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Mortgage Advisory · DC, MD & VA

The mortgage industry profits from your confusion. I don't.

Mortgages are complex. Let me show you the clarity you really deserve.

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500+ families guided through the mortgage process across the DMV

Fixed · 30yr
7/6 ARM · 30yr Recommended
7/6 ARM · 30yr Lowest Payment
Purchase Price $930,000 $930,000 $930,000
Down Payment $186,000 $186,000 $186,000
Loan Amount $744,000 $744,000 $744,000
Total Monthly Payment $5,655.91 $5,533.59 $5,293.04
Total Cash to Close $206,994 $206,793 $215,992
Monthly Savings $0.00 $122.32 $362.87
Savings over 60 Months Net savings vs. highest cost option (interest + MI + closing costs)
See Breakdown
$7,340
930k | 20% Down
$10,275
930k | 20% Down
$16,422
930k | 20% Down
Breakeven Overview
Points Recovery

Shows when each strategy's upfront points cost is recovered through monthly payment savings. The line crossing $0 is the breakeven.

+$15k $0 -$15k
20.9 mos
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 5
930k | 20% Down 930k | 20% Down 930k | 20% Down
Low Appraisal Strategy: The risk of a lower appraisal is an increase in payment of $74/mo. You do not have to bring extra cash on top of your original down payment. Your total cash to close stays the same. The down payment simply shifts to cover the appraisal gap.
Monthly Payment Breakdown
$5,656 930k | 20% Down
$5,534 930k | 20% Down
$5,293 930k | 20% Down
Principal & Interest Property Tax Homeowners Insurance

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Most lenders sell you a rate. I give you the full picture.

Three things you'll get from me that you won't get from most loan officers.

I show the math.

Not just your interest rate... the total cost of the loan. Points, fees, monthly payment vs. total interest paid. I put the numbers side by side so you can see what each option actually costs.

Option AOption B
Rate6.25%5.875%
Points01.5
Monthly$2,158$2,073
Total (10yr)$258,960$260,715

I explain what others won't.

Loan-level pricing adjustments. Origination fees disguised as discount points. Rate buydown math that doesn't save you money. I walk you through every line.

Origination fee $1,200
Discount points $3,400 ← What is this?
Appraisal $550

I advocate for you.

I work for the borrower, not the commission. If a program saves me money but costs you more, I'll tell you. The goal is the right decision, not the fastest closing.

"If this program isn't right for you, I'll tell you... and I'll tell you why."

Christian Kosko

Here's what "showing the math" actually looks like.

Most lenders hand you a rate sheet. I hand you a side-by-side breakdown so you can see what each option costs, in real dollars, not percentages.

The Rate You Were Quoted

Rate6.25% (no points)
Monthly$2,158
Total interest (30yr)$476,880
Upfront cost$0

After Buying Points

Rate5.875% (1.5 pts = $5,250)
Monthly$2,073
Total interest (30yr)$446,280
Upfront cost$5,250
Scenario B saves $85/month, but it takes 62 months to break even on the points. If you sell or refi before year 5, you lose money.

This is the kind of breakdown you get on a Mortgage Clarity Call. Not a sales pitch... just math.

It starts with a conversation, not an application.

The Mortgage Clarity Call is a free 30-minute session where I map out your situation, walk through your numbers, and give you a clear picture of where you stand.

01

Book the call

Pick a time that works. 30 minutes on Zoom or phone, no application required.

02

Complete a quick intake

A short questionnaire through our secure Fairway platform. Takes 5–10 minutes.

03

Get clarity

I review your options, walk through the math, and give you a straight answer.

No commitment. No pressure. You'll leave knowing exactly where you stand.

Not ready to talk yet? Start here.

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The First-Time Buyer's Guide to Mortgages in DC, MD & VA

Programs, costs, timelines, and the mistakes most first-time buyers make, explained without jargon.

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Understanding Closing Costs: What You'll Actually Pay

Your lender's fee sheet, explained line by line. What's negotiable, what's not, and what to watch for.

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Conventional vs. FHA vs. VA: Which Loan Program Fits?

A side-by-side comparison of the three most common loan programs, without the sales spin.

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What clients and agents say after working with me.

Christian walked us through every line of our loan estimate. We finally understood what we were paying... and why. No other lender did that.

First-time buyer, Arlington, VA

He actually told us to wait. Said the numbers didn't make sense yet. That kind of honesty is why we came back six months later... and closed with him.

Move-up buyer, Bethesda, MD

My clients always come back from their first call with Christian saying "I finally understand this." That makes my job easier... and makes me look good.

Real Estate Agent, Compass

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Book a free 30-minute Mortgage Clarity Call. I'll walk through your numbers, explain your options, and give you a straight answer, no obligation.

Serving Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia