Local market snapshot: El Paso County
| Median home value | $461,000El Paso County · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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| Median gross rent | $1,696/moEl Paso County · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.43% (approx.)El Paso County, effective rate (approx.) · Source: SmartAsset, Colorado Property Tax Calculator |
Homeowners insurance: Hail plus wildfire risk, especially toward the foothills on the west side, shape insurance in El Paso County. Ask about mitigation discounts for defensible space and fire-resistant roofing.
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Cities in El Paso County
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DSCR Loans
A DSCR loan is an investment-property mortgage that qualifies you on the property’s rental income divided by its monthly payment (the debt service coverage ratio).
Fix and Flip Loans
A fix and flip loan is short-term (usually 12–18 months), interest-only financing that covers most of a distressed property’s purchase price and up to 100% of renovation costs, repaid when you sell or refinance.
Bank Statement Loans
A bank statement loan is a non-QM mortgage that calculates self-employed income from 12 or 24 months of personal or business bank deposits instead of tax returns.
Conventional Loans
A conventional loan is a mortgage not insured by the government that follows Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines.
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What should borrowers know about El Paso County?
Property taxes in El Paso County are assessed by the county and escrowed into your monthly payment, so the county tax bill directly affects what you qualify for. We arrange home loans and investor loans for properties throughout El Paso County.
Which cities are in El Paso County?
Cities we cover in El Paso County include Colorado Springs.