by Summit Mortgage Corporation | May 24, 2018 | Community Events, Oregon, Portland, Spokane, summer, Summer 2018, summer events, Vancouver, Washington
Summer Events in Oregon & Washington Summer is finally heating up in the Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane areas! We have this year’s round-up of the best summer events to help you start filling your calendar. Take a look at our calendar for any...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | May 18, 2018 | home loan process, mortgage lender, Mortgage Myth, Mortgage Myths, Oregon, Portland, pre-qualification, pre-qualified, Vancouver, Washington
Mortgage Myth: “When you get pre-qualified with a mortgage lender, it means that you’ll be guaranteed the entire loan amount.” Truth: Pre-qualification is an important step in the loan process, it will not guarantee your actual loan amount. Getting...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | May 18, 2018 | home loan process, mortgage lender, Mortgage Myth, Mortgage Myths, Oregon, Portland, pre-qualification, pre-qualified, Vancouver, Washington
Mortgage Myth: “When you get pre-qualified with a mortgage lender, it means that you’ll be guaranteed the entire loan amount.” Truth: Pre-qualification is an important step in the loan process, it will not guarantee your actual loan amount. Getting...
by Summit Mortgage Corporation | May 11, 2018 | appraisals, appraiser, Dewey Haney, home appraisal, home financing, home value, homeownership, Oregon, Portland, real estate, Vancouver, Washington
Whether you are purchasing or refinancing, appraisals matter. If you are a homeowner trying to sell or refinance your property, here are a few tips to get your home in shipshape for that appraisal. What is the Appraiser Looking For? Exterior
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by Summit Mortgage Corporation | Apr 20, 2018 | direct lender, home buying, home loans, loan programs, mortgage lender, Mortgage Myths, Oregon, Portland, Spokane, Vancouver, Washington
Mortgage Myth: “All mortgage lenders offer the same programs and rates. I should get a loan with my bank because that will likely be most convenient.” At Summit Mortgage Corporation, we’ll be the first to tell you that mortgage lenders are not all the same....
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...
