by Jason Boone | Sep 7, 2017 | Mortgage Loan, Mortgages
In the aftermath of the housing bubble, there was a common perception that mortgages were impossible to obtain, that banks didn’t want to make home loans. Based on a recent publication from Oregon Community Credit Union on the home mortgage environment, that...
by Jason Boone | Aug 1, 2017 | Bend Oregon Real Estate, Home Buying, Mortgage Interest Rates, Mortgage Loan, Mortgages
Even though interest rates for traditional 30-year mortgages are near the lowest on record, some home buyers in Bend, Oregon, take on adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. These loans start, for a predetermined time, with an interest rate even lower than that of a...
by Jason Boone | Mar 24, 2017 | Home Buying Tips, Mortgage Loan, Mortgages
If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’re probably in the market for a mortgage, as well. Here are some suggestions on choosing a lender. Know your options for obtaining a mortgage. You’re not limited to a bank with nationwide branches or one of the big online...
by Jason Boone | Oct 15, 2015 | Bend Oregon Real Estate, Home Buying Tips, Mortgage Interest Rates, Mortgage Loan, Mortgages, Real Estate News
By Jason Boone Before buying real estate in Bend, Oregon, it’s helpful for a prospective buyer to know more about some important documentation changes. The TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure, or TRID, is a mouthful for most anyone to say. But what might be...