by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Apr 13, 2018 | Mortgage Industry News, Oregon, Robert Williams, rural home loan, USDA, USDA financing, USDA Guaranteed Rural Development Loan, USDA home loan, Washington
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development recently announced changes to the rural eligibility designation for some areas throughout Oregon and Washington. Starting June 4, 2018, the following areas will no longer be eligible for USDA...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Mar 30, 2018 | Annual Credit Report, credit report, credit score, free credit report, home buying, Home Buying Process, Lloyd White Jr., mortgage, Oregon, Portland, Resources, Vancouver, Washington
A common question we hear from many prospective home buyers is: “Will my credit score be good enough to help me qualify for a home loan?” Your credit score shows lenders that you can make payments on time and that you have a history of doing just...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Mar 1, 2018 | Community Events, festivals, Oregon, Portland, Spokane, spring, Spring Events, Vancouver, Washington
Spring Events in Oregon & Washington Spring has sprung in the Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane areas! Take a look at our calendar for any updated event dates and times. MARCH Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival – March 9-11 Portland Oregon Women’s...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Feb 1, 2018 | Community Events, February, February Events, Oregon, Portland, Southwest Washington, Spokane, Vancouver, Washington
We are loving these events happening in the Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane areas! Take a look at our calendar for updated event dates and times. February Events in Oregon & Washington Portland Seafood & Wine Festival– February 2-3 If you’re...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Jan 26, 2018 | Battle Ground, home loans, Hood River, local lender, mortgage, Mt. Hood, Oregon, Pearl District, Portland, Tigard, Troutdale, UnZip The Zip-Code, Vancouver, Washington
Thanks for watching our Year In Review episode of UnZip The Zip-Code! Find out more about each zip-code by clicking the links below. 97031 – Hood River 97028, 97011, 97049, 97067 – The Villages at Mt. Hood 97060 – Troutdale 97209 – The Pearl...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Jan 19, 2018 | debt-to-income ratio, Fannie Mae, home buying, Home Buying Process, home loans, Mortgage Myths, Oregon, student loan debt, student loans, Washington
Mortgage Myth: “College was expensive and, as a result, I have a lot of student loan debt. There’s no way that I’ll be able to buy a home in the near future!” If you have student loan debt, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the good company of over 40 million...