Education | Alex Jaffe Team

Getting Started

How do I get pre-qualified?

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The steps to applying

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How to determine what you qualify for?

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What is a pre-approval and why do you need one?

What documents do I need to provide?

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Buying vs Renting

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Loan Programs

Conventional Loans

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FHA Loans

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Jumbo Loans

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Down Payment Assistance

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Renovation Loans

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VA Loans

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USDA Rural Housing Loans

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Investment Property Loans

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ARMs

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Bridge Loans

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Your monthly payment

What determines your rate?

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What is escrow?

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Property taxes

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How do you appeal your property tax assessment?

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What on your mortgage payment can change?

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Tax Advantages of Owning vs Renting

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Homestead Deductions

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How do rate changes affect your monthly payment?

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Condo Fees

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Home Insurance

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Credit Reports

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Minimum credit score required

How do you improve your credit score?

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Credit Inquiries

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Cash to close

Down Payment

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Closing costs

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Gifts

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Seller Credits

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Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

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Mortgage Insurance

What is mortgage insurance?

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Three MI Options (Avoiding Monthly MI)

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Getting rid of MI

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BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Maryland:

HOC and MMP (Montgomery County HOC and Maryland Mortgage Program)

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Howard County SDLP

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Takoma Park Home Stretch

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Gaithersburg Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program

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DC:

DC Open Doors

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DC Tax Abatement

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HPAP & EAHP

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Virginia:

VHDA

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Available everywhere:

Home Ready and Home Possible

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Refinancing

Why refinance?

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Miscellaneous Knowledge

Common mistakes made by home buyers

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What is APR?

Calculating your ARM adjustment

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Points

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Student Loans

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Occupancy classifications (primary, second, investment)

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Condos

All Condo Information Together

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Condominiums (General)

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Primary Criteria for Condo Approvals

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Limited Reviews for Condos (Easier approval process)

New Construction Condo Approval

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Condominium Insurance Requirements

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Condo Fees

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Fannie Mae PERS approval

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Fannie Mae CPM approval

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VA Condo Approval

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FHA Condo Approval

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