Jason Andrean - CFO & Senior Finance Editor
Bio
A native New Yorker, Jason Andrean is a Vice-President and Branch Manager for Capital One Bank, formerly Chevy Chase Bank, in Washington, DC. Jason graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration taking a degree in Management with a concentration on Leadership and Change Management. Jason is currently pursuing a Master's in Real Estate Development from Georgetown University. Active in his community, Jason is the Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington, DC. For the past five years, Jason has held managerial positions in the private banking industry, assisting clients with reaching their financial goals, applying for home mortgages, and handling the day-to-day financial issues that customers face.
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Recent Posts
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If you have a low credit score, don’t despair: you can improve your credit over time.
Credit reports and scores generally cover only the previous two years, although major
credit issues such as bankruptcy remain on your report for 10 years. Improving your
credit is largely a function of displaying good credit behavior...
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When applying for a mortgage, a mortgage lender will closely scrutinize your financial history to determine whether to approve your loan application. Monthly principal and interest charges are determined by the rate and the amount of the loan. The rate and loan amount, in turn, are affected by several factors.
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So you’ve determined that you’re ready to buy. You’ve had enough of your studio apartment and the family who lives above you with the rambunctious children. The next step is to get your finances in order. Over the long term, buying a home is usually more cost-effective than renting. But in the short term, buying a home is always more expensive because there are a number of significant up-front costs:
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With home prices bottoming out and mortgage rates at an all time low, it might look like a wise time to buy a home. Owning a home is almost always a better financial decision than renting. But before you rush to your bank for a pre-approval and dump your rental, it’s a good idea to first figure out whether it's the best time for you to buy.
