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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.
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.
Testimonials
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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, VAAlex 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.
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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, VAAlex 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.
Local and National Awards
First Home Mortgage
Top Producer, 2016
Chairman’s Club (8x)
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, 2015, 2016, 2017 (Top 200)
Mortgage Executive Magazine, 2016 (Top 200)
Scotsman Guide Top Producer 2016 (Top 500)
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First Payment
Mortgage payments are due on the 1st of the month. However they are not considered late unless the payment is received after the 15th of the month. And so your payment is "on time" if it's received at any point up to the 15th. The "June 1st" payment is not late unless it is received June 16th or later. Most homeowners choose to setup autopay to ensure the payment is made, and that's what I recommend, and setting up the payment to disburse on the 1st. With autopay, if however the 1st of the month is on a weekend or...
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Estimating DC Property Taxes
Here is a tutorial to how I estimate property taxes. DC's property tax rate for Class 1 residential property is .85%/year of the assessed value. So if a property is assessed at $100,000, the annual taxes would therefore be $850 a year. However DC homeowners might have reductions to their tax bill for a number of reasons, including a reduction for being a senior citizen (and meeting other requirements), a reduction for living in the property as a primary residence, or a reduction based on their income. In order to estimate property taxes, you must first look up the assessment. ...
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1015 15th St NW Ste 375 Washington DC 20005 (Metro: McPherson Square)
8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 1100 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Metro: Bethesda)
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