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Investment Property Loans

An investment property is a purchase for which the planned use of the property is usually for rental income. We are happy to lend on residential investment properties. On account of the greater risk associated with investment loans, these loans come with higher rates, higher down payment requirements, and slightly more restrictive guidelines. Here, below,…

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What on my mortgage payment can change?

Your property taxes will adjust whenever your jurisdiction changes the assessment of your home.  They may also change if tax credits are added or removed, for instance credits for occupying the property as your principal residence.  Counties or cities will re-evaluate their tax rates, also, on an annual basis. Learn more https://alexjaffe.com/property-taxes   Your homeowner’s…

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Refinance

It’s always a pleasure to help you understand the benefit, cost, and process of refinancing. Here is the key information that’ll help me provide guidance to you, and you can email me this info E-mail me. If you don’t have all the answers to the below, that’s OK!: Your property address Your original loan amount…

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Recast

A recast differs from a refinance. The purpose of a recast is to lower your monthly payment without having to take out a new loan.  With a recast, you will pay down your principal balance and request the lender recalculate the lower mortgage payment based on the lower balance. In order to engage in a…

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Reserve studies

In October 2022, Maryland joined Virginia in requiring that homeowners associations, condominiums, and cooperatives complete a reserve study every 5 years.  DC does not have a reserve study requirement, currently. A reserve study is both a financial analysis of an association’s balance sheet and budget, as well as an examination of the association property.  A…

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