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SHOPPING FOR A JUMBO LOAN?
A jumbo loan is defined as a loan above the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans limits. The 2025 loan…
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Fed Rate Changes Do Not Mirror Mortgage Rate Changes
Long-term rates, such as 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, pay little attention to short-term rates, responding instead to economic growth and inflation…
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How Lenders Look at Income
Lenders look for two years of employment history. Loans can be granted without a two-year history on occasion with explanation…
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Dave Porter – Achieve Your Dream Own a Home Today!
Introducing Dave Porter, a mortgage and loan specialist working at loanDepot in Ashland, Oregon who can help you achieve your…
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Thinking about buying a first home? Think again.
Instead of thinking about buying a home consider buying a multifamily home. As I write this article there are 18…
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What Are You Waiting For?
My wife and I traveled the world over the years and have had amazing experiences and wonderful memories. We intentionally…
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The name is Bond, Oregon Bond
With the villain of higher rates, we need a hero of a loan program. The OR Bond might just be…
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What’s Stopping You From Buying a Home?
POOR CREDIT Over 800 score is excellent credit. If you are in this camp, you are part of an elite…
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The Cost of Waiting
It’s a one-two punch! Rates go up therefore buying power goes down. Or rates decline and more buyers enter the…
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What’s the Cost per Square Foot?
What’s the cost per square foot? Who cares! It shouldn’t matter. Many real estate professionals continue to quote dollar per…
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Mortgage Insights With Dave Porter: A loan Depot Exclusive
When it comes to navigating the intricate world of mortgages and loans, Dave Porter stands out as the go-to expert…
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Game Changer for Home Buyers
It doesn’t happen often but every once in a while a new program comes around that can really make a…
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What’s the Cost per Square Foot?
What’s the cost per square foot? Who cares! It shouldn’t matter. Many real estate professionals continue to quote dollar per…
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What’s the Cost per Square Foot?
What’s the cost per square foot? Who cares! It shouldn’t matter. Many real estate professionals continue to quote dollar per…
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Smart Steps for Home Sellers
If you are selling your home or thinking about doing so, there are a variety of factors to keep in…
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A Closer Look at Earth Advantage Platinum Standards
What it costs to own a home includes utility costs, maintenance costs, water and sewer, and even transportation costs if…
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