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Cash to close
Cash to close refers to a combination of the down payment plus closing costs. The combination of the two makes up the cash to close, and the earnest money deposit is applied to the cash to close.
Read MoreFirst Home Advantage
Today we introduced the First Home Advantage loan product, which improves pricing of loans for eligible buyers, mostly for but not just limited to first time buyers. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, entities of the federal government, removed loan level pricing adjustments (LLPAs) on all Home Ready loans and also on loans where at least…
Read MoreHome equity lines of credit
We offer home equity loans but not home equity lines of credit. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is generally a 2nd mortgage loan you take out in addition to the loan that you currently have. Most homeowners take out a HELOC to finance home renovations. Or, you could take out a HELOC to…
Read MoreTax Advantages
I am not a tax advisor – but I often get questions about the tax advantages of home ownership. The below deductions assume you choose to itemize your deductions instead of taking the standard deduction. Here are the benefits: Deduct interest: When filing your income taxes, you may deduct the interest you pay on your…
Read MoreChenoa
The Alex Jaffe Mortgage Team now offers financing with no down payment from the buyer up to sales prices of $1,253,626*…and there is no income limit for the program! *Max sales price varies by county and $1,253,626 is applicable to DC and the counties that surround it, plus Frederick & Calvert County. This FHA loan…
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