Mortgage Myth: “You Need a Big Down Payment to Buy a Home”

  Mortgage Myth: “I’ll need a lot of cash in order to buy the home I want. I’ll never be able to save up enough money for a down payment.” Your actual down payment amount will depend on what type of loan you qualify for and a variety of other factors. There are...

Top 4 Reasons to Move to Vancouver, Washington

  As an avid concert-goer, there’s nothing I love more than a night out enjoying the sights and sounds of Portland. With great venues like the Crystal Ballroom and Revolution Hall, the city has drawn in exceptional performers over the years. And the ability to...

Mortgage Myth: “There Will Be No Tax Benefits to Homeownership”

  Mortgage Myth: “The new tax law is going to impact the value of homeownership. Owning a home won’t provide the same tax benefits.” The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is bringing plenty of changes for homeowners. However, the rumor that these changes will take away...

Congratulations Five Star Award Winners of 2018!

  We are thrilled to announce the names of the Senior Mortgage Bankers at Summit Mortgage Corporation that have been honored with the Five Star Award for Mortgage Professionals of 2018! These individuals have been recognized for their professional excellence and...

UnZip The Zip-Code: Year In Review

  Thanks for watching our Year In Review episode of UnZip The Zip-Code! Find out more about each zip-code by clicking the links below.     97031 – Hood River 97028, 97011, 97049, 97067 – The Villages at Mt. Hood 97060 – Troutdale 97209 – The Pearl...

Mortgage Myth: “Student Loan Debt Will Prevent Me From Buying a Home”

Mortgage Myth: “College was expensive and, as a result, I have a lot of student loan debt. There’s no way that I’ll be able to buy a home in the near future!” If you have student loan debt, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the good company of over 40 million...

Mortgage Myth: “Student Loan Debt Will Prevent Me From Buying a Home”

Mortgage Myth: “College was expensive and, as a result, I have a lot of student loan debt. There’s no way that I’ll be able to buy a home in the near future!” If you have student loan debt, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the good company of over 40 million...