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Whether you are buying or refinancing, we understand it can be a big and often daunting decision. That’s why we want to make providing your information for your home loan quick and easy.

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Learn everything you need to know about financing a home. Information is categorized for ease of understanding.

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Meet Alex Jaffe

I’m your loan officer; I take a complicated process and make it simple and easy.

I ensure it is an understandable, fast, and smooth, because I handle the details. I help you choose the best loan program and pricing possible. I anticipate needs, answer questions, and keep you up to date, so that there is nothing to worry about.I help you make the right financial decision for you now, with our sights and minds always considering your future.

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Testimonials

  • Alex was a consummate professional during the entire process. He knew when it was appropriate to talk about something over the phone rather than email. He was straight with me about what I could and could not afford. He patiently went over details with me and helped me weigh the pros and cons of certain decisions, such...

    user2998841 from Arlington, VA

    Alex and his team did a fantastic job. The website worked well and the team was always on top getting me the necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Whenever I had any questions, someone on Alex's team was quick to respond. I'd definitely recommend Alex to anyone looking for a smooth home loan process.

    Alexander R.

  • Alex was a consummate professional during the entire process. He knew when it was appropriate to talk about something over the phone rather than email. He was straight with me about what I could and could not afford. He patiently went over details with me and helped me weigh the pros and cons of certain decisions, such...

    user2998841 from Arlington, VA

    Alex and his team did a fantastic job. The website worked well and the team was always on top getting me the necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Whenever I had any questions, someone on Alex's team was quick to respond. I'd definitely recommend Alex to anyone looking for a smooth home loan process.

    Alexander R.

Condominiums and Cooperatives

Over 40% of our business is in financing these properties. Work with a loan officer with experience in these more complicated purchases.

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Local and National Awards

First Home Mortgage

Top Producer, 2016
Elite 8 (5x)
Chairman’s Club (12x)

Washington DC

Key to the City awarded by the DC Housing Finance Agency

DC Open Doors Top Producer, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

National: Top Producing Mortgage Loan Officers in the nation

National Mortgage News, 9x top 200 loan officers(Top 100 in 2023)
Mortgage Executive Magazine, 2016 (Top 200)
Scotsman Guide Top Producer 2016-2022 (Top 500 or Top 1000)
Washingtonian Platinum Producer / Top Mortgage Pro 5x 2019-2023

Fresh from blog

Medpal

  Full time employees of Montgomery County and buying in Montgomery County may be eligible for Medpal, which provides a $25,000 forgivable down payment/closing cost assistance loan. This program is a part of the Maryland Mortgage Program but is an enhancement of the product, but only for county employees of certain departments. The assistance cannot be combined with any other down payment assistance program from the county or state.  The money is forgiven over a 30 year period and there is no interest and no payments on it.  The Medpal funds are paired with a mortgage loan from Maryland Mortgage...

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2025 Limits

Each year the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announces changes to loan limits based on changes to average home prices.  For 2025, loan limits for conforming and FHA loans are: Conforming or FHA: $806,500 Conforming Jumbo or FHA jumbo: $1,209,750 These numbers are increases from the 2024 numbers of $766k & $1,149k. A conforming loan allows 3% down (if you’re a first time buyer) and is a loan program available nationwide.  A conforming jumbo loan allows 5% down and is available only in high cost areas, like DC and the counties that surround DC.  Conforming and conforming jumbo loans are...

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Address:

8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 1100 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Metro: Bethesda)

Phone Number:

240-479-7658

Email:

ajaffe@firsthome.com

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