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Mortgages UnZipped: First-Time Home Buyer Education

by | May 5, 2017 | Battle Ground, Debra McElveny, Downtown Vancouver, first-time home buyer class, first-time home buyers, home buyer education, Home Buyer Education Seminar, Home Buying Process, Mortgages UnZipped, Vancouver

  “As a first-time home buyer or someone looking for down payment assistance, how do I educate myself on the process?” Taking the initiative to educate yourself on the home buying process is a great first step! One of the best ways to get started is...

Buying a Home? Why Knowing Your Credit Score Matters

by | Oct 26, 2016 | credit report, credit score, free credit report, home buying, Home Buying Process, home loans, Miles D. Rusth, Miles Rusth, mortgage, Resources

  Your Credit Score & Why It Matters
 Credit scores are important numbers derived from information found in your credit report. Your credit report and score shows lenders your credit history and helps them predict whether or not you will make future credit...

UnZipping Your Questions on AM Northwest

by | Sep 28, 2016 | AM Northwest, AMNW, home buying, Home Buying Process, housing trends, KATU, mortgage q and a, mortgage questions, Oregon, Portland, Stacy Benner, SW Washington, UnZip The Zip-Code

  This Friday, we’re doing things a little differently on UnZip The Zip-Code. On our new segment, I’ll be in-studio on AM Northwest to talk about Summit Mortgage Corporation and answer your mortgage questions. While out filming UnZip The Zip-Code in the...

How to Get a Great Mortgage Loan

by | Aug 20, 2016 | best mortgage rates, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, down payment, Home Buying Process, home loan, home loan options, mortgage application process, mortgage rate, mortgage rates

What qualifies you for the best interest rate? This is a multilayered question that doesn’t have just one simple answer. Qualifying for the best mortgage loan isn’t just a matter of comparison shopping. Qualifying for the best mortgage loan is about planning...