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Our blog articles are geared towards first-time home buyers and mortgage market news.

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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

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

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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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VA Loan Refinancing: IRRRL vs. Cash-Out Options

Refinancing a VA loan can lower your payment or give you access to equity, but choosing the wrong option may…

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Jumbo Loans: Finance a Higher-Priced Portland Home

Buying a higher-priced home can be exciting, but financing gets more detailed once the loan amount moves above conforming limits…

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Bank Statement Loans: Qualify When Self-Employed

Running your own business can make mortgage paperwork frustrating, especially when your tax returns don’t reflect the cash flow you…

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Mortgage Refinance: When the Costs Make Sense

Refinancing can lower your payment or change your loan, but the closing costs and long-term math can make the decision…

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