by summitmortgage | Dec 10, 2025 | Industry News, Resources
The time has come – new conforming loan limits have just been released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are legally bound to purchase single-family mortgages with origination balances below a specific amount, known as...
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 | Nov 21, 2016 | community, Community Events, gifts, give back, giving, holiday volunteering, holidays, Portland, Resources, Spokane, Vancouver, volunteer
It’s the season of giving. Why not give back to your community? We’ve compiled a list of some seasonal volunteer and giving opportunities in Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane. Visit each organizations’ website for complete details on volunteering and donating....
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Nov 21, 2016 | community, Community Events, gifts, give back, giving, holiday volunteering, holidays, Portland, Resources, Spokane, Vancouver, volunteer
It’s the season of giving. Why not give back to your community? We’ve compiled a list of some seasonal volunteer and giving opportunities in Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane. Visit each organizations’ website for complete details on volunteering and donating....
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | 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...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Oct 14, 2016 | battery life, cell phone, emergency, home maintenance tips, inclement weather, Pacific Northwest, Portland, preparedness, Resources, SW Washington
As the Northwest starts to experience some wet and windy weather, are you prepared in case of a power outage or other emergency? One item that we’ve come to rely on in emergencies is our cell phones. But, what do you do when the power goes out and your almost out of...
