Montgomery County, Maryland · NMLS #2656628

Montgomery County Home Loans, Priced-Right Strategies for a High-Price Market.

Montgomery County rewards buyers who plan. Whether you are purchasing in Silver Spring or Gaithersburg, moving up in Rockville or Bethesda, or building a rental portfolio in Germantown or Wheaton, Ken is available to have a conversation with you, understand your vision, and help you obtain the loan that fits your real estate goals.

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Ken Powell Mortgage Loan Officer Montgomery County Maryland NMLS 2656628
Ken Powell
Mortgage Loan Officer · Fairway Home Mortgage
NMLS #2656628 · Equal Housing Lender
MoCo
High-balance loan expertise
$0
Down with VA loan
24 hrs
Pre-approval turnaround
6
Loan program types
Montgomery County Mortgage

A High-Cost Market Where Loan Strategy Actually Moves the Needle.

Montgomery County home prices are among the highest in Maryland, which makes the details matter: conforming versus jumbo, down payment structure, and how federal or self-employment income is documented. Ken's job is to run the scenarios side by side so you see the real cost of each path before you commit.

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Federal and Biotech Professionals

NIH, Walter Reed, FDA, and the I-270 biotech corridor anchor the county's workforce. Ken understands GS pay scales, grant-funded income, RSUs, and contractor income, and documents them properly the first time.

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Jumbo and High-Balance Loans

Many Montgomery County purchases price above standard conforming limits. Knowing where high-balance conforming ends and jumbo begins can change your rate and your down payment requirement. Ken maps that line for your exact price point.

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First-Time Buyers and DPA

Maryland Mortgage Program options and down payment assistance can make the county reachable sooner than you think. Ken checks what you qualify for and gives you the honest math, including when DPA is not the best deal.

Loan Programs

Every Loan Type Available in Montgomery County.

Ken asks questions first, understands what you need, and then matches the loan to the goal. These are the programs available to Montgomery County buyers, veterans, and investors.

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VA Loans

$0 down, no PMI for eligible veterans and active-duty service members. As a retired Navy veteran, Ken has used this benefit personally.

$0 down · No PMI
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Conventional Loans

Down payments from 3% to 20%. Competitive rates for buyers with solid credit, including first-time buyer options.

As low as 3% down
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Jumbo Loans

Financing for homes above conforming limits. A frequent need in Bethesda, Potomac, and Chevy Chase price ranges.

Above conforming limits
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DSCR Investor Loans

Qualify on the property's rental cash flow, not your W-2 or tax returns. LLC ownership accepted.

No W-2 required
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Bank Statement / 1099

Self-employed buyers and contractors qualify on deposits, not tax returns.

No tax returns
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Reverse Mortgage (HECM)

For homeowners 62 and better: free up equity, eliminate the monthly mortgage payment, or purchase a new home with H4P.

Age 62+
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FHA Loans

3.5% down with 580 plus credit and flexible debt-to-income limits. The realistic path for Montgomery County buyers when credit or savings block conventional approval. FHA details →

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Reverse Mortgage (HECM)

For Montgomery County homeowners 62 and better: convert home equity into cash or a growing line of credit with no required monthly mortgage payment, or buy your next home with H4P. Borrowers must still pay taxes, insurance, and upkeep. Reverse details →

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Construction to Permanent

Building in Montgomery County? One closing covers the build and automatically converts to your permanent mortgage, with the rate locked before construction starts. VA construction offers $0 down for eligible veterans. Construction details →

Fairway has a loan program for almost any mortgage scenario. Contact Ken to determine which loan program best fits your needs.

How Ken Works

A Conversation First. A Loan Second.

Ken is available to have a conversation with you, understand your vision, and help you obtain the loan that fits your real estate goals. Born in Jamaica, raised in Brooklyn, and retired from the Navy after a career that took him around the world, he settled his family in Calvert County and built his second career helping people across Maryland buy, invest, and retire well. He asks questions to find the real need, then puts his knowledge and problem-solving to work.

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Talk It Through

A real conversation about your goals, timeline, and budget. No pressure, no script.

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Get Pre-Approved

24-hour pre-approval once documents are in. Side-by-side loan scenarios so you choose with full information.

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Move With Confidence

Agent, title, and appraisal aligned early. Weekly milestone updates.

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Close On Time

Clear-to-close before your contract date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Montgomery County Mortgage Questions, Answered.

Do you serve Montgomery County, Maryland?+
Yes. Ken serves Montgomery County alongside the rest of Maryland, including Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Wheaton, and Olney.
Will I need a jumbo loan in Montgomery County?+
It depends on your price point. Montgomery County sits in a high-cost area with elevated conforming limits, so many buyers can stay conventional even at higher prices. Ken confirms exactly where your purchase falls and compares both structures.
Is down payment assistance available in Montgomery County?+
Yes. State-level Maryland Mortgage Program options and local assistance exist for eligible buyers. Ken reviews the tradeoffs honestly, because assistance sometimes comes with a higher rate that changes the math.
Can self-employed buyers qualify here?+
Yes. Bank statement, 1099, and profit and loss programs qualify you on real cash flow instead of tax returns. This is one of Ken's specialties.
Do you work with investors in Montgomery County?+
Yes. Rental demand is deep, and DSCR loans qualify on the property's rent rather than your personal income, including in an LLC.

Ready to Buy in Montgomery County?

In a high-price market, the right loan strategy is worth real money. Start with a conversation.

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