When you work with us, you’ll discover why getting a mortgage is so much better when you Embrace it.

Ready for some excitement? Embrace just introduced a temporary LENDER PAID BUYDOWN that can lower the rate you pay by 1% for the first year*! Reach out today!


Westbrooke Builders Award

Congratulations to Allen West, a winner of the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association (FABA) 2023 Builder Guide Award. This remarkable achievement marks his third win, solidifying Westbrooke Homes’ reputation for excellence in building elegantly crafted homes throughout Greater Fredericksburg and Southern Maryland.

On behalf of myself and all of us at Embrace, we’d like to share our continued gratitude for the support we’ve received in this professional community. Here’s to our continued success in helping buyers build and finance their dream homes.

Karla Melgar

Karla Melgar

c: 443.994.9168 | ph: 301-823-3014

With over 52 years in mortgage banking and three decades specializing in VA loans and working with builders on new construction loans, Karla has the know-how to help guide you in the right direction. Customer satisfaction is Embrace’s highest priority, and we are always developing new loan products, like our 360-day rate lock to fit the individual needs of our borrowers.

Senior Loan Officer | NMLS# 186602

107 Centennial St., Suite 100C, La Plata, MD 20646

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5 Survey completed on December 12, 2025

Review By Derrick S. for Karla Melgar

Completed transaction in December 2025

We had an outstanding experience working with Karla druing our home buying process. From start to finish, she was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping us secure the best loan option. She took the time to explain every detail clearly, answered all of our questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Karla's professionalism and expertise were evident in every interaction. She went above and beyond to ensure deadlines were met and that we felt confident at every step. We truly appreciated her transparency, patience, and personal attention. We highly recommend Karla to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional home loan officer.

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5 Survey completed on December 04, 2025

Review By Teresa T. for Karla Melgar

Completed transaction in December 2025

Karla was always pleasant and up beat when speaking with her. She kept you in the loop with where your mortgage was in relation to being approved . You also knew exactly what documents were needed from you, and when to supply them. The Embrace Team was great to work with as well. The EMBRACE (mortgage) SYSTEM used for listing and uploading documents due, was handsdown the easiest system I 've ever used. I would highly recommend both EMMBRACE HOME LOANS and KARLA MELGAR for your next Home Loan experience.

* The actual rate never changes. The buydown amount depends on the amount contributed by the lender. The borrower remains responsible for the full amount of the monthly payment if, for some unforeseen reason, the buydown funds are not forthcoming. Loan amount and other restrictions may apply in certain areas.

Embrace Home Loans, Inc. NMLS #2184; 25 Enterprise Center, Middletown, RI 02842, Phone 800.333.3004, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. DE - Licensed by the Delaware State Bank Commissioner, License #7317