Mortgage Information

If you're like most buyers, a home is the most expensive purchase you'll ever make, and you'll probably need some form of financing.

There are many lending institutions that offer a variety of mortgage products. Financing options and rates can vary widely, so it is important to do your research and shop around to ensure you get the mortgage that best meets your needs at the best price.

 

Below are some mortgage contacts in Portland and Vancouver that my clients have worked with and recommend:

 

Michael Benson - US Bank michael.benson@usbank.com

503.329.1579 cell  or  503.275.5042 office

 

Cheryl Halpern - Pinnacle Mortgage Planning chalpern@pinnaclemp.com

360.771.5227 cell  or  360.713.9372 office

 

Kara Berglund - Home Street Bank kara.berglund@homestreet.com

971.404.5530 cell  or  503.794.9187 office

 

Let me know if I help you in any other way or provide any other info to help you secure the best possible rate for your home purchase.

Use the mortgage calculators below to assist you in making some decisions around financing your new home.

Mortgage Qualification Calculator

This calculator will help you determine how much money you qualify to borrow. The results are informal. You will be subject to a credit approval from your financial institution taking into consideration existing debt load, amount of down payment, income and other variables.

Mortgage Payment Calculator & Amortization Table

This calculator will help you determine what your mortgage payments will be based on purchase price, interest rate and mortgage term, as well as other factors. The amortization table shows what the interest and principal payments will be over the term of the mortgage.