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All Things Mortgage: Insights, Trends, and Resources
Our blog articles are geared towards first-time home buyers and mortgage market news.
Buying in Lake Oswego, West Linn, or Wilsonville: How to Plan the Financing
Buyers looking south of Portland often compare several suburbs at once. Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tualatin, and Wilsonville sit close…
VA Refinance Options: Compare Cash-Out and IRRRL
Refinancing with a VA loan may lower your payment or give you access to home equity, but choosing the right…
Conventional vs. FHA Loans: Choosing the Right Fit
Choosing between a conventional loan and an FHA loan can feel confusing when both options look good on paper. Conventional…
How Portland buyers with 1099, RSU, or trucking income get a file that underwrites
A lot of Portland purchase files do not look like a single W-2 and a checking account. Tech employees vest…
ODVA Home Loans: What Oregon Veterans Should Know
Buying a home in Oregon can get confusing when you qualify for veteran benefits but aren’t sure which loan program…
Mortgage Broker, Bank, or Online Lender: What South Metro Buyers Should Know
When you start shopping for a mortgage, you will hear from banks, online lenders, and mortgage brokers. They can all…
Moving Up to Lake Oswego or West Linn: Financing Your Next Home First
A lot of buyers in Lake Oswego and West Linn already own a home somewhere else in the Portland metro…
Mortgage Refinance: How I Help Homeowners Decide
Refinancing can sound like an easy way to lower your payment, but the fees, timing, and long-term math can make…
FHA Loans: When I Recommend Them to First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in Portland is exciting, but choosing the right loan can get confusing fast. An FHA loan…
Portland Home Loans: Compare Conventional, FHA, VA
Buying a home in Portland is exciting, but comparing conventional, FHA, and VA financing can get confusing fast. Conventional, FHA,…
Portland Mortgage Preapproval: Documents You Need
Making an offer on a Portland home is exciting, but scrambling for mortgage documents at the last minute can slow…
Down Payments: Conventional, FHA, and VA Guide
Saving for a down payment can feel like the biggest hurdle between you and a home purchase. Qualified borrowers may…












